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|attack = Brings darkness and evil to Skylands<br />Dark Magic Laser Beams<br />Summoning [[Shadow Guardian]]s and [[Shadow Chompy|Shadow Chompies]]<br />Creating [[Darkness Snares]] and  [[Creeping Dark]]s
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|appearances =''[[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]''<br>''[[Skylanders: Trap Team]]'' (3DS)<br>''[[Rift into Overdrive]]''<br>''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]''<br>''[[Skylanders: Ring of Heroes]]''
*[[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]
|cameos = ''[[Secret Agent Secrets]]'' (mentioned)
*[[Skylanders: Trap Team]](3DS version)
|voiceeng = Ike Amadi<ref>''[https://twitter.com/AfricanWrdsmith/status/948977499861430273 Ike Amadi's Twitter]''. (Date Posted - Jan. 4, 2018). ''[https://twitter.com Twitter]''.</ref>}}
*[[Rift into Overdrive]]
*[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]
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{{Quote|All shall fear and obey me! I am THE DARKNESS!|The Darkness}}
{{Quote|All shall fear and obey me! I am THE DARKNESS!|The Darkness}}
'''The Darkness''' is the ultimate force behind all evil in the [[Skylanders (series)|''Skylanders'' series]], debuting in ''[[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]''. It is depicted as a large mass of dark, ominous storm clouds or swirling clump of darkness. The Darkness later returns in ''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]'' as the true main antagonist.
'''The Darkness''' is the overarching antagonist of the [[Skylanders (franchise)|''Skylanders'' franchise]], debuting in ''[[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]''. It is the ultimate force behind most of the evil in the series, depicted as a large mass of ominous storm clouds or as a swirling clump of darkness. The Darkness later returns in ''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]'' as the main antagonist, where it gains a gigantic physical body.


==Personality ==
==Personality==
Between being released and first defeated by the Core of Light, The Darkness appeared to have a destructive and violent personality, and it is unknown if it used to have the same quirks as when its form was restored.
Between its original appearance in Skylands and its first defeat by the [[Core of Light]], the Darkness appeared to possess a destructive and violent personality, though it is unknown if it used to have the same quirks as when its form was restored.
In ''Spyro's Adventure'', The Darkness was merely a force of evil and had no defining features or personality. Its only goal appeared to serve Kaos and cause mayhem to Skylands.


In ''SuperChargers'', The Darkness is manipulative, and as its power grew, it begins to develop an actual personality and form. It has a deep and somewhat sultry voice, first appearing to only want to satisfy Kaos's desire for power and as long as [[The Sky Eater]] fed The Darkness more magic. In the end, The Darkness proved to be more evil and ruthless than Kaos was, as while it did want the subjugation of the Skylands, The Darkness was even more megalomaniacal and perfectly satisfied with destroying an entire world to command the universe, and relied on blackmail and aggression to keep Kaos's loyalty. Despite its cruel behavior, it still appears to have a slight sense of humor when taunting Kaos about [[Kaos' Mom|his mother]], and was willing to face the Skylander in a duel without resorting to cheating to prove its superiority.
In ''Spyro's Adventure'', the Darkness was a force of evil without defining features or personality. Its only goal appeared to be centered upon serving [[Kaos]] and consuming Skylands.
 
In ''SuperChargers'', the Darkness is willful and manipulative, and as its power grows, it begins to develop a charismatic personality and concrete form. The Darkness speaks with a deep, masculine, and somewhat sultry voice, first appearing to only want to satisfy Kaos' desire for power, satisfied as [[The Sky Eater]] fed the Darkness more magic. In the end, however, the Darkness proved to be more ruthless than Kaos himself: Although it did desire the subjugation of the Skylands, The Darkness had its sight set on commanding the entire universe, therefore consuming the magic of Skylands and annihilating its world as a gateway to other realms. When Kaos began to stray from its designs, the Darkness employed blackmail, threats, and aggression to secure his loyalty. Despite its ruthless behavior, the Darkness still appears to have a slight sense of humor when taunting Kaos about [[Kaos' Mom|his mother]], and was willing to face the Skylander in a duel without resorting to cheating to prove its superiority.


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
Despite being an evil force, The Darkness and its sinister magic can be controlled by other creatures having malicious purposes and bestow its power on others, like Kaos.[[Spyro| Spyro]] is the only known Skylander so far to use The Darkness and combine its power with his own to become Dark Spyro, eventually being able to control his power and using the dark magic to fight evil, though others can indirectly use its power after having come in contact with [[Petrified Darkness]] or Dark [[Traptanium]].
As a primal force of evil, the Darkness and its sinister magic can be harnessed by Dark Portal Masters, imbuing them with power. [[Spyro]] is the only known Skylander able to channel the Darkness and combine its power with his own to become [[Dark Spyro]]. Although he can alone control his power and use this dark magic for good, other Skylanders can indirectly use its power after coming into contact with with [[Petrified Darkness]] or Dark [[Traptanium]].


In the ''[[Skylanders: Trap Team|Trap Team]]'' 3DS version of [[Midnight Museum]], it can damage creatures that come in contact with it, and summon [[Shadow Chompies]] to attack those attempting to traverse with lights through it.
In the ''[[Skylanders: Trap Team|Trap Team]]'' 3DS version of [[Midnight Museum]], the Darkness can damage creatures that come in contact with it, and produce [[Shadow Chompy|Shadow Chompies]] to attack those attempting to traverse with lights through it.


In ''SuperChargers'', before it was first damaged by the [[Core of Light]], The Darkness' power was said to be able to "shatter mountains and entire islands with casual disdain". In addition, it was able to summon spiky vines, create [[Creeping Dark]], fire large laser beams from its mouth, and use dark tentacles created from its own body that damaged and burned its target. Being fed enough [[Magic]] in present day, it wasn't at full power, but seemed to have some form of telekinesis to interact with control panels near it and immobilize its foes. It can also conjure objects out of thin air, such as when it created an enormous runic sword for Kaos while he was facing the Skylanders. One other important aspect of the Darkness is that it is immortal, as it was able to live for centuries, and can only destroyed by the Core of Light.
In ''SuperChargers'', before the Darkness was first damaged by the Core of Light, the only device capable of destroying it, the Darkness' power was said to be beyond comprehension. It was able to "shatter mountains and entire islands with casual disdain," having lived for untold millennia. At the height of its power, the Darkness demonstrated the ability to summon [[Darkness Snares]], create [[Creeping Darks]], fire large laser beams from its mouth, and wield dark tentacles created from its own body that burned its targets. When it is at partial strength, feeding on Skylands's [[Magic]] in the present day, the Darkness exhibits a telekinetic ability to interact with control panels near it and immobilize its foes. The Darkness can also create objects for its subjects, such as a brittle, crystalline runic sword for Kaos, in addition to illusions, as demonstrated when it projected itself and pictures of the rest of the universe into mirrors.


Using The Sky Eater's energy and structure, The Darkness' powers increased greatly, giving it the ability to alter the interiors of a Rift, summon laser-shooting crystals and create [[Shadow Guardians]].
It was the Darkness that granted Kaos and other Dark Portal Masters their powers, and the Darkness has the ability to take those powers away at will. Upon its defeat, those whom the Darkness had granted power (including Kaos) were stripped of their abilities.
 
Drawing strength from the Sky Eater's energy and structure, the Darkness' powers increased greatly, transforming it into a giant humanoid form. This form possessed the power to manipulate the interiors of a [[Rift]], summon laser-shooting crystals, and create [[Shadow Guardian]]s. As that form exploded when it was thrown back into its own dimension, however, one can assume it no longer has these powers.


==Story==
==Story==
===History===
===History===
[[File:The_Darkness_history.jpg|thumb|280px|The Darkness emerging from the Spell Punk Keep.]]Centuries ago when the [[Ancients]] were eagerly exploring the universe using the [[Rift Engines]], they accidentally created a [[Dark Rift Engine|sinister rift engine]] that opened a portal to a forbidden world. From this portal emerged The Darkness, who proceeded to wreck havoc and unleash dark forces across Skylands. The Skylanders of old held back the minions of The Darkness until a solution was made known when the Ancients created the Core of Light, which repelled the Darkness to the dark corners of Skylands.
[[File:The Darkness history.jpg|thumb|280px|The Darkness emerging from the Spell Punk Keep.]]
Centuries ago, when the [[Ancient]]s explored the universe using the [[Rift Engine]]s, they accidentally created a [[Dark Rift Engine|sinister rift engine]] that opened a portal to a forbidden world. From this portal emerged the Darkness, which proceeded to wreak havoc by unleashing dark forces across Skylands. The heroes and Portal Masters of old held back the minions of the Darkness until a solution was made known. The Ancients created the Core of Light, banishing the Darkness to the dark corners of Skylands.


Despite being driven away, The Darkness was still out there, notably lending its assistance to Dark Portal Masters, including Kaos' Mom, in their evil schemes. It played a role in wiping out [[Voodood]]'s entire tribe when they marched to battle the evil force, resulting with Voodood being the only survivor. When The Darkness attempted to corrupt the Core of Light, its influence nearly consumed Spyro, and it was [[Master Eon]]'s timely spells that saved the young dragon from a horrible fate. The Darkness also destroyed [[Boom Jet]]'s homeland, but the Air Skylander managed to rescue the citizens just in time. Elves who chose to be evil and embraced the effects of The Darkness are called [[Drow]], but they retained their love for nature.
Despite being driven away, the Darkness remained a looming threat on the horizon, lending its assistance to Dark Portal Masters whom it corrupted. The Darkness played a role in wiping out [[Voodood]]'s entire tribe when they confronted it, with Voodood being the only survivor. When the Darkness attempted to corrupt the Core of Light, its influence nearly consumed Spyro, and it [[Master Eon]]'s timely spells saved the young dragon from a horrible fate. The Darkness also destroyed [[Boom Jet]]'s homeland, but the Air Skylander managed to rescue the citizens just in time. Elves who chose to embrace the effects of the Darkness are called [[Drow]], though they retain some of their former traits, such as their love for nature.


===''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure''===
===''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure''===
For generations, the Core of Light repelled The Darkness until [[Kaos]] returned from his exile and destroyed the Core, allowing him to use The Darkness for his own gain to take over and rule Skylands as its emperor. After the Core of Light was restored by the new Portal Master and their Skylanders, The Darkness was repelled once more.
===Console===
For generations, the Core of Light repelled the Darkness until [[Kaos]] returned from his exile and destroyed the Core, allowing him to spread the Darkness for his own gain, conquering Skylands as its emperor. After the Core of Light was restored by the new Portal Master and their Skylanders, the Darkness was repelled once more.
 
===3DS===
The Darkness came to the [[Radiant Isles]] and brought with it [[Hektore]], who proceeded to capture the [[Mystic Seeker]]s and force them to create the [[Dark Mirror]] that shrouded the Radiant Isles from the rest of Skylands. After Hektore was destroyed, the Darkness was driven away.


In the 3DS version of ''Spyro's Adventure'', The Darkness came to the [[Radiant Isles]] and brought with it [[Hektore]], who proceeded to capture the [[Mystic Seekers]] and forced them to create the [[Dark Mirror]] that shrouded the Radiant Isles from the rest of Skylands. After Hektore was destroyed, The Darkness was driven away.
===''Skylanders: Trap Team''===
===''Skylanders: Trap Team (3DS)''===
===3DS===
Though not appearing in the main story, The Darkness took over the Midnight Museum, attempting to engulf its relics in "eternal forgottenness". It could only be repelled for small amounts of time with the museum's light spheres, giving just enough time for the Skylanders to retrieve the relics before it engulfed the building.
The Darkness appears in the Expansion Pack, [[Midnight Museum]]. The Darkness took over the Midnight Museum, attempting to engulf its relics in "eternal forgottenness." The Darkness could only be repelled for small amounts of time with the museum's light spheres, giving the Skylanders just enough time to retrieve the relics before it engulfed the building.


===''Rift into Overdrive''===
===''Rift into Overdrive''===
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The Skystones collected a small, remaining portion of the Darkness after its defeat by the Core of Light. This fragment of darkness was sealed inside a vial behind an elemental door within the [[Skylanders Academy]], where no one could gain access to it. However, the Darkness fragment was able to transfer its power to Kaos, who was locked away in his Traptanium prison after the events of ''[[Skylanders: Trap Team]]''. Thus, Kaos was able to leave his cell for short periods of time without the Skylanders knowing, and eventually managed to escape his prison. After planning his escape, Kaos and [[Glumshanks]] broke open the elemental door within the school, stealing the Darkness fragment to be used for their latest evil plan in ruling Skylands.
It was revealed that a small, remaining portion of The Darkness was collected after being pushed back by the Core of Light. This fragment of darkness was sealed inside a vial behind an elemental door within the [[Skylanders Academy]] where no one could gain access to it. However The Darkness fragment was able to transfer its power to strengthen Kaos, who was locked away in his Traptanium prison after the events of ''[[Skylanders: Trap Team]]''. Because of this, Kaos was able to leave his cell for short periods of time without the Skylanders knowing, eventually leaving his prison completely. After planning his escape, Kaos and [[Glumshanks]] broke open the elemental door within the school and took away The Darkness fragment to be used for their latest evil plan in ruling Skylands.


=== ''Skylanders: SuperChargers'' ===
===''Skylanders: SuperChargers''===
The fragment of The Darkness grew into a large power source for Kaos' Sky Eater. It eventually became sentient, gaining a voice and seemingly seeks to help Kaos rule not only Skylands, but the entire universe. However The Darkness grew impatient with Kaos' negligence in taking matters seriously, informing the Portal Master that the Skylanders were making the Core of Light into a weapon against him. Glumshanks soon pointed out that if The Darkness destroys Skylands, there would be nothing left of Skylands for Kaos to rule over. The Darkness easily manipulated Kaos into siding with him on this goal, driving the evil Portal Master to fire a suspicious Glumshanks in the process.
The fragment of The Darkness grew into a large power source for Kaos' Sky Eater, consuming the magic of Skylands as the machine ravaged the skies. The Darkness eventually became sentient, gaining a voice, and apparently seeking to help Kaos rule not only Skylands, but the entire universe. However, the Darkness grew impatient with Kaos' negligence, warning the Portal Master that the Skylanders were weaponizing the Core of Light. Glumshanks soon pointed out that if the Darkness destroyed Skylands, there would be nothing left for Kaos to rule over. Even so, the Darkness manipulated Kaos into siding with its greater ambitions, driving the evil Portal Master to fire Glumshanks in the process.


[[File:Sky_Eater_Darkness.jpg|thumb|left|270px|The sentient Darkness conversing with Kaos and Glumshanks]]When Skylands was at its knees, with the Core of Light destroyed by the Sky Eater, Kaos displayed hesitation on destroying Skylands, as without it, he would not be able to rule it like he always wanted. The Darkness, having had enough of waiting, forced the evil Portal Master to cooperate by removing the dark powers it had given Kaos. Not wanting to lose his powers, Kaos begrudgingly initiated the destruction sequence of Skylands, satisfying The Darkness, who returned Kaos' powers to him. After the Skylanders defeated Kaos within The Sky Eater, The Darkness easily subdued the heroes and commanded Kaos to destroy the Dark Rift Engine to forever crush their hopes of saving Skylands. Instead, Kaos turned on the Rift Engine, having had enough of being ordered around. As it was being pulled into the portal from whence he came, The Darkness swore vengeance and it seemed the day was saved once again. Suddenly The Darkness emerged from the dark portal, now using remnants of The Sky Eater as armor in a final assault against the Skylanders. After a lengthy battle, the force behind all evil was defeated for good. 
[[File:Sky Eater Darkness.jpg|thumb|left|270px|The sentient Darkness conversing with Kaos and Glumshanks]]
When Skylands was at its knees, the Core of Light having been destroyed by the Sky Eater, Kaos hesitated to destroy Skylands. The Darkness, having had enough of this delay, forced the evil Portal Master to cooperate by removing the dark powers it had given him. Threatened with the permanent loss of his abilities, Kaos begrudgingly initiated the destruction sequence of Skylands, satisfying the Darkness, who returned his' powers to him so he wouldn't spend the rest of the eternity just being himself. After the Skylanders defeated Kaos within the Sky Eater, The Darkness subdued the heroes through telekinesis and commanded Kaos to destroy the Dark Rift Engine, forever crushing their hopes of saving Skylands. Instead, Kaos turned on the Rift Engine, initiating the Darkness's banishment. As it was being pulled into the portal from whence it came, the Darkness swore vengeance, but it seemed the day was saved once again. Then, the Darkness emerged from the dark portal, wearing remnants of The Sky Eater as armor in a final assault against the Skylanders. After a lengthy battle, the force behind all evil was defeated.


===''Secret Agent Secrets''===
===''[[Secret Agent Secrets]]''===
Spyro mentioned that The Darkness was locked away, presumably back to its own dimension after its battle with the Skylanders.
Spyro mentioned that The Darkness was locked away, presumably back to its own dimension after its battle with the Skylanders.
{{SpoilerEnd}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery position="center">
{{main-gallery}}
The_Darkness_Sky_Eater.jpg|Concept art of The Darkness fighting a SuperCharger in the final battle for the fate of the universe
the unarmored darkness in game.jpg|The Darkness having acquired bits of the Sky Eater as armor
Darkness_Kaos_Battle.jpg|Concept art of Kaos being aided by The Darkness in his battle against the Skylanders
Darkness True Form.jpg|The Darkness' more solid form after being fed enough Magic in ''Superchargers''.
</gallery>
 
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Darkness bears many similarities with the [[w:c:legouniverse:Maelstrom|Maelstrom]] of the now retired MMO ''LEGO Universe''.
* Although the Darkness plays a key role in ''Spyro's Adventure,'' its role in ''[[Skylanders: Giants]]'' is greatly reduced. Certain enemies who have been enhanced or created by the Darkness, such as Drow, appear, but otherwise, the Darkness isn't mentioned.
*Its role in ''[[Skylanders: Giants]]'' is reduced greatly. Certain enemies who have been enhanced or created by The Darkness, such as Drow, appear, but otherwise the Darkness isn't mentioned.
* Glumshanks mentioned that the Darkness talks in its sleep.
*Glumshanks mentioned that The Darkness talks in its sleep.
* [[Free Ranger]] was about to jump into the Darkness until [[Master Eon]] stopped him.
*Even though the Darkness is genderless, it takes on the appearance and voice of a masculine entity.
* The Darkness's Skystone labels it as the [[Dark|Dark element]]. However, in the Nintendo 3DS version of ''Skylanders: Trap Team'', the Darkness attempted to engulf the Midnight Museum's Dark relics in "eternal forgotteness," implying that it does not encompass the entire Element and seeks to corrupt it as well.
*It is said that [[Free Ranger]] was about to jump into the Darkness until he was stopped by [[Master Eon]].
** The official book ''Skylanders: A Portal Masters' Guide to Skylands'' contradicts this lore, however, stating that all Dark elemental creatures draw power from it and have to resist its destructive temptations, even after its final banishment.<ref>''Skylanders: A Portal Master's Guide to Skylands'', page 12</ref>
* Its Skystone reveals it is of the [[Dark|Dark element]]. However, in the 3DS version of ''Skylanders: Trap Team'', The Darkness attempted to engulf the Midnight Museum's Dark relics in "eternal forgotteness", meaning that it does not encompass the entire Element and seeks to corrupt it as well.
* Though the Darkness' name appears to be a title, it is referred to in games as an actual name, as characters include 'The' when referring to it at all times, even going so far as to call it 'Mister The Darkness' when speaking to it directly.
* Though The Darkness' name appears to be a title, it is refered to in games as an actual name, as characters include 'The' when refering to it at all times, even going so far as to call it 'Mister The Darkness' when speaking to it directly.
* Being the true final boss in ''Skylanders: SuperChargers'', the Darkness is the first villain to serve as the final boss after Kaos.
* The Darkness is very similar to Aku from ''Samurai Jack'', as both are enormous demonic horned beings of evil with dark powers with a slight sense of humor.
* The final, armored form of the Darkness resembles [[Spitfire]].
* Being the true final boss in ''Skylanders: SuperChargers'', it is the first villain to serve as the final boss after Kaos.
** Concept art also depicts the Darkness with a mass of tentacles as "hair" instead of crooked horns, resembling [[Nightfall]]'s hair.
* The final form of the Darkness seems to resemble [[Spitfire]].
* The Darkness has no enemy name introduction in its boss battle. It is announced, however, and an unfinished version of it can be found in the [http://www.karazisa.com/Enemy-Name-Intros UI artist for SuperChargers' website], lacking the "The."
** Concept art also shows The Darkness with a mass of shadowing tentacles as "hair" instead of crooked horns, resembling [[Nightfall]]'s hair.
* Though unused in the final game, the ''[[Clutch: The Art of Skylanders Superchargers|Clutch]]'' artbook for the game includes sketches for the Darkness with regular full-body form without the enhancements from the Sky Eater, with a cape-like shadowy torso, no legs and three arms. Additional concepts depict the Darkness wearing a high-collared coat, or alternately in a bestial, four-legged form with a long tail of mist. <ref>''[https://archive.org/details/clutch-the-art-of-skylanders-superchargers/page/n117/mode/2up Clutch: The Art of Skylanders SuperChargers]''. (Date Posted: Feb. 19, 2024).</ref>
* The Darkness has no enemy name introduction in his boss battle. However, it is announced, and an unfinished version of it can be found in the [http://www.karazisa.com/Enemy-Name-Intros UI artist for SuperChargers' website], lacking the "The".


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Latest revision as of 01:00, May 30, 2025

The Darkness
Element: Dark

Species: Unknown
Gender: Genderless
Role: Antagonist
World: Skylands
Attacks: Brings darkness and evil to Skylands
Dark Magic Laser Beams
Summoning Shadow Guardians and Shadow Chompies
Creating Darkness Snares and Creeping Darks
Appears in: Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
Skylanders: Trap Team (3DS)
Rift into Overdrive
Skylanders: SuperChargers
Skylanders: Ring of Heroes
Cameos: Secret Agent Secrets (mentioned)
English Voice Actor: Ike Amadi[1]
“All shall fear and obey me! I am THE DARKNESS!”
– The Darkness

The Darkness is the overarching antagonist of the Skylanders franchise, debuting in Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure. It is the ultimate force behind most of the evil in the series, depicted as a large mass of ominous storm clouds or as a swirling clump of darkness. The Darkness later returns in Skylanders: SuperChargers as the main antagonist, where it gains a gigantic physical body.

Personality

Between its original appearance in Skylands and its first defeat by the Core of Light, the Darkness appeared to possess a destructive and violent personality, though it is unknown if it used to have the same quirks as when its form was restored.

In Spyro's Adventure, the Darkness was a force of evil without defining features or personality. Its only goal appeared to be centered upon serving Kaos and consuming Skylands.

In SuperChargers, the Darkness is willful and manipulative, and as its power grows, it begins to develop a charismatic personality and concrete form. The Darkness speaks with a deep, masculine, and somewhat sultry voice, first appearing to only want to satisfy Kaos' desire for power, satisfied as The Sky Eater fed the Darkness more magic. In the end, however, the Darkness proved to be more ruthless than Kaos himself: Although it did desire the subjugation of the Skylands, The Darkness had its sight set on commanding the entire universe, therefore consuming the magic of Skylands and annihilating its world as a gateway to other realms. When Kaos began to stray from its designs, the Darkness employed blackmail, threats, and aggression to secure his loyalty. Despite its ruthless behavior, the Darkness still appears to have a slight sense of humor when taunting Kaos about his mother, and was willing to face the Skylander in a duel without resorting to cheating to prove its superiority.

Abilities

As a primal force of evil, the Darkness and its sinister magic can be harnessed by Dark Portal Masters, imbuing them with power. Spyro is the only known Skylander able to channel the Darkness and combine its power with his own to become Dark Spyro. Although he can alone control his power and use this dark magic for good, other Skylanders can indirectly use its power after coming into contact with with Petrified Darkness or Dark Traptanium.

In the Trap Team 3DS version of Midnight Museum, the Darkness can damage creatures that come in contact with it, and produce Shadow Chompies to attack those attempting to traverse with lights through it.

In SuperChargers, before the Darkness was first damaged by the Core of Light, the only device capable of destroying it, the Darkness' power was said to be beyond comprehension. It was able to "shatter mountains and entire islands with casual disdain," having lived for untold millennia. At the height of its power, the Darkness demonstrated the ability to summon Darkness Snares, create Creeping Darks, fire large laser beams from its mouth, and wield dark tentacles created from its own body that burned its targets. When it is at partial strength, feeding on Skylands's Magic in the present day, the Darkness exhibits a telekinetic ability to interact with control panels near it and immobilize its foes. The Darkness can also create objects for its subjects, such as a brittle, crystalline runic sword for Kaos, in addition to illusions, as demonstrated when it projected itself and pictures of the rest of the universe into mirrors.

It was the Darkness that granted Kaos and other Dark Portal Masters their powers, and the Darkness has the ability to take those powers away at will. Upon its defeat, those whom the Darkness had granted power (including Kaos) were stripped of their abilities.

Drawing strength from the Sky Eater's energy and structure, the Darkness' powers increased greatly, transforming it into a giant humanoid form. This form possessed the power to manipulate the interiors of a Rift, summon laser-shooting crystals, and create Shadow Guardians. As that form exploded when it was thrown back into its own dimension, however, one can assume it no longer has these powers.

Story

History

The Darkness emerging from the Spell Punk Keep.

Centuries ago, when the Ancients explored the universe using the Rift Engines, they accidentally created a sinister rift engine that opened a portal to a forbidden world. From this portal emerged the Darkness, which proceeded to wreak havoc by unleashing dark forces across Skylands. The heroes and Portal Masters of old held back the minions of the Darkness until a solution was made known. The Ancients created the Core of Light, banishing the Darkness to the dark corners of Skylands.

Despite being driven away, the Darkness remained a looming threat on the horizon, lending its assistance to Dark Portal Masters whom it corrupted. The Darkness played a role in wiping out Voodood's entire tribe when they confronted it, with Voodood being the only survivor. When the Darkness attempted to corrupt the Core of Light, its influence nearly consumed Spyro, and it Master Eon's timely spells saved the young dragon from a horrible fate. The Darkness also destroyed Boom Jet's homeland, but the Air Skylander managed to rescue the citizens just in time. Elves who chose to embrace the effects of the Darkness are called Drow, though they retain some of their former traits, such as their love for nature.

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure

Console

For generations, the Core of Light repelled the Darkness until Kaos returned from his exile and destroyed the Core, allowing him to spread the Darkness for his own gain, conquering Skylands as its emperor. After the Core of Light was restored by the new Portal Master and their Skylanders, the Darkness was repelled once more.

3DS

The Darkness came to the Radiant Isles and brought with it Hektore, who proceeded to capture the Mystic Seekers and force them to create the Dark Mirror that shrouded the Radiant Isles from the rest of Skylands. After Hektore was destroyed, the Darkness was driven away.

Skylanders: Trap Team

3DS

The Darkness appears in the Expansion Pack, Midnight Museum. The Darkness took over the Midnight Museum, attempting to engulf its relics in "eternal forgottenness." The Darkness could only be repelled for small amounts of time with the museum's light spheres, giving the Skylanders just enough time to retrieve the relics before it engulfed the building.

Rift into Overdrive

The Skystones collected a small, remaining portion of the Darkness after its defeat by the Core of Light. This fragment of darkness was sealed inside a vial behind an elemental door within the Skylanders Academy, where no one could gain access to it. However, the Darkness fragment was able to transfer its power to Kaos, who was locked away in his Traptanium prison after the events of Skylanders: Trap Team. Thus, Kaos was able to leave his cell for short periods of time without the Skylanders knowing, and eventually managed to escape his prison. After planning his escape, Kaos and Glumshanks broke open the elemental door within the school, stealing the Darkness fragment to be used for their latest evil plan in ruling Skylands.

Skylanders: SuperChargers

The fragment of The Darkness grew into a large power source for Kaos' Sky Eater, consuming the magic of Skylands as the machine ravaged the skies. The Darkness eventually became sentient, gaining a voice, and apparently seeking to help Kaos rule not only Skylands, but the entire universe. However, the Darkness grew impatient with Kaos' negligence, warning the Portal Master that the Skylanders were weaponizing the Core of Light. Glumshanks soon pointed out that if the Darkness destroyed Skylands, there would be nothing left for Kaos to rule over. Even so, the Darkness manipulated Kaos into siding with its greater ambitions, driving the evil Portal Master to fire Glumshanks in the process.

The sentient Darkness conversing with Kaos and Glumshanks

When Skylands was at its knees, the Core of Light having been destroyed by the Sky Eater, Kaos hesitated to destroy Skylands. The Darkness, having had enough of this delay, forced the evil Portal Master to cooperate by removing the dark powers it had given him. Threatened with the permanent loss of his abilities, Kaos begrudgingly initiated the destruction sequence of Skylands, satisfying the Darkness, who returned his' powers to him so he wouldn't spend the rest of the eternity just being himself. After the Skylanders defeated Kaos within the Sky Eater, The Darkness subdued the heroes through telekinesis and commanded Kaos to destroy the Dark Rift Engine, forever crushing their hopes of saving Skylands. Instead, Kaos turned on the Rift Engine, initiating the Darkness's banishment. As it was being pulled into the portal from whence it came, the Darkness swore vengeance, but it seemed the day was saved once again. Then, the Darkness emerged from the dark portal, wearing remnants of The Sky Eater as armor in a final assault against the Skylanders. After a lengthy battle, the force behind all evil was defeated.

Secret Agent Secrets

Spyro mentioned that The Darkness was locked away, presumably back to its own dimension after its battle with the Skylanders.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see The Darkness/Gallery.

Trivia

  • Although the Darkness plays a key role in Spyro's Adventure, its role in Skylanders: Giants is greatly reduced. Certain enemies who have been enhanced or created by the Darkness, such as Drow, appear, but otherwise, the Darkness isn't mentioned.
  • Glumshanks mentioned that the Darkness talks in its sleep.
  • Free Ranger was about to jump into the Darkness until Master Eon stopped him.
  • The Darkness's Skystone labels it as the Dark element. However, in the Nintendo 3DS version of Skylanders: Trap Team, the Darkness attempted to engulf the Midnight Museum's Dark relics in "eternal forgotteness," implying that it does not encompass the entire Element and seeks to corrupt it as well.
    • The official book Skylanders: A Portal Masters' Guide to Skylands contradicts this lore, however, stating that all Dark elemental creatures draw power from it and have to resist its destructive temptations, even after its final banishment.[2]
  • Though the Darkness' name appears to be a title, it is referred to in games as an actual name, as characters include 'The' when referring to it at all times, even going so far as to call it 'Mister The Darkness' when speaking to it directly.
  • Being the true final boss in Skylanders: SuperChargers, the Darkness is the first villain to serve as the final boss after Kaos.
  • The final, armored form of the Darkness resembles Spitfire.
    • Concept art also depicts the Darkness with a mass of tentacles as "hair" instead of crooked horns, resembling Nightfall's hair.
  • The Darkness has no enemy name introduction in its boss battle. It is announced, however, and an unfinished version of it can be found in the UI artist for SuperChargers' website, lacking the "The."
  • Though unused in the final game, the Clutch artbook for the game includes sketches for the Darkness with regular full-body form without the enhancements from the Sky Eater, with a cape-like shadowy torso, no legs and three arms. Additional concepts depict the Darkness wearing a high-collared coat, or alternately in a bestial, four-legged form with a long tail of mist. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Ike Amadi's Twitter. (Date Posted - Jan. 4, 2018). Twitter.
  2. ↑ Skylanders: A Portal Master's Guide to Skylands, page 12
  3. ↑ Clutch: The Art of Skylanders SuperChargers. (Date Posted: Feb. 19, 2024).
Non Playable Characters
Villains

Console
Kaos - Glumshanks - The Darkness - Arkeyan Conquertron - Arkeyan King - Noodles
Chompy Mage - Drill-X - Pipsqueak - Kaos' Mom - Baron von Shellshock - Mesmeralda
Lord Stratosfear - Spellslamzer - Dragon Hunter
3DS
Hektore - Captain Frightbeard - Rustbeard - Squidbeard - Count Moneybone - Dream Sheep
Adventure Pack
Captain Dreadbeard - Occulous - Vathek - Cluck - Sheep Mage - Evilon - Fake Crash

Bosses
Vehicle Zone Enemies
Main Kaos Fightership • Kaos Warship • Iron Equalizer • Shipwrecker • Kaos Cruiser • Mortarhead • Rickety Roller • Urchin • Fender Bender • Goblin Glider • Blastbomb Airbus • Battleship Bulwark • Hydrolancer • Bat-Omaton • Bonesaw Cleaver • Chop Hopper • Ziplin • Carrion Carrier • Fracture Fish • Hydra Hatchling • Air Agitator • Waging Warship • Beetle Bouncer • Rhino Rampage Beetle • Phlegmite- Buzz Bite - Trash Thrasher
Rubbish Rocket • Salvage Scrapper • Clam Bunker • Inadequate Armada • Load Up and Troll Out • Artillery Tower • Steampunk Sawnaught • Wind Burn • Life Ace Spell Punk • Essence Dispenser
Rampart Rammer • Spirit Wing • Flitter Glimmer • Magic Ace Spell Punk • Shadowlin • Darkened Destroyer • Battleship Bully • Ebonbomb Airbus • Dark Glider • Midnight Mortarhead • Shadow Guardian
Bosses Catalytic Cyclotron • Cannon Ship of Doom • Flyer Factory • Storm Sequencer • Darkness Command Ship - Queen Sting • Dread Roller • Turbo Teeth • Wreck O' Saurus • Hydra Hatchling (boss) • The Darkness
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