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<blockquote data-quote="sithramir" data-source="post: 1046561" data-attributes="member: 12183">Ok. I'm playing a druid for the first time ever. I'm really confused as to EXACTLY what happens and what he gains when he wildshapes. The fact that its like polymorph and thats like alter self, etc just makes it very hard bookkeeping wise to get it exact. Since its something i'll be doing very often I'd like to get it down exact. (Plus when I DM I might actually use them now since i never really used them for combat much before)Heres an example. Alak (Human Druid 5)Str 14Dex 13Con 14Int 14Wis 16Cha 13Speed 30'BAB +3 (Cudgel MW +6 for 1d6+2)Fort 6(4 +2 con)Ref 2 (1 +1 dex)Will 7 (4 +3wis)AC 13 (10 + 1 dex +2 leather)HP 40 (30 +10 from con)Say he wants to change into a fighting form. Lets just choose a bear for now. What will his stats for fighting be then?What about the = to his HD problem. The bear is 3HD so I can turn into a upped 5HD bear right? Or what?BEAR, BLACK&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Medium AnimalHit Dice:&nbsp; &nbsp; 3d8+6 (19 hp)Initiative:&nbsp; &nbsp; +1Speed:&nbsp; &nbsp; 40 ft. (8 squares)Armor Class:&nbsp; &nbsp; 13 (+1 Dex, +2 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 12Base Attack/Grapple:&nbsp; &nbsp; +2/+6Attack:&nbsp; &nbsp; Claw +6 melee (1d4+4)Full Attack:&nbsp; &nbsp; 2 claws +6 melee (1d4+4) and bite +1 melee (1d6+2)Space/Reach:&nbsp; &nbsp; 5 ft./5 ft.Special Attacks:&nbsp; &nbsp; —Special Qualities:&nbsp; &nbsp; Low-light vision, scentSaves:&nbsp; &nbsp; Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +2Abilities:&nbsp; &nbsp; Str 19, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6Skills:&nbsp; &nbsp; Climb +4, Listen +4, Spot +4, Swim +8Feats:&nbsp; &nbsp; Endurance, RunEnvironment:&nbsp; &nbsp; Temperate forestsOrganization:&nbsp; &nbsp; Solitary or pairChallenge Rating:&nbsp; &nbsp; 2Advancement:&nbsp; &nbsp; 4–5 HD (Medium)Level Adjustment:&nbsp; &nbsp; —The black bear is a forest-dwelling omnivore that usually is not dangerous unless an interloper threatens its cubs or food supply.Black bears can be pure black, blond, or cinnamon in color and are rarely more than 5 feet long.CombatBlack bears rip prey with their claws and teeth.Skills: A black bear has a +4 racial bonus on Swim checksThanks a TON!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="sithramir, post: 1046561, member: 12183"] Ok. I'm playing a druid for the first time ever. I'm really confused as to EXACTLY what happens and what he gains when he wildshapes. The fact that its like polymorph and thats like alter self, etc just makes it very hard bookkeeping wise to get it exact. Since its something i'll be doing very often I'd like to get it down exact. (Plus when I DM I might actually use them now since i never really used them for combat much before) Heres an example. Alak (Human Druid 5) Str 14 Dex 13 Con 14 Int 14 Wis 16 Cha 13 Speed 30' BAB +3 (Cudgel MW +6 for 1d6+2) Fort 6(4 +2 con) Ref 2 (1 +1 dex) Will 7 (4 +3wis) AC 13 (10 + 1 dex +2 leather) HP 40 (30 +10 from con) Say he wants to change into a fighting form. Lets just choose a bear for now. What will his stats for fighting be then? What about the = to his HD problem. The bear is 3HD so I can turn into a upped 5HD bear right? Or what? BEAR, BLACK Medium Animal Hit Dice: 3d8+6 (19 hp) Initiative: +1 Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares) Armor Class: 13 (+1 Dex, +2 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 12 Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+6 Attack: Claw +6 melee (1d4+4) Full Attack: 2 claws +6 melee (1d4+4) and bite +1 melee (1d6+2) Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft. Special Attacks: — Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent Saves: Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +2 Abilities: Str 19, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 Skills: Climb +4, Listen +4, Spot +4, Swim +8 Feats: Endurance, Run Environment: Temperate forests Organization: Solitary or pair Challenge Rating: 2 Advancement: 4–5 HD (Medium) Level Adjustment: — The black bear is a forest-dwelling omnivore that usually is not dangerous unless an interloper threatens its cubs or food supply. Black bears can be pure black, blond, or cinnamon in color and are rarely more than 5 feet long. Combat Black bears rip prey with their claws and teeth. Skills: A black bear has a +4 racial bonus on Swim checks Thanks a TON! [/QUOTE]

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