Aluvial
Explorer
Had to dredge this up...
http://www.wizards.com/d20/files/v35/EpicPrestigeClasses.rtf
So I don't see that they changed this to just one Shadow. It seems like you get 4.
Aluvial
3.5 SRD said:EPIC SHADOWDANCER
Hit Die: d8.
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 6 + Int modifier.
Summon Shadow: Every third level gained after 9th adds +2 HD (and the requisite base attace and base save bonus increases) to the shadowdancer’s shadow companion.
Shadow Jump: The total distance of a shadowdancer’s shadow jump doubles every two levels after 10th.
Bonus Feats: The epic shadowdancer gains a bonus feat (selected from the list of epic shadowdancer feats) every three levels after 20th.
Epic Shadowdancer Bonus Feat List: Blinding Speed, Dexterous Fortitude, Dexterous Will, Epic Dodge, Epic Skill Focus, Epic Speed, Exceptional Deflection, Improved Combat Reflexes, Improved Darkvision, Improved Whirlwind Attack, Infinite Deflection, Legendary Leaper, Reflect Arrows, Self-Concealment, Spellcasting Harrier, Superior Initiative.
Table: The Epic Shadowdancer
Level Special
11th —
12th Summon shadow (four of 8 HD each), shadow jump (320 ft.)
13th Bonus feat
14th Shadow jump (640 ft.)
15th Summon shadow (five of 10 HD each)
16th Shadow jump (1,280 ft.), bonus feat
17th —
18th Summon shadow (six of 12 HD each), shadow jump (2,560 ft.)
19th Bonus feat
20th Shadow jump (5,120 ft.)
http://www.wizards.com/d20/files/v35/EpicPrestigeClasses.rtf
So I don't see that they changed this to just one Shadow. It seems like you get 4.
Aluvial