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<blockquote data-quote="Happiest_Sadist" data-source="post: 332340" data-attributes="member: 1743">I whipped this class up a couple of months back.&nbsp; Its similar to what you want.&nbsp; It is based upon the psion, and metapsionic feats.&nbsp; It has great versitility, however it has not been tested.The ShapeshifterHD: d8Class Skills: Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Disguise (Cha), Heal (Wis), Jump (Str), Listen (Wis), Profession (Wis), Stabilize Self (Str), Swim (Str), and Wilderness Lore (Wis)Skill Points per Level: 2 + Int modifierBAB: as Cleric&nbsp;&nbsp; Saves:&nbsp; Will and Fort GoodShifts known: As psion powers known (all shifts are in discipline)SP per day: As psion in PsiHB w/o bonuses for ability score.The shifter is proficient in all simple weapons and light and medium armor.&nbsp; If he wears any metallic armor, he may not use any shift powers.Shifting: Shapeshifters manifest shifts in the same manner that psionicists manifest psionic powers. However, shapeshifters are not psionic, and have no access to psionic feats or attack and defense modes.&nbsp; To manifest a shift, the shapeshifter must have a wisdom score of at least 10 + the power level.&nbsp; Shapeshifters gain no bonus shifting points for high wisdom. At 20th level, the shapeshifter gains the type shapechanger and 60 foot darkvision in any appropriate form.Shift Points: These are the shapeshifter’s daily allotment of points with which to manifest his powers. They come back after 8 hours of rest and 1 hour of meditation.Talents: The shapeshifter can manifest a number of talents per day equal to his class level + 1 for free. Any beyond that cost the shapeshifter 1 shift point.Metashifting FeatsExcept Extend Shift, Persistent Shift, and Quicken Shift, these feats may only be applied to shifts in the shape chain. The maximum number of points that a shapeshifter can spend on a single shift is their class level.Extend ShiftDoubles duration of a shift. Cost: 2 SP.Master of SizeYou may assume forms with sizes larger or smaller than those normally allowed by a shift at the cost of 2 SP/Size Category.Persistent ShiftPrerequisite: Extend ShiftA persistent shift has a duration of 24 hours. Cost: +8 SP.Power ShiftYou may assume forms higher than your class level in HD at a cost of 1 SP/2 HD.Quicken ShiftYou may manifest any shift as a free action. Cost: +8 SP.Self-referential ShiftYou may use your own physical ability scores (before racial modifiers) as a base to which you apply the scores of whatever creature you are shifting into at a cost of 2 SP.TemplateSelect a template that your character has encountered and has the appropriate shape shift for (see table below).&nbsp; You may add this template to any shape shift you manifest at the listed cost.Template&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Required&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; ShiftCostCelestial (Good)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Magical Beast&nbsp; &nbsp; 2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fiendish (Evil)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Magical Beast&nbsp; &nbsp; 2&nbsp; &nbsp; Half-Celestial&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Outsider&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4&nbsp; &nbsp; Half-Dragon&nbsp; &nbsp; Dragon&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4&nbsp; &nbsp; Half-Fiend&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Outsider&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4&nbsp; &nbsp; Vampire&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Undead&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4&nbsp; &nbsp; Special: You may select this feat multiple times. Each time you select it, it grants access to a new template.The celestial and fiendish templates grant damage reduction, all templates add the appropriate resistances and immunities.&nbsp; When an ability depends on HD use the shapeshifter’s class level.ShiftsNote: all shifts have a range of self only, regardless of the original spell description.All powers come from the psionics handbook unless noted otherwise.Talents&nbsp; &nbsp; Burst&nbsp; &nbsp; Catfall&nbsp; &nbsp; Elfsight&nbsp; &nbsp; Float&nbsp; &nbsp; Lesser Natural Armor&nbsp; &nbsp; Talon&nbsp; &nbsp; Verve1st Level&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1 SP&nbsp; &nbsp; Biofeedback&nbsp; &nbsp; Bite of the Wolf&nbsp; &nbsp; Compression&nbsp; &nbsp; Lesser Body Adjustment&nbsp; &nbsp; Lesser Shape In this document. As alter self, but no significant physical changes.&nbsp; &nbsp; Spider Climb As per PHB. Target of self only.&nbsp; &nbsp; Vigor2nd Level&nbsp; &nbsp; 3 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; Animal Affinity&nbsp; &nbsp; Animal Shape In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Body Adjustment&nbsp; &nbsp; Body Equilibrium&nbsp; &nbsp; Chameleon&nbsp; &nbsp; Claws of the Bear&nbsp; &nbsp; Darkvision&nbsp; &nbsp; Expansion&nbsp; &nbsp; Extra Shape In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Humanoid and Monstrous Humanoid Shape In this document.3rd Level&nbsp; &nbsp; 5 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; Beast, Dire, and Vermin Shape In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Bite of the Tiger&nbsp; &nbsp; Ectoplasmic Form&nbsp; &nbsp; Improved Biofeedback&nbsp; &nbsp; Rejuvenation&nbsp; &nbsp; Water Breathing As per PHB, range of self only.4th Level&nbsp; &nbsp; 7 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; Abberation and Magical Beast Shape In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Immovability&nbsp; &nbsp; Natural Armor&nbsp; &nbsp; Ooze and Plant Shape In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Psychofeedback&nbsp; &nbsp; Stoneskin As per PHB. Range of self only.&nbsp; &nbsp; Inanimate Object Shape In this document.5th Level&nbsp; &nbsp; 9 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; Adapt Body&nbsp; &nbsp; Dragon Shape In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Emulate Gaze Attack In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Legendary Animal Shape In this document.6th Level&nbsp; &nbsp; 11SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; Construct Shape In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Emulate Breath Weapon In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Improved Vigor&nbsp; &nbsp; Suspend Life&nbsp; &nbsp; Undead Shape In this document.7th Level&nbsp; &nbsp; 13 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; Elemental and Outsider Shape In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Fission&nbsp; &nbsp; Oak Body8th Level&nbsp; &nbsp; 15 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; Emulate Spell Resistance In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Iron Body&nbsp; &nbsp; Shadow Body9th Level&nbsp; &nbsp; 17 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; Emulate Spell-like Ability In this document.&nbsp; &nbsp; Shapechange In this document, revised.&nbsp; &nbsp; True MetabolismShiftsLesser ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 1/1SP&nbsp; &nbsp; As Alter Self except any organs created are vestigial (i.e. No flying, water breathing, or functional extra limbs.).Animal ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 2/3SPsDuration: 10 min/lvl.Manifestation Time: 1 action&nbsp; &nbsp; This shift allows the shapeshifter to assume a single form of any Small or Medium size animal (not dire or legendary animals) of up to their class level in hit dice.&nbsp; This is in all other ways the same as Wild Shape.&nbsp; It ends immediately if you use any other shape shift.Extra ShiftLevel/Cost: Shifter 2/3 SPsDuration: InstantaneousManifestation Time: Free action&nbsp; &nbsp; This shift allows a shapeshifter that has already manifested a shape shift to switch to another form appropriate to the power he manifested (including any metashifting feats applied to the power).&nbsp; For example, a shapeshifter with animal shape manifested such that he can take large shapes may use this power to change shape into another animal of size Small to Medium with the appropriate number of hit dice.&nbsp; The duration of the original shift remains unchanged, so if the shapeshifter had 30 minutes left he would gain 30 minutes of his new form.&nbsp; If the same shapeshifter knew humanoid shape, he would not be able to assume a humanoid form with this shift, as he only had animal shape manifested.Humanoid ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 2/3SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; As Animal Shape, except the shapeshifter can assume the form of a Small or Medium humanoid, monstrous humanoid, or giant shape.Beast ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 3/5 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; As Animal Shape, except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium beast, vermin, or dire animal.Plant ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 4/7 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium plant or ooze.Aberration ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 4/7 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium magical beast or aberration.Inanimate Object ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 4/7 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium object.&nbsp; They can still hear, and gain blindsight 10’.&nbsp; They get the hardness of the form they assume up to 1 pt per class level.Legendary Animal ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 5/9 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium legendary animal.Dragon ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 5/9 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium Dragon.&nbsp; Also, the limit is 1.5 times their class level in HD, rather than their class level.Construct ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 6/11 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium construct.&nbsp; If they assume a Animated Object form, then their hardness is limited to 1 pt per class level.Undead ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 6/11 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium undead.Extraplanar ShapeLevel/Cost: Shifter 7/13 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium elemental or outsider.Emulate Gaze AttackLevel/Cost: Shifter 5/9 SPsManifestation time: 1 actionDuration: 1 round (see text)&nbsp; &nbsp; When the shapeshifter is in a form possessing a gaze attack, the shifter may make a gaze attack &amp; gains the gaze attack for 1 round.&nbsp; This gaze is identical to that possessed by the creature in all ways (ex. Range, effect, save DCs, etc.)Emulate Breath WeaponLevel/Cost: Shifter 6/ 11 SPsManifestation time: 1 actionDuration: Instantaneous&nbsp; &nbsp; The shapeshifter can use the breath weapon of their form.&nbsp; The effects are completely determined by form (Damage, save DCs, range etc.)&nbsp; The shapeshifter cannot manifest this power again until either their form could breathe again, or they have switched forms.Emulate Spell ResistanceLevel/Cost: Shifter 8/15 SPsManifestation time: 1 actionDuration: 1 minute per level&nbsp; &nbsp; The shapeshifter gains the spell resistance of his form.ShapechangeLevel/Cost: Shifter 9/17 SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; As Animal Shape, except there is no limit to the size or type of creature that can be assumed.&nbsp; (The HD limit still applies.)Emulate Spell-Like AbilityLevel/Cost: Shifter 9/17SPs&nbsp; &nbsp; This shift allows the shapeshifter to use a spell like ability of 8th level or less of any form he has assumed.&nbsp; He may not use this power to use a spell-like ability more times than the given form could use it in a day.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Happiest_Sadist, post: 332340, member: 1743"] I whipped this class up a couple of months back. Its similar to what you want. It is based upon the psion, and metapsionic feats. It has great versitility, however it has not been tested. The Shapeshifter HD: d8 Class Skills: Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Disguise (Cha), Heal (Wis), Jump (Str), Listen (Wis), Profession (Wis), Stabilize Self (Str), Swim (Str), and Wilderness Lore (Wis) Skill Points per Level: 2 + Int modifier BAB: as Cleric Saves: Will and Fort Good Shifts known: As psion powers known (all shifts are in discipline) SP per day: As psion in PsiHB w/o bonuses for ability score. The shifter is proficient in all simple weapons and light and medium armor. If he wears any metallic armor, he may not use any shift powers. Shifting: Shapeshifters manifest shifts in the same manner that psionicists manifest psionic powers. However, shapeshifters are not psionic, and have no access to psionic feats or attack and defense modes. To manifest a shift, the shapeshifter must have a wisdom score of at least 10 + the power level. Shapeshifters gain no bonus shifting points for high wisdom. At 20th level, the shapeshifter gains the type shapechanger and 60 foot darkvision in any appropriate form. Shift Points: These are the shapeshifter’s daily allotment of points with which to manifest his powers. They come back after 8 hours of rest and 1 hour of meditation. Talents: The shapeshifter can manifest a number of talents per day equal to his class level + 1 for free. Any beyond that cost the shapeshifter 1 shift point. Metashifting Feats Except Extend Shift, Persistent Shift, and Quicken Shift, these feats may only be applied to shifts in the shape chain. The maximum number of points that a shapeshifter can spend on a single shift is their class level. Extend Shift Doubles duration of a shift. Cost: 2 SP. Master of Size You may assume forms with sizes larger or smaller than those normally allowed by a shift at the cost of 2 SP/Size Category. Persistent Shift Prerequisite: Extend Shift A persistent shift has a duration of 24 hours. Cost: +8 SP. Power Shift You may assume forms higher than your class level in HD at a cost of 1 SP/2 HD. Quicken Shift You may manifest any shift as a free action. Cost: +8 SP. Self-referential Shift You may use your own physical ability scores (before racial modifiers) as a base to which you apply the scores of whatever creature you are shifting into at a cost of 2 SP. Template Select a template that your character has encountered and has the appropriate shape shift for (see table below). You may add this template to any shape shift you manifest at the listed cost. Template Required ShiftCost Celestial (Good) Magical Beast 2 Fiendish (Evil) Magical Beast 2 Half-Celestial Outsider 4 Half-Dragon Dragon 4 Half-Fiend Outsider 4 Vampire Undead 4 Special: You may select this feat multiple times. Each time you select it, it grants access to a new template. The celestial and fiendish templates grant damage reduction, all templates add the appropriate resistances and immunities. When an ability depends on HD use the shapeshifter’s class level. Shifts Note: all shifts have a range of self only, regardless of the original spell description. All powers come from the psionics handbook unless noted otherwise. Talents Burst Catfall Elfsight Float Lesser Natural Armor Talon Verve 1st Level 1 SP Biofeedback Bite of the Wolf Compression Lesser Body Adjustment Lesser Shape In this document. As alter self, but no significant physical changes. Spider Climb As per PHB. Target of self only. Vigor 2nd Level 3 SPs Animal Affinity Animal Shape In this document. Body Adjustment Body Equilibrium Chameleon Claws of the Bear Darkvision Expansion Extra Shape In this document. Humanoid and Monstrous Humanoid Shape In this document. 3rd Level 5 SPs Beast, Dire, and Vermin Shape In this document. Bite of the Tiger Ectoplasmic Form Improved Biofeedback Rejuvenation Water Breathing As per PHB, range of self only. 4th Level 7 SPs Abberation and Magical Beast Shape In this document. Immovability Natural Armor Ooze and Plant Shape In this document. Psychofeedback Stoneskin As per PHB. Range of self only. Inanimate Object Shape In this document. 5th Level 9 SPs Adapt Body Dragon Shape In this document. Emulate Gaze Attack In this document. Legendary Animal Shape In this document. 6th Level 11SPs Construct Shape In this document. Emulate Breath Weapon In this document. Improved Vigor Suspend Life Undead Shape In this document. 7th Level 13 SPs Elemental and Outsider Shape In this document. Fission Oak Body 8th Level 15 SPs Emulate Spell Resistance In this document. Iron Body Shadow Body 9th Level 17 SPs Emulate Spell-like Ability In this document. Shapechange In this document, revised. True Metabolism Shifts Lesser Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 1/1SP As Alter Self except any organs created are vestigial (i.e. No flying, water breathing, or functional extra limbs.). Animal Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 2/3SPs Duration: 10 min/lvl. Manifestation Time: 1 action This shift allows the shapeshifter to assume a single form of any Small or Medium size animal (not dire or legendary animals) of up to their class level in hit dice. This is in all other ways the same as Wild Shape. It ends immediately if you use any other shape shift. Extra Shift Level/Cost: Shifter 2/3 SPs Duration: Instantaneous Manifestation Time: Free action This shift allows a shapeshifter that has already manifested a shape shift to switch to another form appropriate to the power he manifested (including any metashifting feats applied to the power). For example, a shapeshifter with animal shape manifested such that he can take large shapes may use this power to change shape into another animal of size Small to Medium with the appropriate number of hit dice. The duration of the original shift remains unchanged, so if the shapeshifter had 30 minutes left he would gain 30 minutes of his new form. If the same shapeshifter knew humanoid shape, he would not be able to assume a humanoid form with this shift, as he only had animal shape manifested. Humanoid Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 2/3SPs As Animal Shape, except the shapeshifter can assume the form of a Small or Medium humanoid, monstrous humanoid, or giant shape. Beast Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 3/5 SPs As Animal Shape, except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium beast, vermin, or dire animal. Plant Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 4/7 SPs As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium plant or ooze. Aberration Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 4/7 SPs As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium magical beast or aberration. Inanimate Object Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 4/7 SPs As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium object. They can still hear, and gain blindsight 10’. They get the hardness of the form they assume up to 1 pt per class level. Legendary Animal Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 5/9 SPs As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium legendary animal. Dragon Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 5/9 SPs As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium Dragon. Also, the limit is 1.5 times their class level in HD, rather than their class level. Construct Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 6/11 SPs As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium construct. If they assume a Animated Object form, then their hardness is limited to 1 pt per class level. Undead Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 6/11 SPs As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium undead. Extraplanar Shape Level/Cost: Shifter 7/13 SPs As Animal Shape except the shapeshifter can assume the form of any Small or Medium elemental or outsider. Emulate Gaze Attack Level/Cost: Shifter 5/9 SPs Manifestation time: 1 action Duration: 1 round (see text) When the shapeshifter is in a form possessing a gaze attack, the shifter may make a gaze attack & gains the gaze attack for 1 round. This gaze is identical to that possessed by the creature in all ways (ex. Range, effect, save DCs, etc.) Emulate Breath Weapon Level/Cost: Shifter 6/ 11 SPs Manifestation time: 1 action Duration: Instantaneous The shapeshifter can use the breath weapon of their form. The effects are completely determined by form (Damage, save DCs, range etc.) The shapeshifter cannot manifest this power again until either their form could breathe again, or they have switched forms. Emulate Spell Resistance Level/Cost: Shifter 8/15 SPs Manifestation time: 1 action Duration: 1 minute per level The shapeshifter gains the spell resistance of his form. Shapechange Level/Cost: Shifter 9/17 SPs As Animal Shape, except there is no limit to the size or type of creature that can be assumed. (The HD limit still applies.) Emulate Spell-Like Ability Level/Cost: Shifter 9/17SPs This shift allows the shapeshifter to use a spell like ability of 8th level or less of any form he has assumed. He may not use this power to use a spell-like ability more times than the given form could use it in a day. [/QUOTE]

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