You Might Be a Shadow Magic Sorcerer | Sorcerer Subclass Guide for DND 5e

[@youmightbeadnd]

So sorry this video is a day late. I haven't been feeling well lately and it got me behind. Hopefully I'll be feeling much better next week.Thanks all, love ya!

[@wraithalcon]

Tis the season to feel under the weather. Hope you feel better, get some rest, and don't worry because your videos are worth the wait!

[@alexanderkazantzis8019]

No biggie

[@scragg621]

Don't overwork yourself man, if you miss an upload people will still watch when it comes.

[@alexanderkazantzis8019]

So what next’s pick

[@jeffreyeshbach9372]

Not feeling well leading up to Halloween? Clearly you’re in the grasp of a demon possession.

[@DogsandDragons]

I think that Sorcerer Sub-classes should give you unique metamagic uses

[@Zero-to-0]

This

[@Crimsonaurora]

Divine soul kinda does with empowered healing

[@alexanderkazantzis8019]

That does sound interesting

[@odinulveson9101]

Brilliant! Now try get through and convince WotC to implement your and others sensible and potential filled ideas officialy! 😂

[@warlockghovat5745]

That and sub-class specific bonus spells.

[@thunderwearcloud]

6:18 I would like to emphasize that there is NO LIMIT on how many hounds you can summon(well other than the number of sorcery points of course but you can just convert your spell slots to points). That means you can summon a hound every turn with a bonus action. Imagine how terrifying it would be face a creature that is constantly summoning hellish creatures who's only job is *"Frick you in particular"* and it is getting exponentially difficult to defeat him every turn

[@Livan-yuruikami]

And twin spell would work on it no ?

[@DParkerNunya]

​@@Livan-yuruikami It's not a spell, so no

[@Livan-yuruikami]

@@DParkerNunya twin spell always worked on cantrips and magical actions that were not considered spells, the only limitation explictly gave to it was that the action had to use à sorcery point for twinspell to apply, this is why sorclock has always been so strong

[@DParkerNunya]

@Livan-yuruikami "When you cast a spell that targets only one creature and doesn’t have a range of self, you can spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell’s level to target a second creature in range with the same spell (1 sorcery point if the spell is a cantrip). To be eligible, a spell must be incapable of targeting more than one creature at the spell’s current level. For example, magic missile and scorching ray aren’t eligible, but ray of frost is." This is the exact wording of Twinned Spell. Please note the keyword, 'Spell'. Hound of Ill Omen is not a spell. Twinned Spell doesn't work with it. I promise I'm not trying to sound like an asshole, I just want to help people understand the game.

[@Livan-yuruikami]

@@DParkerNunya okay you must be right then, dw I didn't took it like that, until then all my DM's allowed so I tough it was elligible

[@cryamistellimek9184]

The shadow sorcerer’s flavor table needs to be something every subclass gets for sorcerer. They’re magical beings, they should be weird as hell.

[@Asher_Tye]

Flavor tables for the others would be fun. "Clockwork soul has a schedule. Whether you notice it or not, you always seem to do things at the exact same time if you're able; wake up, eat, groom, go to sleep. It's very possible for the group to set their watches by you."

[@cryamistellimek9184]

@@Asher_Tye Another fun one for clockwork could be that no matter your emotional or physical state your heart always beats at the same rate although it has no effect on you.

[@Asher_Tye]

@@cryamistellimek9184 nice one. How about this for aberrant soul to play up their otherworldliness. "You have no smell. While you can use perfumes and other things to replace this, your own body produces no natural scent of it's own. This can cause some animals to give you weird looks if they notice, as if they're unsure you're actually there."

[@fallingupwards7974]

since sorcerers have innate magic and don't really get to choose, I love the idea of a Shadow Magic sorcerer who's a really happy, bubbly person who just happens to have the power to manipulate shadows

[@Scam_Likely.]

Kinda like how most metalheads and goths are genuinely sweet people but just exude a dark and brooding energy

[@jojogobbo8795]

That’s literally my Satyr Shadow Sorcerer lol

[@nephalos666]

​@Scam_Likely. Im a metalhead and I resemble that remark. 😂

[@connor_draco_tempest2891]

my current Shadow sorcerer is this but i added a caveat that When she is lower on sorcerer point she becomes sadistic and such

[@datpolakmike]

Finally, someone with the brain power to recognize how good hound of ill omen

[@marcusblacknell-andrews1783]

Crazy Thought: What about using the statistics of a “Shadow Mastiff” for the Hound of Ill Omens?

[@WanderingRagabond]

Power creep is definitely a factor, but I think after Tasha's, every previous sorcerer subclass should get their expanded spell list homebrewed in. Including the ability to swap those on level-ups, with some restrictions to class spell list and school of magic. Give Shadow Magic sorcerer some cool illusion and necromancy spells, but include Summon Shadowspawn because DUH.

[@warlockghovat5745]

The cap stone for sorcerer’s is pretty weak. I let my players used the following Sorcerer feature tweaks: Sorcerous Restoration- Starting at 2nd level, you regain sorcery points equal to your proficiency bonus when ever you finish a short rest. Font Overflow- At 20th level, your Charisma and Constitution scores increase by 2. Your maximum for those scores is now 22. Also when sorcery points are used, the amount needed to be spent is halved (rounded down). If the cost was 1, it is now free. Additionally when using sorcery points to regain spell slots, the cost is now 1st lvl is 1, 2nd lvl is 2, 3rd lvl is 3, 4th lvl is 4, and 5th lvl is 5.

[@youmightbeadnd]

Now that feels like a level 20 capstone.

[@knightghaleon]

I really like that idea. I'm going to steal it for my campaign.

[@CLNCJD94]

Oh this is so much better than what I just commented, my fix was just to reduce the cost of MM by 1 sorcerer points. Half rounded down is crazy.

[@knightghaleon]

I've always combined Shadow Sorcerers with Hexblades because combining Hound of Ill Omen with the Spectre the Hexblade can create on killing a target has a nice spooky shadow summoner feel. Not to mention if you also drop a Shadowspawn on the field.

[@deathbunny1718]

my favorite edgelord combo idea for the class is popping off by combining the umbral form with the 6th level spell investiture of fire , and then using metamagic to transmute the investiture damage to lightning. It just looks edgy and I kinda love it. heck youcombine that with being a assimar of any variety and it just gets edgier , cause you either generate fear, can fly, or your even more of a walking hazard.

[@hailsatan6678]

I'm gonna make the sweetest most adorable babygirl character who only uses regular sorcerer spells _until it's combat time,_ when they summon the horrific goth dog

[@XanderMander006]

Shadow Magic is one of my favorite Sorcerer subclasses. And I really hope that they go back and give older Sorcerer subclasses the same treatment as they did with the Aberrant Mind and Clockwork Soul.

[@LupineShadowOmega]

Personally I would always take a single level of Undead Warlock. EB and form of dread feel like they are utterly in theme.

[@marcusblacknell-andrews1783]

The Shadowfell is at its Strongest during the Halloween season

[@Kerrigana]

Love your videos. The shadow sorcerer is one of my favorite subclasses for all of its creepy flavor.

[@casbot71]

While the abilities are "Goth" there's no reason for your character to be. A bright cheerful whimsical Shadow Sorcerer can be fun, as well as a Studio Ghibli style innocent. "Hi, I'm Kiki the Shadow Sorcerer.."

[@yvngmayonase1558]

I just played a one shot using a shadow sorcerer and while researching the subclass was looking through your channel seeing if you had posted about it, but of course you post about it AFTER i do the one shot lol

[@oblivion715]

Sounds like a class that ENJOYS enthusiastic moonlit walks.

[@skittleboo90]

I'm really sick right now So i ws pleasantly surprised when I saw you in my subscription feed, it really Brightened up my day so Keep up the amazing work my friend. And thank you for the momentary distraction from the feeling of death.

[@youmightbeadnd]

That's so nice to hear, but I really hope you feel better soon!

[@odinulveson9101]

Be well! This episode should darken the day for spookies but hopefully ironically brighten it for sure

[@CaptainBipto]

As regarding my previous post. You should also consider Sorcerers with a close tie to either Shar, Raven Queen or other deity or powerful entity. Even bloodlines tied to the Domains of Dread. Maybe even a Crow inspired Sorcerer or Warlock. Focusing on the Goth and EMO aspect does limit you.

[@curiouswind9196]

I love the idea of the sorcerer. Closest thing to playing as a magical creature sinse you *are* magic, the thing wizards and artificers study, clerics druids and paladins are gifted with you just are.

[@Dylan_lion]

Watching these is always a bad and good idea because it gives me new ideas for when I play campaigns but I want to play them now

[@sigmastylin8394]

Loving the spooky Subclasses we've been getting lately, really hoping for Spirits Bard next!!

[@KnicKnac]

Shadow sorcerer is on my list to play. Always liked the aesthetic and the features.

[@HistorysRaven]

YES I AM! A few years ago, I let my friend use my level 17 Shadow Sorcerous/3 Fiend Warlock as a mini boss for nine level 10 PCs. Using the combination of Hound of Ill Omen, Shadow Walk, Eldritch Blast from up to 300 feet away, and a few other tricks, my character nearly TPK'd the group.

[@midknight2260]

This probably not the right video to say this in but I am enjoying your entire series. It’s really opening my eyes to classes I wouldn’t normally be interested in. I am really enjoying your obvious passion and love for dnd. The videos have helped me take small breaks throughout the day to relax. So thank you! Know your work is appreciated and what you are doing is bring me a bit of joy and happiness.

[@theblindjedi41]

Another great video. Love the shadow sorcerer.

[@Asher_Tye]

Was my first subclass and I quiet enjoyed it. Especially specializing in illusions and necromancy. Could never quite tell what was real and what wasn't with my guy.

[@SarmInTheHat7030]

Im very new to dnd and thses videos explain in a way my silly brain can understand thank you for your hard work

[@MaskedHeroLucky]

I wanted to play a sorcerer next time I got to play D&D, but I wasn’t sure about which subclass or backstory, but learning of this subclass has given me some ideas.

[@bthsr7113]

Edgy spooky caster, neat.

[@CLNCJD94]

My favorite fix for the Level 20 power cap of the Sorcerer is to reduce the cost of your MM by 1 point. Making it so a ton of them are just free to use assuming you took the ones that cost just 1 sorcerer point.

[@eligostheexalted]

Part whatever-the-fuck of begging for the Conquest Paladin. Nothing better for spooky season than Sauron himself!

[@Pennywise1078]

I’m playing a shadow sorceress next campaign! I’m so excited!!!

[@HellishSpoon]

Founding member of shadow wizard money gang

[@squigglemonster2634]

I’m playing a reborn shadow sorcerer they were originally meant to be a death cleric but shadow sorcerer works better as their magic comes from their existence rather than a god

[@rs-bx9im]

I love how subtly you share your personal views in these videos lmao

[@sbeve4841]

Friendly reminder that you can convert spell slots into sorcery points Lvl 2 slot = 2 sorcery points Darkness is a lvl 2 spell You can just keep converting your slots to points and keep creating see through darkness

[@drawberry_jam]

Multiclass warlock for more slots on a short rest + devil's sight (I'm doing an Undead Warlock/Shadow Sorcerer on a Dhampir he's so cool)

[@WAMTAT]

​@@drawberry_jamyou can already see through your own darkness, so Devils sight is redundant

[@ItzZ4p]

-make shadow sorcerer that is just little hood guy -get umbral form -become sleep paralysis demon

[@crookedfang1534]

Keep growing bud, can't wait till you hit 100k!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@ZtraArts]

Now i want to make a Jester with this sub class

[@StriderZessei]

That's Whispers Bard.

[@ZtraArts]

@@StriderZessei yeah, you have no idea how much i force the Jester Aesthetic into other classes

[@thelegendaryonionring4304]

Rn I’m between this and Dragonic Sorcerer for my Dhampire character

[@l.m.c.s4102]

love the content keep it up!

[@CaptainBipto]

If I was going for a Shadow Sorcerer, my inspiration would be Jackie from The Darkness comic series. I would lean more heavily on the Shadowfell theme. Animating shadows, summoning, controlling and banishing shadowfell creatures. Making weapons and armor out of shadowstuff. And also spells such as Fear, Emotion: Hopelessness and Sadness. And look at 3rd party sources for Shadow themed spells.

[@mistressofcarnage4956]

I have a echo knight fighter/shadow sorcerer fairy. And I flavor familiars as bugs, and I can already imagine a hell hound being flavored as a hell spider just coming at someone.

[@NoForksGiven]

I used to not care about Shadow Sorcs but then I saw Arabella become one in BG3 so I decided to see what's it about. She's one of the few sorcs not born with magic, but was exposed to it and gained it

[@SierraClevenger-s7n]

Currently playing a tabaxi shadow sorcerer that multiclassed into archfey warlock. The two work well together, Max charisma

[@gNetkamiko]

1 year later, and I hear that this class is going to be in Baldur's Gate 3 in Patch 8. I know I am gonna play this class after that. :D

[@erwinelf23]

Didn't go through a full blown goth phase, but I did enjoy dark fantasy movies and books growing up

[@SharinganVizard07]

I'm playing a Tabaxi Shadow Sorcerer in a campaign right now who was inspired by the Shadowman from the Princess and the Frog. I flavored it that he and his brother were cursed so now his brother is his shadow, and the source of his power. When i get the Hound of Ill Omen its going to be him unleashing his brother as a beast

[@vegaset4038]

Now, a Shadow Sorcerer with Fire Magic all over the place 👀

[@Hoodspidey1]

For the Halloween vibe, let's see what the whispers bard got

[@007ohboy]

Shadow Sorcerer 18/HexBlade Warlock 1/Rogue 1 + Agonizing Blast + Skulker + Expertise Perception/Stealth + Quicken/Subtle Metamagic = a very cool stealthy caster. Have fun!

[@Idontgiveaduck]

I play a Shadow Sorc Grave Cleric. The joke is my class is goth and honestly I don't even get mad about that joke because Hound of Ill Omen is boss.

[@marcusblacknell-andrews1783]

I once made a slight change to that feature: I use the stats of a “Shadow Mastiff” instead of a Direwolf.

[@alphaamino]

Currently DM'ing a 2-3 shot horror module and a player is a multiclass rogue and shadow sorcerer. Even without the hound she hits HARD in the dark

[@alphaamino]

Also the absolute fun of casting darkness you can see through on an object you can stow or equip as a free action and just turn the dark on and off is... glorious

[@Lynch2507]

It is fcking WILD its taken me until this video to realize this is Laudna's sorcerer subclass.

[@genghiskhan6809]

Imagine multi-classing this with an echoknight fighter. Now you have both shadow clone jutsu and a good boi to help you fight.

[@akildockery6946]

Don't mind me, just patiently waiting for the vid on the way of long death monks

[@Camo1177]

Not entirely related to the actual Shadow Sorcerer part of the video, but I remember when I commented on one of your first videos, I said you were gonna get big soon and compared you to Pointy Hat a bit. Someone followed up with ‘Yeah, but at least YMBA doesn’t make anything political’ and I hope that guy is annoyed seeing this video.

[@DANIELEKING]

Yea i kinda noticed that about pointy.

[@chacepassmore6474]

I relate to the Rob Zombie thing lol

[@grindcoreninja6527]

Nah, my shadow sorcerer is listening to "Meth". Nice vid

[@Butterzzzz]

My shadow infused kobold rogue seems like it would fit right in

[@kubiakpella]

Oathbreaker Paladin pls

[@calebkopp7636]

So something that was not brought up; in this subclass, you can spend Sorcery Points to make magical darkness that you can just see through, something only a warlock can do. My brother and I, him the Shadow Sorc and me a Warlock with the improved darkvision, used this to basically force everyone to play battleship- but we could see both sides.

[@aaronmcpherson1297]

nice you used nizars lol i like these way more now., lol however theses are really well done !

[@zingg978]

Mix this and echo fighter and BOOM... you got Noob Saibot.

[@Fomonyn]

Emo sorcerer is funny enough my fav sourcerer😂

[@lukeanzilotti9090]

Would like to see way of the ascendant dragon monk subclass as a video please

[@Ravenhill171]

Thanks for that creepy pasta trigger Q.Q

[@TheGreater-ScopeVillain]

Yay! More Sorcerers!

[@GarfolfTheEh]

I'm playing a shadar-kai shadow sorcerer that is a cowboy right now. even with the most edgy building blocks, my character is still fun.

[@theuncalledfor]

Hmm... yeah, maybe I am a Shadow Sorcerer. Yeah that sounds fun.

[@Ruggedtoaster]

Worried about blinding your martial’s with the darkness spell? Make them blind fighting, and become the night…

[@jaspertyler4557]

i thought of a character that has shadow sorceror as a subclass, and they are a changeling assassin rogue who kills corrupt politicians.

[@WAMTAT]

My Favorite Sorcerer

[@connor_draco_tempest2891]

I also figured out you can Summon Multiple Hounds of ill omen

[@peterrojahn4230]

where'd you get that picture of Taliesin Jaffe? @ 2:30?

[@raziel5835]

I love the thematic of the Shadow Sorcerer, sorc is my favorite class, but It looks like the Undead Warlock kinda does the job better? I havent tried it yet tho, the shadow transformation sounds really fun, I wish there was a similar ability earlier to actually try it. Nice video!

[@youmightbeadnd]

Yeah! Its interesting and kinda what I was alluding to at the end with the power creep stuff. Wotc kinda made the same sorcerer 3 times? Which a little funny.I do however think the hound is so good its pretty much saves this class and makes it good enough to stand on its own.

[@raziel5835]

@@youmightbeadnd The hound is definetilly a great feature, it makes save spells way better, tho I gotta say, summoning is cool, but flavor wise I would ratter have like a necrotic transformation that had the same effect as the hound instead hehe

[@Kaze_Saikuron]

WITH THIS TREASURE I SUMMON *PRINCESS*

[@plutaro6653]

Your content is a highlight of my week. The wacky stuff you make for the hook is always enjoyable.

[@vampireraef]

shadow sorc + hexblade + rogue = death from the shadows

[@SirPumpkinKnight]

HEY! HEY! LARIAN STUDIOS! HEY! HEY! *points in DLC*

[@wrightcore3367]

A party of a Hexblade, Twilight Cleric, Lycan Blood Hunter, Vengeance Paladin, & Shadow Sorcerer makes the perfect 2000’s emo band.

[@jmjrobison9230]

what movie is that when you talk about the hound? That's hillarious and now I want to watch it.

[@anjelica948]

The original Ghostbusters!

[@demonderpz7937]

I have always wanted to mix warlock with shadow sorcerer, personally. It just seems like a strong combo, taking a 2-3 level dip into warlock and having 17-18 levels in shadow sorcerer :) but I'm still unsure which warlock is best-suited :3

[@anjelica948]

Depends on how you want to play, but mechanically, Hexblade has So Many Benefits at just Level 1, one of the biggest being you get proficiency with medium armor, something Charisma casters basically Never get access to. Plus you also get Eldritch Blast, best cantrip in the game and also allows you to stay the hell back (which is V important for squishy casters). You’ll also get access to 2 Eldritch Invocations, which kind of act as like feats and there are dozens to choose from. Another good combo is Shadow Sorcerer and Undead Warlock. A single level dip into Undead Warlock gets you Form of Dread, which gives you a few different buffs, but also temporary hit-points, which is always nice to have. Personally I believe the Hexblade mechanically is better bc of access to medium armor, Hexblade’s Curse, and better pact magic spells (in my opinion). But both subclasses blend lovely with a Shadow Sorcerer.

[@joshhasajavelin]

I like using this class with a half orc cause you get two chances to revive yourself

[@fallingupwards7974]

I don't get why people prefer wizards. I'd much rather be able to cast a small variety of spells with metamagic than being able to cast more spells

[@dreadx1478]

Gravy cleric and school of necromancy wizard and oathbreaker paladin as an edgy party

[@demonslayer1738]

My mom says your voice sounds like jack from the jack in the box commercials 😅

[@guillemmadrigalgallud6306]

I love that you included a Little Witch Academia scene, that show is underrated

[@BigCountryProductionsMma]

My power word is avadakadabra

[@guineagrisen6099]

You know what, you are completely right. Every single person in your audience, is at the very least a little bit edgy, why? Because it's fun as crap!

[@pauliepizzo8633]

Like shadow sorcerer should let you have advantage in darkness or something

[@Jpietru95]

This is literally the Darkling from Shadow and Bone haha

[@anjelica948]

Oh my god you’re right 😂😂😂

[@aaronsalinas3854]

I find it funny that humans, since the beginning, had a nuclear family, but now it's wrong.

[@coreycoffell6219]

Creepy chalk artistses.....

[@coreycoffell6219]

Your Grandma remembers the Musters and the Adams Family. 😆

[@chlo-rx6kr]

Holly shit nice can you support with thats ??

[@IamGG0]

Hi

[@casbot71]

Does your race not get darkvision? Well, have I got yet another class for you........

[@stevensilvainus6084]

How do you keep the shadow doggo from humping th steel defender?

[@youmightbeadnd]

Shadow spray bottle