caden_varn
2008-05-16, 04:55 AM
I have a druid who is about to hit 5th level. As we are in the middle of a nasty dungeon and only two of the party are left alive, I want to prepare my wildshape properly, but I am not sure what the best thing to do here is. I am using the SRD as a base here. Since Wildshape refers to Polymorph which refers to Alter Self, it gets a bit confusing exactly how it works.
So: questions
Do I gain hit points from increases to Con? (I think so)
Do I gain skills (e.g. Move Silently from a leopard)? (I don't think so)
What about racial skill bonuses? (not sure here)
Do I gain special abilities (other than attacks) like low-light vision? (again, think I don't)
BAC is my BAB + new Str/Dex, not the animal's normal one? (I think so)
Is there anything I should look for in a Wildshape outside combat boosts (improved stats, special attacks, good natural weapons)?
Any specific animals that people would suggest at this level? I was thinkoing of a leopard, for decent physical stats (Str 16, Dex 19, Con 15), pounce and rake. Seems the best deal I can find.
So: questions
Do I gain hit points from increases to Con? (I think so)
Do I gain skills (e.g. Move Silently from a leopard)? (I don't think so)
What about racial skill bonuses? (not sure here)
Do I gain special abilities (other than attacks) like low-light vision? (again, think I don't)
BAC is my BAB + new Str/Dex, not the animal's normal one? (I think so)
Is there anything I should look for in a Wildshape outside combat boosts (improved stats, special attacks, good natural weapons)?
Any specific animals that people would suggest at this level? I was thinkoing of a leopard, for decent physical stats (Str 16, Dex 19, Con 15), pounce and rake. Seems the best deal I can find.