Shadow Magic

Sorcerer Subclass

You siphon your powers from the Shadowfell itself, the light in your soul snuffed out by an unsettling darkness.

Primary Ability: Charisma
Spellcasting Ability: Charisma
HP: 6 + CON modifier base, 4 + CON modifier per level
Recommended Attributes (before Bonuses)
8 STR, 13 DEX, 14 CON
12 INT, 10 WIS, 15 CHA

shadow magic sorcerer bg3 subclass icon

Subclass Details

A Level 1 Shadow Magic Sorcerer has access to the following abilities and features (in addition to their Sorcerer features):

Subclass Features

  • baldurs gate 3 strength of the graveStrength of the Grave
  • baldurs gate 3 eyes of the dark Superior Darkvision

Shadow Magic Progression

Level 1

  • baldurs gate 3 strength of the grave Strength of the Grave
    • If you reach 0 hit points, you regain 1 instead of becoming Downed.
  • baldurs gate 3 eyes of the dark Superior Darkvision
    • Can see in the dark up to 24m/78ft.

Level 3

  • Darkness (Level 2 Evocation Spell)
    • Create a dark shroud that Heavily Obscures and Blinds creatures within. Creatures cannot make ranged attacks into or out of it.
  • baldurs gate 3 eyes of the dark darkness Eyes of the Dark: Darkness (Level 2 Evocation Spell)
    • Create a dark shroud that Heavily Obscures and Blinds creatures within. Creatures cannot make ranged attacks into or out of it.
    • The caster can see normally in darkness, bot magical and non-magical, to a distance of 25m/80ft.

Level 6

  • baldurs gate 3 hound of ill omen Hound of Ill Omen (Bonus Action, 3 Sorcery Points)
    • Summon forth a creature of darkness.

Level 11

  • baldurs gate 3 shadow walk Shadow Walk (Bonus Action)
    • Teleport into the shadows. The next spell you cast that turn will benefit from Distant Spell without costing any Sorcery Points.
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