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Shapeshifter (Druid Kit)

This Druid is called Shapeshifter not because of access to a great variety of forms, but rather because of their complete dedication to a single alternate form. A Shapeshifter has willingly become infected with lycanthropy, but due to intense study and training, can control this affliction. They become werewolves, the most famous of the lycanthrope shape-changers.

Advantages

  • May shapeshift into werewolf form once per day, +1 use every 2 levels.
  • 13th level: may shapeshift into a greater werewolf once per day.

Disadvantages

  • May not wear any armor.
  • No other shapeshifting abilities — the effort of maintaining the primary form precludes other transformations.

When to pick it

  • The werewolf and greater werewolf forms are extremely powerful melee bodies — claw/bite attacks with built-in to-hit and damage bonuses.
  • Lose the elemental shapes (fire/earth/water) — Shapeshifter is the "always melee" Druid build.

Source: iwdee/original_manuals/IWDEE - Mastering Melee & Magic.pdf — "Shapeshifter (Druid Kit)".