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	A general archetype that gives a bunch of darkness themed spells and spell modifications, but costs you the ability to ever use any light-related spells.		A general archetype that gives a bunch of darkness themed spells and spell modifications, but costs you the ability to ever use any light-related spells. Unlike the 3rd edition version, this is more of a modifier applied over an existing spellcaster.

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	A general archetype that...		A general archetype that gives a bunch of darkness themed spells and spell modifications, but costs you the ability to ever use any light-related spells.

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1d4chan>Stephenlucas600: /* Making Shadowcasters work */

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1d4chan>QuietBrowser at 11:01, 28 June 2018

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	The '''Shadowcaster''' is a variant form of Magic-user from the ''Tome of Magic'' sourcebook for 3.5 Edition [[D&D]].		The '''Shadowcaster''' is a variant form of Magic-user from the ''Tome of Magic'' sourcebook for 3.5 Edition [[D&D]]. As the name implies, it's a [[mage]] type class dedicated to the use of [[Shadow Magic]], making it heir to the ''Shadow Mage'' [[kits]] of [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]].

	Superficially, it's pretty complicated since it uses an entirely different system of spellcasting very different from the spell-slots per day model that [[Vancian\|traditional]] [[Wizard]]s/[[Sorcerer]]s/[[Cleric]]s use.		Superficially, it's pretty complicated since it uses an entirely different system of spellcasting very different from the spell-slots per day model that [[Vancian\|traditional]] [[Wizard]]s/[[Sorcerer]]s/[[Cleric]]s use.

1d4chan>Dark Angel 2020: /* Making Shadowcasters work */

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	'''Stormsinger''' from '''Frostburn''' can be qualified by multiclassing a single level of Bard and taking some points in Perform (Sing). Once enterered you continue with a full shadowcasting progression (missing out only the single level). Though the class features are heavily focused on Bardic Music so may not necessarily fit with most builds.		'''Stormsinger''' from '''Frostburn''' can be qualified by multiclassing a single level of Bard and taking some points in Perform (Sing). Once enterered you continue with a full shadowcasting progression (missing out only the single level). Though the class features are heavily focused on Bardic Music so may not necessarily fit with most builds.
	Interestingly enough, the '''Rimefire Witch''' and '''Frost Mage''' from the same book also work. Though the prior requires divine spellcasting, and the latter requires arcane spellcasting (both at level 1) they both increase spells in '''any''' spellcasting class, not just the one needed to qualify.		:Interestingly enough, the '''Rimefire Witch''' and '''Frost Mage''' from the same book also work. Though the prior requires divine spellcasting, and the latter requires arcane spellcasting (both at level 1) they both increase spells in '''any''' spellcasting class, not just the one needed to qualify.

	'''Paragnostic Apostle''' from '''Complete Champion''' works quite well, since the class abilities are broad enough that they apply to everything that you do, and you learn something to enhance your magic at each level and you gain full caster level progression. This is definitely a good option for Shadowcasters looking to enhance what their Mysteries can already do.		'''Paragnostic Apostle''' from '''Complete Champion''' works quite well, since the class abilities are broad enough that they apply to everything that you do, and you learn something to enhance your magic at each level and you gain full caster level progression. This is definitely a good option for Shadowcasters looking to enhance what their Mysteries can already do.

1d4chan>CobaltChaos at 22:27, 4 February 2017

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	Non-Good Half Elves can take the '''Scar Enforcer''' in '''Races of Destiny''' also provides simple entry requirements and generic caster advancements, though it drops your Shadowcaster level by half. The same applies to the '''Ollam (Complete Adventurer)''' for Dwarves, but that requires you to be Lawful Good which is a bit unfluffy for Shadowcasters.		Non-Good Half Elves can take the '''Scar Enforcer''' in '''Races of Destiny''' also provides simple entry requirements and generic caster advancements, though it drops your Shadowcaster level by half. The same applies to the '''Ollam (Complete Adventurer)''' for Dwarves, but that requires you to be Lawful Good which is a bit unfluffy for Shadowcasters.

	'''Stormsinger''' from '''Frostburn''' can be qualified by multiclassing a single level of Bard and taking some points in Perform (Sing). Once enterered you continue with a full shadowcasting progression (missing out only the single level). Though the class features are heavily ~~focussed~~ on Bardic Music so may not necessarily fit with most builds.		'''Stormsinger''' from '''Frostburn''' can be qualified by multiclassing a single level of Bard and taking some points in Perform (Sing). Once enterered you continue with a full shadowcasting progression (missing out only the single level). Though the class features are heavily focused on Bardic Music so may not necessarily fit with most builds.
			Interestingly enough, the '''Rimefire Witch''' and '''Frost Mage''' from the same book also work. Though the prior requires divine spellcasting, and the latter requires arcane spellcasting (both at level 1) they both increase spells in '''any''' spellcasting class, not just the one needed to qualify.

	'''Paragnostic Apostle''' from '''Complete Champion''' works quite well, since the class abilities are broad enough that they apply to everything that you do, and you learn something to enhance your magic at each level and you gain full caster level progression. This is definitely a good option for Shadowcasters looking to enhance what their Mysteries can already do.		'''Paragnostic Apostle''' from '''Complete Champion''' works quite well, since the class abilities are broad enough that they apply to everything that you do, and you learn something to enhance your magic at each level and you gain full caster level progression. This is definitely a good option for Shadowcasters looking to enhance what their Mysteries can already do.

1d4chan>Dark Angel 2020: /* Making Shadowcasters work */

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	Shadowcasters can also take the '''Earth Dreamer''' class from '''Races of Stone''', which is quite easily qualified for and provides a bunch of extra spell-like or supernatural abilities that do not interfere with your core casting ability at all.		Shadowcasters can also take the '''Earth Dreamer''' class from '''Races of Stone''', which is quite easily qualified for and provides a bunch of extra spell-like or supernatural abilities that do not interfere with your core casting ability at all.

	Despite the name, '''Divine Oracle''' from '''Complete Divine''' specifies the need for spellcasting abilities, but not whether they need to be arcane or divine; accordingly, Shadowcasters can qualify so long as they can find a way to get their Knowledge (Religion) skill up cross-class. (This isn't even an exploit; there's a sidebar explaining that the designers wanted non-divine casters to be able to qualify.) It expands spell lists with some useful divination spells, grants immunity to surprise and an evasion-equivalent that works even whilst you're wearing armour, so it's potentially a good option.		Despite the name, '''Divine Oracle''' from '''Complete Divine''' specifies the need for spellcasting abilities, but not whether they need to be arcane or divine; accordingly, Shadowcasters can qualify so long as they can find a way to get their Knowledge (Religion) skill up cross-class and be able to cast two divination spells, which is easy to do. (This isn't even an exploit; there's a sidebar explaining that the designers wanted non-divine casters to be able to qualify.) It expands spell lists ''(but not spells/mysteries "known")'' with some useful divination spells, grants immunity to surprise and an evasion-equivalent that works even whilst you're wearing armour, so it's potentially a good option.

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194.176.105.135: added notes that Shadowcasters can actually qualify for Divine Oracle PrC whilst single-classed

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	Shadowcasters can also take the '''Earth Dreamer''' class from '''Races of Stone''', which is quite easily qualified for and provides a bunch of extra spell-like or supernatural abilities that do not interfere with your core casting ability at all.		Shadowcasters can also take the '''Earth Dreamer''' class from '''Races of Stone''', which is quite easily qualified for and provides a bunch of extra spell-like or supernatural abilities that do not interfere with your core casting ability at all.

			Despite the name, '''Divine Oracle''' from '''Complete Divine''' specifies the need for spellcasting abilities, but not whether they need to be arcane or divine; accordingly, Shadowcasters can qualify so long as they can find a way to get their Knowledge (Religion) skill up cross-class. (This isn't even an exploit; there's a sidebar explaining that the designers wanted non-divine casters to be able to qualify.) It expands spell lists with some useful divination spells, grants immunity to surprise and an evasion-equivalent that works even whilst you're wearing armour, so it's potentially a good option.

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