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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.
'''{{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.
[[Category:Subclasses]]
[[Category:Subclasses]]
==Subclass Features==
==Subclass Features==
{{SubclassNote|Monk}}
{{SubclassNote|Monk}}
===Level 3===
===Level 3===
{{Icon|Action Hide.png|24}}'''Shadow Arts: [[Hide]]''': 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.
* {{Action|Bonus}}
{{Icon|Pass Without Trace Icon.png|24}}'''Shadow Arts: [[Pass Without Trace]]''': Call forth a veil of shadows and silence that gives you and all nearby companions a +10 bonus to [[Ability Check|Stealth Checks]].
* {{Range|Self}}
* {{Radius|m=Radius: 10|ft=33}}
* {{Duration|Until Long Rest}}
* {{Concentration}}
{{InfoBlob|{{action}} + 2{{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki Points}}
{{Icon|Darkness Icon.png|24}}'''Shadow Arts: [[Darkness]]''': Create a dark shroud that heavily Obscures and Blinds creatures within. Creatures cannot make ranged attacks into or out of it.


* {{Range|m=18|ft=60}}
==== {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Hide|w=40}} ====
* {{Radius|m=Radius: 5|ft=17}}
* 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.  
* {{Duration|10}}
* {{Concentration}}
{{InfoBlob|{{action}} + 2{{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki Points}}


{{Icon|Darkvision Icon.png|24}}'''Shadow Arts: [[Darkvision]]''': Grant a creature the ability to see into the dark out to a range of 12 m / 40 ft.
==== {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace|w=40}} ====
* 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 {{SAI|Pass Without Trace}}.


* {{Range|melee}}
==== {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkness|w=40}} ====
* {{Duration|Until Long Rest}}
* Create a dark shroud that heavily Obscures and Blinds creatures within. Creatures cannot make ranged attacks into or out of it.
{{InfoBlob|{{action}} + 2{{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki Points}}
* Equivalent to the spell {{SAI|Darkness}}.


{{Icon|Silence Icon.png|24}}'''Shadow Arts: [[Silence]]''': Create a sound-proof sphere. All within are [[Silenced (Condition)|Silenced]] and [[Damage Types|Immune]] to{{DamageType|Thunder}} damage.
==== {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkvision|w=40}} ====
* Grant a creature the ability to see into the dark out to a range of {{Range|m=12|ft=40}}.
* Equivalent to the spell {{SAI|Darkvision}}.


* {{Icon|Warning Icon.png|24}}Using this spell might turn targets hostile
==== {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Silence|w=40}} ====
* {{Range|m=18|ft=60}}
* Create a sound-proof sphere. All within are [[Silenced (Condition)|Silenced]] and [[Damage Types|Immune]] to{{DamageType|Thunder}} damage.
* {{Radius|m=Radius: 5|ft=17}}
* Equivalent to the spell {{SAI|Silence}}.
* {{Duration|100}}
* {{Concentration}}
{{InfoBlob|{{action}} + 2{{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki Points}}


{{Icon|Minor Illusion Icon.png|24}}'''[[Spells|Cantrip]]: [[Minor Illusion]]''': 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 [[Silenced (Condition)|Silenced]].
==== {{SAI|Minor Illusion|w=40}} ====


* {{Range|m=18|ft=60}}
* 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 [[Silenced (Condition)|Silenced]].
* {{Duration|10}}
* {{Action}}


=== Level 5 ===
=== Level 5 ===
{{Icon|Cloak of Shadows Icon.png|24}}'''Cloak of Shadows''': Wrap yourself in shadows to become [[Invisible (Condition)|Invisible]] if you are [[Obscured]].


* {{Icon|Warning Icon.png|24}}Area must be [[Lightly Obscured|Lightly]] or [[Heavily Obscured]].
==== {{SAI|Cloak of Shadows|w=40}} ====
* !invisibility ends early if you attack, cast another spell, take an action, or take damage.
* Wrap yourself in shadows to become [[Invisible (Condition)|Invisible]] if you are [[Obscured]]. Invisibility ends early if you attack, cast a spell, take an action, or take damage.
* {{Range|Self}}
* {{Duration|10}}
* {{Action}}


===Level 6===
===Level 6===
{{Icon|Action Monk ShadowStep.png|24}}'''Shadow Step''': Teleport from shadow to shadow. Afterwards, you have {{Advantage}} on your next melee{{Attack Roll}}.


*Shadow Step(Condition): Affected entity has {{Advantage}} on your next melee{{Attack Roll}}.
==== {{SAI|Shadow Step|w=40}} ====
**{{Duration|1}}
* 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.
*{{Icon|Warning Icon.png|24}}Area must be [[Lightly Obscured|Lightly]] or [[Heavily Obscured]].
*{{Range|m=18|ft=60}}
*{{Action|Bonus}}


===Level 11===
===Level 11===
{{Icon|Action ShadowStrike.png|24}}'''Shadow Strike:''' Teleport to a foe from a hidden position, striking them with the creeping, psychic ferocity of the shadows themselves.
* {{Icon|Warning Icon.png|24}}Must be [[Invisible (Condition)|Invisible]] or [[Hiding (Condition)|Sneaking]]
* {{Range|m=9|ft=30}}
*{{SmallIcon|Attack_Roll_Icon.png}}[[Attack Roll]]
*Damage:{{InfoBlob|{{DamageInfo | 1d8 | Physical | modifier = finesse}} + {{DamageInfo | 3d8 | Psychic}}}}
{{InfoBlob|{{action}} + 3{{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki Points}}
{{Icon|Action ShadowStrike.png|24}}'''Shadow Strike: Unarmed''': Teleport to a foe from a hidden position, striking them with the creeping, psychic ferocity of the shadows themselves.


* {{Icon|Warning Icon.png|24}}Must be [[Invisible (Condition)|Invisible]] or [[Hiding (Condition)|Sneaking]]
==== {{SAI|Shadow Strike|w=40}} ====
* {{Range|m=9|ft=30}}
==== {{SAI|Shadow Strike: Unarmed|w=40}}====
* {{SmallIcon|Attack_Roll_Icon.png}}[[Attack Roll]]
* Teleport to a foe from a hidden position, striking them with the creeping, psychic ferocity of the shadows themselves.
* Damage:{{InfoBlob|{{DamageInfo | 1d8 | Bludgeoning | modifier = finesse}} + {{DamageInfo | 3d8 | Psychic}}}}
{{InfoBlob|{{action}} + 3{{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki Points}}


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You value the arts of stealth and subterfuge, bending the shadows to your will to strike without warning.
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You value the arts of stealth and subterfuge, bending the shadows to your will to strike without warning.

Way of Shadow is one of the subclasses of Monk. It can be chosen at level 3. These monks are more specialized in using the shadows to quietly strike their foes.

Subclass Features

This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Monk, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 3

Shadow Arts: Hide Shadow Arts: Hide

  • Use a Bonus action to hide from enemies by succeeding Stealth Checks. Stick to the dark and avoid enemy sightlines. Attacking or casting a spell will reveal your location.

Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace

Shadow Arts: Darkness Shadow Arts: Darkness

  • 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 Darkness.

Shadow Arts: Darkvision Shadow Arts: Darkvision

  • Grant a creature the ability to see into the dark out to a range of  Range: 12 m / 40 ft.
  • Equivalent to the spell Darkvision Darkvision.

Shadow Arts: Silence Shadow Arts: Silence

Minor Illusion Minor Illusion

  • 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 Silenced.

Level 5

Cloak of Shadows Cloak of Shadows

  • Wrap yourself in shadows to become Invisible if you are Obscured. Invisibility ends early if you attack, cast a spell, take an action, or take damage.

Level 6

Shadow Step Shadow Step

  • Teleport from shadow to shadow. Afterwards, you have Advantage Icon.png Advantage on your next melee Attack roll. Both the origin and the destination must be at least Lightly Obscured to use this skill.

Level 11

Shadow Strike Shadow Strike

Shadow Strike: Unarmed Shadow Strike: Unarmed

  • Teleport to a foe from a hidden position, striking them with the creeping, psychic ferocity of the shadows themselves.