Applying templates??? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Link_L.O.Z._Warrior

05-30-07, 07:27 PM
this is a fairly simple request.

Can somebody explain how to apply a template of any kind to a creature?
Just the simple rules for it, etc.
I can't seem to figure it out.
weasel0

05-30-07, 07:50 PM
add all abilites from the template to base creature, and any appropriate CR (and thusly ECL) #s and your set. In many cases, the template will overrule normal things for a base creature. IE: adding any undead template to a base creature will change the Hit Dice to all d12s.
Link_L.O.Z._Warrior

05-30-07, 07:55 PM
Alright, thanks
smorgasbord_of_pie

05-31-07, 07:24 PM
adding any undead template to a base creature will change the Hit Dice to all d12s.

I've got a question about that...
If a Wizard Turned Lich, would the Undead template change his class hit die into d12s as well, or just racial hit die?
weasel0

05-31-07, 08:05 PM
All HD. MM pg 167, left column under "creating a lich"
Hit Dice: Increase all current and future Hit Dice to d12s.
goawayugh

06-04-07, 10:45 AM
Yes, undead templates increase HD to d12's, but you also lose you Con bonus.