Fortnite frequently challenges players with quests that require specific items. For the Season 8 Strike From The Shadows Punchcard quests in Chapter 2, you'll need to locate and consume a Shadow Stone.
Shadow Stones transform you into Shadow Form for 45 seconds, granting invisibility (except for a purple trail while moving) and a phase ability activated by your primary fire button. This lets you dash forward through walls, trees, and structures. Exit Shadow Form early by holding the interact button.
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These consumable forage items, introduced in Season 6, spawn on the ground near UFO crash sites. Look for them along the edges of the burnt orange biomes radiating from Convergence at the island's center—anywhere the map shows that distinctive scorched hue.
These quests are part of the Character Punchcard series, rewarding extra XP during matches. Shadow Form effects stack with:
Spot a Shadow Stone? Interact to consume it and progress your quest.
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