Shifter, Neverwinter Nights 1, NWN 1

Shifter NWN

Shifter is a NWN class in BioWare's cRPG of 2002, Neverwinter Nights 1.

Shifter Builds are for veteran players who like to experiment with all kinds of tricks; it's not really for newbies. Shifter is one of the most interesting PRCs in NWN, though it's a PITA to play in HotU due to the need to shift back into your base form in order to use the demonic grappling hand and other gimmicks.

cf. Risen Lord Shifter Build.

Shifter Description

A shifter has no form they call their own. Instead, they cloth themselves in whatever shape is most expedient at the time. While others base their identities largely on their external forms, the shifter actually comes closer to their true self through all of their transformations. Of necessity, their sense of self is based not on their outward form, but on their soul, which is truly the only constant about them. It is the inner strength of that soul that enables them to take on any shape and remain themselves within.

• Hit Die: d8.
• Proficiencies: A shifter does not gain any additional weapon or armor proficiencies.
• Skill Points: 4 + Int Modifier.

Shifter Requirements

• Feats: Alertness, Wildshape
• Spellcasting: Level 3 or higher.

Shifter Abilities

• 1: Greater Wildshape I: Can change into a chromatic wyrmling dragon three  times per day and gain use of their breath weapon.
• 3: Greater Wildshape II: Can change into harpy, minotaur and gargoyle.
• 4: Infinite Greater Wildshape I: Can use Greater Wildshape I unlimited times per day.
• 5: Greater Wildshape III: Can change into a drider, basilisk and manticore, gaining some of the creatures special abilities three times per day.
• 7: Infinite Greater Wildshape II: Can use Greater Wildshape II unlimited times per day. Humanoid Shape - Can change into humanoid type creatures three times per day: Drow Warrior, Lizardfolk Whipmaster, Kobold Commando.
• 10: Greater Wildshape IV: Can change into medusa, huge dire tiger and mindflayer forms, gaining some of the creatures special abilities three times per day. Infinite Greater Wildshape III - Can use Greater Wildshape III unlimited times per day.

Epic Shifter

You are the master of shapeshifting, able to become virtually any creature imaginable. Your powers continue to grow as an epic shifter.

• Hit Die: d8
• Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 4+ Int Modifier
• Bonus Feats:  The epic shifter gains a bonus feat every three levels
• Special:  Increases Shifting - At level 13 the shifter gains the ability to use his Humanoid Shape Ability infinite times. 
• At level 16 he gains unlimited use of his Greater Wildshape IV ability.
• Many aspects of the shifter's Greater Wildshape forms continue to improve as he gains epic levels.
• Epic Shifter Bonus Feats List: Automatic Quicken Spell, Automatic Silent Spell, Automatic Still Spell, Construct Shape, Dragon Shape, Energy Resistance, Epic Spell Focus, Epic Spell Penetration, Improved Combat Casting, Great Wisdom, Outsider Shape, Undead Shape.

Undead Shape Shifter

• Type of Feat: General
• Prerequisite: Epic Shifter.
• Specifics: The character with this ability can transform into a selection of powerful undead creatures three times per day: Risen Lord, Vampire and Spectre.

Outsider Shape Shifter

• Type of Feat: General
• Prerequisite: Epic Shifter, Wisdom 25
• Specifics:  The character can assume different outsider shapes three times per day -- either a Azer Chieftain, a Rakshasa or a Death Slaad.
• Use: Selected. After choosing the ability, the character must select the type of outsider to change into.

Construct Shape Shifter

• Type of Feat: General
• Prerequisite: Epic Shifter, Wisdom 27
• Specifics:  The character can shift into the following construct forms three times per day - Iron Golem, a Stone Golem, or a Demonflesh Golem. 
• Use: Selected. After choosing the ability, the character must select the type of construct to change into.

Dragon Shape Shifter

• Type of Feat: Epic
• Prerequisite: 21st level, Wisdom 30 and Wild Shape 6x/day.
• Specifics: The character may use wild shape to change into a dragon. The transformation has a duration of 1 hour per class level.
• Use: Selected, after selecting, the character must choose what type of dragon they will appear as: Ancient Red Dragon, Ancient Blue Dragon, Ancient Green Dragon.

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