Duskblade (warlock)

<div class='cover-header'>Duskblade</div>

<div class='cover-footer'>In shadow and steel, the unseen strikes first.</div>

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## Duskblade Class Features
Duskblades blend blade and magic, striking with lethal precision while shaping arcane energy to their will. Masters of stealth and spellcraft, they move unseen across the battlefield, striking where least expected.

#### Hit Points
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- **Hit Dice:** 1d8 per Duskblade level  
- **Hit Points at 1st Level:** 1d8 + your Constitution modifier  
- **Hit Points at Higher Levels:** 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution modifier per Duskblade level after 1st

| Lvl | Invocations | Feature | Spells |
|:---:|:---:|:---|:---:|
| 1st | - | Pact Magic, Arms of Mourning | 1 |
| 2nd | 1 | Fighting Style, Black Veil | 2 |
| 3rd | 2 | Subclass Feature | 3 |
| 4th | 2 | ASI | 4 |
| 5th | 3 | Thirsting Blade | 5 |
| 6th | 3 | Subclass Feature | 6 |
| 7th | 3 | - | 6 |
| 8th | 3 | ASI | 7 |
| 9th | 4 | Soulbound Cunning | 7 |
| 10th | 4 | Subclass Feature | 8 |
| 11th | 4 | Mystic Arcanum (6) | 8 |
| 12th | 5 | Arcane Flow, ASI| 9 |
| 13th | 5 | Mystic Arcanum (7) | 9 |
| 14th | 5 | Subclass Feature | 10 |
| 15th | 6 | Mystic Arcanum (8) | 10 |
| 16th | 6 | ASI | 11 |
| 17th | 6 | Mystic Arcanum (9) | 11 |
| 18th | 7 |  | 12 |
| 19th | 7 | Epic Boon | 12 |
| 20th | 7 | Black Veil (Ravenflight) | 13 |

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#### Proficiencies
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- **Primary Ability:** Wisdom
- **Saving Throws:** Wisdom, Charisma
- **Weapons:** Simple weapons
- **Armor:** Light armor
- **Tools:** None
- **Skills:** Choose 2 from Acrobatics, Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Stealth

#### Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to that granted by your background. Choose a) or b):  
- (a) Studded Leather, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Dagger, Book (occult lore), Explorer's Pack, Raven feather, 15 GP  
- (b) 85 GP<p>

#### Pact Magic
‎<center>**Spell save DC** = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier</center>

#### Arms of Mourning
*"Your weapon shimmers as you summon it, cold runes crawling along its edge."*

You gain a variant of Pact of the Blade. As a bonus action, you conjure a melee weapon or summon one bonded through a 1-hour ritual. You can dismiss it at will, and you use Wisdom for its attack and damage rolls.

At 2nd level, you may bind one melee and one ranged weapon.

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#### Fighting Style
You gain a Fighting Style feat of your choice.

#### Black Veil
*"The Raven Queen’s shadow weaves through your mind, magic, and movements."*
- **2nd lvl:** *Your magic flows in silence.* When you cast an Enchantment or Illusion spell (marked *), you replace any Verbal components with Somatic components.
- **4th lvl:** *The Raven Queen’s shadow weaves through your movements.* Gain Stealth proficiency, or Expertise if already proficient.
- **7th lvl:** *Raven Queen's spectral shields form against disruption.* When you are not wearing armor, your Armor Class equals 13+your Dexterity modifier.
- **13th lvl:** *Your mind lies beyond fear or command.* Gain advantage on saves against Charmed or Frightened and resistance to psychic damage. You cannot be compelled to reveal information magically. Magic that would force you to answer, confess, or divulge knowledge simply fails.
- **17th lvl:** *The Raven Queen's shadows fully shield your soul.* You are under the effects of Nondetection at all times. This effect cannot be dispelled.
- **20th lvl:** *“As death reaches for you, her wings unfold, denying the Reaper her prize.”* Once per long rest, when damage would reduce you to 0 hit points, you instead take no damage and become incorporeal until the end of your next turn, gaining a flying speed of 60 feet. <p> You then reform in an unoccupied space you can see within 30 feet, regain hit points equal to 10 + your Wisdom modifier, and restore two expended Pact Magic slots.

#### Soulbound Cunning
*“The soul of your fallen foe whispers secrets of power.”*

When you cast a Duskblade spell of 1st level or higher using your Action, you can make one weapon attack as part of the same action. You can use this feature number of times a day equal to your Wisdom modifier.

#### Arcane Flow
*"Magic flows into your blade, guiding your next strike."*

When you cast a Duskblade spell of 1st level or higher using your Action, you can make one weapon attack as a Bonus Action on the same turn. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier, and regain all uses on a long rest.

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### Order of the Raven Queen
*A relentless wielder of the Raven Queen’s vengeance, you strike fear into the hearts of your enemies, weaving necrotic might into each precise blow.*<br>
| Level  | Spells |
|:---:|:-----------:|
|  3  | Elminster's Elusion, Hex*, Suggestion*<br>Flock of Familiars (Fey Ravens)
|  5  | Hunger of Hadar, Dispel Magic |
|  7  | Ice Storm, Shadow of Moil |
|  9  | Modify Memory*, Steel Wind Strike |
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**3rd Level - Wit’s Edge**  
*“You strike with both cunning and precision, your mind as sharp as your blade.”*

If you aren’t wearing heavy armor, you may use your Wisdom modifier in place of Strength for meeting Heavy weapon requirements.
Whenever you would increase your Strength score from a feat, you may instead increase your Wisdom score.
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**6th Level - Deathshroud**  
*When death walks nearby, the Raven Queen’s essence knits spectral armor around you.*

When you or an ally reduces an enemy within 10 feet of you to 0 HP, you gain temporary hit points equal to your Duskblade level + your Wisdom modifier + your proficiency bonus.

You gain advantage on Constitution saving throws made to maintain concentration on a spell.
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**10th Level - Death’s Aegis**  
*“The Raven Queen’s shadow cloaks you, shielding your form from harm.”*

After a short or long rest, choose one damage type (except force). Gain resistance to that type until your next rest.
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**14th Level - Chains of the Damned**  
*“Chains of shadow leap from your weapon, ensnaring and writhing around the enemy, feeding on their life force.”*

Once per turn, when you hit a creature with an attack, you can force it to make a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC. On a failed save, the target is momentarily dragged into the Shadowfell's Gloom, taking 8d10 Necrotic damage (an Undead takes half damage) and becoming Incapacitated until the end of your next turn, when it reappears in its space.

You regain use of this feature after a Long Rest, or by expending a Pact Magic spell slot (no action).

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### Order of the Twilight Wing
*Masters of unseen strikes, you slip through the battlefield like a shadow, vanishing and reappearing with deadly precision.*<br>
| Level  | Spells |
|:---:|:-----------:|
|  3  | Cure Wounds, Dtect Evil and Good <br>Lesser Restoration, Shining Smite |
|  5  | Conjure Barrage, Summon Shadowspawn |
|  7  | Dimension Door, Guardian of Faith |
|  9  | Greater Restoration, Mislead* |
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**3rd Level – Umbral Step**  
*“From the shadows you slip away, reappearing where your foe least expects.”*

When a creature misses you with an attack, you can use your reaction to teleport up to 15 ft and become invisible until the end of your next turn or until you attack or cast a spell.  
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier, regaining all uses on a long rest.

Whenever you become invisible through this subclass, you may immediately take the Hide action (no action).
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**6th Level – Last Light**  
*"As life shifts, shadows surge, cloaking you until your next strike."*

When you reduce a creature to 0 HP, or restore a creature from 0 HP to consciousness, you can become invisible until the end of your next turn or until you attack or cast a spell. You can’t use this feature while wearing heavy armor.

When you hit a creature while invisible through this subclass, the attack deals extra damage equal to your Wisdom + Proficiency Bonus modifier.
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**10th Level – Echoing Strike**  
*“As your ally strikes, your shadow mirrors theirs.”*

When an ally within 30 ft hits a creature, you can use your reaction to make a ranged weapon attack against the same target. If it hits, it deals an extra 2d8 damage.

You can use this feature once per short rest.
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**14th Level – Call the Wraith**  
*“A fallen elf answers — a soul once bound to the Raven Queen, walking beside you.”*

You can cast Summon Shadowspawn once without requiring concentration. When you do:
- The duration is 1 minute.
- It gains temporary hit points equal to your Wisdom modifier.
- Once per turn, when it hits a creature, it deals extra necrotic damage equal to your Wisdom modifier.
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**Umbral Step:** When you teleport with Umbral Step, the Shadowspawn can teleport up to 10 ft to a space it can see.<br>
**Last Light:** When you become invisible from Last Light or Umbral Step, your Shadowspawn becomes invisible until the end of your next turn or until it attacks.

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### Duskblade Invocations

#### Dark One's Mark
Prerequisite: 7th level, Pact of the Blade  
*Your pact weapon channels the corrupting fire of the Lower Planes.*  
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Your Pact Weapon can deal fire damage instead of its normal damage types. Strikes from this weapon leave blackened scars that persist even after healing, marking your target as touched by infernal power. These scars cannot be removed, even by magic.

Once per long rest, when you make an ability check or a saving throw, you can roll a d4 and add the result to your roll. You must decide to use this feature before rolling.

#### Gloaming Blade
Prerequisite: Pact of the Blade  
*Pale moonlight gathers along your weapon’s edge, steadying allies against fear.*  
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Your Pact Weapon emits bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet.  
Allies within 20 feet have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

You can toggle the light as a bonus action.

#### Haven of Still Winds
Prerequisite: 5th level  
*You fold the air around you into a sanctuary untouched by weather or storm.*  
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Once per long rest, spend 1 minute to create a 10-foot-radius dome of still, transparent air.<br>
It protects the area from:
- Nonmagical and magical wind  
- Rain, snow, sand, and fog (including spells like Fog Cloud)  
- Gases, smoke, and airborne particulates  
- Effects that impose difficult terrain from wind or debris
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Fire burns normally, and sound is unaffected. The dome lasts 8 hours, or until you dismiss it or fall unconscious.

#### Legacy of Mallorn
Prerequisite: 5th level  
*Your eyes flash with ancient cunning as subtle enchantments surface at your call.*  
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You can use this invocation three times per long rest.

When used, you cast *charm person* or *detect thoughts* without expending a spell slot or material components.

#### Queen of Winter
Prerequisite: 5th level  
*The chill of the Shadowfell settles into your veins, warding you from frost and flame.*  
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You gain resistance to cold damage, ignore extreme cold, and ignore movement penalties from ice or snow.

Once per long rest, you can cast Absorb Elements without expending a spell slot.

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#### Queen’s Inquest
Prerequisite: 5th level  
*The Raven Queen’s shadow threads through every word, revealing hidden truths.*  
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You have advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks to discern if a creature is lying.

You can also cast *Zone of Truth* once per long rest without expending a spell slot.

#### Rending Force
Prerequisite: 5th level  
*The Raven Queen’s will rends the material plane itself. Nothing withstands her shadow.*  
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You can use your action to unleash a wave of shadow-forged force at a nonmagical object or a construct you can see within 30 feet.

The construct must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, it takes 3d8 force damage. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage. A nonmagical object that isn’t being worn or carried also takes this damage.

You can use this ability a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum 1). All uses are regained after a long rest.

#### Spectral Parry
Prerequisite: Pact of the Blade  
*The shadow of a fallen elf rises to defend you, interposing against incoming strikes.*  
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When a creature you can see hits you with an attack, you can use your reaction to summon this spectral echo. The attack roll is rerolled with disadvantage.

If the attack misses and the attacker is within 5 feet, the echo lashes out at the attacker, dealing force damage equal to your proficiency bonus.

You can use this invocation once per short rest.

#### Subtle Diversion
Prerequisite: 5th level  
*A quiet nudge of will guides conversation off its course.*  
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Once per short rest, weave a faint charm into your words. Each creature of your choice within 30 feet that can hear you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC or have its attitude toward the current topic shift as you direct for 10 minutes.

Affected creatures see the shift as natural. Ends if you or allies take hostile actions.

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> **Duskblade can also take any Warlock invocation*

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### Duskblade Spells
##### Cantrips
- Blade Ward
- Dancing Lights*
- Friends*
- Frostbite
- Mind Sliver*
- Minor Illusion*
- Produce Flame
- Thaumaturgy

##### 1st Level
- Absorb Elements
- Alarm
- Armor of Agathys
- Charm Person*
- Command*
- Disguise Self*
- Hex*
- Feather Fall
- Zephyr Strike

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##### 2nd Level
- Blur*
- Elminster’s Elusion
- Hold Person*
- Invisibility*
- Misty Step
- Phantasmal Force*
- See Invisibility
- Silence*
- Suggestion*

##### 3rd Level
- Dispel Magic
- Enemies Abound*
- Fear*
- Hunger of Hadar
- Hypnotic Pattern*
- Major Image*
- Summon Fey (Fallen Elf)
- Summon Shadowspawn

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##### 4th Level
- Backlash
- Charm Monster*
- Confusion*
- Death Ward
- Doomtide
- Greater Invisibility*
- Phantasmal Killer*

##### 5th Level
- Dream*
- Geas*
- Hold Monster*
- Mislead*
- Modify Memory*
- Synaptic Static*

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### Mystic Arcanum

##### 6th Level
- Mass Suggestion*
- Mental Prison*
- Soul Cage
- Wall of Ice

##### 7th Level
- Etherealness
- Finger of Death
- Power Word Pain*
- Project Image*

##### 8th Level
- Befuddlement*
- Maddening Darkness
- Power Word Stun*

##### 9th Level
- Blade of Disaster
- Foresight
- Psychic Scream*

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