Shadow: Fight 2 Users.xml File Download |top|
The Shadow Fight 2 users.xml file, located in the Android/data/com.nekki.shadowfight/files/userdata directory, acts as a local save state allowing players to customize currencies, levels, and equipment. Modifying or replacing this file requires backing up current data and, when using community-shared files, often necessitates deleting the users.xml.hash file and launching the game offline to avoid corruption or bans. For a detailed guide and community-shared files, see this Reddit community post.
On Android (non-root — limited backup)
- Use Helium Backup or Android's built-in backup (if supported by the game)
- Or use ADB backup:
adb backup -f shadowfight2.ab com.nekki.shadowfight2
4.2 XML Editing
Rather than downloading a file, some users opt to manually edit their own Users.xml using text editors. By locating the <coins> or <gems> tags and altering the integer values, users can artificially inflate their resources. This confirms that the game relied on client-side verification for these values in early versions. Shadow Fight 2 Users.xml File Download
What is the Users.xml File?
Tools Required:
- XML Editor (e.g., XML Notepad on PC, QuickEdit on Android)
- Root access or ADB backup/restore (for non-rooted devices)
2. Technical Overview of the Users.xml File
In the context of Shadow Fight 2 (specifically the older, non-server-side versions of the game), the Users.xml file functions as the primary database for user attributes. XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is utilized due to its readability and hierarchical structure, making it an ideal format for storing complex game states without the need for proprietary binary decoding. The Shadow Fight 2 users
- Provide exact commands for ADB backup/extraction for Android,
- List typical file paths for a specific platform or emulator,
- Or draft a short step-by-step backup script—tell me which platform (Android, Windows/emulator, or iOS).
If you want to locate your own Users.xml file (for backup or transfer):
On Android (rooted device required for full access)
- Path:
/data/data/com.nekki.shadowfight2/shared_prefs/Users.xml - Without root: You can't directly access this folder. Use the in-game cloud save feature instead.