Shadowborn Race
An A-tier shadow-themed race with a signature weapon bonus and powerful dark-energy passives. Popular for players who use shadow or dark-type swords.
Shadowborn Race
Race Overview
- Tier
- A
- Has V4
- No
Abilities by Version
V1 Abilities
- ‣Shadow weapon synergy: +weapon DMG
- ‣+30% Max HP
V2 Abilities
- ‣+40% DMG
- ‣Shadow step passive: brief dash boost
V3 Abilities
- ‣Umbral shroud: brief invincibility on kill
- ‣+20% Sword DMG Multi
Ability Progression
Upgrading Shadowborn through each version unlocks progressively stronger bonuses. V1 provides the foundation — the core passive that defines this race's identity. Each subsequent upgrade amplifies those bonuses and introduces new mechanics.
Starting point. Shadow weapon synergy: +weapon DMG This is available as soon as you roll or obtain Shadowborn, with no upgrade cost required.
First upgrade. +40% DMG Also grants: Shadow step passive: brief dash boost. Completing the V2 upgrade is recommended as soon as possible since the improvement in combat power is significant.
Second upgrade. Umbral shroud: brief invincibility on kill Also includes: +20% Sword DMG Multi. V3 is where most races hit their stride for mid-to-late game content.
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Best Playstyle for Shadowborn
PvP: Shadowborn is a strong choice for player-versus-player combat. The combination of raw damage multipliers and HP bonuses means you hit hard while staying alive longer. In PvP, prioritize burst damage windows and use any active race abilities to create openings for your combos.
Tier: A — Tags: weapon-bonus, shadow, pvp
How to Obtain
Race Reroll.
Obtaining Tips:
- ‣A-tier races have a better roll chance than Mythic races but are still uncommon.
- ‣Use Race Reroll items and farm for them consistently through mid-to-late game content.
- ‣Even at A-tier, Shadowborn provides strong combat stats suitable for most endgame content.
Strengths
- +Strong shadow weapon bonus
- +Good DMG and HP
- +Dash passive is useful in PvP
Weaknesses
- -Less raw power than Mythic tier
- -Niche weapon synergy
Last updated: 2026-03-14
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At a Glance
Quick Overview
Shadowborn
A TierHow to Get
Race Reroll.
Abilities
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An A-tier shadow-themed race with a signature weapon bonus and powerful dark-ene...
Tier Position
Ranked #12 of 23 in Races
Shadowborn is in A Tier
Pros & Cons — Shadowborn
✓ Pros
- Strong shadow weapon bonus
- Good DMG and HP
- Dash passive is useful in PvP
✗ Cons
- Less raw power than Mythic tier
- Niche weapon synergy
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