Let's talk about two-headed, dual action monsters

[jokamachi]

I need some advice on this one. I got the idea to template a creature with a second head and dual actions after running an Aspect of Demogorgon but I need some guidelines for doing so. I haven't been able to find any rules on the subject. I've got a two-headed mystery beast waiting in the wings for my players.

In your opinion, how would a dual action template affect

- Grapple/Improved grab?

- CR?

- Spontaneous casting?

- Skill checks such as Spot?

- Being influenced by charm or mind-influencing effects (that is, only one head)?

- Anything else you can think of.


All advice welcome. Thanks.

 

[Hypersmurf]

I've always been partial to Sean K Reynolds' Two-Headed Mutant template.

-Hyp.

 

[andargor]

So that means we can have two-headed smurfs.



Andargor

 

[jokamachi]

I've always been partial to Sean K Reynolds' Two-Headed Mutant template.

-Hyp.

Well, I'm sold. Thanks!

 

[glass]

I've always been partial to Sean K Reynolds' Two-Headed Mutant template.

That looks nifty!

Although, I'm not sure why having an extra head should make you tougher (+1 NA). An Insight bonus to AC I could see, but not Natural Armor.


glass.

 

[Question]

Hmm dont multiple headed creatures get multiple actions a round? Tiamat for example can cast 5 spells in one round, without using quickened spells or anything.

 

[Elemental]

Savage Species had a Multiheaded template, and feats that could let a monster with extra heads or limbs cast more spells or use more magic items mounted on the bodypart in question.

 

[Dr_Rictus]

And if you don't have access to Savage Species, an earlier version of the template is on Wizards' web site here. The only differences I can think of offhand is that the newer version also adds Combat Reflexes and Improved Initiative as bonus feats.