Usage of shadow creatures in dont starve (playing as a Maxwell)

Solution 1:

What you're referring to is the Codex Umbra. The article explains it in great detail, but to answer your questions:

  • The man with the sword (Shadow Duelist) will either defend you if attacked or will attack whatever you attack (note: like with Pigs or Bunnies, you don't need to actually attack - you can just click to attack and then stop).

  • The man with the shovel (Shadow Digger) will only dig graves and stumps.

  • The shadows will disappear 2.5 days after you summon them.