Shadow of Moil

What players would know #

Shadow of Moil wraps the caster in predatory shadow, making them harder to target and dangerous to strike.

Spell definition #

• Level / school: 4th-level necromancy
• Casting time: 1 action
• Range: Self
• Components: V, S, M (an undead eyeball encased in a gem worth at least 150 gp)
• Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

How it works #

• Flame-like shadows wreath the caster.
• The caster becomes heavily obscured to others.
• Dim light within 10 feet becomes darkness.
• Bright light within 10 feet becomes dim light.
• The caster gains resistance to radiant damage.
• A creature within 10 feet that hits the caster with an attack takes 2d8 necrotic damage.

Common rumors #

• Fighters who rush this caster without a plan get punished for it.
• Torches and lantern lines collapse around the shadow shell.