Shade is Master Alric's henchman and one of the antagonists in Torchlight. He first appears battling Brink and Syl in town, then flees into the mines. Later, he and Alric abduct Syl as she is operating the Ember Forge in the Lost Fortress. Finally, the player fights him in his laboratory on floor 31 in the Black Palace to rescue Syl.
Shade appears to be of the same unnamed race as the Blood Disciples and Dark Zealots found in the Black Palace.
Shade is resistant to ranged weapons and is able to knock back and slow the player. He can also activate a shield that reflects all ranged attacks.