druid's whirlwind... STR based DC, or WIS based DC?

[aboyd]

So I've been playing a druid for a while, and I've been sad about the saving throw DC for my whirlwind, which states:

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An affected creature must succeed on a Reflex save (DC 10 + half monster’s HD + the monster’s Strength modifier)

So I've been looking at ways to boost STR via a magic belt, etc. However, then I came across this line in the transmutation/polymorph rules:

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The DC for any of these abilities equals your DC for the polymorph spell used to change you into that form.

...does a druid get to use that? Does that line apply to the saving throw DC for a whirlwind? Does wild shape even count as a polymorph spell? I assume it does because it's based upon Elemental Shape.

That would make my DCs so much higher, with no change at all. Just instantly better.

Too good to be true?

[Nefreet]

It's actually rather controversial.

Same goes for other Wildshape DC abilities, such as Poison.

It could be WIS, since that would be the DC if you had cast Beast Shape.
It could be STR/DEX/CON, based on the Bestiary glossary.
It could be CHA, because it's a (Su) ability.

It's never been clarified.

Ask your GM (even in PFS).

EDIT: derp, I had totally forgotten about the FAQ that Darksol linked. Thanks.

[Darksol the Painbringer]

Here's a somewhat relevant FAQ.