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When they were in the game, the Shadow Stones could be found in the “corrupted” areas of the map. Players could consume these mini-cubes to activate “Shadow Form,” which allows you to turn invisible while stationary, provides a boost in movement speed and jump height, and grants immunity to fall damage.<\/p>