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Polymorph Other is a powerful spell that transforms the target into a squirrel for 1,000 in-game hours or about 42 days in Enhanced Editions, or 12,000 hours (500 days) in the original edition.

Effects[]

Polymorph Other
The Polymorph Other spell is a powerful magic that permanently alters the form of the creature affected. Mental attributes are not affected, and the target does not receive the special abilities of the new form. However all physical attributes are changed to adhere to the new form. This is a specific version of the spell in that the recipient will be transformed into a squirrel unless a Save vs. Petrification/Polymorph is made successfully. The transformation is instant and permanent until a Dispel Magic is cast successfully upon the affected creature. The natural attacks of the new form also become available and all clothes and equipment that the target was wearing will mold into the new form.

Where to obtain its scroll[]

Siege of Dragonspear[]

Sold by[]

The Black Pits[]

Sold by[]

Shadows of Amn[]

Found in[]

Sold by[]

Throne of Bhaal[]

The Black Pits II[]

Mod content[]

Mods icon This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.

Spell Revisions mod has changed this arcane spell, revising its effects, saving throws and description. See below for description:

Polymorph Other
Level: 4
School: Alteration
Range: Long
Duration: Permanent
Casting Time: 4
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: Polymorph negates
Polymorph Other is a powerful magic that permanently alters the form of the creature affected. The target’s mental attributes are not affected, and they do not receive the special abilities of the new form, but physical attributes are changed to adhere to the new form and the affected creature loses any special abilities it had in its original form. This particular version of the spell will transform the recipient into a squirrel unless a save vs. polymorph is made successfully. The effectiveness of this spell is dependent upon the target’s level, with weak creatures being relatively easy to transmute and more powerful creatures being very difficult. Creatures with less than 8 HD/levels save at a -3 penalty, those with 8 - 14 HD/levels save normally, and those with 15 or more HD/levels save with a +3 bonus. The transformation is instant and permanent until a dispel magic is cast successfully upon the affected creature. Note that all clothes and equipment that the target was wearing will mold into the new form. However, they will return to their previous state once the target dies, or the effects are dispelled.

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