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Shadow Sunflower Headbutt

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Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

Type: Unique
Equipment: Shadow Sunflower Blossom
Charge: No
FP: 16 (-/8)
Location: Default skill of Shadow Sunflower Blossom .
Available: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

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