Shadowdancer - a homebrew Rogue subclass
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #349 of 404 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A half caster rogue subclass with some semi-unique spells.
Charisma is the spellcasting stat.
The spellslot progression is the same as Paladin/Ranger, but gets spellcasting at level 3.
Class spells
3rd level: Darkness, Dissonant Whispers, Shadow Step
5th level: Crown of Madness, Shadow Claws, Silence
9th level: Gaseous Form, Hunger of Hadar, Summon Shadowspawn
13th level: Phantasmal Killer, Shadow Of Moil
17th level: Eyebite
Darkness: 1st level, no concentration.
Dissonant Whispers: can Sneak Attack an appropriate target expending the SA charge, can't be used on a creature in bright light.
Shadow Step: bonus action teleport to a lightly or heavily obscured area, gain advantage on the next melee attack and a 1d6 Psychic damage bonus, +1d6 per upcast.
Crown of Madness: can be used on a non humanoid, can't be used on a creature in bright light. The condition can't be removed unless the creature is in bright light.
Shadow Claws: melee spell attack, deals 3d6 + 1d6 per upcast Necrotic damage, inflicts Feeble (no save to resist or remove) for 3 turns + 1 turn per upcast, blocks reactions for 1 turn. Can Sneak Attack an appropriate target expending the SA charge.
Silence: can be concentrated on until long rest.
Gaseous Form: only castable on self, has a ritual cost.
Hunger of Hadar: deals 3d6 Cold and 3d6 Acid damage. The Acid damage increases by 1d6 per upcast.
Summon Shadowspawn: 5eSpells required.
Shadow Of Moil: 5eSpells required.
Eyebite: 5th level.
Progression:
Level 3
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[]Shadow Sight: You can see normally in darkness, both magical and non-magical, to a distance of 24m.
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]Shadow Infusion: While you are in a Heavily Obscured area and for 1 round after leaving one, your melee weapon attacks deal extra Spellcasting Modifier Psychic damage.
[*]Shadowcasting: Once per short rest, you can use a Shadowdancer spell at its base level without requiring a verbal component, and without expending a spell slot, an action, or a bonus action. Maximum spell level affected by this ability is equal to 1/4 of your Rogue le
Shadowdancer is a homebrew Rogue subclass for Baldur's Gate 3, adding an edgy, shadow-themed option for players who want a darker playstyle. With 192 endorsements and 35,747 downloads, it's a moderately popular class mod that offers a new subclass choice without overhauling the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download count (35,747) shows real interest from the community
- 192 endorsements indicate a decent level of approval from users
- Fills a niche for players who want a shadowy Rogue archetype beyond the vanilla options
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed feature list or description provided, so you're going in blind on what the subclass actually does
- Last updated in April 2025, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches if you're on a newer version
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a new Rogue subclass with a dark, edgy flavor and don't mind a lack of detailed documentation. Skip if you need a fully documented mod with clear mechanics or if you're not into homebrew content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any patch notes or comments to see if it works with your current game version
- Since the description is sparse, consider testing it on a separate save to see if the subclass fits your playstyle
- Look for community feedback in the comments section to learn what the subclass actually does before committing
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Adam Masher
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Downloads
- 35,747
- Endorsements
- 192
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 9/15/2023
- Updated
- 4/18/2025
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