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Change Words

Words from this family change the target's form, granting special attacks and powers.

Altered Form (Change)

School transmutation (polymorph); Level alchemist 3, druid 3, magus 3, sorcerer/wizard 3, witch 3

Duration 1 minute/level

Saving Throw Will negates (harmless); Spell Resistance yes (harmless)

Target Restriction personal

The target of a wordspell with this effect word receives a +2 size bonus to Strength and two of the following benefits: a pair of claw attacks that each deals 1d6 points of damage if Medium (1d4 if Small), a bite attack that deals 1d8 points of damage if Medium (1d6 if Small), a climb speed of 30 feet, a swim speed of 30 feet, darkvision out to 60 feet, low-light vision, scent, or a +2 natural armor bonus.

Boost: The target receives three benefits instead of two.

Boost: This wordspell can use the selected target word. Boosting this effect word increases its level by 1.

Bestial Form (Change)

School transmutation (polymorph); Level alchemist 4, druid 4, magus 4, sorcerer/wizard 4

Duration 1 minute/level

Saving Throw Will negates (harmless); Spell Resistance yes (harmless)

Target Restriction personal

This effect word functions as altered form except that the target of this wordspell receives a +4 size bonus to Strength and can select three benefits. In addition to those available in altered form, the target can select from among the following benefits: a fly speed of 30 feet (average maneuverability), grab (with any one natural attack), pounce, trip (with any one natural attack), or a +4 natural armor bonus.

Boost: The target receives four benefits instead of three.

Boost: This wordspell can use the selected target word. Boosting this effect word increases its level by 1.

Monstrous Form (Change)

School transmutation (polymorph); Level alchemist 5, druid 5, magus 5, sorcerer/wizard 5

Duration 1 minute/level

Saving Throw Will negates (harmless); Spell Resistance yes (harmless)

Target Restriction personal

This effect word functions as bestial form except that the target of this wordspell receives a +6 size bonus. In addition to those benefits available in altered form and bestial form, the target can select from the following: a burrow speed of 30 feet, blindsense out to a range of 30 feet, constrict (dealing the same damage as the grab attack + the target's Str modifier), ferocity, resist 20 against one energy type, or a +4 natural armor bonus.

Boost: The target receives four benefits instead of three.

Boost: This wordspell can use the selected target word. Boosting this effect word increases its level by 1.