Way of Shadow
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You value the arts of stealth and subterfuge, bending the shadows to your will to strike without warning.
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[edit | edit source]
This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Monk, in addition to its unique features outlined below.
Level 3[edit | edit source]
Minor Illusion 
(Cantrip): 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.
Shadow Arts[edit | edit source]
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 : Call forth a veil of shadows and silence that gives you and all nearby companions a +10 bonus to Stealth Checks. Equivalent to the spell Pass Without Trace.
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.
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.
Shadow Arts: Silence : Create a sound-proof sphere. All within are Silenced and Immune to
Thunder damage. Equivalent to the spell Silence.
Level 5[edit | edit source]
Cloak of Shadows[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
Shadow Step[edit | edit source]
- 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.
Level 11[edit | edit source]
Shadow Strike[edit | edit source]
Teleport to a foe from a hidden position, striking them with the creeping, psychic ferocity of the shadows themselves.
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| Subclasses |  Way of the Four Elements •  Way of the Open Hand •  Way of Shadow |
|---|---|
| Ki-Fueled Abilities |  Flurry of Blows •  Patient Defence • Step of the Wind ( Dash •  Disengage) • Stunning Strike ( Melee •  Unarmed) |
| Other Class Features |  Unarmoured Defence • Martial Arts ( Dextrous Attacks •  Deft Strikes •  Bonus Unarmed Strike) •  Unarmoured Movement •  Slow Fall •  Extra Attack •  Ki-Empowered Strikes •  Evasion •  Stillness of Mind •  Advanced Unarmoured Movement •  Purity of Body |