POLYMORPH SELF: Baldur's Gate 2 BG2

Polymorph Self is a Baldur's Gate spell in BioWare's cRPG of 1998-2001, Baldur's Gate.

• Polymorph Self (Alteration) 
• Level: 4
• Range: 0
• Duration: 1 turn + 3 rounds/level
• Casting Time: 4 
• Area of Effect: self
• Saving Throw: None

When this spell is cast, the wizard is able to assume the form of another creature.  The caster also gains the physical mode of locomotion and breathing as well.  This spell does not give the new form's other abilities such as special attacks and magic, nor does it run the risk of the wizard changing personality and mentality.

When the spell is cast, for the duration of the spell the caster may transform into any of the new forms at any time, and as many times as he wishes.  The caster gains the natural attacks of the new form in some cases and may use weapons in others.  The mental attributes of the wizard remain the same, however all the physical attributes are attained from the new form.  Also, any natural protections that the new form offer are conferred to the wizard, such as the resistance to missile and blunt weapons possessed by the slime form.

The possible forms given by polymorph self are:

(1) Gnoll: wields a magical halberd (+1 fire damage and strikes as an enchanted weapon +3)

(2) Mustard Jelly: capable of slowing opponents (if they fail a save when hit).

(3) Ogre: capable of causing massive damage with its fists

(4) Spider: causes poison damage when it hits an opponent

In addition the caster may choose the form of brown bear, black bear  or wolf.

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◦ Polymorph Self (Alteration, SCRL5M): Caster-only transformer spell that grants the ability to assume the form of certain animals and monsters; also, acquiring their innate traits such as increased attack rate and Web immunity (sword spider), increased movement speed (wolf) and even damage reduction and non-trivial magic resistance in the case of polymorph: mustard jelly! Duration is 1 turn +2 rounds per level.

From left to right: Wolf, Black, Bear, Brown Bear, Natural Form, Mustard Jelly, Sword Spider, Ogre, Flind.

Example of usage: Cast Web, shift into a sword spider, and then crawl into the web and tear the immobilized victims new assholes.

Rank: Top-tier.

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