Initiative
Turn-order value; see the combat rules.
Used in: Shadow of the Road Initiative: why the turn order changes →Dynamic Turn Order ↗2025 turn-order explanation; release not yet tested.Official · checked · published 25 Jul 2025
Shadow of the Road reference
8 of 8 entries. Story-sensitive details stay closed.
Distraction
Hit-induced Initiative loss; amount unconfirmed.
Used in: Shadow of the Road Initiative: why the turn order changes →Dynamic Turn Order ↗2025 turn-order explanation; release not yet tested.Official · checked · published 25 Jul 2025
Dazzle
Longer Initiative reduction; check current duration/value.
Used in: Shadow of the Road Initiative: why the turn order changes →Dynamic Turn Order ↗2025 turn-order explanation; release not yet tested.Official · checked · published 25 Jul 2025
Damage Zones
Close deals full ranged damage; Far has a reported 25% reduction in the 2025 explanation.
Used in: Shadow of the Road ranged damage: Close, Far and maximum range →Arrows and Aiming: Damage Zones ↗September 2025 developer numbers: Far attacks lose 25%, most bows split range 50/50, guns 75/25, magic ignores bands; release not yet tested.Official · checked · published 1 Sep 2025
Akira
Ranged specialist associated with carefully timed delayed shots.
Used in: Shadow of the Road party roles: Akira, Ishida and Asuke →Travellers of the Road - Akira ↗Official Akira spotlight: ranged role and delayed shots; no current skill costs.Official · checked · published 8 Aug 2025
Ishida
Frontline fighter described as absorbing pressure, staggering and sweeping enemies.
Used in: Shadow of the Road party roles: Akira, Ishida and Asuke →Travellers of the Road - Ishida ↗Official Ishida spotlight: frontline pressure, stagger and sweeping attacks; no tested build.Official · checked · published 16 Mar 2026
Asuke
Spellcaster described as manipulating the Timeline instead of focusing on direct damage.
Used in: Shadow of the Road party roles: Akira, Ishida and Asuke →Travellers of the Road - Asuke ↗Official Asuke spotlight: timeline manipulation rather than direct damage; no current cooldowns.Official · checked · published 30 Oct 2025
Gunpowder crate
Explodes on destruction with a circular blast; exact radius and threshold unconfirmed.
Used in: Shadow of the Road destructible cover and gunpowder crates →Break It Down: Crafting Chaos on the Battlefield! ↗March 2025 developer description of destructible obstacles and gunpowder crates; blast radius and damage values unspecified.Official · checked · published 6 Mar 2025