Shadowstep

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Disambig icon.png This article is about the skill Shadowstep. For the mechanic of the same name, see Shadowstep (mechanic).

Shadowstep.png

Shadowstep

Not available underwater  Ground-targeted  
Profession
Thief icon small.png Thief (skill list)
Slot
Utility
Type
Deception
Movement
Shadowstep
Sequence
Shadowstep.png
 → Invisible Stalker.png
Training cost
2 Hero points
Game link
API
13002
30 Recharge time
50 Recharge time
 
Shadowstep

Deception. Shadowstep to target area. Becomes Shadow Return, which returns you to your starting area and cures three conditions.

Breaks stun.png Breaks Stun
Range.png Range: 1,200

— In-game description

Notes[edit]

  • The cooldown begins once  Invisible Stalker.png Shadow Return is available. It lasts 15 seconds.
    • The amount of time remaining to use Shadow Return after casting Shadowstep is indicated by the Shadowstep.png Infiltration effect.
    • If you are out of range, it will move you 1200 units toward your original location.

Version history[edit]

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch Changes
June 27, 2023
  • Reduced the cooldown of this skill from 50 seconds to 30 seconds in PvE only.
March 05, 2019
  • The window to use Shadow Return after using this skill has been increased from 10 seconds to 15 seconds. A tool tip has been added to show the window's duration.
March 16, 2015
  • This skill will no longer activate if a valid path to the target point cannot be found, except when acting as a stun break.
November 15, 2012
  • This skill is temporarily disabled underwater to keep players from circumventing walls when using it.
August 28, 2012 Game release:
  • Shadowstep has been added to the game.