Shadowdancer
Shadowdancers operate in the border between light and darkness. These nimble artists of deception are never completely trusted but always induce wonder when met. Many use their abilities to infiltrate past defenses and dupe others. Rogues and bards are the most common shadowdancers. - Hit Die: d8. - Proficiencies: Simple weapons and light armor. - Skill Points: 6 + Int Modifier.
| Type | Prestige class |
| Hit die | d8 |
| Skill points | 6 + Intelligence modifier per level |
| Attack bonus | three quarters - 3 per 4 levels, +15 by level 20 |
| Strong saves | Reflex |
| Spellcasting | None |
| Alignment | Any |
| Primary ability | Dexterity |
| Maximum level | 30 |
Requirements
| Skill | Hide, 10 ranks |
| Skill | Move Silently, 8 ranks |
| Skill | Tumble, 5 ranks |
| Feat | Dodge |
| Feat | Mobility |
What you gain, level by level
| Level | Gain |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hide in Plain Sight, Weapon Proficiency (simple), Armor Proficiency (light) |
| 2 | Evasion, Darkvision, Uncanny Dodge I |
| 3 | Shadow Daze (2 + (your Shadowdancer levels / 10) a day) |
| 4 | Shadow Evade (3 + (your Shadowdancer levels / 10) a day) |
| 5 | Summon Shadow (1 + (your Shadowdancer levels / 30) a day, and 1 more with Epic Shadowlord), Defensive Roll, Uncanny Dodge II |
| 7 | Slippery Mind |
| 10 | Improved Evasion, Uncanny Dodge III |
| 11 | Epic Shadowdancer |
| 13 | bonus feat (and again every 3 levels to 28) |
Bonus feat choices
A bonus feat is granted at the levels marked in the table above, and can be spent on any of the following.
Only as a bonus feat, never in place of an ordinary one: Epic Shadowlord.
As a bonus feat or as an ordinary feat: Blinding Speed, Epic Dodge, Epic Reflexes, Epic Skill Focus (any of 25), Great Dexterity (any of 10), Improved Whirlwind Attack, Self-Concealment (any of 5), Superior Initiative.
Class skills
One point per rank instead of two: Craft: Harvesting, Craft: Mastery, Craft: Speed, Heal, Hide, Listen, Lore, Move Silently, Persuade, Pick Pocket, Ride, Search, Spot, Tumble, Tumble.