Shadow Arts

Shadow Arts is a core specialization for the thief that focuses on survival, defensive abilities, and stealth.

Tier	Name		Description
Minor Adept	Merciful Ambush		Stealth yourself and your target when reviving an ally. You revive allies faster.
Major Adept	Last Refuge		Use Lesser Blinding Powder when your health reaches a certain threshold or when you take falling damage. You take less falling damage.
Major Adept	Concealed Defeat		Create a smoke screen when downed. Deception abilities recharge faster.
Major Adept	Shadow's Embrace		Remove conditions periodically while in stealth.
Minor Master	Meld with Shadows		Stealth skills last longer.
Major Master	Shadow Protector		When you grant stealth to an ally, they gain regeneration.
Major Master	Hidden Thief		Stealing grants you stealth.
Major Master	Leeching Venoms		Venom skills gain reduced recharge and siphon life from struck foes. Siphoning can only occur once per strike.
Minor Grandmaster	Resilience of Shadows		Stealth effects that you apply reduce incoming attack damage.
Major Grandmaster	Cloaked in Shadow		Gaining stealth blinds nearby foes. You cannot be critically hit while stealthed.
Major Grandmaster	Shadow's Rejuvenation		Regenerate health and initiative while in stealth.
Major Grandmaster	Rending Shade		Steal boons from enemies you strike with stealth attacks. Incoming damage from enemies without boons is reduced.

See also: List of thief traits

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