Warrior of Shadow (One)

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UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6

Unearthed Arcana

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Design Note: Warrior of Shadow

 Here are the main updates in this subclass (formerly Way of Shadow) since the Player's Handbook (5e):

• Shadow Arts has been redesigned, giving the Monk Darkvision, a Darkness that costs fewer Discipline Points than before, and the darkness can be moved each turn during the duration of the spell. The Monk can also see in their own Darkness.
• Improved Shadow Step is a new feature that allows Shadow Step to be used in Bright Light.
• Cloak of Shadows has been moved to 17th level and redesigned to empower the Monk while in Dim Light or Darkness.

Warrior of Shadow  subclass (pointer)
Warrior of Shadow is a subclass of the Monk class.

Warriors of Shadow practice stealth and subterfuge, channeling their reservoirs of power to harness the power of the Shadowfell. They are at home in darkness, able to draw gloom around themselves to hide, to leap from shadow to shadow, and even to take on a wraithlike form of living shadow.

Warrior of Shadow Features

Monk Level	Features
3rd	Shadow Arts
6th	Shadow Step
11th	Improved Shadow Step
17th	Cloak of Shadows

 

Subclass Features

Shadow Arts

3rd Feature
Summary: You draw on the Shadowfell for the following abilities:

• Darkness. (1 Discipline Point). Can cast the Darkness spell without any spell components. The darkness can be moved at the start of your turn.
• Darkvision. Gain or extend your Darkvision.
• Shadowy Figments. Can cast Minor Illusion. 

Shadow Step

6th Feature
Summary: Use a Bonus Action to teleport from an area of Dim Light or Darkness to another and gain Advantage on a melee attack. 

Improved Shadow Step

11th Feature
(1 Discipline Point). Summary: Shadow Step outside of Dim Light and Darkness, and make an Unarmed Strike after teleporting. 

Cloak of Shadows

17th Feature
(3 Discipline Points). Summary: Use Bonus Action to cover yourself in magical darkness for 1 minute (ends if Incapacitated or end turn in Bright Light) and gives the following abilities:

• Invisibility. You are Invisible.
• Partially Incorporeal. You can move through creatures and objects (counts as difficult terrain and takes damage if you end your turn inside one).
• Shadow Flurry. While active, Flurry of Blows does not cost Discipline Points.

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