Monk Subclass Striker Advanced

Warrior of Shadow Monk Guide

Shadowy, secretive warrior. Warriors of Shadow embrace the unseen, using stealth and misdirection to confound their foes. They view the world from the margins, acting in the shadows of larger events.

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Warrior of Shadow Features

Shadow Arts

Level 3

When you finish a Short or Long Rest, you can pick one leveled spell from the Wizard spell list that has a casting time of an action and is of a rank you can cast (see the Monk Spellcasting table for the ranks of spells you can cast). You can cast this spell without expending Focus Points. You can cast this spell in this way until you finish a Short or Long Rest, at which point you choose a different spell. When you cast this spell, you can use Wisdom as your spellcasting ability instead of Intelligence. You can spend 1 Focus Point when you cast a spell in this way to increase the spell's rank by one rank (if the spell scales).

Shadow Step

Level 6

When you take the Hide action in dim light or darkness, you can use a Bonus Action to take the Dash action as well. When you move at least 30 feet in one turn while in dim light or darkness, you gain the benefits of the Hide action for that turn.

Improved Shadow Step

Level 11

You can move through nonmagical dim light and darkness without provoking opportunity attacks. When you end your turn in dim light or darkness, you can use a Bonus Action and spend 1 Focus Point to become Invisible until the start of your next turn.

Cloak of Shadows

Level 17

When you are in dim light or darkness, you can use an action and spend 2 Focus Points to become Invisible. You remain Invisible until you make an attack, cast a spell, or until you are in bright light.

Is Warrior of Shadow Right for You?

Pick the Warrior of Shadow if you want a Monk focused on dealing heavy single-target damage. Compare it with the other Monk subclasses to make sure it fits your party, then build the Aasimar version for the strongest start.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best race for a Warrior of Shadow Monk?
Aasimar rates highest (7/10) for the Warrior of Shadow Monk. Flight provides incredible mobility, letting the Monk reach otherwise inaccessible positions. Dragonborn (7/10) and Tiefling (6/10) are also strong picks.
What does the Warrior of Shadow specialize in?
The Warrior of Shadow fills the Striker role — dealing heavy single-target damage. Its features unlock at levels 3, 6, 11, 17.

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