I found a trick. When the shadow pops out of ground you can block it with barrier!

blocking in any way is generally good

i just kill them right on the spot

Beating it with your death stick is also good.  

I usually just dodge that attack for the fun. 

omg lol

Dodge roll. A lot.

Thanks for the tip......3 years later. lol

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for that tip after it has been out for over three years. I figured that out half of a year after getting it.