11/21/2023 0 Comments 5e shadow blade spellWhen you cast it using a 5th- or 6th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 4d8. When you cast this spell using a 3rd- or 4th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 3d8. When you cast it using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases to 5d8.Īt Higher Levels. Thereafter, while the spell persists, you can use a bonus action to cause the sword to reappear in your hand.Īt Higher Levels. If you drop the weapon or throw it, it dissipates at the end of the turn. The blade sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. In addition, when you summon this sword you may create a flash of bright light that blinds everyone in a 10-foot radius on a failed Constitution save until the end of their next turn. It deals 2d8 radiant damage on a hit and has the finesse, light, and thrown properties (range 20/60). It counts as a simple melee weapon with which you are proficient. This magic sword lasts until the spell ends. You summon sparks of bright light that merge together to create a sword of solidified radiance in your hand. Last comment - radiant is a useful damage type in some situations especially against undead but shadow blade does psychic damage so the difference in number of creatures resistant to the damage is likely small - radiant and psychic are both pretty decent damage types. A 5th level shadow blade does 4d8 damage - so likely strictly better. However, comparing to the 5th level Holy Weapon spell from XGtE - this spell adds 2d8 radiant damage and makes it a magical weapon - illuminates a larger area but it is regular damage and has a burst damage ability. Giving it the ability to emit sunlight does start to move it into sunblade territory though with the +2, additional damage vs undead and the much larger area of sunlight - the magic item remains better. However, the 5' bright light, 5' dim light just makes it the equivalent of a torch since bright light doesn't do that much on its own except illuminate magical darkness. It isn't as generally applicable as the advantage in dim light or darkness of the shadow blade but on the other hand, against the appropriate creatures who are sensitive to sunlight, it will be particularly effective. I'd agree with the 5' sunlight suggestion if you want to boost it a bit.
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