Word of Changing: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 22:47, 1 July 2022

Word of Changing
Spell Information
Spell level :	Innate level: 5, Warlock: Dark
Components :	None
Range :	Personal
Duration :	1 min. * cLevel 10 Rounds(cLevel).
Spell resistance :	No

Word of Changing Shape Stats

Race	Focus	Offensive	Defense	Dmg	STR	CON	DEX	Base AC
Cornugon	Defense	Aligned	10/Chaotic DR, Regen 3, Baatezu traits	2d6 + 10	30	25	25	16
Dryad	Offense (precision)	Spear +4, +6 extra AB, Keen, Massive Criticals 2d6	10/Lawful DR, Fey traits	1d10 + 7 + 1d4	21	19	25	8
Gibbering Mouther	Offense (effects)	Flurry of Blows, AB +3, On Hit: Confusion	10/Bludgeoning DR, Gibbering traits	3d6 + 10	30	23	21	11
Goristro	Offense (damage)	Greataxe +4, Power Attack, Weapon Focus	10/Lawful DR, Tanari traits	1d12 + 12 + 1d6	27	25	21	7
Planetar	Defense	Greatsword +4, Alchemical Silver, Aligned, Weapon Focus	10/Evil DR, SR 30, Regen 4, Celestial traits	2d6 + 7 + 1d4	21	25	21	15
Slaad	Offense	Aligned, Stun on Hit, +1 AB, Slaad Eggs	10/Lawful, Regen 3, Slaad traits	3d6 + 12	25	21	23	12

Gameplay Notes

Glove/gauntlet properties DO NOT transfer to Warlock Polymorph forms (Hellspawned Grace, Spider nor Word of Changing).
Changing into a form disables spellcasting and applies a 100% spell failure.
Spell focus feats listed in polymoph rules do not apply, granting no AC increase.
Hideous Blow does work when shapechanged, but only if it is applied before changing shape.
Items merge by standard polymorph rules, AC is disabled the same, see: Polymorphing
Ability Focus - Invocations gives +1 AC and +1 AB when changed.
The Warlock cannot use combat feats such as Knockdown, Improved Knockdown, and Whirlwind Attack. Mode activated from the modal bar (Hide, Power Attack, Flurry of Blows, etc.) are still available, but NOT if used from the quick-slot bars (can only be used from the modal bar).
Note that the Warlock retains her mental stats (Int, Wis, and Cha) while shifted into this form. However, all racial modifiers, abilities and penalties are disabled.
The Warlock is considered an Outsider while shifted, thus some spells will not work on her. Some enhancement spells must be cast before shifting (e.g.:Enlarge Person) and others from other party members (e.g.:Jagged Tooth).

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 |invocation=
 |icon = Is_wordofchanging.png}}
-You utter a powerful word that transforms you into a fearsome horned devil ([[cornugon]]) for 60 seconds per [[caster level]].
-{| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="article-table" style="width: 500px;"
+== Word of Changing Shape Stats ==
-|+'''Word of Changing Stats'''
+<br>
-|-
+<table border=1 cellpadding=5 style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; border: 1px solid gray;">
-|'''[[Str]]'''
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; color: yellow; border: 1px solid gray;">Race</td>
-|31
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; color: yellow; border: 1px solid gray;">Focus</td>
-|-
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; color: yellow; border: 1px solid gray;">Offensive</td>
-|'''[[Dex]]'''
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; color: yellow; border: 1px solid gray;">Defense</td>
-|25
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; color: yellow; border: 1px solid gray;">Dmg</td>
-|-
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; color: yellow; border: 1px solid gray;">STR</td>
-|'''[[Con]]'''
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; color: yellow; border: 1px solid gray;">CON</td>
-|25
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; color: yellow; border: 1px solid gray;">DEX</td>
-|-
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; color: yellow; border: 1px solid gray;">Base AC</td>
-|'''[[DR]]'''
-|[[Damage_type#Acid|Acid]] 10, [[Damage_type#Cold|Cold]] 10
+<tr style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>
-|-
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">Cornugon</td>
-|'''[[AC]]'''
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">Defense</td>
-|Base +19
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">Aligned</td>
-|-
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">10/Chaotic DR, Regen 3, Baatezu traits</td>
-|'''[[SR]]'''
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">2d6 + 10</td>
-|28
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">30</td>
-|-
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">25</td>
-|'''[[Immunity]]'''
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">25</td>
-|[[Poison_(effect)|Poison]], [[Damage_type#Fire|Fire]]
+<td style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">16</td>
-|-
+</tr>
-|'''Regeneration'''
-|5
+<tr style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">
-|-
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Dryad</td>
-|'''[[Natural_weapon|Natural Weapons]]'''
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Offense (precision)</td>
-|Claw 2d6, Claw 2d6, Bite 2d8
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Spear +4, +6 extra AB, Keen, Massive Criticals 2d6</td>
-|}
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>10/Lawful DR, Fey traits</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>1d10 + 7 + 1d4</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>21</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>19</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>25</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>8</td>
+</tr>
+<tr style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Gibbering Mouther</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Offense (effects)</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Flurry of Blows, AB +3, On Hit: Confusion</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>10/Bludgeoning DR, Gibbering traits</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>3d6 + 10</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>30</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>23</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>21</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>11</td>
+</tr>
+<tr style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Goristro</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Offense (damage)</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Greataxe +4, Power Attack, Weapon Focus</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>10/Lawful DR, Tanari traits</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>1d12 + 12 + 1d6</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>27</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>25</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>21</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>7</td>
+</tr>
+<tr style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Planetar</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Defense</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Greatsword +4, Alchemical Silver, Aligned, Weapon Focus</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>10/Evil DR, SR 30, Regen 4, Celestial traits</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>2d6 + 7 + 1d4</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>21</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>25</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>21</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>15</td>
+</tr>
+<tr style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;">
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Slaad</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Offense</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>Aligned, Stun on Hit, +1 AB, Slaad Eggs</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>10/Lawful, Regen 3, Slaad traits</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>3d6 + 12</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>25</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>21</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>23</td>
+<td style=“border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid gray;”>12</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
 ==Gameplay Notes==
-*Changing into this form should disable spellcasting. But, only the quickcast shortcut key is disabled while transformed. Warlock invocations may still be accessed through the quickcast bar, but the bar must be turned on by the menu icons. This is a known bug with all polymorphing spells.
+*Glove/gauntlet properties DO NOT transfer to Warlock Polymorph forms (Hellspawned Grace, Spider nor Word of Changing).
+*Changing into a form disables spellcasting and applies a 100% spell failure.
+*Spell focus feats listed in polymoph rules do not apply, granting '''no AC increase'''.
+*Hideous Blow does work when shapechanged, but only if it is applied before changing shape.
+*Items merge by standard polymorph rules, AC is disabled the same, see: [[Polymorphing]]
+*[[Ability Focus - Invocations]] gives +1 AC and +1 AB when changed.
 *The [[Warlock]] cannot use combat feats such as [[Knockdown]], [[Improved_knockdown|Improved Knockdown]], and [[Whirlwind Attack]]. Mode activated from the modal bar ([[Hide]], [[Power_attack|Power Attack]], [[Flurry_of_blows|Flurry of Blows]], etc.) are still available, but NOT if used from the quick-slot bars (can only be used from the modal bar).
-*The transformation also disables all worn items and equipment, making them inert and removing their effects on the wearer until the [[Warlock]] returns to normal form (c.f. - [[Polymorph Self]]). The regeneration granted by this form allows the warlock infinite healing, making it effective in modules with limited rest opportunities.
 *Note that the Warlock retains her mental stats ([[Intelligence|Int]], [[Wis]], and [[Cha]]) while shifted into this form. However, all racial modifiers, abilities and penalties are disabled.
 *The Warlock is considered an Outsider while shifted, thus some spells will not work on her. Some enhancement spells must be cast before shifting (e.g.:[[Enlarge Person]]) and others from other party members (e.g.:[[Jagged Tooth]]).
-==3.5E comparison==
-This spell is used to turn a target into a Small (or smaller) animal, such as a [[chicken]] or [[toad]], rather than polymorph self.