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'''Level'''!!'''BAB'''!!'''Fort'''!!'''Ref'''!!'''Will'''!!'''Special'''!!'''Shapes''' |- | 1 | +0 | +2 | +2 | +0 | Basic Shifting, Bonus Feat | 3 |- | 2 | +1 | +3 | +3 | +0 | Enhanced Senses | 3 |- | 3 | +2 | +3 | +3 | +1 | Basic Alternate Form | 4 |- | 4 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +1 | Synergy | 4 |- | 5 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +1 | Bonus Feat | 4 |- | 6 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +2 | Enhanced Senses | 5 |- | 7 | +5 | +5 | +5 | +2 | Advanced Shifting | 5 |- | 8 | +6/+1 | +6 | +6 | +2 | Wild Talent | 5 |- | 9 | +6/+1 | +6 | +6 | +3 | Advanced Alternate Form | 6 |- | 10 | +7/+2 | +7 | +7 | +3 | Enhanced Senses, Bonus Feat | 6 |- | 11 | +8/+3 | +7 | +7 | +3 | | 6 |- | 12 | +9/+4 | +8 | +8 | +4 | Wild Talent | 7 |- | 13 | +9/+4 | +8 | +8 | +4 | Superior Shifting | 7 |- | 14 | +10/+5 | +9 | +9 | +4 | Enhanced Senses | 7 |- | 15 | +11/+6/+1 | +9 | +9 | +5 | Superior Alternate Form, Bonus Feat | 8 |- | 16 | +12/+7/+2 | +10 | +10 | +5 | Wild Talent | 8 |- | 17 | +12/+7/+2 | +10 | +10 | +5 | | 8 |- | 18 | +13/+8/+3 | +11 | +11 | +6 | Enhanced Senses | 9 |- | 19 | +14/+9/+4 | +11 | +11 | +6 | | 9 |- | 20 | +15/+10/+5 | +12 | +12 | +6 | Perfect Shifting, Bonus Feat, Wild Talent | 9 |} == Class Features == '''HD: '''d6. '''Class Skills:''' A shifter uses the Shifter skill set and chooses two other sets. A shifter gains 4 plus her Intelligence modifier skill points per level. '''Prowess:''' 4 per level. '''Basic Shifting (Su): '''Shifters begin play knowing all Shifter Shapes (listed below), but may only activate those listed under Basic Shapes. Additionally, the shifter may only activate three shapes at a time. A character may shift to activate, deactivate, or swap any number of shapes at once, this is a move action that provokes attacks of opportunity. A shifted character takes on the qualities of a shape as described in the shapes she activates. The player may describe the aesthetics of these changes as she wishes, provided it makes sense with the shapes active, i.e. activating a claw shape should describe the character as now having some form of claws. A shape may only be shaped once at a time, for example a character could not shape Thick Skin twice to gain a +4 natural armor bonus to AC. While these shapes are active, the character may continue to use any equipment as normal, unless the new shape states otherwise. '''Bonus Feat: '''At level 1, 5, and every 5 levels thereafter, a shifter may select any of the following feats as a shifter bonus feat, provided she already qualifies for that feat: Track. '''Enhanced Senses (Ex): '''Beginning at level 2, a shifter gains a +3 bonus to her Awareness skill set. At level 6, the shifter gains the Scent special ability. At level 10, a shifter gains +6 to her Awareness skill set and may use any of her Awareness skills as a free action. At level 14, a shifter may always take 10 with her Awareness skill set skills, even while threatened or distracted. At level 18, a shifter may always take 20 with her Awareness skill set skills, even while threatened or distracted. '''Basic Alternate Form (Su):''' Starting at level 3, a shifter may morph into a whole new form. Shifters know every alternate form available to them, but they may only shift into those listed as Basic Alternate Forms below. Changing alternate forms is a move action that provokes attacks of opportunity. Only one form may be active at a time. Certain shapes are unavailable while in certain forms, as annotated in the shifter form descriptions. While in an alternate form, a shifter's equipment blends into her form, she gains any passive bonuses from any equipment she may have, but cannot activate any of that equipment. She also may not use any equipment she attempts to pick up while in an alternate form. A shifter may still communicate with other party members while in an alternate form, though that communication need not be in words. '''Synergy (Ex):''' Upon reaching level 4, a shifter gains the benefit of synergy with her alternate forms. The shifter gains the bonuses in the synergy line of the shape descriptions, but only when in the listed shifter forms. '''Advanced Shifting (Su):''' Beginning at level 7, the shifter gains Advanced Shifting. Advanced Shifting acts as Basic Shifting, except now the shifter has access to Advanced Shapes in addition to the Basic Shapes. '''Wild Talent (Ex): '''Beginning at level 8 and every 4 levels thereafter, a shifter may select one of the following abilities. The shifter may take the same ability multiple times, their effects stack. A shifter may swap out her wild talents once per day by performing a one hour ritual beginning at dawn. All provided bonuses are insight bonuses. Wild Mobility: The shifter gains a +10-ft bonus speed to movement while in an alternate form. Enhanced Shifting: The shifter may shift as a swift action that does not provoke an attack of opportunity. Wild Protection: The shifter gains energy resistance equal to her class levels while in an alternate form. Strike Quarry: The shifter gains a +1 attack bonus and +1 damage for every 5 shifter levels against foes of a selected creature type. Shifted Strike: The shifter gains +1d6 sneak attack damage for every 5 shifter levels while using natural weapons provided by shifting. Hidden Hunter: The shifter gains a +3 bonus to her Stealth skill set for every 5 shifter levels. Pack Hunter: The shifter provides an additional +2 bonus while flanking for herself and her allies. Nature's Ally: The shifter can see through the eyes and see through the ears of another creature of the DM's choice within 100-feet per point of Wisdom bonus. '''Advanced Alternate Form (Su): '''Beginning at level 9, the shifter gains access to Advanced Alternate Form. Advanced Alternate Form acts as Basic Alternate Form, except now the shifter has access to Advanced Alternate Forms in addition to Basic Alternate Forms. '''Superior Shifting (Su): '''Beginning at level 13, the shifter gains Superior Shifting. Superior Shifting acts as Basic Shifting, except now the shifter has access to Superior Shapes in addition to the Basic and Advanced Shapes. Additionally, a shifter may shift as a swift action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity. '''Superior Alternate Form (Su): '''Beginning at level 15, the shifter gains access to Superior Alternate Form. Superior Alternate Form acts as Basic Alternate Form, except now the shifter has access to Superior Alternate Forms in addition to Basic and Advanced Alternate Forms. Additionally, the shifter may gain a +2 insight bonus to her Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution while in an alternate form (chosen when the shifter changes form). '''Perfect Shifting (Su): '''Beginning at level 20, the shifter gains Perfect Shifting. Perfect Shifting acts as Basic Shifting, except now the shifter has access to Perfect Shapes in addition to the Basic, Advanced, and Superior Shapes. Additionally, a shifter may shift as an immediate action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity. ==Shapes== What follows are the various shapes available to a shifter. They are separated into categories: Basic, Advanced, Superior, and Perfect. See above for when a shifter has access to each tier of shapes. Each shape has a name, an affected body part, a description, a synergized form (see Synergy above), the synergy bonus, and any special rules associated with that shape. ===Basic Shapes=== These are the basic shapes available to a shifter. A shifter can activate any basic shape beginning at level 1 and all shifters know each of the different shapes. '''Name''' ''Affects:'' ''Description:'' ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' ''Special:'' '''Beast Claws''' ''Affects:'' Hands. ''Description:'' The shifter grows dangerous claws on each hand or paw. The shifter gains 2 claw attacks that deal 1d4 damage each. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The claws increase in damage to 1d6 each. ''Special:'' '''Bite''' ''Affects:'' Head. ''Description:'' The shifter's teeth become sharp and menacing. The shifter gains a bite attack that deals 1d6 damage. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The bite's damage increases to 1d8 damage. ''Special:'' '''Cautious Step''' ''Affects:'' Whole body. ''Description:'' The shifter is more able to predict and avoid incoming attacks during combat. The shifter gains a +2 dodge bonus to AC any round in which she has moved at least 10 feet. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter gains a +1 bonus to attack and damage any round in which she has moved at least 10 feet. ''Special:'' '''Ferocity''' ''Affects:'' Whole body. ''Description:'' The shifter becomes more wild and deadly in combat. The shifter gains a +2 bonus to Strength and Constitution and a -2 penalty to AC. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter gains an additional +2 bonus to Constitution. ''Special:'' '''Gore''' ''Affects:'' Head. ''Description:'' The shifter grows mighty tusks or horns, with which to strike at opponents. The shifter gains a gore attack that deals 1d6 damage. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The gore damage increases to 1d8 damage. ''Special:'' '''Healthy Body''' ''Affects:'' Whole body. ''Description:'' The shifter becomes bulkier and better able to take punishment. The shifter gains a +5 bonus to HP. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter gains a +2 enhancement bonus to Constitution. ''Special:'' '''Light Step''' ''Affects:'' Feet. ''Description:'' The shifter becomes more able to walk softer and with more agility. The shifter gains a +3 enhancement bonus to her Athletics and Stealth skill sets. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter gains a +2 enhancement bonus to Dexterity. ''Special:'' '''Precise Strikes''' ''Affects:'' All natural attacks. ''Description:'' The shifter's attacks become more about accuracy and less about brute force. The shifter applies her Dexterity modifier instead of her Strength modifier to her attack bonus. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter may apply her Dexterity modifier and her Strength modifier (if positive) to her attack bonus. ''Special:'' '''Presence''' ''Affects:'' Whole body. ''Description:'' The shifter's presence and stance shift, becoming more noticeable to those around her. The shifter gains a +3 enhancement to her Social skill set. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter gains a +2 enhancement bonus to Charisma. ''Special:'' '''Sharp Claws''' ''Affects:'' All natural attacks. ''Description:'' The shifter's claws, fangs, tusks, etc. become extra sharp, able to more ably slice into its prey. The shifter's critical threat range increases by 1 with natural weapons (typically to 19-20). ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter's critical hit multiplier doubles with natural weapons (typically to x3). ''Special:'' '''Sticky Feet''' ''Affects:'' Feet. ''Description:'' The shifter's appendages become covered in bristles, able to stick to any surface. The shifter gains a climb speed equal to half of her movement speed. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter's climb speed equals her full movement speed. ''Special:'' '''Tail Whip''' ''Affects:'' Legs. ''Description:'' The shifter grows a tail. The shifter's tail acts exactly as a whip, except that the shifter automatically has proficiency with it. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter's tail may threaten other spaces. ''Special:'' '''Thick Skin''' ''Affects:'' Whole body. ''Description:'' The shifter's skin becomes thick and rubbery, like a leather hide. The shifter gains a +2 natural armor bonus to AC. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter gains an additional +2 natural armor bonus to AC and 5 temporary hit points. ''Special:'' The natural armor provided by this shape stacks with other sources of natural armor. ===Advanced Shapes=== These are the advanced shapes available to a shifter. A shifter can activate any advanced shape beginning at level 7. '''Attuned Mind''' ''Affects:'' All natural attacks. ''Description:'' The creature's natural attacks become better able to strike at supernatural foes. The shifter is able to strike incorporeal creatures without penalty. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The creature keeps its full AC against attacks from incorporeal creatures. ''Special:'' '''Bulky Size''' ''Affects:'' Whole body. ''Description:'' The shifter's body increases in mass. The shifter's size increases by one size category and the shifter gains a +2 enhancement bonus to Strength and Constitution, a +2 natural armor bonus to AC, and a -2 penalty to Dexterity in addition to all other side effects of increasing in size, including her natural weapons increasing in damage dice. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter's reach with natural weapons increases by 5 feet and the shifter gains an additional +2 enhancement bonus to Strength. ''Special:'' '''Gouge''' ''Affects:'' Head. ''Description:'' The shifter's horns or tusks become more lethal. Whenever the shifter charges and hits with a Gore attack, she may deal an extra 2d6+Strength damage. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter's Gore attack increases to 1d10 damage and the gouge increases to 2d8 + Strength damage. ''Special:'' The shifter must have the Gore shape active in order to use Gouge. '''Lithe Shape''' ''Affects:'' Whole body. ''Description:'' The shifter's body decreases in mass. The shifter's size decreases by one size category and the shifter gains a +2 enhancement bonus to Dexterity and a -2 penalty to Strength and Constitution in addition to all of the other side effects of decreasing in size, including her natural weapons decreasing in damage dice. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter gains +10 feet movement speed and she gains an additional +2 enhancement bonus to Dexterity. ''Special:'' '''Protective Posture''' ''Affects:'' Whole body. ''Description:'' The shifter's stance and form change slightly to better attack her surroundings. Every space adjacent to the shifter is treated as difficult terrain. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' Every area within the threatened area of the shifter's natural weapons is treated as difficult terrain. ''Special:'' '''Rake''' ''Affects:'' Hands. ''Description:'' The shifter's claws become more lethal. Whenever the shifter charges and hits with one claw attack, she may attack with her second claw at her full attack bonus. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter's claws deal an extra 1d6 damage when they hit on a charge. ''Special:'' The shifter must have the Beast Claws shape active in order to use Rake. '''Sprout Wings''' ''Affects:'' Back. ''Description:'' The shifter grows wings that can support her in the air. The shifter gains a fly speed equal to double her regular movement speed with poor maneuverability. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter's maneuverability improves to average. ''Special:'' '''Swim''' ''Affects:'' Whole body. ''Description:'' The shifter grows sleeker, more able to cut through water. The shifter gains a swim speed equal to half of her movement speed. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter's swim speed improves to equal her movement speed. ''Special:'' '''Tough Hide''' ''Affects:'' Whole body. ''Description:'' The shifter's hide becomes thicker and more resistant to punishment. The shifter gains DR 5/silver. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter gains Energy Resistance 5 against the element of the shifter's choice. ''Special:'' '''Vicious Bite''' ''Affects:'' Head. ''Description:'' The shifter's bite attacks becomes more lethal. The shifter's bite becomes poisonous; whenever the shifter deals damage with her bite attack, the opponent must make a Fortitude Save (DC 10 + ½ the shifter's level + the shifter's wisdom modifier) or else take 1d4 strength damage. ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' The shifter may choose to target either strength or dexterity with her poison. ''Special:'' The shifter must have the Bite shape active in order to use Vicious Bite. '''Superior Shapes''' These are the superior shapes available to a shifter. A shifter can activate any superior shape beginning at level 13. '''Pounce''' ''Affects:'' ''Description:'' ''Synergy:'' ''Synergy Bonus:'' ''Special:''

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