The Shadow King (5e Subclass)
The Shadow King[edit]
Warlock Subclass
Expanded Spell List[edit]
The Shadow King lets you choose from an expanded list of spells when you learn a warlock spell. The following spells are added to the warlock spell list for you.
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 1st | shadow bolt, dark |
| 2nd | dark ii, dark force |
| 3rd | dark iii, umber stride |
| 4th | shadow of moil, shadow hand |
| 5th | darkbolt, mass cure wounds |
Bonus Cantrips[edit]
At 1st level, you learn the shadow strike and shadow blast cantrips. They count as warlock cantrips for you, but they don’t count against your number of cantrips known.
Taste of Darkness[edit]
At 1st level, You gain the ability as a bonus action to allow the shadows from the shadow king to change your shape, transforming you into a monstrous canine enshrouded by darkness (akin to a lycanthrope) for 2 minutes. When transformed your weapons are also enshrouded by shadows making them deal an additional 1d8 Necrotic damage on hit or you can use your new tooth and claw to deal 2d8 necrotic damage alone. You also gain a +2 to AC.
You may only use this feature an amount of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses after completing a long rest
Shadow Rule[edit]
At 6th level, your link to the shadow king gives you greater command over shadow energy, you have resistance to Necrotic damage and when casting a Necrotic or Force damage spell, apply your Charisma modifier to the damage of one Necrotic or Force roll of that spell against its targets.
Heir of Shadows[edit]
At 10th level, you gain more control over your shadow form, sprouting tendrils that as a bonus action can strike the enemy for 1d8 bludgeoning and 1d8 Necrotic damage. Additionally, whenever entering your form gain temporary hit points, These temporary hit points equal your warlock level + your Charisma modifier. The Necrotic damage of your weapons also increases by 2d8 for both your weapon and your tooth and claw.
Coordination Day[edit]
At 14th level, your grasp on the shadows becomes so strong that when you transform you can choose a number of creatures up to half your proficiency bonus to also transform into Shadow canines, gaining all the benefits that you do when transforming. When doing so you unleash a frightening howl, causing enemy creatures to have to roll a Wisdom saving throw against your Spell Save DC or become frightened.
Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Credits[edit]
This is an import of Stardyst's Shadow King subclass. All of this and the lore that comes with it belongs to said creator.
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