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Shifters are a basic Eberron race with notable Lycanthropic ancestry. They cannot transform entirely into animals, but can shift parts of their bodies to be animal-like for short periods of time. In DDO, this Shifting has similarities (and statistical connections to) Raging.

Depending on subrace selection, Shifters excel at Defense/Tanking or WIS-based casting.

Cost: 1,595  Also available as part of all Fables of the Feywild bundles.

Racial traits

• +2 Dexterity, -2 Intelligence

Autogranted feat:

• Dismiss Rage
• Shifter Traits: You are considered both a Humanoid and an Animal for the purpose of most spells and effects, such as the Magic Fang spell.

1st Level Racial Feat: Subrace Selector. (Like Aasimar, Shifters select their subrace at level 1, which grants them some specific bonuses and informs which selections they can make in their tree).

• Beasthide Shifter: Passive: +1 CON. Active: Activate this Shifter ability to shift your form, granting you a +4 Rage bonus to Armor Class and Constitution, a +2 Morale bonus to Fortitude saves, and a -2 penalty to Wisdom. When the form ends, however, you will lose the hit points granted to you by increased Constitution and become fatigued. Your form will last for 30 seconds plus an additional amount of time based on your Constitution. You can prematurely end your form by using the Dismiss Rage feat. This shares charges with Barbarian's Rage feat, and anything that grants bonuses while Raging will grant bonuses with this. Shifting your form in this way prevents Spellcasting. Activing shift will turn off Monk form toggles(i.e. Fire/Air/Earth/Water stances), though you remain centered during the rage effect, and can not re-enter Monk forms until Shift ends or is Dismissed.

• Wildhunt Shifter: Passive: +1 WIS. Activate this Shifter ability to shift your form, granting you a +4 Rage bonus to Wisdom and Dexterity, a +2 Morale bonus to Will saves, and a -2 penalty to Strength. When the form ends, however, you will become fatigued. Your form will last for 30 seconds plus an additional amount of time based on your Constitution. You can prematurely end your form by using the Dismiss Rage feat. This shares charges with Barbarian's Rage feat, and anything that grants bonuses while Raging will grant bonuses with this, with the exception of abilities that add Strength While Raging, such as Barbarian's Power Rage. Shifting your form in this way prevents Spellcasting. Activing shift will turn off Monk form toggles(i.e. Fire/Air/Earth/Water stances), though you remain centered during the rage effect, and can not re-enter Monk forms until Shift ends or is Dismissed.

Shifting is very similar to Barbarian Rage, and as such, it prevents the use of the Precision feat and some defensive stances (stalwart and sacred defender).

Deities

Further information: Deity feats

• Aureon (Quarterstaff): Follower of AureonYou follow Aureon, member of the Sovereign Host, and use his favored weapon. You are proficient with Quarterstaves and gain +1 to hit with them. → Child of AureonYou follow Aureon. You gain +2 to attack and damage rolls with Quarterstaves. → Aureon's InstructionYou are a devoted follower of Aureon, and your faith has been rewarded. Activate this ability to channel the power of Aureon's wisdom for 24 seconds plus 6 seconds per Religious Lore feat you have.
  
  In this state, you gain +4 Wisdom, +3 to Spell Penetration, +2 to your effective level for Turn Undead, +4 to maximum Hit Dice affected when using Turn Undead, and +4 to the total Hit Dice affected by Turn Undead. → Beloved of AureonUnknown
• Blood of Vol (Dagger): Follower of the Blood of VolYou follow the Blood of Vol. You are proficient with Daggers and gain +1 to hit with them. → Child of the Blood of VolYou follow the Blood of Vol. You gain +2 to attack and damage rolls with Daggers. → The Blood is The LifeYou are a devoted follower of the Blood of Vol, and your zeal has been rewarded. Activate this ability to draw upon the power within your own blood for 24 seconds plus 6 seconds per Religious Lore feat you have.
  
  In this state, you gain +4 Constitution, 100% Fortification, +10 to Fortitude Saves, and PRR and MRR equal to the number of Religious Lore feats you have. While in this state and have a Dagger in your main hand, you also gain Vampirism, stacking with other sources of Vampirism. → Beloved of the Blood of VolYou follow the Blood of Vol. You have +3 to attack and damage rolls with daggers.
• Olladra (Sickle): Follower of Olladra → Child of Olladra → Luck of Olladra → Beloved of Olladra
• Onatar (Warhammer): Follower of Onatar → Child of Onatar → Onatar's Forge → Beloved of Onatar
• Silver Flame (Longbow): Follower of the Silver Flame → Child of the Silver Flame → Silver Flame Exorcism → Beloved of the Silver Flame
• Sovereign Host (Longsword): Follower of the Sovereign Host → Child of the Sovereign Host → Unyielding Sovereignty → Beloved of the Sovereign Host

Past life feats

• 1st - +1 Spot
• 2nd - +1 Dexterity

Enhancements

Core abilities

	Extra Shifting: +1 Rage uses per rest. (You expend Rage uses to activate your Shifting).
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 1	Progression: 0	Requires: Character level 1
	Ability I: Choose between Constitution, Dexterity, Strength or Wisdom +1 Constitution +1 Dexterity +1 Strength +1 Wisdom
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 1	Requires: Character level 4, Extra Shfting
	Extra Shifting: +2 Rage uses per rest.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 1	Progression: 3	Requires: Character level 7, Ability I
	Ability II: Choose between Constitution, Dexterity, Strength or Wisdom +1 Constitution +1 Dexterity +1 Strength +1 Wisdom
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 4	Requires: Character level 11, Extra Shifting
	Regenerating Shift: +You regenerate 1 Rage use every 90 seconds.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 1	Progression: 6	Requires: Character level 16, Ability II

Tier One

Requires character level 1, 1 AP spent in tree

	Brute Fighting: Select between: Brutal Spellcasting: Your damaging spells generate [25/50/75]% more hate than they normally would, making enemies more likely to attack you. Cooldown: 2 seconds Brutal Fighting: Activate this ability to cause your melee attacks to generate [25/50/75]% more hate, making enemies more likely to attack you. Cooldown: 2 seconds
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Hunt & Track: +[1/2/3] Spot, Listen and Intimidate
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Extend Shifting: Your Shifting and Barbarian rages last [25/50/75]% longer.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Hardy Shifting: +[1/2/3] Constitution while Shifting or Raging.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Self-Reliant: +[1/2/3] to Will Saving Throws.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements

Tier Two

Requires 5 APs spent in tree

	Shifted Defenses: Choice determined by your subrace: Shifted Defenses: +[4/8/12] Physical Resistance Rating while Raging. Requires Beasthide Shifter Shifted Senses: +[3/6/10] Spot and +[2/4/6]% Dodge while Raging. Requires Wildhunt Shifter
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 5	No requirements
	Natural Armor: +[2/4/6] Natural Armor
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 5	No requirements
	Howl: Choice determined by your subrace: Beasthide Howl: Release a mighty howl, granting nearby allies +2 Action Boost Bonus to PRR and MRR, plus an additional 2 per 5 Character Levels you have for 20 seconds. Cooldown: 60 Seconds. Requires Beasthide Shifter Wildhunt Howl: Release a mighty howl, granting nearby allies +1 Action Boost Bonus to Saving Throws, plus an additional 1 per 10 Character Levels you have for 20 seconds. Cooldown: 60 Seconds. Requires Wildhunt Shifter
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 5	No requirements
	Magic Fang: Increases the Enhancement Bonus of the target's natural weapon by 1, plus 1 per five caster levels. An item can have only one temporary item enhancement at a time. Only works on players, hirelings, or pets, and only if they are Animals, Vermin, Magical Beasts, Dragons, or Fey. Equipping a new weapon cancels the effect. Cost: 8 HP Cooldown: 20 seconds
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 1	Progression: 5	No requirements
	Maul (spell): Melee Attack: Deals +20%Damage. Requires an equipped Melee weapon. Make an attack similar to the Druid spell Maul: This attack applies a bleeding effect that deals 1d4 slash damage every 2 seconds for 8 seconds. Striking the target successfully may also intimidate the target based on the player's intimidate skill. Cost: 2 HP Cooldown: 12 seconds
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 5	No requirements

Tier Three

Requires 10 APs spent in tree

	Empowered by Nature: Choose an effect: Beasthide: +[10/20/30] Positive Healing Amplification. You are now immune to Fatigue, including Fatigue from Shifting. Requires Beasthide Shifter Wildhunt: +[25/50/100] Maximum Spell Points. You can now cast while Raging. You are now immune to Fatigue, including Fatigue from Shifting. Requires Wildhunt Shifter You are now immune to Fatigue, including Fatigue from Shifting Note: The casting while raging seems to work for all spells. This includes clickies and wand/scroll casting.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 10	No requirements
	Augment Summoning: Grants the Augment Summoning feat: Your summoned creatures, charmed minions, pets, and hirelings have +4 to all ability scores, increased health, and increased fortification.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 1	Progression: 10	No requirements
	Stronger Howl: Choose between: Beasthide: When you Howl, nearby enemies take -2 to Attack, minus an additional 2 per per 5 Character Levels you have for 20 seconds. Requires Beasthide Shifter Wildhunt: When you Howl, nearby enemies take -1 to Saving Throws, minus an additional 1 per 5 Character Levels you have for 20 seconds. Requires Wildhunt Shifter
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 10	Requires: Howl
	Favored Enemy: Choose a Favored Enemy Favored Enemy: Animal Favored Enemy: Fey Favored Enemy: Magical Beast Favored Enemy: Plant Favored Enemy: Reptilian Favored Enemy: Vermin
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 10	No requirements

Tier Four

Requires 15 APs spent in tree

	Exceptional Shifting: Choose an effect based on your subrace: Threatening Shift: While raging, +20% to Threat Generation, +5% Quality Bonus to Maximum Hit Points and +10 Physical Resistance Rating. Requires Beasthide Shifter Wild Magic: While raging, gain Lesser Displacement. When you activate a Rage, you gain Temporary Spell Points equal to 5 + double your Character Level. These last for 5 minutes, until you dismiss or activate another rage, or until used. Requires Wildhunt Shifter
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 1	Progression: 15	No requirements
	True Hunter: You gain +2 to Saves vs. Enchantments and Illusions, Freedom of Movement, and +10 to Spot.
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 15	No requirements
	Howl of Terror: You utter a terrifying howl, filling your foes with a paralyzing fear. Foes around you are paralyzed for 6 to 24 seconds. Will save (18 + Wis Mod + Enchantment bonuses) negates. This can be cast while Raging. Cost: 45/40/30 SP Cooldown: 20/15/10 seconds
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 15	No requirements

PnP information

Shifters are often rather warlike and xenophobic, although this is not a rule. They typically live in packs, but loners are not unheard of. They tend to stay away from civilized areas and keep to themselves. They fiercely guard their territory and do not welcome outsiders. They run the gamut from kind-hearted to cruel and ruthless. Shifters usually are 'VERY' good at fighting. Shifters do not enjoy using weapons although if it is necessary they will. A Shifter's favored class is any; this is probably because they are better at attacking with anything they want, and another factor is that they have the "Change Shape" ability.

Physical Description

Shifters, also known as the weretouched, are a descendants of lycanthropy-cursed individuals. Shifters are known for their ability to act in a bestial or close to nature manner, doing such things as running on all fours, climbing trees, and fighting with bare claws or teeth. Their sense of smell is also heightened, when compared to humans; but they are suggested to have worse social manners, as a race, because they are used to living 'wild', outside of the villages most people settle in. In terms of genetic derivation, they are commonly thought to be the result of crossbreeding between humans and lycanthropes but have become a true-breeding race and in human form they are anywhere from 5'3" to 6'3". Their animal form will determine their build. I.E. A falcon will be slender and light, while a bear would be large and muscular. The color of their fur or feathers will also determine the color of their hair and skin color. Their eyes will start at blue when born but can turn purple, green, or yellow as they grow. They will remain the same in their animal form and when they get older they learn how to access their shifting abilities and transform into "more powerful races." Their lifespan is about 750 years and reach adult hood at age 50 unless they learn how to control their shifting.

Lands

Shifters survive in a wide range of habitats, and can be found in tundra, desert, forest,and cities, But most stick to the woods or mountains where their animal form is plentiful. Also where they live will determine possible animal form. Loners tend to roam where they will, not caring where they are so long as they are on the move. But once a Loner leaves the pack they are not always welcomed back. They are seen as having turned their backs on the pack and shunned.

Further information & references

Shifter is one of Eberron's races.