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BALDUR’S GATE 3 / SUBCLASSES

Shadow Magic

Patch 8 Sorcerer subclass built around shadow powers and survivability.

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Recommended approach: Use shadow-oriented class features to enable mobility and setup.
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How it works

Patch 8 Sorcerer subclass built around shadow powers and survivability.

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Practical strategy

Use shadow-oriented class features to enable mobility and setup.

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Mistakes to avoid

A shadow build still depends on slots, Sorcery Points and concentration.

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