Shadowstep

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

Shadowstep

 50  2     

Profession

Thief (skill list)

Slot

Utility

Type

Deception

Sequence

 → 

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API

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

  Breaks Stun

  Range: 1,200

— In-game description ^[?]

Notes

• The 50 sec cooldown includes the 15 sec during which Shadow Return is available (after which the remaining cooldown of 35 sec takes place).
  • The amount of time remaining to use Shadow Return after casting Shadowstep is indicated by the  Infiltration effect.

Version history

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch	Changes
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.