Undead Shape

Type of Feat: (Epic) Class

Prerequisite: Epic Shifter

Required for: None

Specifics: The character with this ability can transform into a selection of powerful undead creatures three times per day: Risen Lord, Vampire, and Spectre.

Use: Selected

Note that this feat does not require high wisdom as a prerequisite.

In order to qualify for any epic shapes, the character must only take levels in Druid or Shifter.

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.

All Forms receive :

 5/+6 DR
 Bludgeoning Vulnerability 25%
 Fire Vulnerability 50%
 Cold Immunity 50%
 Electrical Immunity 50%
 Piercing Immunity 25%
 Slashing Immunity 25%
 Immunity : Critical Hits
 Immunity : Death Magic
 Immunity : Disease
 Immunity : Level/Ability Drain
 Immunity : Poison
 +15 Discipline
 +25 Turn Resistance
 +20 Vampiric Regeneration

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
Vampire	35	28	21	+50	+4	Harm Self 3x/day Domination Gaze (Confuses targets in a cone. DC 10+shifter level will save to negate)	Heavy Flail Cleave Knockdown Power Attack
Risen Lord	35	21	28	+75	+6	Harm Self 3x/day Raise Dead (As spell. Applies ability drain to raised allies.)	Great Sword Cleave Knockdown Power Attack
Spectre	21	35	28	+20	+2	Harm Self 3x/day Shadow Attack (1d6 * shifter level/2 negative damage. The Spectre receives temporary HP equal to damage done. DC 12+shifter level will save for half damage) Invisibility	Kukri Cleave Weapon Finesse

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