Beast Shape Limitations


Rules Questions


If I, a wizard, cast beast shape on myself can i still speak, cast spells, or use weapons? Or am I just stuck as a monkey for the duration of the spell?


in the magic rules, under spell and such, under transmutation school under polymorph:
When you cast a polymorph spell that changes you into a creature of the animal, dragon, elemental, magical beast, plant, or vermin type, all of your gear melds into your body. Items that provide constant bonuses and do not need to be activated continue to function while melded in this way (with the exception of armor and shield bonuses, which cease to function). Items that require activation cannot be used while you maintain that form. While in such a form, you cannot cast any spells that require material components (unless you have the Eschew Materials or Natural Spell feat), and can only cast spells with somatic or verbal components if the form you choose has the capability to make such movements or speak, such as a dragon."

as a note , if you are playing a caster i would suggest to not only read the combat chapter bit abut casting (and unarmed strike>deliver charge attacks and ranged attack, as some things there are not repeated elsewhere ,like shooting into melee), but also the entire magic rule section.

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