WRAITHBLADE

A Roguish Archetype

TAP INTO THE POWER OF THE SHADOWS

For the Rogue who wishes to embrace their darkest nature, the path of the
Wraithblade holds much promise. Make a deal with beings from beyond the
material plane and unlock powerful boons, for but the price of a normal life in the
light above. Make the darkness your ally. Enhance your already deadly talents with
the arcane energies of the Shadow Weave. Call upon allies from the realms of
darkness. But beware, for down this road lies madness...and death!

by Kenny Hitt

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Wraithblade
Some rogues, in their lust for power or
vengeance, choose to make an alliance,
sealed in blood, with otherworldly patrons
such as deities, fends, or unfathomable
beings from beyond the known planes. This
imbues them with various powers conjured
from the deepest depths, but at the possible
price of their eternal soul or sanity. By
tapping into the power of the Shadow Weave,
they are bound to the planes of darkness,
sacrifcing any hope of a normal life on the
upper world.
Because of the fundamentally dark and
transformative nature of the pact, they
radiate necrotic energy and carry a subtle evil
aura that prevents them from being
recognized as having a good alignment, even
if they practice goodness in life.
Light Sensitivity
Starting at 3rd level, you become light-sensitive.
You have disadvantage on attacks, and on
strength and dexterity saving throws made in
any light brighter than frelight. Wearing an item
that flters light, such as dark eyeglasses or
goggles, negates this efect. Donning or
removing protective eyewear requires one full
action, and wearing such eyewear in dark
environments negates Darkvision.
Eyesight to the Blind
Starting at 3rd level, you gain Darkvision, with a
range of 60 feet. At 13th level, your Darkvision
becomes Superior Darkvision, with a range of
120 feet. If your racial bonuses already include
Darkvision or Superior Darkvision, its range
expands by 30 feet. It has no enhancement
efect Darkvision obtained through magical
means.
Repulsive Radiance
A portion of your soul is anchored to the
Shadowfell. As a result, you fnd Radiant energy
extraordinarily uncomfortable. Starting at 3rd
level, any time you are damaged by a spell that
inficts Radiant damage, or enter or start your
turn within the bounds of a Radiant area of
efect spell (such as Moonbeam or Spirit
Guardians), you must make a Constitution
saving throw equal to 10 + the spell's level. On a
failed roll, you have disadvantage on all attacks,
skill checks and saving throws until the end of
your next turn. This weakness still applies even
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if an ally excludes you from the damage efects
of a Radiant spell they cast. At 13th level, you can
no longer be excluded from the damaging
efects of your ally's Radiant spells. At 17th level,
you become vulnerable to Radiant damage.
Shadow Strike
Starting at 3rd level, you can use your action to
call upon your patron to imbue your weapons
with the power of shadows and death. On your
next turn, any Sneak Attack damage you deal is
Necrotic in nature. At 9th level, this becomes a
bonus action. Starting at 13th level, all your Sneak
Attack damage is Necrotic by default, and any
light or fnesse weapon you wield is treated as
magical for the purpose of overcoming
resistance. You may choose to deal magical
Sneak Attack damage versus creatures with
Necrotic resistance, if you frst succeed on an
Intelligence check of 10 + the creature's
Challenge Rating (minimum of 1).
Difcult Resurrection
Once an alliance is made with a patron, raising
you from the dead may prove somewhat more
difcult than normal, or even impossible.
Starting at 9th level, your soul moves to the
Shadowfell after death. Raise Dead spells cost
double unless performed by a cleric of Shar or
of your patron deity, if any. Starting at 13th level,
you can only be returned to life by way of a
Resurrection spell, and at 17th level, only by a
True Resurrection or Wish. Alternately, if your
party can fnd a way to enter the Shadowfell,
they can attempt to retrieve your spirit from
Shar's thrall and escort it back to the material
plane...a dangerous proposition. If your
comrades choose this option, your spirit will
sense the entry of your party into the plane, and
will be drawn to their location.
One with the Darkness
Starting at 9rd level, you have advantage on
stealth checks in dim light or darkness. Starting
at 13th level, your foes also have disadvantage on
all perception checks to see or hear you when
you are in darkness. Starting at 17th level,
darkness is considered half-cover for you versus
ranged attacks.
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Immersion
Wraithblades seal an agreement with and swear
allegiance to a deity of darkness, a demon of the
Abyss, or an unknowable entity from the void.
The process, called Immersion, saturates your
soul and mind with the dark energies of the
Shadowfell.
As a result, you gain the ability to cast certain
spells without preparation, as long as the proper
material components are available to you. You
gain access to a cantrip and a single spell slot
which allows you to cast spells gifted as boons
by your pact.
Immersion spells can be cast at their lowest
spell level only, and once you cast a spell, you
must fnish a long rest before you can cast a
spell again. The number of spells available
increases as you gain levels, increasing to 4
spells in your repertoire at 17th level.
At 3rd level, you must choose an Immersion
type corresponding to the type of torment you
wish to visit upon your foe: Desperation, Fear, or
Madness. Once your Immersion is chosen, it
cannot be undone.
Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these
spells, as your Immersion has opened your mind
and spirit to timeless horrors beyond
description. You use your Wisdom modifer
when setting the saving throw DC for a spell, or
making an attack roll with one.
Spell save DC = 8 + your profciency bonus +
your Wisdom modifer
Spell attack modifer = your profciency bonus +
your Wisdom modifer
DESPERATION THE PANTHEON
You devote yourself to a living deity of death,
darkness or night. You are an able killer, seeking
to fll your god's quota of fresh souls, and to fll
the rolls of the afterlife. Your god grants you the
power to move quickly and silently, and to strike
with overwhelming accuracy and power.
Fel Wounds. Starting at 3rd level, your
expertise in channeling dark energies through
your weapons makes you more accurate and
damaging. You gain the True Strike cantrip, and
can cast Infict Wounds as your Immersion spell.
Shadow Steps. Starting at 9th level, the
shadows cushion your feet and those of your
allies, making you agile and silent. You can cast
Pass Without Trace as your Immersion spell.
Breathtaker. Starting at 13th level, you can pull
the very life essence from your foes and use it
to close your own wounds. You can cast
Vampiric Touch as your Immersion spell.
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Fly By Night. The shadows themselves
become a conduit for you, allowing you to use
them to quietly sneak up on your enemies or
fee for safety. You can cast Dimension Door as
your Immersion spell.
FEAR THE ABYSS
You swear allegiance to a demonic denizen of
the Abyss. You are granted powers to intimidate
your enemies, tapping into their darkest
nightmares to conjure visions to terrify and
traumatize them.
Sharpened Tongue. Starting at 3rd level, your
voice becomes a weapon empowered by the
demons of the Abyss. You gain the Thaumaturgy
cantrip, and can cast Dissonant Whispers as
your Immersion spell.
Lord of Delusions. Starting at 9th level, you tap
into your opponent's mind to conjure an illusion
to torment, confuse or frustrate them. You can
cast Phantasmal Force as your Immersion spell.
Shock & Awe. Starting at 13th level, your very
presence strikes terror in the hearts of those
who would oppose you. You can cast Fear as
your Immersion spell.
Dead By Dawn. Starting at 17th level, you tap
into your target's deepest subconscious and
make them confront their most terrifying fear.
You can cast Phantasmal Killer as your
Immersion spell.
MADNESS THE GREAT OLD ONES
You swear allegiance to a demonic denizen of
the Abyss. You can open gateways to the voids
and dark planes where the Great Old Ones
dwell, driving your foes mad with pain and
paranoia.
Death Grip. Starting at 3rd level, you can call
forth dark forces to grip your foes, inficting
horrible pain. You gain the Chill Touch cantrip,
and can cast Arms of Hadar as your Immersion
spell.
Mental Disturbance. Starting at 9th level, the
darkness of the Old Ones disrupts your
enemies' ability to discern fantasy from reality.
You can cast Crown of Madness as your
Immersion spell.
The Great Devourer. The darkness between
the stars desires the fesh and minds of your
victims. Starting at 13th level, you can cast
Hunger of Hadar as your Immersion spell.
Cosmic Horror. Starting at 17th level, you can
summon the limbs of your dark overlords into
the material realm, leaving your foes helpless.
You can cast Evard's Black Tentacles as your
Immersion spell.
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