Shadow Magic

Shadow Magic is a subclass of Sorcerer, released as part of Patch 8 in 2025. ^{[url 1]}

Subclass features[edit | edit source]

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

Level 1

Eyes of the Dark: You can see in the dark up to 24 m / 80 ft.

Strength of the Grave: After reaching 0 Hit Points, you regain 1 instead of becoming downed.

Level 3

Darkness ( + ): Cast as a level 2 spell at will.

Eyes of the Dark: Darkness ( + 2 ): Cast as a level 2 spell at will.

Level 6

Hound of Ill Omen ( + 3 ): Summon forth a creature of darkness. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

Level 11

Shadow Walk (): Teleport into the shadows. The next spell you cast that turn will benefit from Distant Spell without costing any Sorcery Points.

External links[edit | edit source]

Shadow magic (sorcerous origin) on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

References[edit | edit source]

↑ Larian Studios. Community Update 30.

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[1] Larian Studios. Community Update 30.

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v t e Sorcerer
Subclasses	Draconic Bloodline Shadow Magic Storm Sorcery Wild Magic
Metamagic	Careful Spell Distant Spell Extended Spell Twinned Spell Heightened Spell Quickened Spell Subtle Spell
Draconic Ancestry	Red Black Blue White Green Gold Silver Bronze Copper Brass
Heart of the Storm	Lightning Thunder Resistance
Other class features	Bend Luck Controlled Chaos Create Spell Slot Create Sorcery Points Draconic Resilience Elemental Affinity: Damage Elemental Affinity: Resistance Eyes of the Dark Eyes of the Dark: Darkness Fly Hound of Ill Omen Shadow Walk Storm's Fury Strength of the Grave Tempestuous Magic Tides of Chaos Wild Magic Spells