Way of Shadow

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.

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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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Subclass features

Monk's default armour

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

Level 3

 Minor Illusion ()

Cast as a cantrip at will.

 Shadow Arts: Hide ()

Hide from enemies by succeeding at  Stealth checks. Stick to the dark and avoid enemy sightlines. Attacking or casting a spell will reveal your location.

 Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace ( + 2 )

Call forth a veil of shadow and silence that gives you and nearby allies a +10 bonus to  Stealth checks.

 Shadow Arts: Darkness ( + 2 )

Create a cloud of magical darkness that  Heavily Obscures and  Blinds creatures within. Creatures cannot make ranged attacks into or out of it.

 Shadow Arts: Darkvision ( + 2 )

Grant a creature the ability to see in the dark out to a range of 12 m / 40 ft.

 Shadow Arts: Silence ( + 2 )

Create a sound-proof sphere. All within are  Silenced and immune to Thunder damage.

Level 5

 Cloak of Shadows ()

Wrap yourself in shadows to become  Invisible if you are obscured.

Level 6

 Shadow Step ()

Teleport from shadow to shadow. Afterwards, you have Advantage on your next melee Attack roll.

Level 11

 Shadow Strike ( + 3 )

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

 Shadow Strike: Unarmed ( + 3 )

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

External links

• ⁠Shadowdancer on the Forgotten Realms Wiki