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| level = 2
| level = 2
| school = Illusion
| school = Illusion
| classes = Warlock
| classes = Warlock, Wizard
| class learns at level 3 = Warlock
| class learns at level 3 = Warlock, Wizard
| class learns at level 7 = Arcane Trickster
| class learns at level 8 = Eldritch Knight
| granted by items = Shadow Blade Ring:Short Rest
| granted by items = Shadow Blade Ring:Short Rest
| summary = Create a [[Shadow Blade (weapon)|Shadow Blade]] in your main hand that deals {{DamageType|Psychic}} damage.
| summary = Create a [[Shadow Blade (weapon)|Shadow Blade]] in your main hand that deals {{DamageType|Psychic}} damage.
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| higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra {{DamageText|1d8|Psychic}} damage for every 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Levels]] above 2nd.
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* [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: When you cast this spell using a 3rd or 4th-level spell slot, the damage increases to {{DamageText|3d8|Psychic}}.
* [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: When you cast this spell using a 5th or 6th-level spell slot, the damage increases to {{DamageText|4d8|Psychic}}.
| notes = As of the Patch 8 stress test, Shadow Blade is now a standard spell.
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Revision as of 20:55, 29 January 2025

For the weapon created by this spell, see Shadow Blade (weapon). For the passive feature, see Shadow Blade (passive feature).
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Shadow Blade is a level 2 illusion spell. Create a Shadow Blade in your main hand that deals Damage TypesPsychic damage.

Description

Weave a shadowy shortsword in your hand that deals 2d8Damage TypesPsychic damage.

When you use the sword to attack a target that is in dim light or darkness, you make the Attack Roll with Advantage Icon.png Advantage.

The shadow blade can be unequipped and equipped again, but must remain on the spellcaster's person.

Properties

Cost
Bonus action
Damage
Details
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Concentration Concentration

At higher levels

  • Upcast: When you cast this spell using a 3rd or 4th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 3d8Damage TypesPsychic.
  • Upcast: When you cast this spell using a 5th or 6th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 4d8Damage TypesPsychic.

How to learn

Classes:

Granted by the following items:

Notes

As of the Patch 8 stress test, Shadow Blade is now a standard spell.

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