Some questions on ghosts

[GilaMonster]

Hi all

I'm building up some ghosts to face an 8th level party and I'm a bit confused in places.

If the base creature has a BAB > 5, can the ghost use Draining Touch on each attack, or is it a standard action to use?

Does a dwarf's save bonus against spells and spell-like effects help him against any of the ghost's abilities? (Especially Malevolence)

Thanks

 

[frankthedm]

If the base creature has a BAB > 5, can the ghost use Draining Touch on each attack, or is it a standard action to use?

It is a natural attack, one does not gain additional natural attacks based on bab.

Does a dwarf's save bonus against spells and spell-like effects help him against any of the ghost's abilities? (Especially Malevolence)

Malevolence is a supernatural ability, not a spell like ability so the bonus would not apply. There are some who say otherwise.

 

[awayfarer]

I couldn't resist posting this.

 

[GilaMonster]

Thank you.

The dwarf fighter is probably going to be having a very bad day next game The lightly armoured cleric will likely also be having a very bad day straight after.

One additional question.

If a character fails the save against Malevolence and is possessed by the ghost, will a protection from evil cast on them afterwards force the ghost out? If not, how can one force a ghost out?