Esvele's Shadowcat

You call forth an animated shadow in the form of a Medium feline creature. It manifests in an unoccupied space within five feet of the caster. This corporeal form uses the Panther stat block, with the following additions:

Hit Points: 30

Damage Vulnerabilities: Radiant damage

Damage Resistances: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Damage Immunities: Necrotic, Poison

Condition Immunities: Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained

Additionally, every Bite or Claw attack may deal an additional 2d4 necrotic damage.

The creature is an ally to you and your companions. In combat, the creature shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its move to avoid danger.