What feats should a shapeshifting druid (the PH2 variant) go with? I usually go with wild shaping feats or summoning feats, but I think shapeshifting is a whole different style. Shapeshifting is a bit more limited than wildshape.
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I think shapeshifting is a whole different style.
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It is. In fact, the shape-shifter writeup specifically states that wild-shape feats (like Natural Spell) will work while shifted. Your best bet are the shifter racial feats from the Eberron setting.
It is. In fact, the shape-shifter writeup specifically states that wild-shape feats (like Natural Spell) will work while shifted. Your best bet are the shifter racial feats from the Eberron setting.I think shapeshifting is a whole different style.
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Oh I'm not a shifter. I'm using the shapeshifting variant in the PH2. I tried to be a shifter (they are my favorite race), but the DM said no since we aren't in Ebberon. I'm sayin my shapeshifted from looks like a lycan tho. I'm playing act like I'm wolfing out.
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Natural spell is, of course, a given. And feats the center around spellcasting are fair game. I recall specifically that you want this character to be a back-up healer. Consider Spontaneous Healer from Complete Divine to give you the flexibility to heal when needed without having to tie up spell slots. Depending on your casting style, various metamagic feats may also be worthwhile.
If you like summoning, Augment Summoning is a good bet (note its prerequisite, spell focus (conjuration)).
Also, the way I read it, any normal combat feats will still be good choices while shape-shifted. If you're going for high dex (a good choice, since druids don't get much armor-wise), you might consider Weapon Finesse, since it can apply to all of those natural weapons you gain.
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Natural Spell is useless now. You can't cast in animal form at all, but it is a swift action to transform. I will be healing, but I will be in the thick of melee to.
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