Wish's limitations.

[the Jester]

I might allow the immunity to poison, but the other two? Not just no, but HELL NO.

Permanent mind blank is far, far better than a 9th level spell.

Permanent immunity to transformations is also far, far better than a 9th level spell.

 

[Vegepygmy]

Wish 1 - Immunity to mind effects. (Essentially Mind Blank, just as a permanent ability.)

No, too powerful. Make the wish anyway and I would turn you into a mindless vermin/zombie/whatever.

Wish 2 - Immunity to transformation. (Not sure I worded this completely right as my character may want to morph himself, just not be involuntarily turned into a rock ala wizard.)

While I agree with you that this is probably not so very powerful, it is still beyond the power of a wish. If you made it, I'd either turn you into an ooze or plant creature (both of which are immune to polymorph), or I'd get really creative and declare you utterly unchangeable forever: no involuntary transformations, but also no aging, no improving ability scores, perhaps no increasing XP/level, etc.

Wish 3 - Immunity to poison (My character is built around making strong poisons and using sneak attacks. Would be stupid if he died by poison.)

If you just wish for a periapt of proof against poison, I'd have no problem with it. Otherwise, I'd swap nine of your rogue levels for druid levels.

 

[BryonD]

I might allow the immunity to poison, but the other two? Not just no, but HELL NO.

Permanent mind blank is far, far better than a 9th level spell.

Permanent immunity to transformations is also far, far better than a 9th level spell.

Agreed here.

For the immunity to poison, I'd probably go with an effect equivalent to an "immunity to poison" spell with Permanency in place. Thus it could be dispelled, but as CL17, SL 9 effect. (I don't know if Immunity to Poison is in a splat somewhere or not, but that's not the point... )

 

[AdmundfortGeographer]

For the immunity to poison, I'd probably go with an effect equivalent to an "immunity to poison" spell with Permanency in place. Thus it could be dispelled, but as CL17, SL 9 effect. (I don't know if Immunity to Poison is in a splat somewhere or not, but that's not the point... )

Working with this, how about rule that he could wish that every morning the character is bestowed with the effect of a heroes' feast spell, CL 17. Not immunity, as it can be dispelled. Not permanent as heroes' feast's poison immunity last only 12 hours of a day (until next going into effect).

At higher level I'd adventured in heroes' feast was in permanent rotation as a spell from our clerics, it would seem to then only give the party cleric another spell to prepare. . .

 

[Jack Simth]

Wish 1 - Immunity to mind effects. (Essentially Mind Blank, just as a permanent ability.)
Would be acceptable if you can find an existing feat or item providing this within Wish's 25,000gp limit. Unfortunately the only thing a quick search uncovered was the Universal Psionic item: Third Eye(Conceal) but its 120,000gp market values places it beyond a single Wish.

The 25k limit is just for mundane goods. You can go past that with the safe list of Wish... but it charges XP (normal cost of the Wish, plus double the XP cost of crafting). So if you're getting the Wish from a ring, Sure. However, the ring only provides 5,000 xp for it. It drains the other 9,600 from you. Sufficiently balanced for most people's tastes, really.

Or it could just duplicate Polymorph any Object, and turn the wisher into an undead of some kind. Or an Ooze. They're all mindless, and thus immune to mind-affecting stuff.

Wish 2 - Immunity to transformation. (Not sure I worded this completely right as my character may want to morph himself, just not be involuntarily turned into a rock ala wizard.)
Easy enough - your Race changes to one with the Shapechanger subtype, thereby preventing you from being involuntarily transformed since you could easily switch back.

Alternate:
Or it could just duplicate Polymorph any Object, and turn the wisher into an undead of some kind. Immunity to Fort saves = Immunity to further hostile polymorphs. Oh yes, and Oozes are immune to polymorph.

Wish 3 - Immunity to poison (My character is built around making strong poisons and using sneak attacks. Would be stupid if he died by poison.)

Periapt of Proof against Poison: This item is a brilliant-cut black gem on a delicate silver chain. The wearer is immune to poison, although poisons still active when the periapt is first donned still run their course.
Faint conjuration; CL 5th; Craft Wondrous Item, neutralize poison; Price 27,000 gp. -- SRDeriapt of Proof against Poison - D&D Wiki
While above the Wish's inherent price range, it seems reasonable for the Wish to provide the $25,000gp cash/gems and seller's contact information, leaving you to come up with the remaining 2,000gp.

Wish 3 Alternative - Shapechange or Polymorph at will. (Also thought it would be cool to change into a wolf or other creature for quick disguises on the run.)
Very easy: you're inflicted with lycanthropy.

That's two ways to do it. I'm really leaning towards duplicating Polymorph Any Object here, again. Hello undead! Can't be a zombie (due to the template restriction), but any undead will work. As will most oozes.

 

[TremorFang]

I see. The thing is isn't the ability to raise an attribute score permanently or more so, the ability to bring a completely destroyed body back to life with 2 wishes pretty powerful?

As far as immunity goes. I am just trying to keep myself from permanently being turned into a rock. If I were to drop a feat and take the changeling class, would it be less overpowered to ask that I retain my subtype, and CURRENT intelligence at all times. Even if changed into a rock? (What I mean by current is, if I have 16 int when polymorphed, I keep the 16 int. Theoretically being able to change myself back.)

So basically I am just asking to keep what I have at the time. If temp ability damage makes my Int 10 when polymorphed then I am a rock with 10 Int. Still intelligent enough to turn myself back.

 

[Starbuck_II]

Alright I will try to add as much detail as I can. I am building a rogue and I was planning on giving him the three wishes ring (if the DM is ok with that). I can see many potential stories on how he got the ring. Anyway. I just wanted to know if the anyone thought that the following 3 effects are within wishes range.

Wish 1 - Immunity to mind effects. (Essentially Mind Blank, just as a permanent ability.)

Assuming you are casting wish. It Costs 5K Xp and 2 XP for creating magic item.
Cloest match is
Cowl of Warding in Magic of Faerun (200,800 gp): It gives constant Mind Blank and Freedom of Movement, and turns up to six levels of spells each day as though by Spell Turning.
or
Third Eye Conceal (120 K gp).
Or
ring of mental fortitude (DMG 2) for 110 K
Or
cortical armor (FR: Underdark) Gives Mindblank on armor.

Now you could instead go outside safe list and steal another's, but you might die so better just make one.

So let us go back to making stuff:
Say the Third Eye Conceal:
It will cost 5K XP + 2 x (Base XP 2400)= 7, 400 XP to make the item. You need that much extra XP.

You could get a Efretti: while you'll get a free one; they might twist the wish and kill you/make you a powerful enemy (steal someone else's item).

So safest way to Wish you cast and fuel with your own life force (Xp).

Wish 2 - Immunity to transformation. (Not sure I worded this completely right as my character may want to morph himself, just not be involuntarily turned into a rock ala wizard.)

No idea how.

Wish 3 - Immunity to poison (My character is built around making strong poisons and using sneak attacks. Would be stupid if he died by poison.)

Preciept vs Poison works.
Wondrous Items :: d20srd.org

Normal cost is 27,000 gp. But you wishing so XP cost is 5K XP + 2 x (540 base XP) = 6080 XP.
If you have 6.08K XP you can create this.

 

[TremorFang]

@ Starbuk II You have inspired me to just forget the ring, and try obtaining those items. Whether through in game, or just buying. Thanks.

 

[coyote6]

Note that the ring of three wishes essentially costs 32,500 gp per wish. This is character creation, so for the periapt, you'd be spending 32.5k to get a 27k magic item.

If you want to risk going beyond the explicit limits of the wish spell, I'd suggest wishing to be protected from your fellow PC's dickery instead.

 

[AdmundfortGeographer]

Note that the ring of three wishes essentially costs 32,500 gp per wish. This is character creation, so for the periapt, you'd be spending 32.5k to get a 27k magic item.

A slotless magic item. A periapt you wear around your neck, this wish is effect worn . . . nowhere, thus freeing up a spot for something else.