Shadowcrafter (4e Paragon Path)

Shadowcrafter
"I am a master of shadow."

Prerequisite: Arcane power source|Arcane power source]].

As a shadowcrafter, you have immersed yourself in the study of light and especially darkness. Now you are a master of shadow, with power over shadow far greater than other arcane spellcasters could possably imagine. Even shadow itself has become your friend, a constant companion that you, and you alone, truly understand.

Shadowcrafter Path Features

 * Dark Shroud (11th Level): You are cloaked in a shroud of darkness which is inimical to your foes. When a creature provokes an opportunity attack|opportunity attack]] from you, make an opportunity attack with your shadow shroud (Ability scores|Charisma]] vs. Reflex defense|Reflex]]). You deal 1d8 + Charisma modifier damage with this attack.
 * Summon Spiritshadow (11th Level): You gain the Ranger|ranger's]] beast companion class feature, with the following exceptions;
 * The spiritshadow is called from the astral sea rather than the natural world, so it is an Immortal origin|immortal]] Magical Beast type|magical beast]].
 * The spiritshadow occupies it's master's shadow, so while you have a spiritshadow, you have no natural shadow.
 * The spiritshadow has the form of a three-dimesnsional solid shadow in the shape of an animal.
 * The spiritshadow is reliant on light to exist; in darkness it takes a -2 penalty to its defenses, attack rolls and damage rolls. In order to use a healing surge, it must be near some form of light.
 * You or your spiritshadow can deal the extra damage from your Rogue|sneak attack]] class feature, but only one of you can deal the extra damage each round.
 * Power of Shadow (16th Level): When you are Bloodied|bloodied]], you gain a +2 Bonuses and Penalties|power bonus]] to Attack Roll|attack rolls]] when you use a power that has the Necrotic|necrotic]] keywords|keyword]].