Editing Way of Shadow

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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of the [[Monk#Level 3|subclasses]] of {{Class|Monk}}. It can be chosen at level 3. These monks are more specialized in using the shadows to quietly strike their foes.
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==Subclass Features==
[[File:Default Monk Armor Alt.png|240px|right|Monk's default armour]]{{SubclassNote|Monk}}

{{Level header|3}}

; {{SAI|Minor Illusion|c=16}} (Cantrip)
: Create an illusion that compels nearby creatures to investigate. You can remain hidden while casting this spell. This spell can be cast while you are {{Cond|Silenced}}.

==== Shadow Arts ====
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! style="width: 300px;" | Ability
! Ki Points
! Description
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|{{SAI|Shadow Arts: Hide|w=40}}
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|Use a {{Action|bonus}} to hide from enemies by succeeding [[Ability Check|Stealth Checks]]. Stick to the dark and avoid enemy sightlines. Attacking or casting a spell will reveal your location. 
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|{{SAI|Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace|w=40|c=16}}
|{{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}
|Call forth a veil of shadows and silence that gives you and all nearby companions a +10 bonus to [[Ability Check|Stealth Checks]]. Equivalent to the spell [[Pass Without Trace]].
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|{{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkness|w=40|c=16}}
|{{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}
|Create a dark shroud that heavily Obscures and Blinds creatures within. Creatures cannot make ranged attacks into or out of it. Equivalent to the spell [[Darkness]].
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|{{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkvision|w=40}}
|{{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}
|Grant a creature the ability to see into the dark out to a range of {{Range|m=12|ft=40}}. Equivalent to the spell [[Darkvision]].
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|{{SAI|Shadow Arts: Silence|w=40|c=16}}
|{{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}
|Create a sound-proof sphere. All within are {{Cond|Silenced}} and [[Damage Types|Immune]] to{{DamageType|Thunder}} damage. Equivalent to the spell [[Silence]].
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{{Level header|5}}

; {{SAI|Cloak of Shadows|w=40}}
: Wrap yourself in shadows to become {{Cond|Invisible}} if you are [[Obscured]].
: Invisibility ends early if you attack, cast a spell, take an action, or take damage.

{{Level header|6}}

; {{SAI|Shadow Step|w=40}}
: Teleport from shadow to shadow. Afterwards, you have {{Advantage}} on your next melee {{Attack Roll}}.
: Both the origin and the destination must be at least Lightly Obscured to use this skill.

{{Level header|11}}

; {{SAI|Shadow Strike|w=40}}
: Use an {{Action}} and {{R|ki|3}} to teleport to a foe from a hidden position, striking them with the creeping, psychic ferocity of the shadows themselves.
: Deals an extra {{DamageText|3d8|Psychic}} damage in addition to your weapon's damage.

; {{SAI|Shadow Strike: Unarmed|w=40}}
: Use an {{Action}} and {{R|ki|3}} to teleport to a foe from a hidden position, striking them with the creeping, psychic ferocity of the shadows themselves.
: Deals an extra {{DamageText|3d8|Psychic}} damage in addition to your unarmed strike damage.

==External Links== 
*{{FRWiki|Shadowdancer|long}}

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