Shadow is the first line of deception on a battlefield. When a cloak folds just so, the darkness hides a flank, the light reveals a posture. If the shadow sits behind a hill of terrain, the miniature is literally taking cover. That’s as much a tactical boon as a pretty visual cue. It tells the enemy where to aim and where not to look. So yes, those soft edges can be a secret weapon, not just a stylistic flourish.