Shambler

The Shambler is an Eldritch mini-boss that drops ancestral trinkets when killed. The Shambler appears rarely under total darkness or when a Torch is used in a Shambler Altar (which instantly reduces light to 0). Its variations are: Shambler, Grotesque Shambler and Abhorrent Shambler.

Abilities
Obdurous Advancement - Deals low damage to all party members, summons two Shambler Spawns in front of him and moves forward if a Spawn was in front of it. High chance of Bleed.

Stentorious Lament - Deals low damage to all party members, induces moderate stress. Shuffles pary members are higher levels.

Undulanting Withdrawal - Deals low damage to all party members, summons two Shambler Spawns, moves back one slot, high chance of inflicting Blight.

Strategy
The party will always be surprised when the Shambler is fought. High Bleed and Blight resistance is encouraged. While the Shambler itself is not the major issue (Shambler Spawns use Clapperclaw, which buffs them with high damage, protection and speed), he inflicts massive party stress and status effects. It is reccomended to focus on the Shambler, as killing a Shambler Spawns will most likely be useless, they are quickly respawned by the mini-boss. The Shambler Spawns may be stunned to prevent their self-buffing, although they are likely to resist it.