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[[Image:Ir shiftr.gif|right|Shifter]]
[[Category:Prestige classes]]
'''Description''': ([[NWN:prestige class|Prestige Class]])
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A shifter has no form they call their own. Instead, they cloth themselves in whatever shape is most expedient at the time. While others base their identities largely on their external forms, the shifter actually comes closer to their true self through all of their transformations. Of necessity, their sense of self is based not on their outward form, but on their soul, which is truly the only constant about them. It is the inner strength of that soul that enables them to take on any shape and remain themselves within.
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{{Infobox Class
|name=Shifter<br>([[NWN:Prestige Class|Prestige Class]])
|image=
|hitdice=d8
|bab=+3/4 levels
|prof=None
|skillpoints=4 + [[NWN:int|INT]] modifier
|skills=<br>
*[[NWN:Animal empathy|Animal Empathy]]
*[[NWN:Concentration|Concentration]]
*[[NWN:Craft armor|Craft Armor]]
*[[NWN:Craft trap|Craft Trap]]
*[[NWN:Craft weapon|Craft Weapon]]
*[[NWN:Heal (skill)|Heal]]
*[[NWN:Hide|Hide]]
*[[NWN:Listen|Listen]]
*[[NWN:Lore|Lore]]
*[[NWN:Persuade|Persuade]]
*[[NWN:Spot|Spot]]
|saves=<br>
*[[NWN:Fortitude|Fortitude]]
*[[NWN:Reflex|Reflex]]
}}


'''[[NWN:Hit Die|Hit Die]]''': d8
==Description==


'''Proficiencies''': None
A shifter has no form they call their own. Instead, they cloth themselves in whatever shape is most expedient at the time. While others base their identities largely on their external forms, the shifter actually comes closer to their true self through all of their transformations. Of necessity, their sense of self is based not on their outward form, but on their soul, which is truly the only constant about them. It is the inner strength of that soul that enables them to take on any shape and remain themselves within.


'''[[NWN:Skill Points|Skill Points]]''': 4 + [[NWN:Int|Int]] mod
==Requirements==
 
'''Skills''': [[NWN:Animal empathy|Animal Empathy]], [[NWN:Concentration|Concentration]], [[NWN:Craft armor|Craft Armor]], [[NWN:Craft trap|Craft Trap]], [[NWN:Craft weapon|Craft Weapon]], [[NWN:Heal (skill)|Heal]], [[NWN:Hide|Hide]], [[NWN:Listen|Listen]], [[NWN:Lore|Lore]], [[NWN:Persuade|Persuade]], [[NWN:Spot|Spot]]
 
'''Selectable Class Feats''': [[NWN:Ambidexterity|Ambidexterity]], [[NWN:Brew Potion|Brew Potion]], [[NWN:Craft Wand|Craft Wand]], [[NWN:Deflect Arrows|Deflect Arrows]], [[NWN:Scribe Scroll|Scribe Scroll]]


'''[[NWN:Saving Throw|Primary Saving Throw(s)]]''': [[NWN:Fortitude|Fortitude]], [[NWN:Reflex|Reflex]]
==Requirements==
'''Alternate Form''': Druid [[NWN:Wild Shape|Wild Shape]]
'''Alternate Form''': Druid [[NWN:Wild Shape|Wild Shape]]


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'''Spellcasting''': Level 3 [[Druid]] spell or higher
'''Spellcasting''': Level 3 [[Druid]] spell or higher


==Special Abilities & Feats==
==Level Progression==
*Level 1 [[Greater Wildshape I]]
*Level 3 [[Greater Wildshape II]]
*Level 4 [[Infinite Greater Wildshape I]]
*Level 5 [[Greater Wildshape III]]
*Level 7 [[Humanoid Shape]], [[Infinite Greater Wildshape II]]
*Level 10 [[Greater Wildshape IV]], [[Infinite Greater Wildshape III]]
*Level 11 Greater Wildshape II, Improved Forms
*Level 13 [[Infinite Humanoid Shape]]
*Level 15 Greater Wildshape III, Improved Forms
*Level 16 [[Infinite Greater Wildshape IV]]
*Level 17 Greater Humanoid Shape, Improved Forms


[[Image:ife x2epshiftr.gif|right|Epic Shifter]]
{| border=2 style="background:#efefef; color:#000000; border-collapse:collapse"
|- style="background:#c0c0c0"
!rowspan=2|Lvl
!rowspan=2|&nbsp;BAB&nbsp;
!colspan=3|Saves
!rowspan=2|Feats
!rowspan=12 style="background:#ffffff"|&nbsp;
!rowspan=2|Forms becoming available
|- style="background:#c0c0c0"
!&nbsp;Fort&nbsp;
!&nbsp;Ref&nbsp;
!&nbsp;Will&nbsp;
|- align=center
|1st || +0 || +2 || +2 || +0 ||align=left|[[NWN:greater wildshape I|Greater Wildshape I]] ||align=left| Wyrmling
|- align=center
|2nd || +1 || +3 || +3 || +0 ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|3rd || +2 || +3 || +3 || +1 ||align=left|[[NWN:greater wildshape II|Greater Wildshape II]] ||align=left| Harpy, gargoyle, minotaur
|- align=center
|4th || +3 || +4 || +4 || +1 ||align=left|[[NWN:infinite greater wildshape|Infinite Greater Wildshape]] I ||align=left|
|- align=center
|5th || +3 || +4 || +4 || +1 ||align=left|[[NWN:greater wildshape III|Greater Wildshape III]] ||align=left| Basilisk, manticore, [[Shifter Form Replacements|tlincali warrior]]
|- align=center
|6th || +4 || +5 || +5 || +2 ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|7th || +5 || +5 || +5 || +2 ||align=left|[[NWN:humanoid shape|Humanoid Shape]], infinite greater wildshape II ||align=left|Kobold commando, lizardfolk whipmaster, [[Shifter Form Replacements|lupin]] &nbsp;
|- align=center
|8th || +6 || +6 || +6 || +2 ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|9th || +6 || +6 || +6 || +3 ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|10th || +7 || +7 || +7 || +3 ||align=left|[[NWN:greater wildshape IV|Greater Wildshape IV]], infinite greater wildshape III&nbsp; ||align=left|Dire tiger, medusa, mindflayer
|}
'''Selectable Class Feats''': [[NWN:Ambidexterity|Ambidexterity]], [[NWN:Brew Potion|Brew Potion]], [[NWN:Craft Wand|Craft Wand]], [[NWN:Deflect Arrows|Deflect Arrows]], [[NWN:Scribe Scroll|Scribe Scroll]]


==Epic Shifter==
==Epic Progression==
'''Hit Die''': d8


'''Skill Points''': 4 + Int mod
{| border=2 style="background:#efefef; color:#000000; border-collapse:collapse"
 
|- style="background:#c0c0c0"
'''Bonus Feats''': 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28
!&nbsp;Lvl&nbsp;
 
!Feats
'''Epic Bonus Feats''': [[NWN:Automatic Quicken Spell I - III|Automatic Quicken Spell]], [[NWN:Automatic Silent Spell I - III|Automatic Silent Spell]], [[NWN:Automatic Still Spell I - III|Automatic Still Spell]], [[NWN:Blinding Speed|Blinding Speed]], [[Construct Shape]], [[Dragon Shape]], [[NWN:Epic Energy Resistance|Epic Energy Resistance]], [[NWN:Epic Spell Focus|Epic Spell Focus]], [[NWN:Epic Spell Penetration|Epic Spell Penetration]], [[NWN:Great Wisdom|Great Wisdom]], [[NWN:Improved Combat Casting|Improved Combat Casting]], [[Outsider Shape]], [[Undead Shape]]
!rowspan=21 style="background:#ffffff"|&nbsp;
!Forms becoming available
|- align=center
|11th ||align=left| ||align=left|Epic harpy, epic gargoyle, epic minotaur
|- align=center
|12th ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|13th ||align=left|Bonus feat, [[NWN:infinite humanoid shape|Infinite Humanoid Shape]] ||align=left|
|- align=center
|14th ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|15th ||align=left| ||align=left|Epic basilisk, epic manticore, [[Shifter Form Replacements|tlincali warrior mage]]
|- align=center
|16th ||align=left|Bonus feat, Infinite Greater Wildshape IV &nbsp;||align=left|
|- align=center
|17th ||align=left| ||align=left|Epic kobold commando, epic lizardfolk whipmaster, [[Shifter Form Replacements|epic lupin]] &nbsp;
|- align=center
|18th ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|19th ||align=left|Bonus feat ||align=left|
|- align=center
|20th ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|21th ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|22th ||align=left|Bonus feat ||align=left|
|- align=center
|23th ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|24th ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|25th ||align=left|Bonus feat ||align=left|
|- align=center
|26th ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|27th ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|28th ||align=left|Bonus feat &nbsp; ||align=left|
|- align=center
|29th ||align=left| ||align=left|
|- align=center
|30th ||align=left| ||align=left|
|}
'''Epic Bonus Feats''': [[NWN:Automatic Quicken Spell I - III|Automatic Quicken Spell]], [[NWN:Automatic Silent Spell I - III|Automatic Silent Spell]], [[NWN:Automatic Still Spell I - III|Automatic Still Spell]], [[NWN:Blinding Speed|Blinding Speed]], [[NWN:Construct Shape|Construct Shape]], [[NWN:Dragon Shape|Dragon Shape]], [[NWN:Epic Energy Resistance|Epic Energy Resistance]], [[NWN:Epic Spell Focus|Epic Spell Focus]], [[NWN:Epic Spell Penetration|Epic Spell Penetration]], [[NWN:Great Wisdom|Great Wisdom]], [[NWN:Improved Combat Casting|Improved Combat Casting]], [[NWN:Outsider Shape|Outsider Shape]], [[NWN:Undead Shape|Undead Shape]]


'''Epic Selectable Class Feats''': [[NWN:Blinding Speed|Blinding Speed]], [[NWN:Epic Skill Focus|Epic Skill Focus]] ([[NWN:Animal empathy|Animal Empathy]])
'''Epic Selectable Class Feats''': [[NWN:Blinding Speed|Blinding Speed]], [[NWN:Epic Skill Focus|Epic Skill Focus]] ([[NWN:Animal empathy|Animal Empathy]])


==Shifter forms==
==Shifter forms==
The below table lists the Shifter shapes, which item properties merge, and which feat provides the shape.


{| border =1 cellspacing =0 cellpadding =5
[[Shifter Form Replacements]] - Replacements made to shifter forms by the Avlis Team.
|- style="font-weight:bold"
|Shape||Weapon||Items||Armor||Source feat
|-
|Wyrmling (any)||&nbsp;||Y||Y||[[Greater Wildshape I]]
|-
|Harpy||&nbsp;||Y||Y||rowspan=3|[[Greater Wildshape II]]
|-
|Gargoyle||&nbsp;||Y||Y
|-
|Minotaur||Y||Y||Y
|-
|Basilisk||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||Y||rowspan=3|[[Greater Wildshape III]]
|-
|Drider||Y||Y||Y
|-
|Manticore||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||Y
|-
|Drow warrior||Y||Y||Y||rowspan=3|[[Humanoid Shape]]
|-
|Lizardfolk whipmaster||Y||Y||Y
|-
|Kobold commando||Y||Y||Y
|-
|Dire tiger||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||Y||rowspan=3|[[Greater Wildshape IV]]
|-
|Medusa||&nbsp;||Y||Y
|-
|Mindflayer||&nbsp;||Y||Y
|-
|Epic harpy||&nbsp;||Y||Y||rowspan=3|[[Greater Wildshape II]]<br /> upgrade at level 11
|-
|Epic gargoyle||&nbsp;||Y||Y
|-
|Epic minotaur||Y||Y||Y
|-
|Epic basilisk||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||Y||rowspan=3|[[Greater Wildshape III]]<br /> upgrade at level 15
|-
|Epic drider||Y||Y||Y
|-
|Epic manticore||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||Y
|-
|Epic drow warrior||Y||Y||Y||rowspan=3|[[Humanoid Shape]]<br />upgrade at level 17
|-
|Epic lizardfolk whipmaster||Y||Y||Y
|-
|Epic kobold commando||Y||Y||Y
|-
|Risen lord||Y||Y||Y||rowspan=3|[[Undead Shape]]
|-
|Vampire||&nbsp;||Y||Y
|-
|Spectre||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||Y
|-
|Azer chieftain||Y||Y||Y||rowspan=3|[[Outsider Shape]]
|-
|Rakshasa||Y||Y||Y
|-
|Death slaad lord||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||Y
|-
|Stone golem||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||Y||rowspan=3|[[Construct Shape]]
|-
|Demonflesh golem||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||Y
|-
|Iron golem||&nbsp;||Y||Y
|-
|Dragon (any)||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||Y||[[Dragon Shape]]
|}


===Item merge===
===Item merge===
*'''Weapon''' is the [[NWN:primary weapon slot|primary weapon slot]].
 
*'''Items''' are both [[NWN:First Ring slot|ring]] [[NWN:Second Ring slot|slots]], [[NWN:amulet slot|amulet slot]], [[NWN:cloak slot|cloak slot]], [[NWN:boots slot|boots slot]], and [[NWN:belt slot| belt slot]].
See [[Avlis_Polymorph_Item_Property_Merging#What_merges_with_each_form|Avlis Polymorph Item Property Merging]] for which item properties merge into different forms.
*'''Armor''' is the [[NWN:armor slot|armor slot]], [[NWN:Secondary weapon or Shield slot|shield slot]] (shield only, offhand weapons do not merge), and [[NWN:helmet slot|helmet slot]].
*The [[NWN:Gloves or Bracers slot|Gloves or Bracers Slot]] and the ammunition slots never merge.
*Rules of thumb:
**Has a weapon? Merges all.
**Unarmed, stands on two legs? Merges items & armor.
**Unarmed, four or more legs? Merges armor only.
**Exceptions to the rule are Death Slaad Lord, Stone Golem and Demonflesh Golem.


==Notes==
==Notes==
*Requires [[Hordes of the Underdark]].
 
*The Shifter and [[Druid]] shapeshifting feats are not affected by [[NWN:dispel|dispel]].
*The Shifter and [[Druid]] shapeshifting feats are not affected by [[NWN:dispel|dispel]].
*[[NWN:Spell Resistance (effect)|Spell resistance]] from the shapes does '''not''' [[NWN:stack|stack]] with [[Monk]]'s [[NWN:Diamond Soul|Diamond Soul]] feat.
*[[NWN:Spell Resistance (effect)|Spell resistance]] from the shapes does '''not''' [[NWN:stack|stack]] with [[Monk]]'s [[NWN:Diamond Soul|Diamond Soul]] feat.
*[[NWN:Damage Reduction (effect)|Damage reduction]] from the shapes does '''not''' stack with other DR feats or [[Dwarven Defender]] class.
*[[NWN:Damage Reduction (effect)|Damage reduction]] from the shapes does '''not''' stack with other DR feats or [[Dwarven Defender]] class.
*Consider that wearing CON boosting gear may kill you.  See: [http://avlis.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=132766 Avlis forum: Important PSA: Shifters, please read!]
** This may no longer be a problem in NWN:EE since the .37 update (needs confirmation).


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://db.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/file/neverwinter_nights_hotd_shifter.txt Shifter FAQ]
''Note:  Since Gamefaqs restricts direct linking, in order to travel to the above page one should Right-Click the link, select Copy Shortcut, and paste the url into the address bar.''


[[Category:Prestige classes]]
*[[NWN:Shifter | NWN Wiki Shifter Info]]
[[Category:Classes]]

Latest revision as of 23:08, 26 March 2025


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Shifter
(Prestige Class)
Hit Die: d8
Base Attack Bonus: +3/4 levels
Proficiencies: None
Skill Points: 4 + INT modifier
Class Skills:
Primary Saving Throw(s):


Description

A shifter has no form they call their own. Instead, they cloth themselves in whatever shape is most expedient at the time. While others base their identities largely on their external forms, the shifter actually comes closer to their true self through all of their transformations. Of necessity, their sense of self is based not on their outward form, but on their soul, which is truly the only constant about them. It is the inner strength of that soul that enables them to take on any shape and remain themselves within.

Requirements

Alternate Form: Druid Wild Shape

Feats: Alertness

Spellcasting: Level 3 Druid spell or higher

Level Progression

Lvl  BAB  Saves Feats   Forms becoming available
 Fort   Ref   Will 
1st +0 +2 +2 +0 Greater Wildshape I Wyrmling
2nd +1 +3 +3 +0
3rd +2 +3 +3 +1 Greater Wildshape II Harpy, gargoyle, minotaur
4th +3 +4 +4 +1 Infinite Greater Wildshape I
5th +3 +4 +4 +1 Greater Wildshape III Basilisk, manticore, tlincali warrior
6th +4 +5 +5 +2
7th +5 +5 +5 +2 Humanoid Shape, infinite greater wildshape II Kobold commando, lizardfolk whipmaster, lupin  
8th +6 +6 +6 +2
9th +6 +6 +6 +3
10th +7 +7 +7 +3 Greater Wildshape IV, infinite greater wildshape III  Dire tiger, medusa, mindflayer

Selectable Class Feats: Ambidexterity, Brew Potion, Craft Wand, Deflect Arrows, Scribe Scroll

Epic Progression

 Lvl  Feats   Forms becoming available
11th Epic harpy, epic gargoyle, epic minotaur
12th
13th Bonus feat, Infinite Humanoid Shape
14th
15th Epic basilisk, epic manticore, tlincali warrior mage
16th Bonus feat, Infinite Greater Wildshape IV  
17th Epic kobold commando, epic lizardfolk whipmaster, epic lupin  
18th
19th Bonus feat
20th
21th
22th Bonus feat
23th
24th
25th Bonus feat
26th
27th
28th Bonus feat  
29th
30th

Epic Bonus Feats: Automatic Quicken Spell, Automatic Silent Spell, Automatic Still Spell, Blinding Speed, Construct Shape, Dragon Shape, Epic Energy Resistance, Epic Spell Focus, Epic Spell Penetration, Great Wisdom, Improved Combat Casting, Outsider Shape, Undead Shape

Epic Selectable Class Feats: Blinding Speed, Epic Skill Focus (Animal Empathy)

Shifter forms

Shifter Form Replacements - Replacements made to shifter forms by the Avlis Team.

Item merge

See Avlis Polymorph Item Property Merging for which item properties merge into different forms.

Notes

External links

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