Shadowcloak
- Slot
- Melee, Ranged
- Triggers on
- Defeating an enemy
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Tier I: Grants a 15% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies. Tier III: Grants a 35% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies.
- Slot
- Melee, Ranged
- Triggers on
- Defeating an enemy
- Category
- Utility
- Book drops in
- Dungeon (The Deep Dark)1 in 6 book drops
- Unique tier
- ShadowclawSculker Claws
- Gear it fits
- 80
Shadowcloak tiers
Game dataThe game's own text for each tier, with the numbers filled in from the ability data.
| Tier | Effect |
|---|---|
| I | Grants a 15% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies. |
| II | Grants a 20% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies. |
| III | Grants a 35% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies. |
 Shadowclaw | Grants a 15% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when attacking enemies. |
Data from the Minecraft Dungeons II game files, build 1.1.3.0. How we source this
What Shadowcloak is good for
CalculatedWhat fires it, its top tier and how much gear takes it, straight from the game files.
- Triggers on
- Defeating an enemyNo weapon stat changes how often this fires
- Items that take it
- 80Melee, Ranged
Where to get the Shadowcloak book
The Shadowcloak book drops only from a regional pool.
- Regional pool
Dungeon (The Deep Dark)1 of 6 books in this pool (1 in 6)
Which book you get comes from the pool above; these containers are where books drop:
- Fancy chests in Rifts & Dungeons1 book guaranteed + 50% chance of another
- Sift chests in generated areas1 book guaranteed + 50% chance of another
Piggy Bank50% chance of a book
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Shadowclaw: the Unique tier
Unique items that come with Shadowcloak at its Unique tier.
Sculker ClawsGrants a 15% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when attacking enemies.
Gear that takes Shadowcloak
Every item in these families can hold Shadowcloak.
| Gear | Count |
|---|---|
| Weapons | 58 |
| Ranged weapon | 22 |
Enchantments that pair with Shadowcloak
They trigger on the same action (Defeating an enemy), so one move fires them together.
Healing SmiteShared trigger: Defeating an enemy
Shielding SmiteShared trigger: Defeating an enemy
Tempo TheftShared trigger: Defeating an enemy
Defeating an enemy has a chance to grant Shadowcloaking, making you invisible to enemies. At tier I: Grants a 15% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies. At tier III: Grants a 35% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies. Its Unique tier, Shadowclaw: Grants a 15% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when attacking enemies. Its book only drops in Dungeon (The Deep Dark) (1 in 6 book drops there).
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Shadowcloak FAQ
What does Shadowcloak do in Minecraft Dungeons II?
Defeating an enemy has a chance to grant Shadowcloaking, making you invisible to enemies. At tier I: Grants a 15% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies. At tier III: Grants a 35% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies.
Where do you get the Shadowcloak book?
Only in Dungeon (The Deep Dark), where it is 1 in 6 enchantment books from that area's regional pool.
What gear can Shadowcloak go on?
Melee, Ranged: 80 items in total. It triggers on: Defeating an enemy.
What is the Unique version of Shadowcloak?
Shadowclaw: Grants a 15% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when attacking enemies. It comes built into Unique items (Sculker Claws).
What enchantments work well with Shadowcloak?
Ones that fire on the same action (Defeating an enemy): Healing Smite, Shielding Smite, Tempo Theft.