Shadowstrike (Wizard Spell)

This spell is used by wizards to attack a crea­ture through its shadow. The spell is cast by the wizard, who then thrusts a dagger into the shadow of his opponent. Target shadows are AC 10. If the shadow is hit, the creature takes damage just as if stabbed with the dagger, plus 1 point of damage per level of the caster.
The shadow must be attacked as soon as the spell is cast; otherwise, the spell loses power and becomes ineffective. A steady shadow re­quires a strong, relatively stationary light source. Torchlight or a swinging lantern will not provide light enough to form a shadow that can be affected by this spell, though a large bonfire would. The light source may shine from any di­rection as long as the target's shadow is cast toward the attacking wizard.
Notes: Common for spellcasters from an Arabian setting; otherwise, very rare.
Category:Wizard Spells
Category:Spells from Wizard's Spell Compendium
Category:Spells
Category:Spells from The Complete Sha'ir's Handbook