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Avowed

Shadow Step Effects and How to Unlock

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Shadow Step is a Companion Ability in Avowed. Read on to see the Shadow Step's effects for each rank and learn how to unlock Shadow Step!

Shadow Step Effects and Info

Shadow Step Overview

Ability Info
Shadow Step Icon Shadow Step Class: Companion (Marius)
Type: Active
Cooldown: 60 Seconds
Effect: Marius vanishes into a cloud of smoke, then reappears near an enemy and slashes then with his daggers. Her repeats this up to 3 times.
Additional Effects:
Assassinate: Shadow Step instantly kills most Stunned enemies.
Devastating Blow: Increases the amount of damage done by Shadow Step in proportion to the enemy's missing Health.
Shadow Mastery: Marius vanishes and strikes enemies up to 6 times.

How to Recruit Marius

Report to the Ambassador During An Untimely End

Talk to the Ambassador at the start of the An Untimely End quest to add Marius to your team. Marius is the second companion that will join your journey in Avowed.

An Untimely End Walkthrough

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