Polymorph Self

Magic-user 4

Range. 0

Duration. 2 turns per CL

Area of Effect. The caster

Alteration

Components. V

Casting Time. 3s

Saving Throw. None

When this spell is cast, the magic-user is able to assume the form of any creature—from as small as a wren to as large as a hippopotamus — and its form of locomotion as well.

The spell does not give the other abilities (attack, magic, etc.), nor does it run the risk of changing personality and mentality. No "system shock" check is required.

Thus, a magic-user changed to an owl could fly, but his or her vision would be human; a change to a black pudding would enable movement under doors or along halls and ceilings, but not the pudding's offensive or defensive capabilities. Naturally, the Strength of the new form must be sufficient to allow normal movement.

The spell caster can change his or her form as often as desired, the change requiring only 5 segments.

Damage to the polymorphed form is computed as if it were inflicted upon the magic-user, but when the magic-user returns to his or her own form, from 1 to 12 (d12) points of damage are restored.

Campaign Rule. The caster can use the new form's natural attacks (using the physical attack forms only; claws, bite, etc.) without penalty. If using manufactured or improvised weapons, the casters non-proficiency penalty would apply. The caster must have some knowledge of the creature (studied). The caster can only polymorph into living creatures. The size/weight max. limit is roughly 12-ft and ~3,000-lbs.

Dragon #145, Sage Advice: Q: "If a character turns into a fish with a polymorph self spell or potion, can he breathe underwater?" A: A polymorph self spell can provide the caster with functional gills, just as it can provide the caster with functional wings.
Polyhedron #16, Dispel Confusion: ADQ: "If a polymorph self spell is used to change to a creature capable of moving in the astral and ethereal planes (xorn, phase spider, ki-rin, etc.), can the character then also use the appropriate "mode of locomotion" and go plane-traveling?" ADA: No. The polymorph self spell allows locomotion only within the plane in which it is cast.
Dragon #154, Sage Advice: Q: "Can a spell-caster still cast spells if he is polymorphed or reincarnated?" A: Yes, probably. Polymorph self allows spell-casting if the new form has prehensile digits and is capable of speech. Note, however, that all equipment carried polymorphs with the caster, so spell components won't always be available. If a polymorph other spell was used, the victim might "lose" his components as above, and he will lose all memories and abilities if he assumes the mentality of his new form. What happens when a character is reincarnated is up to the DM. Generally, the character can still use his professional skills if his new form will physically allow it, although further advancement is not always possible.

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