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How to Beat Cursed Shrewman | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

Last Updated: July 30, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Cursed Shrewman Summary

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Trees in the Sand

The muzzled Shrewman is encountered during the Trees in the Sand quest, where it guards the entrance to Que's Sanctuary. Eliminate it and its cohorts to gain access to the Sanctuary!

How to Beat Cursed Shrewman Guide

[1] Every Throw Has a Purpose.

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The Cursed Shrewman rarely fights fair, preferring to bombard the battlefield with a variety of objects.

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It can scatter exploding firecrackers and toss detonating light orbs that also limit mobility. It even gains deadly projectiles during the second phase that inflict the Instant Death ailment, so beware!

[2] Prepare for Extra Company.

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The boss occasionally calls for reinforcements during the fight. Look out for the iconic battle cry, as it signals that a horde of troublemakers is about to swarm the arena.

[3] A Familiar Face with New Tricks.

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The Cursed Shrewman brings new attacks like the Flying Kick while reusing familiar moves such as the Twirling Kick and Rising Heel Kick from previous Shrewmen bosses. Check out our other Shrewmen boss guides to learn their shared moves!

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Cursed Shrewman Loot

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Upon defeat, the boss may drop the following loot:

  • Col
  • Dark Ingot
  • Selenite Ingot
  • Silver Ingot
  • Iron Ingot
  • Bag of Bones
  • Crude Weapon Fragment
  • Assortment of weapons

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