Unguent of timelessness - save bonus for undead

[Quasqueton]

Consider putting unguent of timelessness on an undead creature for a *really* cheap permanent save bonus.

Unguent of Timelessness: When applied to any matter that was once alive this ointment allows that substance to resist the passage of time. Each year of actual time affects the substance as if only a day had passed. The coated object gains a +1 resistance bonus on all saving throws. The unguent never wears off, although it can be magically removed (by dispelling the effect, for instance). One flask contains enough material to coat eight Medium or smaller objects. A Large object counts as two Medium objects, and a Huge object counts as two Large objects.
Faint transmutation; CL 3rd; Prerequisite: Craft Wondrous Item; Price 150 gp.

The undead dwarf in my group is considering getting this to make sure his body doesn't begin to decay. I don't know if he's thought of the save bonus aspect, but I noticed it when checking the item. Interesting "side effect". And for up to 8 undead.

Quasqueton

 

[Henrix]

Strictly speaking an undead isn't an object, but a creature.

 

[Quasqueton]

The coated object gains a +1 resistance bonus on all saving throws.

Ooh, good catch.

Quasqueton

 

[Sejs]

How would you handle it if this were applied to a corpse (say for preservation purposes) which was later raised as undead? Would you say it still applied, or would it wear off due to the category change?

 

[Quasqueton]

And thus, we are right back to this:

http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=123428

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