Greater Wildshape III
Type of Feat: Class
Prerequisite: Shifter 5
Required for: None
Specifics: The character may shift into the creature forms (Manticore, Basilisk, Drider) 3x/day. The shapes are replaced by stronger Epic versions at level 15.
Use: Selected
This form of shapeshifting cannot be dispelled.
Bonuses from weapons, armor, shield, helmet, boots, cloak, and jewelry merge into all three shapes. Base (non-magical) AC from shields merge but not from armor. Bracer/gauntlet/glove properties merge except for attack bonuses and bonus damage. Off-hand weapon and ranged weapon properties never merge. Unlike in the original campaign, all AC bonuses merge, not just the highest.
Normal Forms receive :
Cleave Weapon Finesse +12 Discipline (+16 for Basilisk)
Epic Forms receive :
Cleave Weapon Finesse +20 Discipline
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 | Temp. HP | Dodge AC bonus | Special | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basilisk | - | - | 26 | +30 | - | Stone Gaze (Petrifies all enemies in a cone. Fortitude save DC 15 + 1/2 shifter level to negate) | Longsword 5/+4 Damage Reduction Extra Melee Damage : Bludgeoning |
| Drider | - | 26 | - | +20 | - | Darkness (as spell, 2 turn cooldown) Web Bolt (ranged touch attack to entangle target. DC 15+shifter level strength check to break once entangled. FoM negates.) |
Mace Dodge Extra Melee Damage : Piercing Immunity : Poison |
| Manticore | 26 | - | - | +50 | - | Spike Attack Large Size |
Dwarven Waraxe Knockdown Extra Melee Damage : Piercing |
| Epic Basilisk | - | - | 37 | +60 | +1 | Stone Gaze (Petrifies all enemies in a cone. Fortitude save DC 15 + 1/2 shifter level to negate) | Longsword 5/+4 Damage Reduction Extra Melee Damage : Bludgeoning |
| Epic Drider | - | 37 | - | +40 | - | Darkness (as spell, 2 turn cooldown) Web Bolt (ranged touch attack to entangle target. DC 15+shifter level strength check to break once entangled. FoM negates.) |
Mace Dodge Extra Melee Damage : Piercing Immunity : Poison |
| Epic Manticore | 37 | - | - | +60 | +2 | Spike Attack Large Size |
Dwarven Waraxe Knockdown Extra Melee Damage : Piercing |
For general information on NS4 shifting mechanics, see the Shifting Guide.
