Monarch of shadows (5e Class)

A corpse lays still. A voice comes from the alley where they rest, “Arise.” A figure emerges from the body cast in darkness, lacking the shape to be called human again. It could be called nothing more than a shadow, left by the soul of the corpse that lay behind.

A Shadowmancer is a caster that is able to manipulate the souls of living creatures. Similar to necromancers, but are more adept with the shadows and, to some extent, enchantment spells. They use their abilities to gain absolute control over their enemies' shadows and souls. Often the best way to do this is by raising from their fallen enemies; a skill at which they are unparalleled. Monarchs are also effective with diseases, poisons, and affecting opponents with fear, fatigue, exhaustion, pain, life drain, or even gaining mindless supporters through the use of enchantment magic to charm and dominate.

Quick Build

You can make a Shadowmancer quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma and Dexterity should be your highest ability scores, followed by Constitution.

Class Features

As a Shadowmancer you gain the following class features.

Hit Points

Hit Dice: 1d8 per Shadowmancer level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + Constitution modifier per Shadowmancer level after 1st

Proficiencies

Armor: Light armor
Weapons: Simple weapons
Tools: None
Saving Throws: Dexterity, Charisma
Skills: Choose two from Arcana, Deception, History, Intimidation, Medicine, Perception, and Religion

Equipment

You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:

• (a) a chain sickle or (b) two daggers
• (a) leather armor or (b) padded armor
• (a) a dungeoneer's pack or (b) an explorer's pack
• If you are using starting wealth, you have 1d4 gp in funds.

Starting at 1st level, by using a bonus action, you can increase your movement speed by 10ft.

Starting at 1st level, You have no limit to what you can hold.

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When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th and 19th level, you can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can't increase an ability score above 20 using this feature.

Your Powers grow and your shadow deepens, swallowing those who pass your blade. You unlock a new power at your discretion, these powers will help you grow in the way you desire. At 5th level, You choose a Shadowmancer Archetype: Either Shadow Assassin or Shadow Monarch.

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You know all of the spells on the basic spell list and additional spells based on your subclass.

1st Level

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Prerequisites. To qualify for multiclassing into the Shadowmancer class, you must meet these prerequisites:

Proficiencies. When you multiclass into the Shadowmancer class, you gain the following proficiencies:

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