Shadow Knight
The antithesis of a Paladin, a Shadow Knight derives power from the evil gods he serves.
He's part Warrior, part Necromancer and has the innate ability to Harm Touch. - EverQuest manual
Description
[edit]Shadow Knights are unholy warriors that use fear, pain and disease to attack all that is good in the world. Shadow Knights are a plate-wearing melee class able to wield many kinds of weapons and dark spells.
The Shadow Knight is considered by many as the opposite to a Paladin, while in some ways this is true, on Norrath they aren't the traditional evil Black Knight to the Good White Knight. The races that are capable of producing Shadow Knights are not all innately evil, even Humans are known to become them. In a similar fashion to a Paladin, Shadow Knights have to be dedicated to their deity, whether this dedication is because of a desire to serve or to gain in power and wealth is debatable. What is true for certain is none of the deities Shadow Knights follow could be thought of as good and will usually be classed as evil.
Shadow Knights have many of the skills and undertake similar training to that of a Warrior, complemented with an impressive spell casting ability in Necromantic magic. They are one of the most respected and feared professions and as individuals are formidable opponents, even inexperienced Shadow Knights have completed tough and painful tasks, proving their worth enough to be trained. The Iksar especially give difficult tasks to their young apprentices, many of whom will never make it beyond their apprentice status. They are taught to fight without fear or mercy and not to question their masters, at least not until they can defeat them and give commands of their own.
Shadow Knights have no qualms about their method of defeating an opponent, including leaching their health and strength to enhance their own. Among the dark spells available to them, Shadow Knights can cause an enemy to run in fear and then slow their movement, catching up and striking them repeatedly where their armor is most vulnerable. This isn't to say Shadow Knights avoid direct combat as they are powerful duelists, often using weapons imbued with cruelty. They are among the most dangerous enemies that an adventurer could encounter and as an ally need to be respected and dealt with carefully, Shadow Knights have a reputation for being quick to anger and easy to annoy and not always making their distaste known until it maybe fatal for the party responsible.
Class Titles
[edit]| Level 1-50 | Level 51-54 | Level 55-59 | Level 60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Knight | Reaver | Revenant | Grave Lord |
Creation Guide
[edit]Picking the Right Race
[edit]The first thing you have to pick then is your race. Which race you pick will determine the foundation of your character for the rest of your life on Norrath so it is rather important that you pick one you like. There are a number of differences between Shadow Knight races which can influence your decision.
Experience penalties have a noticeable impact on leveling speed. If this is important to you consider Dark Elves, Humans, and Erudites, which have no penalty. Ogres, with their 15% penalty, level quite a bit slower. Trolls and Iksar, with a 20% penalty, level the slowest. If playing on a server with the hybrid class experience penalty, it will take an Iksar or Troll Shadow Knight more than twice the experience to reach Level 60 as compared to a Halfling warrior. So be prepared for a long haul if you choose one of these races.
Humans and Erudites have no night vision, although they do have access to the infravision spell Deadeye, which could be a problem if you do not know the geography well. Erudites also have a naturally high magical resistance. These two, being neutral races, begin with sufficient faction to enter many cities the other races would be denied from without doing substantial work. Human Shadow Knights are also the only race that can have a moustache, so do consider that.
Iksars and Trolls both regenerate their health faster. Because of Shadowknights lifetap spells this is not as pronounced as some other classes but is still worth considering as it is a decent bonus.
Ogres have an advantage in that they cannot be stunned by melee attacks when hit from the front. This can be helpful throughout your characters life, and is an ability that cannot be duplicated by any gear in the game.
Ogres and Trolls have the racial Slam ability that can be used rather than Bash. This skill is available at level 1 and does not require a shield to be equip to use. This is useful for interrupting casters even while wielding a two-handed weapon. For mobs that require magic weapons to be damaged, the Slam user must equip a magic item in the Shoulders slot.
Faction wise, most Shadow Knights are not liked very much. Iksars can only trade in Cabilis. Erudites and Humans are more widely accepted, but only barely. Choosing Rallos Zek, if that option is available (Only as an Ogre), will give you some mobility in neutral races' cities as well as most of Kael Drakkel. With Rallos Zek as your deity you can become friendly in nearly every city with Shroud of Undeath skeleton illusion, provided you haven't messed with any of the factions. Cazic Thule, Innoruuk, and Bertoxxulous as your deity combined with skeleton illusion will also allow you to have access to plenty of cities, but some factions in good and neutral cities will kill you, while Rallos Zek will get you dubious at worst with these factions. In the end however, your choice will not matter too much as some factions will never like you, and others can be fixed with enough work, regardless of which race you choose.
Racial Experience Statistics
[edit]Note: Class experience penalties are no longer in effect on BLUE and RED servers as of 9/21/15 and GREEN as of 8/10/21. Racial penalties of 20% for Trolls and Iksar and 15% for Ogres are still applicable on all servers."
Starting Statistics
[edit]| Race | Str | Sta | Agi | Dex | Wis | Int | Cha | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Elf | 70 | 70 | 90 | 75 | 83 | 109 | 65 | 20 |
| Erudite | 70 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 83 | 117 | 75 | 20 |
| Human | 85 | 80 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 85 | 80 | 20 |
| Iksar | 80 | 75 | 90 | 85 | 80 | 85 | 60 | 20 |
| Ogre | 140 | 127 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 70 | 42 | 20 |
| Troll | 118 | 114 | 83 | 75 | 60 | 62 | 45 | 20 |
Spending Your Bonus Points
[edit]Shadow Knights need to balance the difficulty of good melee ability with a reasonable mana pool. Ogres & Erudites want Agility to 75 as a minimum, to avoid the mitigation penalty. Place the rest of the points into the stat of your preference. With this in mind here are our suggested bonus point spendings:
Balanced statistic allocation: Erudite/Ogre: Add 15 Strength and 5 Agility. Trolls: Add 20 Intelligence. Other Races: Add 10 Strength and 10 Intelligence.
Realistic/Modern statistic allocation: Erudite/Ogre: Add 15 Stamina and 5 Agility. Other Races: Add 20 Stamina.
Religion
[edit]Religion is not of a huge concern to Shadow Knights as they are already hated. Most choose to worship Innoruuk the Prince of Hate, as it ties in well their role. The other choices are Cazic-Thule, or rarely Bertoxxulous or Rallos Zek. Shadow Knights cannot be agnostic, as their dark powers are directly linked to their study or worship of their deity and the dead.
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Cultural Armor:
The only real benefit to selecting one religion over another is if you care about cultural crafted armor. For example, on P99 Trolls cannot craft cultural armor, and if a troll selects innoruuk then they will not be able to use ogre crafted armor, but if they select Cazic-Thule they can use ogre crafted armor. Besides Trolls most other races have options to select from.
Regeneration Rates
[edit]Your Shadowknight will gain the following amount of HP every 6 seconds at various levels depending on whether you are sitting, feigning death, or standing.
| Level Range | Normal Regen | Iksar/Troll Regen |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1-19 | 2 sitting, 1 FD, 1 standing | 4 sitting, 2 FD, 2 standing |
| Level 20-49 | 3 sitting, 1 FD, 1 standing | 6 sitting, 2 FD, 2 standing |
| Level 50 | 4 sitting, 1 FD, 1 standing | 8 sitting, 2 FD, 2 standing |
| Level 51-55 | 5 sitting, 3 FD, 2 standing | 12 sitting, 8 FD, 6 standing |
| Level 56-59 | 6 sitting, 4 FD, 3 standing | 16 sitting, 12 FD, 10 standing |
| Level 60 | 7 sitting, 5 FD, 4 standing | 18 sitting, 14 FD, 12 standing |
Spells
[edit]Classic Kunark Velious
Level 9
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disease Cloud | DoT | Single | 10 | 5 + 1/tick for 60 ticks; 6.4 DPM; 0.18 DPS | Single Target Disease DoT (max: 64) | Conjuration | Vendor | Cla |
| Invisibility versus Undead | Buff | Single | 40 | Invisibility to the Undead | Divination | Vendor | Cla | |
| Leering Corpse | Summon | 40 | Pet lvl 3-5 | Summons a Skeleton Pet | Conjuration | Vendor | Cla | |
| Lifetap | Lifetap | Single | 9 | 5dmg & healing | Transfer life from target to caster (3.33 DPS) | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
| Locate Corpse | Beneficial | Single | 5 | Find a Lost Corpse | Divination | Vendor | Cla | |
| Sense the Dead | Beneficial | none | 5 | Locate Nearest Undead Creature | Diviniation | Vendor | Cla | |
| Siphon Strength | Detrimental | single | 5 | 10 Strength | Transfer strength from target to caster | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
Level 15
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Walk | Summon | none | 80 | Pet level 6-7 | Summons a skeleton pet. | Conjuration | Vendor | Cla |
| Clinging Darkness | Detrimental | Single | 20 | 30 dmg (1.5 DPM, 0.83 DPS) | Snare DoT | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
| Endure Cold | Buff | Single | 20 | 20 CR | Cold Resistance Buff | Abjuration | Vendor | Cla |
| Fear | Fear | Single | 40 | 18 Seconds | Fear Spell | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
| Lifespike | Detrimental | Single | 18 | 11 dmg & healing | Lifetap (6.3 DPS) | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
| Numb the Dead | Detrimental | Single | 20 | Frenzy Range Reducer | Abjuration | Vendor | Cla | |
| Shadow Step | Teleport | Self | 10 | Self Only Random Teleport | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
Level 22
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convoke Shadow | Summon | 120 | Lvl 9-11 Pet | Summons a skeleton pet. | Conjuration | Vendor | Cla | |
| Dark Empathy | Beneficial | Single | 20 | 30 life | Transfer life from caster to target | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
| Deadeye | Buff | Self | 35 | See Invisible, Infravision | Divination | Vendor | Cla | |
| Engulfing Darkness | Detrimental | Single | 60 | 110dmg | Snare DoT (Max: 110dmg; 1.83 DPS; 2.02 DPM) | Conjuration | Vendor | Cla |
| Grim Aura | Buff | Self | 25 | 10 ATK | Attack rating is increased | Alteration | Vendor | Vel |
| Spook the Dead | Fear | Single | 10 | 18 Seconds | Undead only fear | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
| Vampiric Embrace | Buff | Self | 30 | Self Only Lifetap Proc | Alteration | Vendor | Cla | |
| Ward Undead | Damage | Single | 30 | 41dmg | Undead Only DD | Evocation | Vendor | Cla |
Level 29
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strengthen Death | Buff | Pet | 50 | Pet Only Melee Buff | Alteration | E. Com. | Vel |
Level 30
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endure Disease | Buff | Single | 20 | 20 DR | Disease Resistance Buff | Abjuration | Vendor | Cla |
| Feign Death | Beneficial | Self | 60 | Fake Death | Abjuration | Vendor | Cla | |
| Gather Shadows | Buff | Self | 35 | Self Only Invisibility | Divination | Vendor | Cla | |
| Heat Blood | DoT | Single | 72 | 170dmg, 2.83 DPS | Fire Based DoT (Max: 170; 2.36 DPM) | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
| Lifedraw | Detrimental | Single | 63 | 45DD & Heal | Lifetap Spell (18.4 DPS) | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
| Restless Bones | Summon | 160 | lvl 12-16 Pet | Summons a Skeleton Pet with innate magic attacks | Conjuration | Vendor | Cla | |
| Wave of Enfeeblement | Debuff | PBAoE | 40 | 15 Strength | Point Blank AE Strength Debuff | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
Level 34
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shieldskin | Beneficial | Self | 41 | 55hp | Protective Skin Spell | Abj. | Vendor. | Cla |
Level 39
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animate Dead | Summon | 200 | Pet lvl 15-19 | Summons a Skeleton Pet. Lvl 19 pet can dual wield with weapons | Conjuration | Vendor | Cla | |
| Cancel Magic | Detrimental | Single | 30 | 2 Effects | Removes magical effects | Abjuration | Vendor | Cla |
| Expulse Undead | DD | Single | 60 | 94dmg (1.6 DPM) | Undead Only Direct Damage | Evocation | Vendor | Cla |
| Heart Flutter | Debuff/DoT | Single | 80 | -7 AC / -20 STR / 144dmg (1.8 DPM, 2.0 DPS) | STR & AC Debuff and Disease DoT | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
| Resist Cold | Buff | Single | 50 | 40 CR | Cold Resistance Buff | Abjuration | Vendor | Cla |
| Shadow Vortex | Detrimental | Single | 40 | 12 AC | Transfer AC from target to caster | Abjuration | Vendor | Cla |
| Shroud of Hate | Detrimental | Single | 60 | 20 ATK | Transfer ATK from target to caster | Alteration | Vendor | Vel |
Level 49
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breath of the Dead | Buff | Self | 45 | Water Breathing | Alteration | Vendor | Cla | |
| Dismiss Undead | DD | Single | 90 | 162dmg (1.8 DPM) | Undead Only Direct Damage | Evocation | Vendor | Cla |
| Dooming Darkness | DoT/Snare | Single | 120 | 300dmg (2.66 DPM, 3.33 DPS) / 60% Snare | Slows target and deals damage | Conjuration | Vendor | Cla |
| Invoke Fear | Fear | Single | 120 | 42 Seconds | Causes target to flee | Alteration | Vendor | Cla |
| Life Leech | Lifetap | Single | 315 | 280 dmg and healing (.89DPM/HPM) | Transfer life from target to caster | Alteration | Quest. | Cla |
| Shadow Sight | Buff | Self | 50 | Self Only Ultravision | Divination | Vendor | Cla | |
| Summon Dead | Summon | 290 | Pet lvl 22-25 | Summons a Skeleton Pet | Conjuration | Vendor | Cla | |
| Word of Spirit | DD | PBAoE | 133 | 104dmg/target | Point Blank Area Magical Direct Damage | Evocation | Vendor | Cla |
Level 50
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shroud of Pain | Detrimental | Single | 100 | 18 AC | Transfer AC from target to caster | Alt. | NPC Drop. | Vel |
Level 51
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siphon Life | Lifetap | Single | 72 | 75dmg & healing | transfer life from target to caster | Abjuration | Overthere | Kun |
| Summon Corpse | Beneficial | Single | 700 | summons corpse to your location, within the same zone | Alteration | Drop Splitpaw | Vel |
Level 52
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malignant Dead | Summon | 390 | Pet lvl 29-33 | Summon a Skeleton Pet that has fast regen and innately dual wields | Conjuration | Overthere | Kun | |
| Summon Companion | Beneficial | Pet | 50 | Summons your pet to your current location | Conjuration | Vendor | Vel | |
| Rest the Dead | Detrimental | Single | 75 | Undead only aggro radius reducer | Abjuration | Vendor | Kun |
Level 53
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boil Blood | DoT | Single | 150 | 504dmg (3.36 DPM, 4.0 DPS) | Fire Based DoT | Alteration | Vendor | Kun |
Level 54
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banshee Aura | Buff | Self | 60 | 12 DS | Self Only Damage Shield | Abj. | Overthere. | Kun |
| Panic the Dead | Fear | Single | 50 | 54 Seconds | Causes target to flee | Alt. | Vendor. | Kun |
Level 55
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbing Corpse | Buff | Self | 100 | Levitate, Water Breathing and Poison Resist. | Abjuration | Overthere | Kun | |
| Expel Undead | DD | Single | 130 | 273dmg (2.1 DPM) | Undead Only Direct Damage | Evocation | Vendor | Kun |
| Shroud of Death | Buff | Self | 100 | 50dmg & Healing | Imbue Self With Lifetap Proc | Alteration | NPC Drop | Vel |
| Shroud of Undeath | Buff | Self | 100 | 50dmg & Healing | Skeletal Form and Imbue Self With Lifetap Proc | Alteration | Chardok Drop | Vel |
| Spirit Tap | Lifetap | Single | 144 | 150dmg & Healing (1.0 DPM/HPM) | Transfer life from target to caster | Alteration | Vendor | Kun |
Level 56
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelskin | Beneficial | Self | 149 | 230 HP | Damage Absorber | Abjuration | Vendor | Kun |
Level 57
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain Spirit | Lifetap | Single | 189 | 226dmg & Healing (1.2 DPM/HPM) | Transfer life from target to caster | Alteration | Vendor | Kun |
| Vampiric Curse | Lifetap DoT | Single | 144 | 189dmg & Healing (1.3 DPM/HPM, 3.5 DPS) | Transfers life from target to caster over time | Alteration | Vendor | Kun |
Level 58
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cackling Bones | Summon | 450 | Pet lvl 33-37 | Summon a skeleton pet with a lifetap proc | Conjuration | Vendor | Kun | |
| Nullify Magic | Detrimental | Single | 50 | 2 Effects | Removes magical effects from target | Abjuration | Vendor | Kun |
Level 59
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascading Darkness | Snare/DoT | Single | 300 | 1152dmg / 60% Snare (3.84 DPM, 12.0 DPS) | Deals damage and slow movement of target | Conjuration | Vendor | Kun |
| Diamondskin | Beneficial | Self | 236 | 394 HP | Self Only Damage Absorption | Alteration | Vendor | Vel |
Level 60
[edit]| Name | Type | Target | Mana | Max Effect | Description | School | Location | Era |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asystole | DoT | Single | 210 | 690dmg (3.29 DPM, 11.5 DPS) / 16AC / 40str | Debuffs AC, Str and does damage over time | Alteration | Overthere | Kun |
| Drain Soul | Lifetap | Single | 225 | 338dmg & Healing (1.5 DPM/HPM) | Transfers life from target to caster | Alteration | Vendor | Vel |
| Death Peace | Beneficial | Self | 120 | Self Only Fake Death | Abjuration | NPC Drop | Vel |
Pet Guide
[edit]{{#lsth:Pet Guide|Shadow Knight Pets}}
Skills
[edit]Combat Skills
[edit]| Level | Trained | Skill | Cap Until 50 | Cap Above 50 | Feb 21, 2001 | Oct 8, 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No | 1 Hand Blunt | 200 | 225 | ||
| 1 | No | 1 Hand Slashing | 200 | 225 | ||
| 1 | No | 2 Hand Blunt | 200 | 225 | ||
| 1 | No | 2 Hand Slashing | 200 | 225 | ||
| 1 | No | Archery | 75 | 75 | ||
| 1 | No | Defense | 210 | 230 | 252 | |
| 1 | No | Hand to Hand | 75 | 100 | ||
| 1 | No | Harm Touch | 200 | 200 | ||
| 1 | No | Offense | 200 | 225 | ||
| 1 | No | Piercing | 200 | 210 | ||
| 1 | Yes | Taunt | 180 | 180 | 220 | |
| 6 | Yes | Bash | 175 | 200 | ||
| 10 | Yes | Dodge | 125 | 155 | ||
| 17 | Yes | Parry | 175 | 205 | ||
| 20 | Yes | Double Attack | 200 | 235 | ||
| 30 | Yes | Riposte | 175 | 200 | ||
| 40 | Yes | Disarm | 70 | 70 |
Casting Skills
[edit]| Level | Trained | Skill | Cap Until 50 | Cap Above 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9* | Yes | Abjuration * | 235 | 235 |
| 9 | Yes | Alteration | 235 | 235 |
| 9 | No | Channelling | 200 | 220 |
| 9 | Yes | Conjuration | 235 | 235 |
| 9 | Yes | Divination | 235 | 235 |
| 9* | Yes | Evocation * | 235 | 235 |
| 12 | Yes | Meditate | 185 | 235 |
- Note: It's not necessary to train Abjuration until level 15. It's not necessary to train Evocation until level 22. This can save you skill points and time as you receive that skill at your current level when you initially train it.
- Note about the note: You don't actually have to train these skills at all (except for meditate). They will raise from 0 when you start casting.
Miscellaneous Skills
[edit]| Level | Trained | Skill | Cap Until 50 | Cap Above 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No | Alcohol Tolerance | 200 | 200 |
| 1 | No | Beg | 200 | 200 |
| 1 | No | Bind Wound | 100 | 200 |
| 1 | No | Fishing | 200 | 200 |
| 1 | Yes | Sense Heading | 200 | 200 |
| 1 | No | Swimming | 200 | 200 |
| 35 | Yes | Hide | 75 | 75 |
- Various Tradeskills
Disciplines
[edit]- Shadow Knight disciplines were introduced with the Velious expansion; they offer short term advantages with a long re-use: These are most useful in dragon/boss encounters.
- (Alt-C to access)
{{#lsth:Disciplines|Shadow Knight}}
Hybrid Casting
[edit]Hybrids that cast spells in combat were taking double penalties at higher levels. The casting times of their spells went up, and the amount of melee damage they did per second went up. This results is having to take longer to cast spells, and losing more damage/second for each second taken in casting. To help offset this, Rangers, Paladins and Shadowknights casting non-beneficial spells that have casting times greater than or equal to 3 seconds, now get a 3 % reduction in casting time for each level over 50. 3% at 51, 6% at 52, etc., to 30% at 60. Again, this applies only to non-beneficial spells. This will speed up the casting of your nukes, dots and dispels. It will not speed up pet summoning, buffs and heals (lifetaps are considered nukes). This is live on Blue but will not be on Green until February 21, 2001's patch.
Shadowknight-Specific Quests
[edit]{{#lsth:Class Race Quest List|Shadow Knight}}
Gearing
[edit]Class specific gear suggestions are cross listed on the Gear Reference page.
Check Shadow Knight Equipment for the full list of gear usable by Shadow Knights.
The gear list starts with Best in slot and then moves down.
Pre-Planar
[edit]{{#lsth:Players:Pre Planar Gear|Shadow Knight}}
Planar
[edit]{{#lsth:Players:Planar Gear|Shadow Knight}}
Kunark
[edit]{{#lsth:Players:Kunark Gear|Shadow Knight}}
Velious Pre-Raid/Group
[edit]{{#lsth:Players:Velious Pre-Raid Gear|Shadow Knight}}
Velious Raiding
[edit]{{#lsth:Players:Velious Raiding Gear|Shadow Knight}}
Iksar
[edit]Iksar specific due to plate restrictions, covers all eras, from good starting gear to best in slot.
- Ears - Black Sapphire Electrum Earring,Black Sapphire Electrum Earring
Slot: EAR
AC: 2
HP: +35 MANA: +25
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Fingerbone Hoop,Fingerbone HoopMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: EAR
AC: 2
STR: +5 STA: +5 CHA: -10 INT: +5
SV FIRE: +5 SV DISEASE: -8 SV COLD: +5 SV MAGIC: +5 SV POISON: -8
Effect: See Invisible (Worn)
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Earring of Essence,Earring of EssenceMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: EAR
HP: +30
SV MAGIC: +10
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Head of the Valiant,Head of the ValiantMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: EAR
STR: +10 DEX: +10 INT: +10
SV MAGIC: +10
WT: 0.0 Size: SMALL
Class: SHD
Race: HUM ERU DEF TRL OGR IKS
Yunnb's EarringYunnb's EarringMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: EAR
AC: 2
WIS: +15 INT: +15 HP: +35 MANA: +50
SV FIRE: +10 SV COLD: +5
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
- Fingers - Platinum Fire Wedding Ring,Platinum Fire Wedding Ring
Slot: FINGER
AC: 5
HP: +55
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Djarns Amethyst Ring,Djarns Amethyst RingMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: FINGER
AGI: +9 HP: +80
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Gem Encrusted Ring,Gem Encrusted RingMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: FINGER
AC: 10
STR: +7
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Band of Eternal Flame,Band of Eternal FlameMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: FINGER
AC: 5
STR: +4 INT: +4 HP: +25 MANA: +35
SV FIRE: +10 SV COLD: -10
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Crimson Ring of the DjinniCrimson Ring of the DjinniMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: FINGER
AC: 8
STR: +7 DEX: +7 INT: +5
SV MAGIC: +5
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: SHD
Race: ALL
- Neck - Glowing Bone Collar,Glowing Bone Collar
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: NECK
AC: 5
HP: +25 MANA: +25
WT: 0.4 Size: SMALL
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Amulet of the Sphinx Eye,Amulet of the Sphinx EyeMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: NECK
AC: 15
STR: +7 CHA: +3 WIS: +3 INT: +14 MANA: +25
Effect: Ultravision (Worn)
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: SHD
Race: ALL
Necklace of SuperiorityNecklace of SuperiorityMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: NECK
AC: 5
STR: +5 DEX: +5 STA: +5 CHA: +5 WIS: +5 INT: +5 AGI: +5 HP: +10 MANA: +10
SV FIRE: +5 SV DISEASE: +5 SV COLD: +5 SV MAGIC: +5 SV POISON: +5
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
- Head - Dreadscale Helm,Dreadscale Helm
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: HEAD
AC: 11
INT: +5
SV FIRE: +5 SV DISEASE: +5 SV COLD: +5 SV MAGIC: +5 SV POISON: +5
WT: 3.0 Size: SMALL
Class: SHD
Race: IKS
Kylong War Helm,Kylong War HelmMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: HEAD
AC: 12
HP: +20 MANA: +20
SV MAGIC: +7 SV POISON: +4
WT: 3.4 Size: SMALL
Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG SHM
Race: ALL except BAR TRL OGR
Blazing Helm of Fennin Ro,Blazing Helm of Fennin RoMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: HEAD
AC: 14
CHA: +5 INT: +5 AGI: +5
SV FIRE: +10
Effect: Column of Fire (Must Equip, Casting Time: 7.0)
WT: 4.5 Size: MEDIUM
Class: WAR CLR PAL SHD BRD
Race: ALL
Crown of RileCrown of RileMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: HEAD
AC: 16
STR: +20 WIS: +20 INT: +20 HP: +75 MANA: +75
SV MAGIC: +25 SV POISON: +25
Effect: Extinguish Fatigue (Must Equip, Casting Time: Instant)
WT: 1.1 Size: MEDIUM
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
- Face - Dreadscale Mask,Dreadscale Mask
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: FACE
AC: 6
STR: +3 INT: +3
SV DISEASE: +5 SV POISON: +5
WT: 1.0 Size: MEDIUM
Class: SHD
Race: IKS
Sarnak-Hide Mask,Sarnak-Hide MaskMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: FACE
AC: 6
STR: +5
WT: 0.4 Size: SMALL
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Targishin's Bone Mask,Targishin's Bone MaskLORE ITEM
Slot: FACE
AC: 12
WT: 0.0 Size: SMALL
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Enshrouded VeilEnshrouded VeilMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: FACE
AC: 7
WIS: +2 INT: +2 HP: +30 MANA: +30
SV FIRE: +10
WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
- Chest - Dreadscale Breastplate,Dreadscale Breastplate
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: CHEST
AC: 18
STR: +2 STA: +10
SV MAGIC: +3
WT: 6.0 Size: MEDIUM
Class: SHD
Race: IKS
Tree Weave,Tree WeaveMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: CHEST
AC: 25
STR: +10
WT: 12.0 Size: LARGE
Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC
Race: ALL except DWF HFL GNM
Fungus Covered Scale Tunic,Fungus Covered Scale TunicLORE ITEM
Slot: CHEST
AC: 21
STR: +2 DEX: -10 INT: +2 AGI: -10
Effect: Fungal Regrowth (Worn)
WT: 2.0 Size: SMALL
Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU MNK BRD ROG SHM
Race: ALL
Will of InnoruukWill of InnoruukMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO TRADE
Slot: CHEST
AC: 40
STR: +15 STA: +10 INT: +8 HP: +25
SV FIRE: +15 SV MAGIC: +10
WT: 1.0 Size: LARGE
Class: SHD
Race: HUM ERU DEF TRL OGR IKS
- Arms - Dreadscale Vambraces,Dreadscale Vambraces
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: ARMS
AC: 9
STR: +4 DEX: +3 HP: +10
WT: 3.5 Size: SMALL
Class: SHD
Race: IKS
Sleeves of the Ancients,Sleeves of the AncientsMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: ARMS
AC: 16
STR: +3 CHA: +8
WT: 7.0 Size: MEDIUM
Class: ALL except DRU NEC WIZ MAG ENC
Race: ALL except DWF HFL GNM
Sebilite Scale VambracesSebilite Scale VambracesMAGIC ITEM
Slot: ARMS
AC: 12
DEX: +4 AGI: +4
SV FIRE: +2 SV POISON: +2
WT: 2.6 Size: SMALL
Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG SHM
Race: ALL except BAR TRL OGR
- Back - Hooded Black Cloak,Hooded Black Cloak
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: BACK
AC: 10
STR: +5 HP: +45
WT: 2.5 Size: MEDIUM
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Hierophant's Cloak,Hierophant's CloakMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: BACK
AC: 10
STR: +4 DEX: +4 STA: +4 CHA: +4 WIS: +4 INT: +4 AGI: +4 HP: +75 MANA: +75
WT: 1.0 Size: MEDIUM
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Cloak of Flames,Cloak of FlamesMAGIC ITEM
Slot: BACK
AC: 10
DEX: +9 AGI: +9 HP: +50
SV FIRE: +15
Haste: +36%
WT: 0.1 Size: MEDIUM
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Cloak of PietyCloak of PietyMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: BACK
AC: 12
STR: +12 WIS: +12 INT: +12
SV FIRE: +10 SV MAGIC: +10
Haste: +34%
WT: 1.5 Size: MEDIUM
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
- Waist - Thick Banded Belt,Thick Banded Belt
MAGIC ITEM
Slot: WAIST
AC: 8
STR: +15
WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Flowing Black Silk Sash,Flowing Black Silk SashMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: WAIST
Haste: +21%
WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Sash of the Dragonborn,Sash of the DragonbornMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: WAIST
AC: 2
Haste: +24%
WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Runebranded Girdle,Runebranded GirdleMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: WAIST
AC: 7
STR: +8 DEX: +8 STA: +8 HP: +25 MANA: +25
Haste: +27%
WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Pegasus-Hide BeltPegasus-Hide BeltMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: WAIST
AC: 8
STR: +6 INT: +6 AGI: +6
Haste: +41%
WT: 1.0 Size: SMALL
Class: SHD
Race: ALL
- Shoulders - Tattered Mantle,Tattered Mantle
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: SHOULDERS
AC: 12
HP: +20
SV DISEASE: +10
WT: 4.5 Size: MEDIUM
Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC
Race: ALL
Grim Pauldrons,Grim PauldronsMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: SHOULDERS
AC: 13
STR: +10
WT: 4.5 Size: MEDIUM
Class: WAR CLR PAL SHD
Race: ALL
Pearlescent PauldronsPearlescent PauldronsMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: SHOULDERS
AC: 10
STR: +10 DEX: +15 INT: +15 MANA: +50
WT: 4.5 Size: MEDIUM
Class: SHD
Race: ALL
- Wrists - Dreadscale Bracer,Dreadscale Bracer
MAGIC ITEM
Slot: WRIST
AC: 8
DEX: +3
SV FIRE: +2 SV COLD: +2
WT: 1.8 Size: SMALL
Class: SHD
Race: IKS
Bracer of Scavenging,Bracer of ScavengingMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: WRIST
AC: 9
DEX: +5 STA: +5
WT: 2.0 Size: MEDIUM
Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG SHM
Race: ALL
Dark Rust BracerDark Rust BracerMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: WRIST
AC: 10
STA: +3
WT: 3.0 Size: SMALL
Class: ALL except DRU NEC WIZ MAG ENC
Race: ALL except DWF HFL GNM
- Legs - Dreadscale Greaves,Dreadscale Greaves
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: LEGS
AC: 11
STA: +9 AGI: +3
SV MAGIC: +3
WT: 4.0 Size: MEDIUM
Class: SHD
Race: IKS
Dark Scale Greaves,Dark Scale GreavesMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: LEGS
AC: 14
STR: +10
SV FIRE: +2 SV DISEASE: +2 SV COLD: +2 SV MAGIC: +2 SV POISON: +2
WT: 4.5 Size: MEDIUM
Class: WAR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG
Race: ALL
Sebilite Scale LeggingsSebilite Scale LeggingsMAGIC ITEM
Slot: LEGS
AC: 16
STR: +4 CHA: +4 WIS: +4
SV FIRE: +2 SV POISON: +2
WT: 4.1 Size: MEDIUM
Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG SHM
Race: ALL except BAR TRL OGR
- Hands - Dreadscale Gauntlets,Dreadscale Gauntlets
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: HANDS
AC: 10
DEX: +4 INT: +2
SV MAGIC: +5
WT: 3.0 Size: SMALL
Class: SHD
Race: IKS
Jarsath Scale Gauntlets,Jarsath Scale GauntletsMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: HANDS
AC: 10
HP: +20 MANA: +20
WT: 0.8 Size: SMALL
Class: WAR CLR PAL SHD SHM
Race: ALL except DWF TRL OGR HFL GNM
Gauntlets of Fiery MightGauntlets of Fiery MightMAGIC ITEM
Slot: HANDS
AC: 10
STR: +7 DEX: +7 STA: +7
SV DISEASE: +7 SV POISON: +7
WT: 0.3 Size: SMALL
Class: WAR PAL RNG SHD MNK BRD ROG
Race: ALL
- Feet - Dreadscale Boots,Dreadscale Boots
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: FEET
AC: 10
STR: +3 STA: +3
WT: 3.5 Size: MEDIUM
Class: SHD
Race: IKS
Sebilite Scale Boots,Sebilite Scale BootsMAGIC ITEM
Slot: FEET
AC: 12
STA: +4 INT: +4
SV COLD: +2 SV MAGIC: +2
WT: 3.8 Size: MEDIUM
Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG SHM
Race: ALL except BAR TRL OGR
Blazing Boots of Fennin RoBlazing Boots of Fennin RoMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: FEET
AC: 14
DEX: +8 CHA: +5 AGI: +10
SV FIRE: +10
WT: 4.9 Size: MEDIUM
Class: WAR CLR PAL SHD BRD
Race: ALL
- Primary - Sword of Skyfire,Sword of Skyfire
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: PRIMARY
Skill: 1H Slashing Atk Delay: 22
DMG: 10
CHA: +5 HP: +25
SV COLD: +15
Effect: Rain of Fire (Combat, Casting Time: Instant) at Level 45
WT: 2.5 Size: MEDIUM
Class: WAR PAL RNG SHD
Race: ALL
Lord of Pain's Khukri,Lord of Pain's KhukriMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: PRIMARY
Charges: 3
Skill: 1H Slashing Atk Delay: 24
DMG: 12
STR: +5 WIS: +5 INT: +10
SV MAGIC: +25
Effect: Enduring Breath (Any Slot, Casting Time: Instant)
WT: 4.0 Size: MEDIUM
Class: SHD
Race: IKS
Mace of the Shadowed Soul,Mace of the Shadowed SoulMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: PRIMARY
Skill: 1H Blunt Atk Delay: 29
DMG: 19
INT: +10
WT: 2.6 Size: MEDIUM
Class: SHD
Race: ALL
Noctivagant Blade,Noctivagant BladeMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: PRIMARY
Skill: 1H Slashing Atk Delay: 26
DMG: 18
DEX: +10 INT: +15
WT: 0.4 Size: MEDIUM
Class: SHD
Race: ALL
Khyldorn the Blood Drinker,Khyldorn the Blood DrinkerMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: PRIMARY
Skill: 2H Slashing Atk Delay: 43
DMG: 36
STR: +10 INT: +7
Effect: Siphon (Combat, Casting Time: Instant) at Level 50
WT: 8.0 Size: GIANT
Class: SHD
Race: ALL
Greenmist,GreenmistInnoruuk's CurseInnoruuk's CurseMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: PRIMARY
Skill: 2H Slashing Atk Delay: 45
DMG: 40
STR: +20 DEX: +15 INT: +15 HP: +60 MANA: +40
SV FIRE: +10 SV DISEASE: +5 SV COLD: +10 SV MAGIC: +15 SV POISON: +5
Effect: Soul Consumption (Combat, Casting Time: Instant) at Level 50
WT: 5.0 Size: SMALL
Class: SHD
Race: HUM ERU DEF TRL OGR GNM IKS
- Secondary - Sarnak Battle Shield,Sarnak Battle Shield
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: SECONDARY
AC: 25
STR: +5 STA: +5 HP: +40
SV FIRE: +10 SV COLD: +10 SV MAGIC: +10
WT: 3.0 Size: MEDIUM
Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU BRD SHM
Race: ALL
Ashenbone Shield,Ashenbone ShieldMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: SECONDARY
AC: 25
STA: +5 HP: +100
WT: 5.0 Size: MEDIUM
Class: SHD
Race: HUM ERU DEF GNM IKS
Atramentous ShieldAtramentous ShieldMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: SECONDARY
AC: 28
STR: +5 STA: +5 INT: +5 HP: +50 MANA: +50
SV FIRE: +5 SV COLD: +5 SV MAGIC: +10
Effect: Deadeye (Worn)
WT: 3.0 Size: LARGE
Class: SHD
Race: ALL
- Range - Idol of the Thorned,Idol of the Thorned
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: RANGE
AC: 10
STR: +7 STA: +10
WT: 4.0 Size: TINY
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Stone of MoridStone of MoridMAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: RANGE
STA: -5
SV FIRE: +30 SV COLD: +30
WT: 7.0 Size: TINY
Class: WAR SHD MNK SHM NEC
Race: IKS
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