Shapechange¶
Level 9 wizard spell — School of Alteration**
Cast by: Mage, Sorcerer, Bard
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 0 |
| Casting Time | 9 |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Saving Throw | None |
| Area of Effect | The caster |
Description¶
With this spell, a wizard is able to assume the form of a powerful creature (mind flayer, iron golem, greater wolfwere, earth elemental, fire elemental, or giant troll). The spellcaster becomes the creature they wish and has almost all of its abilities. Thus, they can change into a mind flayer to stun opponents and then become an earth elemental to crush foes. These creatures have whatever Hit Points the wizard had at the time of the shapechange. Each alteration in form requires only a second, and no system shock is incurred.
Source: bg2ee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_2_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Wizard Spells—Level 9" → "Shapechange".