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I'm designing a monster which through virtue of high intelligence and me being evil, that has 13 class levels.

However, I also want to bump up the save DC on its special ability. The feat "Ability Focus" will do just that, however it is a monster feat and not a regular feat, so I do not know if it is technically legal to take a monster feat when the creature would normally get a feat for her class levels.

I'll probably do it either way, but I want to know if I'll have to explain it as GM fiat or not.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ I know it's not an answer, but you're probably worrying about it a bit too much. Monster building is more art than science or law. \$\endgroup\$
    – C. Ross
    Sep 25, 2011 at 18:49
  • \$\begingroup\$ @C. Ross - I agree, I'm more asking the question for when everything is said and done, the players will say "well how did she...", and I just want to know if I'll have to say I fluffed it or not. \$\endgroup\$
    – Cthos
    Sep 25, 2011 at 19:09

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Yes. According to the Pathfinder SRD, even player characters can take monster feats if they happen to qualify:

Monster Feats

Most of the following feats apply specifically to monsters, although some player characters might qualify for them (particularly Craft Construct).

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    \$\begingroup\$ I forgot Craft Construct was in Monster Manual/Bestiary. It still doesn't make sense. \$\endgroup\$
    – C. Ross
    Sep 25, 2011 at 19:55

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