| Spell type | Direct shock attack (red spell) |
| Requires | Path of Shadows 15+ |
| Enhanced by | House ShadowSworn doubles base Ascendancy and Power |
| Casting time | 3 seconds |
| Base modifiers | 100 feet range, +10 Ascendancy, +5 Power |
Black Lightning is a direct attack spell which has a 25% chance of hitting the head or face, and a 50% chance of hitting the body. It inflicts shock damage.