Midnight Anomaly Guide
Village in the Shade Tsukumogami Daruma Guide
Do not attack the pursuing Tsukumogami Daruma as your main objective. Search for stones that look different from the others, stop moving during the “だるまさんがころんだ” warning, then use the Pickaxe when those special stones transform into black Daruma during the eye-exposed window.
This is a Midnight puzzle and search encounter, available from Spring onward. The important target is the transformed stone, not the Daruma that follows you.
English anomaly and item names currently follow the site's Japanese-release terminology and may be updated after the official English localization can be verified on October 27, 2026.
Tsukumogami Daruma — Short Answer
Find the unusual stones, then wait for the eye
The encounter is a stop-and-search rhythm followed by a narrow Pickaxe window.
When
Midnight, Spring onward
Main puzzle
だるまさんがころんだ
Main objective
Find different-looking stones
Stop phase
Do not move
Safe movement
After red spots clear
Attack window
Eye exposed
Target
Black Daruma
Tool
Pickaxe
Critical correction
Do not attack the main Daruma
The pursuing Daruma is the source of pressure and the signal for the stop-moving puzzle. Your actual objective is to locate the visually different stones, wait for the eye-exposed window, and break the black Daruma they become with the Pickaxe.
Encounter Loop
The five-step Daruma route
Keep the sequence intact; attacking ordinary stones early will not advance the documented puzzle.
Find special stones
Search around the village during the active Midnight encounter. Many stones appear, but only some look different.
Stop on the warning
When “だるまさんがころんだ” appears, stop moving. Movement during this state causes damage.
Wait for the eye
Keep still until the red spots or warning state fully disappears, then watch for the eye-exposed window.
Break black Daruma
The special stones transform into black Daruma. Break those targets with the Pickaxe.
Repeat
Continue the stop/move rhythm and transformed-stone interactions until the anomaly ends.
Special Stone Search
Step 1: Find the stones that look different
The village can contain many stones during this anomaly, but the source does not publish a complete map or fixed target count.
What to look for
Compare stones with the surrounding group. The important stones are identified by a different appearance, not by a published color, shape, pattern or numbered marker. Search around the village rather than breaking every ordinary stone.
Prepare before the call
Move near the special stone before the warning begins when possible. The source specifically advises positioning around the target in advance because moving during the stop phase causes damage.
When Should You Stop Moving?
React before the phrase fully finishes
This is practical timing advice, not a frame-perfect rule.
The warning state
When the “だるまさんがころんだ” warning appears, stop moving. Keep still until the red spots have completely disappeared. Moving during the active warning causes damage; the guide does not establish an exact damage amount.
Safer early stop
Current Japanese guidance recommends stopping around the approximate “だるまさんがころ…” point instead of waiting for the final syllables. Treat that as a forgiving practical cue, not a universal timing measurement.
Eye Window
Wait for the special stones to change
The eye is the readable signal that the Pickaxe interaction is available.
Warning active
Stay still
Do not move while the call and red visual warning are active.
Eye exposed
Attack window
When the eye appears, the visually different stones become black Daruma.
Target changed
Use Pickaxe
Break the transformed black Daruma. Do not waste the window on ordinary stones.
Distance Strategy
Stay relatively close
This is encounter-management advice, not a published proximity radius.
Keeping a moderate distance can make the Daruma's movement more predictable. Current guidance says it tends to stop when you remain reasonably close, which gives you a better chance to prepare around a special stone before the next warning.
If you create too much distance, it may suddenly close the gap or reposition and create contact risk. No exact safe-distance measurement or contact-damage value is established.
Verified Rewards
Tsukumogami Daruma Night Furniture
The current reward records are random Night Furniture relationships, not a complete guaranteed table.
Catalog No.2308
黒達磨
Black Daruma · random Night Furniture reward associated with the Daruma Wooden Plaque route.
Catalog No.2309
不気味な達磨
Eerie Daruma · random Night Furniture reward associated with the Daruma Wooden Plaque route.
Current data does not establish that both rewards arrive together, that either is guaranteed on the next clear, how duplicates are handled, or whether this is the complete reward pool.
Use the Catalog guide for broader completion planning →Daruma Wooden Plaque
達磨の木札 and natural appearance
Keep the seasonal anomaly route separate from Ghost Shelf control.
達磨の木札
Daruma Wooden Plaque
The Daruma Wooden Plaque is the Ghost Shelf item associated with Tsukumogami Daruma. Current relationship data does not prove that placing it is mandatory for a natural appearance.
Natural vs. plaque-associated
Tsukumogami Daruma is documented as a random Midnight anomaly from Spring onward. The plaque is a separate Ghost Shelf relationship; do not assume it guarantees a same-night appearance or bypasses the Spring gate.
See how the Daruma Wooden Plaque fits the Night Furniture system →Lore and Midnight Boundaries
Two related Lost Books
These are canonical lore links, not additional encounter requirements.
Lost Book No.25
だるまさんの呼び声
Check near the archery target outside the Hunter's Lodge.
Lost Book No.39
ひとつ目ダルマ
Search the road between the construction shop and watermill.
Troubleshooting
Why can't I clear Tsukumogami Daruma?
FAQ
Tsukumogami Daruma questions
When can Tsukumogami Daruma appear?
Tsukumogami Daruma (付喪達磨) appears during Midnight anomaly progression from Spring onward.
How do I clear Tsukumogami Daruma?
Find the stones that look different, stop moving during the “だるまさんがころんだ” warning, wait for the eye-exposed window, then break the transformed black Daruma with the Pickaxe.
Do I attack the pursuing Daruma directly?
No. The documented objective is the transformed special-stone targets, not the pursuing Daruma itself.
Why do I take damage when I move?
You may still be inside the stop-warning phase. Stop moving when the warning appears and wait until the red visual warning fully clears.
When can I move again?
Move only after the stop-warning state and its red spots have fully disappeared.
Which stones do I break?
Look for stones whose appearance differs from the ordinary stones. Break them only after they transform into black Daruma during the eye-exposed window.
What tool do I need?
Use the Pickaxe on the black Daruma targets.
What rewards does Tsukumogami Daruma give?
Current sources confirm Night Furniture including 黒達磨 and 不気味な達磨. The source describes these as random rewards, not a guaranteed pair.
Which wooden plaque is linked to Tsukumogami Daruma?
達磨の木札 (Daruma Wooden Plaque) is the Ghost Shelf item associated with Tsukumogami Daruma.
Written by: Village in the Shade Guide Editorial Team
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Sources: Official publisher and storefront pages, released-game research and linked source notes.