A shadowblade is a warrior who pairs martial skill with the manipulation of shadow.
Abilities[]
Following an exposure to shadowy energies, a shadowblade gains the ability to manipulate shadow to their advantage, enhancing their weapon attacks and concealing themselves in darkness.
Notable shadowblades[]
For a full list of shadowblades, see Category:Shadowblades.
Publication history[]
D&D 3rd edition[]
The shadowblade was introduced as a prestige class in Tome of Magic (3e) (2006).
D&D 4th edition[]
The shadowblade returned for Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition as a paragon path for assassins, in Dragon #379 (Sep 2009).
The drow shadowblade, appearing in Monster Manual 3 (4e) (2010), shares a theme with the shadowblade paragon path but is otherwise different.
D&D 5th edition[]
The shadowblade did not return for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. However, the drow shadowblade returned in Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (2018), with a new background reminiscent of the Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 shadowblade.
Creative origins[]
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Reception and influence[]
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