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<blockquote data-quote="Shade" data-source="post: 1538053" data-attributes="member: 287">Taking a stab at some of its abilities...Shimnus Pincers: This one-handed exotic weapon is sized for a Large creature. It deals 2d8 points of bludgeoning damage, threatens a critical hit on a natural 20, and deals double damage on a critical hit. A wielder that hits an opponent within one size category can attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If the wielder wins the grapple check, the staff establishes a hold and grabs the opponent, dealing 2d8 points of damage each round the hold is maintained.&nbsp;Breath Weapon (Su): 10-foot cone, once every 1d4 rounds, damage 5d6 fire, Reflex DC X half. The save DC is Constitution-based.&nbsp;Giant Form (Su): Once per day, shimnus can enlarge itself to the size of a storm giant. Its size increases to Huge, granting a +16 size bonus to Strength, a –4 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –2 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size. Its natural reach increases to 15 ft. &nbsp;While in giant form, the shimnus gains the rock throwing (range increment 140 ft., 2d8+X damage) and rock catching abilities of a Huge giant. &nbsp;If insufficient room is available for the desired growth, the shimnus attains the maximum possible size and may make a Strength check (using its increased Strength) to burst any enclosures in the process. If it fails, it is constrained without harm by the materials enclosing it. The shimnus can remain in giant form for 10 rounds.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Shade, post: 1538053, member: 287"] Taking a stab at some of its abilities... [b]Shimnus Pincers:[/b] This one-handed exotic weapon is sized for a Large creature. It deals 2d8 points of bludgeoning damage, threatens a critical hit on a natural 20, and deals double damage on a critical hit. A wielder that hits an opponent within one size category can attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If the wielder wins the grapple check, the staff establishes a hold and grabs the opponent, dealing 2d8 points of damage each round the hold is maintained. [b]Breath Weapon (Su):[/b] 10-foot cone, once every 1d4 rounds, damage 5d6 fire, Reflex DC X half. The save DC is Constitution-based. [b]Giant Form (Su):[/b] Once per day, shimnus can enlarge itself to the size of a storm giant. Its size increases to Huge, granting a +16 size bonus to Strength, a –4 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –2 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size. Its natural reach increases to 15 ft. While in giant form, the shimnus gains the rock throwing (range increment 140 ft., 2d8+X damage) and rock catching abilities of a Huge giant. If insufficient room is available for the desired growth, the shimnus attains the maximum possible size and may make a Strength check (using its increased Strength) to burst any enclosures in the process. If it fails, it is constrained without harm by the materials enclosing it. The shimnus can remain in giant form for 10 rounds. [/QUOTE]

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