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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Andre" data-source="post: 2329894" data-attributes="member: 25930">Typically, the first thing you change when adding a template is the creature type (if applicable). Using the info you've given us, your 2 HD Animal becomes a 2 HD Magical Beast. Then you add two more hit dice, so you end up with a 4 HD Magical Beast.As for figured characteristics, you have two choices. The simplest is to just add those changes specifically called for by the template - don't modify anything for the change in creature type and/or hit dice. The more complex method is modify the creature's hit dice and stats (Str, etc.), then calculate all figured stats from there (BAB, saves, etc). Keep in mind that your players won't really know which choice you've made, so don't feel you have to recalculate everything. If it's worth your time, by all means do so. If, OTOH, you have more important things to do, stick with the simple method - just add the two extra hit dice and move on. It's all about the game, not whether or not your creature is book-legal.</blockquote>