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(→‎Trivia: Some explanations as to why SH misses all the time early game for the newer players, and some suggestions on how to climb out of this hole.)
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**The best way out of this situation is to pick up a better offensive cantrip elsewhere, either by picking {{SmIconLink| Produce Flame Icon.png|Produce Flame|Produce Flame}} when at cleric level 4. Or finding equipment that grant offensive cantrips (in such cases Shadowheart's natural Spellcasting Ability, Wisdom, is used instead)
**The best way out of this situation is to pick up a better offensive cantrip elsewhere, either by picking {{SmIconLink| Produce Flame Icon.png|Produce Flame|Produce Flame}} when at cleric level 4. Or finding equipment that grant offensive cantrips (in such cases Shadowheart's natural Spellcasting Ability, Wisdom, is used instead)
**And since her Strength and Dexterity isn't high either, early on her best offensive option is likely to be {{SmIconLink|Guiding Bolt Icon.png|Guiding Bolt|Guiding Bolt}} while at range, and {{SmIconLink|Inflict Wounds Icon.png|Inflict Wounds|Inflict Wounds}} while up close. Both of course costs spell slots.
**And since her Strength and Dexterity isn't high either, early on her best offensive option is likely to be {{SmIconLink|Guiding Bolt Icon.png|Guiding Bolt|Guiding Bolt}} while at range, and {{SmIconLink|Inflict Wounds Icon.png|Inflict Wounds|Inflict Wounds}} while up close. Both of course costs spell slots.
**She can also indirectly contribute of the party's damage output via {{SmIconLink|Bane Icon.png|Bane |Bane }} and {{SmIconLink|Bless Icon.png|Bless|Bless}}, the former makes the affected enemies 10% more likely to get hit, the latter makes the affected allies 10% more likely to land a hit. Note that bane requires its target to fail a saving throw to take effect so it is somewhat less reliable.
**She can also indirectly contribute to the party's damage output via {{SmIconLink|Bane Icon.png|Bane |Bane }} and {{SmIconLink|Bless Icon.png|Bless|Bless}}, the former makes the affected enemies 10% more likely to get hit, the latter makes the affected allies 10% more likely to land a hit. Note that bane requires its target to fail a saving throw to take effect so it is somewhat less reliable.
***These are both {{Concentration}} spells however, so there is a risk in using these. make sure Shadowheart is safe from damage if this is the option chosen.
***These are both {{Concentration}} spells however, so there is a risk in using these. make sure Shadowheart is safe from damage if this is the option chosen.
==Gallery==
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