Shrinkage?

[Michael Silverbane]

That spell seems okay for me. I might add an XP component, since it is an instantaneous effect.

 

[Samloyal23]

Better? I thought Giant Size should be longer and I was comparing Miniaturize to a Baleful Polymorph. The main purpose of the spell is knock an opponent down to size...

Miniaturize
Level:sor/wiz 7
Components:V, S, M,
Casting Time: 1 round
Range: close
Target: 1 creature
Duration: 1 minute
Save: Fortitude negates
Spell Resistance: yes
Description: When you cast this spell, the target shrinks one or more size categories. The target’s Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, natural armour, size modifier to Armour Class and attack rolls, and space and reach all change as shown on the accompanying table. You can reduces a target one size per 5 caster levels. You cannot reduce a target to smaller than Fine size.
(You need not make the target assume the smallest size you are capable of; you can choose to shrink the target to any smaller size you wish).
All of the subject’s equipment changes size to fit, allowing the target to use weapons or magic items effectively in his or her reduced form.
See Table 2-2: Increasing Weapon Damage by Size, page 28 of the Dungeon Master's Guide, to determine the damage dealt by any weapons carried when you cast giant size.
Material Component: A flea, a grain of sand, and a pebble.

 

[kitcik]

Note that it can be a buff for casters.

But that seems fine.

 

[Samloyal23]

After re-reading my notes for the city of Aldea in the campaign I'm working on here , I had an idea for a trap. Enchant a small box, something you can fit in your backpack, with a permanent Mordenkainen's Magnificent Mansion spell on the inside. Make the box just big enough to fit your arm inside it. Miniaturize an enemy and throw him in the box. When the spell wears off the victim returns to normal size inside the extradimensional space. He has plenty of room, he won't be crushed, but he can't get out of the portal becaus his body is too big to fit through it now. This permanently imprisons him inside the box. The only way for him to get out is to be miniaturized again so he can climb out...

 

[ghostwasp]

The 8th level Wu Jen spell minute form (pg 115 of complete arcane).

 

[Samloyal23]

The 8th level Wu Jen spell minute form (pg 115 of complete arcane).

I was looking for something like that, but my copy of that book is in storage right now, so I had to invent my own...

 

[Greenfield]

This is why Google was invented (and the D&D Tools site)
Minute Form – Spell – D&D Tools

 

[Samloyal23]

Transmutation
Level:Wu Jen 8,
Components: V, S, M,
Casting Time: 1 round
Range: Personal
Target: You
Duration: 1 minute

When you cast this spell, you shrink to Tiny, Diminutive, or Fine size, depending on your caster level).
Your Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, size modifier to Armor Class and attack rolls, and space and reach all change as shown on the accompanying table.
(You need not assume the smallest size you are capable of; you can choose to shrink only to a larger size if you wish).
None of your ability scores can be reduced below 1 by this spell.
All your equipment changes size with you, allowing you to use weapons or magic items effectively in your smaller form.
See Table 2-3: Decreasing Weapon Damage by Size, page 28 of the Dungeon Master's Guide, to determine the damage dealt by any weapons carried when you cast minute form.
Material Component: A flea.

Okay, it says the power of this spell depends on level, but it does not say at what levels you can change to what sizes. What am I missing? And why is it only a personal spell?

 

[dragonfriend7738]

Transmutation
Level:Wu Jen 8,
Components: V, S, M,
Casting Time: 1 round
Range: Personal
Target: You
Duration: 1 minute


Okay, it says the power of this spell depends on level, but it does not say at what levels you can change to what sizes. What am I missing? And why is it only a personal spell?

That's 'cause the amplifying info is in a table under the text in the book.

Minute Form:
Caster Level: 15th–16th Size: Tiny (18 in.) Str -8 Dex +4 Con -2 AC/Atk Mod: +2 Space/Reach: 2-1/2 ft./0 ft.

Caster Level: 17th–18th Size: Diminutive (9 in.) Str: –10 Dex:+6 Con:–2 AC/Atk Mod: +4 Space/Reach: 1 ft./0 ft.

Caster Level: 19th or higher Size: Fine (3 in.) Str: –10 Dex: +8 Con: –2 AC/Atk Mod: +8 Space/Reach: 1/2 ft./0 ft.

Hope this helps.

As for the personal bit- imagine being able to shrink the Colossal Elder Red Dragon down to the size of a pixie.

 

[Samloyal23]

That's 'cause the amplifying info is in a table under the text in the book.



Hope this helps.

As for the personal bit- imagine being able to shrink the Colossal Elder Red Dragon down to the size of a pixie.

Knocking a dragon down even one size category would affect its combat abilities, two making it Small or Tiny would be an enormous advantage...