Cloak of Shadows

Cloak of Shadows is an Assassin Skill in Diablo II.

Lore
''Moving through the darkness, unseen by her foes, the enshrouded Assassin can steal past opponents or ambush her unsuspecting victims with devastating attacks. ''

Synergies

 * Gives synergy to: None
 * Receives synergy from: None

Cloak of Shadows causes the sky to become dark for all players. In addition to the darkness, enemy Defense is reduced.

When cast, skills of some monsters are blocked: archers cannot fire (except Champion Monsters and Unique Monsters), Sand Maggots cannot lay eggs, Unravelers cannot use their poison breath, Venom Lords cannot use their Inferno attack and more. Most monsters stop moving when Cloak of Shadows is cast until the user get close to them. They can use their skills again once players get too close.

Skill Progression
Mana Cost: 13

Range: 20 yards

In other games

 * In Diablo III, this skill is reintroduced as Smoke Screen.
 * In World of Warcraft, it is a class skill of Rogues, albeit with altered functionality.
 * In Warcraft III, a skill called Wind Walk shares similar effect to Cloak of Shadows.