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The beast shape spells grant various abilities if the creature you're transforming into possesses them, specifically things like fly and swim speeds, scent, low-light vision, etc..
My question is in regards to the various speeds they can grant. Beast shape I for instance, can grant a climb speed of 30 ft., a fly speed of 30 ft. (average maneuverability), and a swim speed of 30 ft.. Does this mean it can grant UP TO these speeds? If I transform into a creature with only a climb speed of 20 ft., do I get the climb speed or is it specifically 30 ft. only speeds for this spell?
Its the lower of either the form or the spell.
Greetings, fellow traveller.
From the PRD-Magic section-Polymorph:
Each polymorph spell allows you to assume the form of a creature of a specific type, granting you a number of bonuses to your ability scores and a bonus to your natural armor. In addition, each polymorph spell can grant you a number of other benefits, including movement types, resistances, and senses. If the form you choose grants these benefits, or a greater ability of the same type, you gain the listed benefit. If the form grants a lesser ability of the same type, you gain the lesser ability instead. Your base speed changes to match that of the form you assume. If the form grants a swim or burrow speed, you maintain the ability to breathe if you are swimming or burrowing.
Ruyan.
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Greetings, fellow traveller.
From the PRD-Magic section-Polymorph:
Each polymorph spell allows you to assume the form of a creature of a specific type, granting you a number of bonuses to your ability scores and a bonus to your natural armor. In addition, each polymorph spell can grant you a number of other benefits, including movement types, resistances, and senses. If the form you choose grants these benefits, or a greater ability of the same type, you gain the listed benefit. If the form grants a lesser ability of the same type, you gain the lesser ability instead. Your base speed changes to match that of the form you assume. If the form grants a swim or burrow speed, you maintain the ability to breathe if you are swimming or burrowing.Ruyan.
Oh wow, thanks! Unfortunately I'm at work and the PRD is blocked, but I will take your word for it!
As long as the forums work, eh? *grins*
Ruyan.