Persistent Shadow taps into the subtle and oppressive nature of Dark Magic, using shadows to cloud the target’s senses and make them vulnerable to further strikes. Each rank in this subskill grants a +1 bonus to Accuracy checks with all Dark Magic spells, ensuring the caster’s shadowy attacks are more precise and difficult to avoid.
Instead of empowering allies, Persistent Shadow debilitates the target. When the caster hits a target with a Dark Magic attack spell, the target suffers a penalty to their Accuracy checks equal to the caster’s ranks in Persistent Shadow. This effect represents the oppressive weight of darkness, clouding the target’s perception and making it harder for them to avoid future attacks or land effective hits.
Casters who specialize in Persistent Shadow use their dark arts to disorient and weaken their enemies, ensuring that every strike lands with greater impact while leaving their foes struggling to mount an effective defense. With each hit, the shadow deepens, increasing the target’s vulnerability to subsequent strikes.
These bonuses are not automatically added to the Roll20 Character Sheet, and must be added manually.
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