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Free fighting RPG
A body of shadow. A spirit of steel.
Shadow Fight 2: A Body of Shadow, a Spirit of Steel in your Browser
Shadow Fight 2 opens on a warrior who made one bad decision. He forced open the Gates of Shadow, six demons poured through, and the world took his body in exchange: leaving him a faceless silhouette with nothing but his martial arts and a score to settle.
That silhouette is you. Shadow Fight 2 is a fighting game with real RPG bones: every match earns coins and experience, every level unlocks heavier weapons and better armour, and every act ends with a demon who has spent the whole chapter getting stronger than you. Combat is close-range and deliberate: kicks, sweeps, throws, and a weapon in each hand: animated frame by frame so a mistimed step reads as clearly as a landed hit.
You can play Shadow Fight 2 online right here in your browser, or take it with you on iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch and Samsung. Same six acts, same six demons, same long road back to your own body.
Play Shadow Fight 2
Free to play in your browser
⚔ Hundreds of weapons and armor sets
◎ 6 acts, 6 demon bosses
⌖ Real martial arts animation
The gates are open
Six demons. One shadow.
Each act ends with a duel you have to earn. Beat a demon and their weapon becomes yours.
Discipline
Shogun
Every opening costs you
The final duel
Titan
The one who opened the gatesFight anywhere
Choose your arena.
Play instantly in your browser, choose another platform, or jump into Special Edition on mobile.
Easy to pick up. Hard to master.
How to Play Shadow Fight 2
Move, strike, guard, adapt. The basics take a minute. The timing takes longer.
Start playing in your browser
Hit Play and the game loads on the page: no download, no install, no store account. Keyboard on desktop, touch on mobile.
Learn the range
Shadow Fight 2 is fought at the edge of your weapon. Move in and out of reach, return to neutral to guard, and read your opponent's stance before committing. Most losses come from swinging early, not from swinging weakly.
Win the best of three
Each duel runs best-of-three. Take two rounds and the match is yours. A round can also end on the timer, so the health bar matters as much as the knockout.
Equip, upgrade, and beat the demon
Coins and gems buy weapons, armour, helmets, ranged weapons and magic, each with its own reach, speed and level requirement. Then comes the gate: Lynx, Hermit, Butcher, Wasp, Widow and Shogun each fight differently and each demands a different loadout.
Browser controls
Keyboard mapping
Combine a direction with an attack for different techniques. On touch devices, the same actions appear as an on-screen joystick and combat buttons.
- WASD
- Move, jump, duck
- K
- Punch / weapon
- L
- Kick
- O
- Ranged gear
- P
- Magic
- J
- Raid charge
- Q
- Special action
How to Play Shadow Fight 2: Controls and Combat Basics
Learn how to play Shadow Fight 2, the free browser fighting game that blends martial arts combat with RPG-style weapon and armor progression.
This guide covers the fundamentals: movement and attack controls, how neutral guarding works, how to punish an opponent's recovery frames, and how to spend rewards on gear that suits your fighting style.
Shadow and steel
Features
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Play online in your browser
The full fighting RPG runs on the page, with nothing to install.
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A fighting game with RPG progression
Every fight feeds levels, coins and gear; the warrior who finishes Act VI is nothing like the one who started unarmed.
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Dozens of martial arts techniques
Hand-to-hand strikes, weapon combos, throws and shadow magic, animated with the frame-by-frame weight the series is known for.
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Six demon bosses, six acts
Lynx, Hermit, Butcher, Wasp, Widow and Shogun, each guarding a gate, each with bodyguards to clear first.
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RAIDS multiplayer
Form a clan, fight the lords of the Underworld alongside other players, earn new fans and climb the leaderboards.
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Deep weapon and armour system
Swords, nunchaku, claws, kusarigama and more, with enchantments and set bonuses that reward planning over button-mashing.
Enter the arena
Shadow Fight 2 in Action
Watch the original trailers and explore scenes from the classic Shadow Fight 2 experience.
Official Trailer
Special Edition Trailer
Nintendo Switch Trailer
Scenes from the fight
Weapons, magic and raids
Before you step in
Shadow Fight 2: Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need before your first duel.
What is Shadow Fight 2?
Shadow Fight 2 is a martial-arts fighting game with role-playing elements, developed by Banzai Games and published by Nekki. You play as Shadow, a warrior reduced to a silhouette after opening the Gates of Shadow, fighting through six acts to defeat the demons that took his form.
Can I play Shadow Fight 2 online in my browser?
Yes. Shadow Fight 2 runs in your browser on this site: no download and no install. It works on desktop and mobile browsers, and the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions are available separately if you'd rather play there.
Is Shadow Fight 2 free to play?
Yes. The main game is free to play, with optional in-game purchases. Shadow Fight 2 Special Edition is a separate paid release.
Is Shadow Fight 2 offline?
The single-player story can be played offline on mobile. Anything involving other players or live content: RAIDS, events and the in-game store: needs a connection, and browser play needs one throughout.
When did Shadow Fight 2 come out?
Shadow Fight 2 launched on iOS on 20 September 2013 and on Android on 25 September 2013, with later releases on Windows Phone, Android TV, Mac OS and Nintendo Switch.
What is the difference between Shadow Fight 2 and Special Edition?
Special Edition is a separate paid release rather than an update. It removes ads and the energy system, and adds a storyline following the young Sensei, one of the characters from the original game.
Who are the bosses in Shadow Fight 2?
Six demons guard the gates across the six acts: Lynx, Hermit, Butcher, Wasp, Widow and Shogun, with Titan waiting beyond them. Each fights in a distinct style, so the gear that beat one rarely carries you through the next.
What are the best weapons in Shadow Fight 2?
It depends on the act and on how you fight. Fast, long-reach options like the Composite Sword and Lynx Claws suit players who control distance, while heavier weapons trade speed for damage. Matching reach to your habits matters more than chasing the top of a tier list.
How do you get gems in Shadow Fight 2?
Gems come from story progress, daily and event rewards, and the in-game store. Modified APKs promising free gems aren't official, put your account at risk, and aren't supported.
The gates are still open
Your shadow is waiting.
Play Shadow Fight 2Free in your browser. No download needed.