Elemental Shape

Type of Feat: Class

Prerequisite: Druid 16

Required for: None

Specifics: The character with this ability can take the shape of an elemental (a Huge Elemental at 16th level, and an Elder Elemental at 20th level). The ability may be used 1x/day at 16th level, 2x/day at 17th level, and 3x/day at 19th level. At 26th level the character is able to shift into Elemental Shape at will. The transformation has a duration of 1 hour/class level.

Use: Selected. After choosing the ability, the character must choose one of four elemental types (earth, air, fire, or water) to become.

This form of shapeshifting cannot be dispelled.

Bonuses from armor, shield, helmet, boots, cloak, and jewelry merge into all shapes. Base (non-magical) AC from shields merge but not from armor. Bracer/gauntlet/glove properties merge except for attack bonuses and bonus damage. Weapon properties merge on armed shapes. Off-hand weapon and ranged weapon properties never merge. Unlike in the original campaign, all AC bonuses merge, not just the highest.

All forms are Immune to Critical Hits, Poison, Disease, and Paralysis.

Weapon focus feats now work with all forms that use weapons. Feats must be taken for the weapon the specific form wields to apply.

The following table denotes your new Strength, Dexterity and Constitution, Temporary Hitpoints, and an additional dodge AC bonus.

Shape	Str	Dex	Con	Special	Weapon
Fire	10	28	15	Fire Immunity 100% Cold Vulnerability 100% Weapon Finesse +6 Discipline Medium Size	Attack Bonus +4 Fire Damage 2d8
Water	24	20	20	Damage Reduction 5/+3 Weapon Finesse +4 Discipline Medium Size	Attack Bonus +4 Massive Criticals 2d6 Monster Damage 2d8
Earth	26	10	20	Damage Reduction 10/+3 Fire Immunity 25% +2 Discipline Medium Size	Attack Bonus +3 Massive Criticals 2d8 Monster Damage 3d8
Air	15	28	10	Electrical Immunity 100% Weapon Finesse +6 Discipline Medium Size	Attack Bonus +4 Electrical Damage 2d8
Elder Fire	10	34	17	Fire Immunity 100% Cold Vulnerability 100% Weapon Finesse Improved Evasion Cleave +10 Discipline Medium Size	Short Sword Fire Damage 2d6
Elder Water	30	23	16	Damage Reduction 5/+5 Acid Resistance 5/- Fire Resistance 5/- +10 Discipline Medium Size	Morningstar Bludgeoning Damage 2d8
Elder Earth	34	10	17	Damage Reduction 10/+5 Fire Immunity 25% Cleave +7 Discipline Large Size	Light Hammer Damage Bonus: Bludgeoning 2d8
Elder Air	17	34	10	Electrical Immunity 100% Weapon Finesse Improved Evasion Cleave +10 Discipline Huge Size	Light Hammer Electrical Damage 2d6

For general information on NS4 shifting mechanics, see the Shifting Guide.