Hood off, mask revealed, anger undeniable. This unhooded Shadow Duck variant shows what happens when the operative stops being subtle—angry expression suggesting waterfowl who’s done with reconnaissance and ready for confrontation. Those feathers frame avian fury while the mask identifies this as serious combatant rather than pond decoration. Where Sir Patto brings knightly honor, Shadow Duck brings covert expertise and righteous rage.

The feather details provide exceptional painting opportunities. Layer natural duck plumage colors from dark crown feathers to lighter neck variations, add iridescent highlights suggesting mallard-like sheen, or go full shadow-operative with muted grays and blacks. Each feather can receive individual attention creating realistic texture that makes the “duck warrior” concept work through sheer painting commitment. Consider weathering showing outdoor campaign life or keeping them pristine suggesting fastidious operative who maintains appearance despite profession.

That angry expression transforms whimsy into genuine threat. Paint the beak in natural tones with aggressive highlights, add intense eye details showing focused hunter rage, or experiment with battle scars suggesting this duck earned reputation through violence rather than intimidation. The mask elements frame the waterfowl features, creating unified combatant aesthetic.

Perfect for building Shadow Duck as action-mode alternate to hooded stealth variant, creating angry-duck army units, or proving waterfowl can absolutely carry narrative weight when painted and posed properly. Compatible with 1.0 bodies for maximum articulation during aggressive combat stances.

When diplomacy fails, remove hood. When subtlety fails, show them the angry duck.