Polymorph does the same thing as Form of the Dragon I?

[UndeadViking]

All, need some clarification here:

The polymorph spell (a level 5 spell) states that if the form is that of a dragon, the spell functions as Form of the Dragon I (a level 6 spell).

If polymorph does the same thing as Form of the Dragon I, then why bother learning Form of the Dragon I, which is a level higher and only lets you assume dragon form, where polymorph can be used for much more? Am I missing something?

Thanks!

[wraithstrike]

UndeadViking wrote:

All, need some clarification here:

The polymorph spell (a level 5 spell) states that if the form is that of a dragon, the spell functions as Form of the Dragon I (a level 6 spell).

If polymorph does the same thing as Form of the Dragon I, then why bother learning Form of the Dragon I, which is a level higher and only lets you assume dragon form, where polymorph can be used for much more? Am I missing something?

Thanks!

Greater Polymorph allows you to do that, not polymorph.

polymorph:If you use this spell to cause the target to take on the form of an animal or magical beast, the spell functions as beast shape II. If the form is that of an elemental, the spell functions as elemental body I. If the form is that of a humanoid, the spell functions as alter self. The subject may choose to resume its normal form as a full-round action; doing so ends the spell for that subject.

[Kvantum]

As wraithstrike said, Polymorph does not let you assume dragon shape, but Greater Polymorph, a 7th level spell will, functioning as per Form of the Dragon I if used in this way.

[Maezer]

I think you are confusing Polymorph (lvl 5), with Polymorph, Greater (lvl 7). Form of the Dragon is not an option for the level 5 polymorph.

[UndeadViking]

Awesome, thanks!