Shadow Power Class: Demon Hunter (Diablo III) Required Level: 16 Skill Category: Defensive Resource used: Active Cost: 14 Discipline Draw in the power of the shadows, gaining 26821 Life per Hit for 5 seconds. Life per Hit granted is additionally increased by 25% of the Life per Kill. Damage Type: Physical Other Stats: Does not interrupt casting; Can be cast on the move

Shadow Power is a Defensive Demon Hunter skill in Diablo III.

In-game

Gives the Demon Hunter a Life per Hit bonus for a short time. The amount scales with character level, up to 26821 at level 70. Visually, the Demon Hunter gains wing-like tendrils of darkness.

Runes

• Night Bane: when activated, the Demon Hunter slows the movement speed of enemies within 30 yards by 80% for 5 seconds. Only affects enemies who were within that range at the moment of activation.
• Blood Moon: The total Life on Hit granted by Shadow Power doubles in effectiveness.
• Well of Darkness: reduces the Discipline cost to 8.
• Gloom: Reduces all damage taken by the Demon Hunter by 35% while Shadow Power is active.
• Shadow Glide: While affected by Shadow Power, the Demon Hunter gains +30% movement speed.

Non-rune enhancements

• Elusive Ring (Legendary Ring): take 50-60% less damage for 8 seconds after cast.
• Lianna's Wings (Legendary Hand Crossbow): Shadow Power also triggers Smoke Screen when cast.
• The Shadow's Mantle Set (Set Bonus for 4 items): Shadow Power gains the effect of all runes at once and lasts infinitely.

Passives

• Perfectionist: reduces Discipline cost by 10%.
• Tactical Advantage: additional 60% movement speed after cast for 2 seconds.

Development

Before Patch 2.0., this skill used to grant 15% Life Steal, which was mandatory for endgame builds.