Shadow Bind

Skill · Thief level 15 · (critical)

Mana: 15Move: 10Shadow Cost: 6(28% per practice)

Requires: cloak of darkness

Speed: average

Usage

• shadow bind <target>

A skilled thief can drive a stake through the target's shadow. For a short time the target is then anchored in place and has severely restricted movement. They will be unable to flee, and their ability to dodge is hampered.

Creatures made from shadow are immune to shadow binding, as are true vampires.

Skill tree

• cloak of darkness
  • shadow bind
    • shadow blades
      • shadow decoy ⋯
    • shadow strike
      • shadow walk ⋯

Group: Thief shadow disciplines

Notes

• This skill can be used in cross-class combos with Battle Tactics
• Obviously the target must cast a shadow for the spell to work.

Tips

• Shadow bind is useful for creatures that are likely to flee.
  • It is particularly useful to shadow bind just before clerics start to turn undead.
  • Can help prevent backstabbers fleeing and backstabbing again.
• Shadow bind decreases the ability of opponents to dodge attacks.
• Many times you will find that monsters are not casting a shadow as the room is dark, placing a light source on the ground may assist you with this.
• Breaking shadow bind can be done by darkening the room or yourself.

See also

• Entangling Roots