
HowlingWolf |

I wanted to get clarification about the shift ability that a wizard gains in the teleportation sub school.
Is it correct that after shifting, you cannot do anything else?
Say a bad guy has you cornered against a wall. You could not use this ability to port behind them and run to your allies?
Seems a little odd that you can caste a spell or move before hand and then shift, but cannot shift and then do something. Is this to limit cheesy attack combos?

Sean K Reynolds Contributor |
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I wanted to get clarification about the shift ability that a wizard gains in the teleportation sub school.
Is it correct that after shifting, you cannot do anything else?
Shift (Su): At 1st level, you can teleport to a nearby space as a swift action as if using dimension door. This movement does not provoke an attack of opportunity. You must be able to see the space that you are moving into. You cannot take other creatures with you when you use this ability (except for familiars). You can move 5 feet for every two wizard levels you possess (minimum 5 feet). You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Intelligence modifier.
So, it works as if using dimension door...
Dimension Door: You instantly transfer yourself from your current location to any other spot within range. You always arrive at exactly the spot desired—whether by simply visualizing the area or by stating direction. After using this spell, you can't take any other actions until your next turn. You can bring along objects as long as their weight doesn't exceed your maximum load. You may also bring one additional willing Medium or smaller creature (carrying gear or objects up to its maximum load) or its equivalent per three caster levels. A Large creature counts as two Medium creatures, a Huge creature counts as two Large creatures, and so forth. All creatures to be transported must be in contact with one another, and at least one of those creatures must be in contact with you.