Shadowstrix guide
Plan a Shadowstrix build around Dagger and Dual Blades, legal skills, talent prerequisites, and reachable equipment and affix targets.
Shadowstrix overview
Shadowstrix turns stealth, rapid melee attacks, and shadow movement into sudden openings. The class rewards approaching on favorable terms, striking quickly, and repositioning before the opponent can respond. Mobility and timing can convert one opening into sustained pressure.
Shadowstrix can build around Dagger or Dual Blades. Choose one weapon and learn its compatible skills before committing to equipment targets. If the finished plan uses a secondary weapon, document what it contributes so both halves of the loadout remain coherent.
The skill and talent reference below uses the catalog imported on August 5, 2026. Starter recommendations are a foundation for testing, not a permanent tier ranking; balance and player discoveries can change.
Shadowstrix visual guide
Review the class identity and a recommended beginner setup. Open either image to inspect it at full size.
Shadowstrix weapons and skills
Review the skill pool for each supported weapon, then open the builder with that choice preselected.
Dagger
Crow StormHold to aim, then throw a black crow toward the target area, unleashing a Crow Storm upon arrival. During Crow Storm, enemies continuously take Physical Damage.
Flash StrideDash forward a certain distance, dealing Physical Damage to enemies in the path. Flash Stride has a shorter base cooldown in trio mode.
Poison Crow MarkHold to aim, then throw a Poison Crow Mark toward the target direction, dealing Physical Damage to enemies hit and reducing their Movement Speed and Dodge Distance for a period of time.
Shadow StrikeLeave a shadow in place and dash forward, dealing Physical Damage. After a brief delay, the shadow dashes toward your position, dealing Physical Damage and stunning enemy targets it hits.
Smoke BombThrow a Smoke Bomb at your feet, obstructing the vision of all targets in the area. You gain increased vision range while in the smoke.Dual Blades
Crow StormHold to aim, then throw a black crow toward the target area, unleashing a Crow Storm upon arrival. During Crow Storm, enemies continuously take Physical Damage.
Inspiring ImpaleThrust forward, dealing Physical Damage to enemies hit and recovering Energy for yourself. Inspiring Impale has a shorter base cooldown in trio mode.
Phantom ShiftHold to aim and select a landing point, then teleport to that location after aiming ends. Increases Movement Speed for a period of time after teleporting. Note: The teleportation has a distance limit.Poison Crow MarkHold to aim, then throw a Poison Crow Mark toward the target direction, dealing Physical Damage to enemies hit and reducing their Movement Speed and Dodge Distance for a period of time.
Spinning SlashSpin and dash forward with a powerful strike, dealing Physical Damage. Spinning Slash has a shorter base cooldown in trio mode.Shadowstrix talent trees
Follow prerequisites and mutually exclusive choices; the planner validates both when a build is published.
Sneak Arcana
4 talents in the current catalog
- Shadow Stride
- Lurking Blow
- Frequency Shift
- Element of Surprise
Bloody Blade Dance Enhancement
4 talents in the current catalog
- Bloodthirst Frenzy
- Shadow Dance
- Wild Slash
- Ascetic Technique
Shadow Wheel Slash Enhancement
3 talents in the current catalog
- Ankle Cut
- All or Nothing
- Shadow Slash
Inspiring Impale Enhancement
2 talents in the current catalog
- Breath Control
- Tetanus
Shadow Strike Enhancement
2 talents in the current catalog
- Nimble
- Ambush Momentum
Spinning Slash Enhancement
2 talents in the current catalog
- Unstoppable
- Aftereffect
Poison Crow Mark Enhancement
3 talents in the current catalog
- Depletion
- Sneak Prep
- Sensory Poison
Flash Stride Enhancement
2 talents in the current catalog
- Charge-Up
- Excitement
Crow Storm Enhancement
2 talents in the current catalog
- Blackout
- Enhanced Crow Swarm
Accumulated Damage Arcana
2 talents in the current catalog
- Battle Frenzy
- Wound Buildup
Stealth Enhancement 1
2 talents in the current catalog
- Ambush
- Bloodthirst
Phantom Shift Enhancement
2 talents in the current catalog
- Teleport Blessing
- Free Movement
Stealth Enhancement 2
3 talents in the current catalog
- Haste
- Sleight of Hand
- Swift Sneak
Advantage Buildup
3 talents in the current catalog
- Heavy Strike Mastery
- Lightweight
- Deep Charge
Swift Footwork
2 talents in the current catalog
- Combat Euphoria
- Stance Recovery
Smoke Bomb Enhancement
2 talents in the current catalog
- Forbidden Miasma
- Wound Infection
Woodling Expert
3 talents in the current catalog
- Regular
- Woodling Bane
- Swift Exit
Way of Gylden Hunt
4 talents in the current catalog
- Greed is Good
- Monster Hunter
- Death Sense
- Gyldenmist Tolerance
How to turn the class into a complete build
- Choose between Dagger and Dual Blades and select only compatible skills.
- Create a legal talent path within the current point limit, including every required earlier talent.
- Define the playstyle and select a small set of essential affix levels.
- Use the builder to match those targets to recorded innate rolls, sockets, gems, and rarity limits.
- Test the result in game, record the version or test date, and publish the explanation with the recipe.
For the equipment calculation, continue with the affix and gem guide. If this is your first loadout, follow the complete beginner checklist.