Doppelganger's Change Shape Ability


Rules Questions

Liberty's Edge

Does a Doppelganger's Change Shape ability, which is supposed to work like alter self, grant a +2 size bonus to Strength when disguised as a Human (or any other Medium humanoid creature)?


Change shape doesn't adjust ability scores unless otherwise noted. See the description in the Bestiary (quoted below).

Quote:
Change Shape (Su) A creature with this special quality has the ability to assume the appearance of a specific creature or type of creature (usually a humanoid), but retains most of its own physical qualities. A creature cannot change shape to a form more than one size category smaller or larger than its original form. This ability functions as a polymorph spell, the type of which is listed in the creature's description, but the creature does not adjust its ability scores (although it gains any other abilities of the creature it mimics). Unless otherwise stated, it can remain in an alternate form indefinitely. Some creatures, such as lycanthropes, can transform into unique forms with special modifiers and abilities. These creatures do adjust their ability scores, as noted in their description.

Liberty's Edge

Thanks, Hogarth! That's just what I was looking for.

Community / Forums / Pathfinder / Pathfinder First Edition / Rules Questions / Doppelganger's Change Shape Ability All Messageboards

Want to post a reply? Sign in.
Recent threads in Rules Questions