| HappyDaze |
When a Beastmorph Alchemist/Master Chymist uses Mutate, do the effects of Beastform Mutagen (including the Improved, Greater, and Grand versions) carry over? I think they would, but since it seems pretty powerful to allow so much flexibility (I know, flexibility is what the Alchemist is all about) to allow so many options with each transformation, I'm asking for clarification/confirmation.
Also, the Nimble Advanced Mutagen has me scratching my head a bit. What is the point of the natural armor bonus it provides since it doesn't appear to stack with the natural armor bonus from the mutagens? Also, why natural armor from being nimble? Should this be a Dodge bonus (perhaps at 1/3 of class level if 1/2 is too much) instead of a natural armor bonus?
| Archaeik |
At 1st level, as a result of repeated exposure to her mutagens, the master chymist can now assume a mutagenic form twice per day without imbibing her mutagen. In this form, she gains all the bonuses and penalties of her mutagen and adds together her alchemist and master chymist levels together to determine her effective alchemist level for the duration of this form. Using a mutagen also forces the chymist into this form. Taking a mutagen or using the mutate ability again while in her mutagenic form works normally (with the new mutagen’s modifiers replacing the current modifiers, and the longer duration taking precedent). The chymist remains in her mutagenic form until its duration expires, her magic is interrupted (as with an antimagic field), or she expends another use of her mutate ability.
At 3rd level, a beastmorph’s mutagen causes him to take on animalistic features—whether those of an animal, a magical beast, an animal-like humanoid (such as a lizardfolk), or a monstrous humanoid. For example, when the beastmorph uses his mutagen, he may gain a furry muzzle and pointed ears like a werewolf, scaly skin like a lizardfolk or sahuagin, or compound eyes and mandibles like a giant insect. The beastmorph also gains his choice of one of the abilities listed in the alter self spell, which persists as long as the mutagen. He may select a different ability each time he creates a mutagen.
I'm pretty confident the parts I bolded from Master Chymist mean that your mutagenic form is the same thing you had from your mutagen.
Not sure about nimble, seems like it was just poorly written.