Best Monsters for Metamorphasis [Archive] - Wizards Community

Best Monsters for Metamorphasis [Archive] - Wizards Community

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MindFlayerZoidberg
04-23-08, 03:28 AM I searched through some threads and have looked through the Monster Manuals, so I have a good idea of what monsters to use at 7th level but wanted to get input from here. I have access to MM 1-3, and 5.

Mainly looking at monsters with HD at 7-8 (I have overchannel).

Also, I probably am not going to use the hydra for awhile; that will just get my DM gunning for me.

It is easy enough to find a good Strength, AC, and natural attack qualities in a monster, but I was wondering which monsters are most optimal for:

1) flying 2) swimming 3) burrowing 4) manifesting in

Thanks for any advice, and any monsters to look up in the future.
Suspect_Unusual
04-23-08, 05:16 PM One of my favorite forms for theoretical metamorphosisin' (I don't use the power as a player or DM... I like at least SOME semblance of balance) for sheer brute force is the Treant form - lovely little plant immunities, Huge size, 27 strength, and a ton of natural armor.

For manifesting, land and air movement, and general-asskicking that doesn't involve attacking opponents in melee... I really enjoy the Shadow Dragon in the Draconomicon. small or medium size, great fly speed with decent maneuverability, awesome natural armor, and an 80' landspeed.

For the other various types of movement modes, dragons really do rock. Gold dragons are the kings of the sea (with great natural armor), for example.
hogarth
04-24-08, 06:57 AM Try looking in these threads:
Master of Many Forms Bible: http://forums.gleemax.com/wotc_archive/index.php/t-363632
The Complete 3.5 Polymorph Thread:
http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=758751

They both have lists of polymorph forms ranked & rated.

Do you have Metamorphic Transfer?
MindFlayerZoidberg
04-25-08, 12:15 AM Thank you, that is very helpful. And yes, I have a 13 wisdom so I going to take Metamorphic Transfer as my next feat .

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MindFlayerZoidberg 04-23-08, 03:28 AM	I searched through some threads and have looked through the Monster Manuals, so I have a good idea of what monsters to use at 7th level but wanted to get input from here. I have access to MM 1-3, and 5. Mainly looking at monsters with HD at 7-8 (I have overchannel). Also, I probably am not going to use the hydra for awhile; that will just get my DM gunning for me. It is easy enough to find a good Strength, AC, and natural attack qualities in a monster, but I was wondering which monsters are most optimal for: 1) flying 2) swimming 3) burrowing 4) manifesting in Thanks for any advice, and any monsters to look up in the future.
Suspect_Unusual 04-23-08, 05:16 PM	One of my favorite forms for theoretical metamorphosisin' (I don't use the power as a player or DM... I like at least SOME semblance of balance) for sheer brute force is the Treant form - lovely little plant immunities, Huge size, 27 strength, and a ton of natural armor. For manifesting, land and air movement, and general-asskicking that doesn't involve attacking opponents in melee... I really enjoy the Shadow Dragon in the Draconomicon. small or medium size, great fly speed with decent maneuverability, awesome natural armor, and an 80' landspeed. For the other various types of movement modes, dragons really do rock. Gold dragons are the kings of the sea (with great natural armor), for example.
hogarth 04-24-08, 06:57 AM	Try looking in these threads: Master of Many Forms Bible: http://forums.gleemax.com/wotc_archive/index.php/t-363632 The Complete 3.5 Polymorph Thread: http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=758751 They both have lists of polymorph forms ranked & rated. Do you have Metamorphic Transfer?
MindFlayerZoidberg 04-25-08, 12:15 AM	Thank you, that is very helpful. And yes, I have a 13 wisdom so I going to take Metamorphic Transfer as my next feat .