Questions tagged [polymorph]
For questions about polymorphing in RPGs, which generally refers to the ability to change a creature or object from one form to another form. This may be done either voluntarily or involuntary.
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Does Change Shape alter a creature mechanically?
To better illustrate my doubt: a gray ooze has the false appearance ability:
False Appearance: While the ooze remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an oily pool or wet rock.
Meanwhile, in ...
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How does the Beast Transformation optional rule for the Beastlands work?
I'm a little confused about how to handle the Beast Transformation optional rule for the Beastlands (DMG, pg. 60).
What happens when a creature drops to 0 hp before the spell becomes permanent (i.e., ...
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What runes on a Handwraps are usable in Animal Form?
The Striking rune does not affect your combat abilities in Animal Form, because "the special statistics can be adjusted only by circumstance bonuses, status bonuses, and penalties"
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How to distinguish between effects that adjust a battle form's special statistics and those that don't?
Polymorph states that:
If you take on a battle form with a polymorph spell, the special statistics can be adjusted only by circumstance bonuses, status bonuses, and penalties.
However, I'm having a ...
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Striking Handwraps and Animal Form
Handwraps of Mighty Blows increases the damage die:
For example, +1 striking handwraps of mighty blows would give you a +1 item bonus to attack rolls with your unarmed attacks and increase the damage ...
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Polymorph magical item
I have a Warlock and I wanted it to be able to cast self-cast Polymorph. I wanted guidance to be able to show my DM a base item that would be able to do that so we can work on it.
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If a polymorphed player gets mummy rot, does it persist when they leave their polymorphed form?
The party sorcerer polymorphed himself into a T-Rex and got his CHOMP-CHOMP on with the Mummy Lord, taking a few hits in the process. The T-Rex now has mummy rot which is described as:
The cursed ...
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What actions can I use in battle forms, and how?
If I have Intimidating Glare, I can Demoralize without speaking. So I think it should work in Animal Form. However, what is my Charisma? Is it changed?
If I want to Tumble Through, how high is my ...
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Grant infinite use of polymorph (to humanoid only) to familiar?
I am wondering if there would be an option to grant the familiar the ability to polymorph itself into a humanoid form (just like what dragons do), which could be interesting story-wise.
The closes hit ...
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If a creature is hit by a Polymorph spell (becoming a beast), then hit by a Speak with Animals spell, could the creature be understood?
I was wondering if it would be possible to use Polymorph to speak with any creature via Speak with Animals.
However, the spell does have a clause about:
can't speak
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Can a creature that can't understand any languages understand the languages of a creature that can't speak if it is polymorphed?
An earlier question about a creature that can't speak(a displacer beast) got me thinking: what if the creature was polymorphed into a creature that could understand languages but couldn't speak, such ...
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What is the upper size limit for an object that True Polymorph can change a creature into?
True Polymorph says:
Creature into Object If you turn a creature into an object, it transforms along with whatever it is wearing and carrying into that form. The creature's statistics become those of ...
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Is there a way to obtain, from one's own spells, creatures that could be True Polymorphed into objects?
TL;DR: How can a character produce, ->via spells<-, creatures that can be True Polymorphed into objects without disappearing later?
[NOTE: for the scope of the question, I am not concerned with ...
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Can you cast True Polymorph to turn a creature into an object, and then into a (new) creature? How would it work?
I am DMing a level 20 "3-shot" set in the present day. I am trying to run the sessions as RAW as possible.
After our first session, a player whose character can cast True Polymorph wanted to ...
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If a vampire casts alter self, would they have a shadow?
If a vampire casts alter self to look like another person, would they have a reflection or cast a shadow?
I have found some discussion about disguise self which suggests that since it is an illusion ...
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Would this character be overpowered? If so, how could I balance him? [closed]
The character is a half-elf (a Fey Wanderer ranger) by physical standards, using half-elf bonuses and all proficiencies except language. (he can speak Common and Draconic)
(TL,DR: dragon egg sold to ...
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Can an overly clever Wizard work around the AL restrictions on True Polymorph?
I am a level 20 Wizard whose greatest dream is to become an Ancient Topaz Dragon. I can do this easily via True Polymorph.
Unfortunately for me, I am an Adventurers League character, and the FAQ ...
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What space do I occupy after Polymorphing into a bigger creature?
Let's say I cast Polymorph on myself to turn into a Giant Ape (Huge size). Would the 3x3 space I now occupy necessarily be centered on my previous position? Or can I grow in a different direction so ...
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To what degree does Polymorph Any Object change the subject?
Alter self changes just the form, and lists the ways in which the change is limited:
must be the same creature type, must be within one size category, retain your own ability scores, Supernatural and ...
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Using RAW, can the Polymorph Any Object spell allow a Simulacrum to gain in power?
I was unable to delete this and post the revised question. I apologize to those who have invested time in answering, but I feel that this is now more evidence based than presentation based and better ...
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Does the Kitsune feat Myriad Forms allow two tailless forms?
The kitsune racial feat Myriad forms allows you to:
With a bit of self-discovery, you find a new form. You gain the alternate form of a kitsune heritage other than your own, adding it to the options ...
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Does Minor Change Shape work with Assume Supernatural Ability? [closed]
https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?647320-What-are-the-reasons-for-Minor-Change-Shape-NOT-working-with-Assume-Su-Ability&p=25505200
That post is very long and actually got a few things ...
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Can a player polymorph into a Phasm, use Assume Supernatural Ability to turn into a Shape of Fire, and then create Lavawights?
Polymorph into a Phasm (at 15th level)
Use Assume Supernatural Ability:Alternate Form to turn into a Shape of Fire. Shape of Fire is a large creature and Phasm's Alternate Form ability lets him turn ...
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How do Polymorph and True Polymorph interact with the Scrying spell?
A wizard has encountered a foe they let flee in a previous fight.
They are now planning to use the Scrying spell, to find out where the foe is hiding.
Does that spell succeed if the foe has cast ...
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Is there a spell or cantrip to manipulate metal?
I am curious if there is a spell or cantrip to manipulate metal. I'd like to be able to turn someone's armor into a cage or extend my blade. Maybe there'd be certain limits such as the spell level ...
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What happens when a polymorphed Giant Ape is sapped by Detatched Shadows?
This is a very specific situation. And it didn't actually happen, but I was theorizing with a friend and we couldn't agree on the outcome.
In The Wild Beyond The Witchlight campaign there are Detached ...
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Are pixies overpowered for CR 1/4?
There is this question about if Conjure Woodland Beings is broken -- due to the fact that you can possibly summon eight pixies with it and multiply our level four spell slot by a factor of eight for ...
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Conjure Woodland Beings + Polymorph
I have a question for you.
The spell Conjure Woodland Beings allows the druid to conjure pixies. Pixies can cast the spell polymorph. From the Player's Handbook:
The transformation lasts for the ...
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Polymorph: Would the feats be lost?
I am checking the Monster Manual, and most of the monsters have one or more feats in their statblocks. When a wizard casts polymorph to transform into a monster, does she need to remove all the feats ...
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What is the strongest CR 8 beast to polymorph into?
The reason I want to do this is because my DM is being mean to a few of the party members for "how basic" their characters are, and he has also TPKd us several times. So using polymorph, I ...
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Can Alter Self give you hands on extra limbs?
Can the Change Appearance option of alter self be used to give a four-armed creature hands on those other arms?
You transform your appearance...You can make yourself appear as a member of another ...
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Do conditions persist when a creature is polymorphed? [duplicate]
For spell effects, it has been established that the effects would continue for the polymorphed form of a creature. For exhaustion, it has been determined as likely. For petrification, the consensus is ...
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How to handle dispel magic on split objects from True Polymorph?
True Polymorph allows you to turn a creature into an object permanently, but you still can undo it with dispel magic or similar means and see through the change with true seeing. Otherwise, the object ...
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Is there a value limit on the objects True Polymorph creates?
True Polymorph has the option to transform a creature into an object that can not be larger than the creature. What about the object's value? Wish has a limit of 25,000 gp for on label use. Could ...
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True Polymorph + True Seeing = True Death? [duplicate]
The premise is 5e D&D, setting is FR, all published sources that aren't from another setting are valid, no UA, no 3rd party. I'm the sort of caster player that looks for the funky, outside uses of ...
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Polymorphing back to original race. Do I get my racial bonuses back?
My character started out as a dwarf cleric, but he died a couple of times. He was brought back to life each time via reincarnation which changed his race.
He was an Orc, then became a human, and is ...
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Do the effects spells like Freedom of Movement or Foresight continue to affect a player if they Polymorph, Shapechange, or Wild Shape into a new form? [duplicate]
Do the effects if spells like Freedom of Movement or Foresight continue to affect a player if they Polymorph or Shapechange into a new form in 5th edition DnD?
Hello, as stated above I am wondering if ...
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What happens to an object True Polymorphed into a creature when the magic is dispelled?
Object is True Polymorphed into creature
Creature lives for a while as a creature, presumably creates memories as a creature
True Polymorph is dispelled, creature turns back into an object
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What are the repercussions for continuous usage of polymorph spells?
There are several items that allow for continuous duration alter self such as the FleshShifter Armor (Book of Vile Darkness) and the Skin of Proteus (SRD). Using these allows a character to act as a ...
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What (if anything) can P2E wildshaped battle form druids do with spells?
I'm playing with a wildshape druid character build, theoretically for the Strength of Thousands campaign. That means the Druid is also getting Wizard as a free archtype, along with a bevy of wizard ...
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Can Greater Restoration remove Baleful Polymorph?
Baleful Polymorph reads:
As beast shape III, except...
And Beast Shape III reads:
Tiny animal: ..., a -2 penalty to your Strength ...
Diminutive animal: ..., a -4 penalty to your Strength ...
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What happens when true polymorph is cast on a conjured creature?
The scenario is as follows:
Shem the Wizard first casts Conjure Elemental into a Glyph of Warding, setting it up to summon a Fire Elemental.
Shem triggers the glyph, summoning the elemental with no ...
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If a lizardfolk shaman is killed while in crocodile form, what is its HP after it reverts to its true form?
The lizardfolk shaman is a CR2 monster with druid spells. It has this ability:
Change Shape (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The lizardfolk magically polymorphs into a crocodile, remaining in ...
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Strong, safe from harm, Polymorph form for a Familiar
I reached the stage of the game in which I have access to two familiars and Imbue Familiar with Spell Ability. I want to use this combination to both improve my Action Economy and be able to cast ...
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What happens when the Aid spell ends on a creature while its hit point maximum has been changed to another value?
A number of effects in D&D 5e can change a creature's hit point maximum. Some issues in the specifics of how some features are written can arise when these effects coexist or otherwise interact.
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What is the best Polymorph form for a caster (to keep casting)?
As in the title. I'm looking for a good form to choose for my caster to stay in. What I'm looking for specifically is:
Need to be a form that can cast spells so I can also keep casting my spells ...
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Can Shapechange stack abilities from multiple forms?
The 9th level spell Shapechange allows the caster to change into the forms of other creatures. Furthermore, the spell allows the caster to use an action once changed to take on new forms.
During this ...
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What is the duration of the doppelganger's Shapechanger ability, which lets them "polymorph" into a humanoid they have seen?
What is the duration of the doppelganger's Shapechanger ability, which lets them "polymorph" into a humanoid they have seen?
It isn't clear to me from its description in the Monster Manual.
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Does Fey Ancestry still apply while polymorphed
My elf was polymorphed into a giant ape and had to make a Wisdom saving throw or else be charmed. I know that I make the saving throw with the giant ape's wisdom score but would the elf still get ...
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How does Time Ravage interact with True Polymorph?
Time ravage states:
If the save fails, the target also ages to the point where it has only 30 days left before it dies of old age.
How does this spell interact with true polymorph? If you are ...
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