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Thread: [3.5] Boosting SR For Monsters
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2018-04-29, 11:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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[3.5] Boosting SR For Monsters
So, I was looking for some easy(ish) methods to boost the SR on a creature.
As the DM, I can always just hand wave an increase, but I prefer to follow RAW methods where I can.
I've done some searching, but the methods I've found are less than ideal (Boosting Spell Resistance for instance).
If it helps, the creature in question is a Ghirrash (outsider, 7 HD, SR 14).
- Awaken Spell Resistance feat won't work because it's not a dragon (unless I slap the half-dragon template on it?)
- Boost Spell Resistance feat gives +2 (if the creature is evil). One of the better options, but I'm hoping to poush higher than +2.
- Exalted Spell Resistance feat gives +4 SR, but only against evil spells and such; also not applicable for a villain.
- Daazzix's Vest (item) increases innate SR by +5, but a 25,000gp item would be utter overkill for this encounter
...is there any templates that would help? Preferably without driving CR up through the roof.
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2018-04-30, 02:05 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.5] Boosting SR For Monsters
You could have the Ghirrash take Shape Soulmeld: Spellward Shirt and Bonus Essentia. Then, if it invests both points of essentia in the Shirt, it has SR 18. It's less a boost and more of a replacement, but the end result is that the Ghirrash has higher SR.
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2018-04-30, 05:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.5] Boosting SR For Monsters
Spellwarped Creature from MMIII would give a better spell resistance of 18, and would also provide some benefits when a spell fails to penetrate. CR increase is only 1 for the Ghirrash, and you could then throw on the methods you mentioned if you want a higher one.
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2018-04-30, 05:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.5] Boosting SR For Monsters
Voidmind Creature gets SR 10+HD for +1 CR
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2018-04-30, 05:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.5] Boosting SR For Monsters
Doesn't most SR follow a simple 10 or 11 plus Hit Die model? Couldn't you just advance the critter via HD to up it?
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2018-04-30, 06:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [3.5] Boosting SR For Monsters
Thanks for the heads up. I don't generally use MoI in my games, but I'll look into it.
Unfortunately Spellwarped can't be applied to Outsiders.
That looks like a solid option for CR +1. Thank you.
While many (most?) creatures do follow this formula, it is not universal.
Also, SR doesn't increase by HD unless specifically stated to do so. I could DM hand-wave it, but I'd rather not.My winning competition entries: Kinvig Arrumskor | The Great Pumpkinhead | Wynfrith d'Acker
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