A Shadow is one of the more complicated resources to find in Hades 2. You can't find a Shadow in the wild or during traditional runs. Instead, it comes from your use of magic and rituals.
How to get shadow in Hades 2
Shadow is an important resource you'll use in Hades 2. You'll initially need it to open the path to Olympus; it's one of the few ways to break through those wards. After you break them, you'll be able to take on Chronos, along with the many gods and goddesses who are trying to hold back his armies, giving them a better chance of survival.
The only way to get Shadow is through Shadow Extraction, an alchemy potion that you can make in the cauldron in the camp. This becomes possible when you find out that Olympus needs your help and Hecate wants to offer you a way to help it.
When you receive the alchemy spell Shadow Extraction from Hecate, you will need to collect three ingredients to complete this spell: