Urgent help needed on SQ: Change Shape rules!

[Kamaloo]

Hi guys,

I'm running a group in a few hours, and one of the monsters (a greater barghest) has the Change Shape special quality. I don't see anywhere what type it is (Su, Sp or Ex), so I'm assuming Sp for now (even though it isn't listed under the monster's other spell-like abilities), but is that right? I want to know for the purpose of determining if using it provokes an AOO. Is there some other rule that covers special qualities that I haven't found?

(I'm also assuming it takes the same time as the spell it mimics, though I'm not sure if that's right.)

Thanks!

[GM Rednal]

It's a Supernatural Ability. Per the Universal Monster Rules, Change Shape is a (Su) ability unless it specifically states otherwise, and does not provoke an AoO.

EDIT: The Shapechanger subtype mentioned below specifically notes that creatures who have it have the "supernatural" ability to change form. XD So, not Ex.

[BigNorseWolf]

It's type is shapechanger so it's probably ex.

edit: i'd like to change my answer to copy off of rednals sheet...

[Kamaloo]

Whew, I've been looking all over the net for the answer, and it was in the master list for Universal Monster Rules all along. LOL! It IS (Su), thank you! Weird that it isn't listed on the ability itself in the bestiary.

Thank goodness for the internet (and d20pfsrd)!

[GM Rednal]

There are a lot of cases where things aren't repeated, often to save space and such. XD As a good rule of thumb, though, if a monster has a special quality, it will either be on the UMR list or (if unique) explained at the end of their entry. Those are the first places to check if you need clarification. ^^ Enjoy your game!