Shadow Runner

Shadow Runner (絶影) is a horse from the Three Kingdoms period. It was said to have run so quick that it would cast no shadow during its sprint. In the Dynasty Warriors series, it is a black steed but there is no definite description regarding its color. It is named in the Record of the Three Kingdoms and Book of Wei but not in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

The horse is famous for carrying Cao Cao to safety during his flight from Wan Castle. Historical records state that it was wounded in the foot and its fate remains unknown. In the novel, it received three arrow wounds -one located in its eye- and perished after it saved its rider.

How to Unlock

 * Dynasty Warriors 4: Battle of Tong Gate, Shu forces; Convince Han Sui to avoid defecting to Cao Cao.
 * Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires:
 * Dynasty Warriors 5: Battle of Liang Province, Allied Forces; Quickly dispatch the southern western supply base and dispatch the reinforcements.
 * Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires:
 * Dynasty Warriors 6: Raise a black colored horse with "eyes that consider the world" and "possesses a heavenly physique" in its description. His name in the game is Phantom Striker.
 * Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires: Buy it for 22,000 gold in a country that sells horses.