Shadow Blade

A Damage spell that deals
Damage

Shadow Blade is a Damage spell. Damage spells focus on dealing harm to enemies.

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with a shadowy blade, striking harder in darkness and reappearing with
bonus-action speed

Shadow Blade is a Action Economy spell. Action Economy spells grant you more choices on future turns.

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2014 Rules

Level & School
2nd-level illusion
Casting Time
Bonus action
Range
Self
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, 1 minute
Classes
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Xanathar's Guide to Everything

You weave together threads of shadow to create a sword of solidified gloom in your hand. This magic sword lasts until the spell ends. It counts as a simple melee weapon with which you are proficient. It deals 2d8 psychic damage on a hit and has the finesse, light, and thrown properties (range 20/60). In addition, when you use the sword to attack a target that is in dim light or darkness, you make the attack roll with advantage.

If you drop the weapon or throw it, it dissipates at the end of the turn. Thereafter, while the spell persists, you can use a bonus action to cause the sword to reappear in your hand.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a 3rd- or 4th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 3d8. When you cast it using a 5th- or 6th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 4d8. When you cast it using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases to 5d8.

Shadow Blade 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Shadow Blade is currently only available in the 2014 edition.

Shadow Blade popularity

How popular is Shadow Blade? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, and is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may fill a specific niche for a spellbook.

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