Increase my strength...

[Drasmir]

As the subject says, I am looking for ways to increase my strength for extended periods of time (so this would exclude bull's strength and other spells that only increase strength for a limited time). So far, the following are the only ways I can think of to up the Strength:

Permanent Enlarge
Belt of Giant Str (or Gauntlets of Ogre Power)
Manual of Gainful Exercise
Stat bonuses based on level
Pale Blue Ioun Stone

Any ideas for other ways to get a higher strength score for an extended period of time are greatly appreciated.

 

[kreynolds]

Polymorph. Reincarnate. You get the idea.

 

[Drasmir]

Polymorph works, but it doesn't last very long. Reincarnate is good, however, the randomness involved in race (d%) and the fact that I would lose a level detracts from its appeal. Any other ideas for a long lasting strength bonus?

 

[kreynolds]

Polymorph works, but it doesn't last very long.

Good point. Polymorph Any Object then. Also, ritual gained templates.

 

[AGGEMAM]

Contract lycanthropy

Especially the werebear or the dire wereboar form (+16 to Str).

 

[kreynolds]

Become a quasi-deity.

 

[TuDogz]

Kidnapping and Magic Jar.

Properly prepared you could have an entire closet full of outfits. Some strong, some tough, some nimble... "Am I feeling feminine or masculine today? Hmm... Just can't decide who to wear."

 

[Drasmir]

Originally posted by kreynolds
Become a quasi-deity.

Quasi-deity?!? I'm going for a full out greater god here!!!

Actually, I like all of the suggestions posted. Now my options have opened up quite a bit. Thanks everyone!

 

[Dakkareth]

Wildshape.

 

[reapersaurus]

Quasi-deity?!? I'm going for a full out greater god here!!!

Well, my Strength-Smack was at 105 STR or so when I left off....
As Jeremy said, he'd stuff Kord down if it wasn't for that pesky "I'm a god" thing he's got going.

But wanting only long-term STR-enhancing effects is very limiting.
Some of the only ones that haven't been mentioned are:

Sword of the Forsaken (R&R), +2 inherent STR to a full-blood elf
Belsameth's Blessing (R&R) 5th level spell that grants the Werebear template (+16 to STR) for like weeks.