On a recent AP spoiler on rpg.net Gilthanas Galanodel revealed nothing less than the 4E version of Dragonform:
Wyrm Form (Sorcerer Attack 29)
Daily, Arcane, Implement, Polymorph, Varies
Minor Action, Personal
Requirement: Must not be bloodied
Effect: Until the end of the encounter or until you are bloodied, you take the form of a huge black, blue, green, red or white dragon (your choice when you use this power). you retain your statistics, hitpoints and defenses but have a speed of 8, fly 10 (hover). you can use your arcane powers in this form, and you gain the following melee basic attack, breath weapon attack and reactive attack.
Melee Basic Bite Attack: Standard action; reach 2; your level +7 vs AC; 3d10+ Cha mod damage. This is not an implement attack.
Breath Weapon Attack: Standard action; close blast 5 once per encounter; Cha vs Fort; 5d8 + cha mod acid, lightning, poison, fire or cold (based on form you choose).
Reactive Attack: Immediate reaction, when an enemy flanks you; make a melee basic bite attack. On a hit you also slide the target a number of squares equal to your cha mod.
Dragon Magic: You gain a +2 bonus to attack rolls on attacks granted by this power
Seems that slowly but surely all the different archetypes of the arcane are returning to 4E. Polymorph effects were one of the greatest offenders in 3E and until late in 3.5 remained an interesting balance conundrum. How does everyone feel about this latest iteration of the polymorph mechanic?
Wyrm Form (Sorcerer Attack 29)
Daily, Arcane, Implement, Polymorph, Varies
Minor Action, Personal
Requirement: Must not be bloodied
Effect: Until the end of the encounter or until you are bloodied, you take the form of a huge black, blue, green, red or white dragon (your choice when you use this power). you retain your statistics, hitpoints and defenses but have a speed of 8, fly 10 (hover). you can use your arcane powers in this form, and you gain the following melee basic attack, breath weapon attack and reactive attack.
Melee Basic Bite Attack: Standard action; reach 2; your level +7 vs AC; 3d10+ Cha mod damage. This is not an implement attack.
Breath Weapon Attack: Standard action; close blast 5 once per encounter; Cha vs Fort; 5d8 + cha mod acid, lightning, poison, fire or cold (based on form you choose).
Reactive Attack: Immediate reaction, when an enemy flanks you; make a melee basic bite attack. On a hit you also slide the target a number of squares equal to your cha mod.
Dragon Magic: You gain a +2 bonus to attack rolls on attacks granted by this power
Seems that slowly but surely all the different archetypes of the arcane are returning to 4E. Polymorph effects were one of the greatest offenders in 3E and until late in 3.5 remained an interesting balance conundrum. How does everyone feel about this latest iteration of the polymorph mechanic?
