Shadowknights are exactly what their name implies - beings with the power of knights who live and work in the shadows. The antithesis of the paladin, shadowknights derive all of their powers from the evil gods they serve.

Their abilities are a blend of warrior-like skills and necromantic studies. Generally speaking, good races frown upon this class, while those whose deities embrace hatred and pain tend to glorify and support them.

They are only found among the dark elf, heretic Erudite, human, Iksar, Ogre and troll races.