Shadow Magic

Shadow Magic is a subclass of Sorcerer, released as part of Patch 8 in 2025.

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

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Subclass features

This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Sorcerer, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 1

 Eyes of the Dark

You can see in the dark up to 24 m / 80 ft.

 Strength of the Grave

After reaching 0 Hit Points, you regain 1 instead of becoming downed.

Level 3

 Darkness ( + )

Cast as a level 2 spell at will.

 Eyes of the Dark: Darkness ( + 2 )

Cast as a level 2 spell at will.

Level 6

 Hound of Ill Omen ( + 3 )

Summon forth a creature of darkness. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

Level 11

 Shadow Walk ()

Teleport into the shadows. The next spell you cast that turn will benefit from  Distant Spell without costing any Sorcery Points.

External links

Shadow magic (sorcerous origin) on the Forgotten Realms Wiki