Shade is a Hero with one of the most straightforward gameplay. He uses spirits to deal damage and debuff enemies.
Skill Wheels
Auto-battle
Shade uses either Bomb Punch or Spirit Claw to autobattle. Bomb punch is recommended if survival is an issue as the fourth hit will stun. Otherwise, Spirit Claw offers higher damage potential and more mobility. Pets are not strictly necessary at lower levels as Shade does not have any critical timed buffs until True Spirit Bond at level 150.
Bossing
Shade bossing utilizes the Soul Splitter skill to create a second target for the team to attack in addition to the original boss for 10s. This second target will take 70% less damage. However, stationary enemies cannot have their souls split but will take 30% increased damage instead.
The main damage skill is Spirit Claw. In addition, Death Mark may be used for 30s of continuous damage. Spirit Trap can be used to immobilize the boss and Shielding Spirit Ward to block attacks. Advanced players can use Back Step and Fox Trot to reposition their characters.
At level 170, add Spirit Incarnation for additional damage that is not affected by Damage Reflect.
Hyper Passive Skills
For main: Spirit Claw x3, Fire Fox Spirit Summon Chance and Repeat Attack Chance
For alt: Bomb Punch x3, Fire Fox Spirit Summon Chance and Repeat Attack Chance
Boost Nodes
Spirit Claw
Spirit Incarnation
Fox Spirits
Make two perfect trios with these three skills. Alternatively, make 3 perfect trios and level them to level15 each while boosting V matrix slots to +5, resulting in 3 level 20 nodes adding to level 60 boosts for each skill.
Credits: Special thanks to zexez (NA Scania) for information