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===Combat===

Barghests can claw and bite, no matter what their form, and usually disdain weapons. Though they love killing, they have little stomach for direct combat and attack from ambush whenever possible. Barghests start a combat by using ''[[SRD:Crushing Despair|crushing despair]]'' and ''[[SRD:Charm Monster|charm monster]]'' to keep opponents off balance. They try to stay away from the enemy’s main strength.

A barghest’s [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]], as well as any weapons it wields, are treated as evil-aligned and lawful-aligned for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]]. Its [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] are treated as [[SRD:Magic Weapon|magic weapon]]s for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

'''[[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-Like Abilities]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Blink|blink]], [[SRD:Levitate|levitate]], [[SRD:Misdirection|misdirection]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 14), ''[[SRD:Rage|rage]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 15); 1/day—''[[SRD:Charm Monster|charm monster]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 16), ''[[SRD:Crushing Despair|crushing despair]]'' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 16), ''[[SRD:Dimension Door|dimension door]].'' [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] equals the barghest’s [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]].

The save [[SRD:DC|DCs]] are [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.

'''Feed ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' When a barghest slays a [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] opponent, it can feed on the corpse, devouring both flesh and life force, as a [[SRD:Full-Round Actions|full-round action]]. Feeding destroys the victim’s body and prevents any form of raising or [[SRD:Resurrection|resurrection]] that requires part of the corpse. There is a 50% chance that a ''[[SRD:Wish|wish]], [[SRD:Miracle|miracle]],'' or ''[[SRD:True Resurrection|true resurrection]]'' spell can restore a devoured victim to life. Check once for each destroyed creature. If the check fails, the creature cannot be brought back to life by mortal magic.

A barghest advances in [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] by consuming corpses in this fashion. For every three suitable corpses a barghest devours, it gains 1 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Die]], and its [[SRD:Strength|Strength]], [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]], and [[SRD:Armor Class|natural armor]] increase by +1. Its attack bonus and saves improve as normal for an [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsider]] of its [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]], and it gains [[SRD:Skill Points|skill points]], [[SRD:Feats|feats]], and [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]] improvements normally.

The barghest only advances by consuming the corpses of creatures whose [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] or levels are equal to or greater than its own current total. A barghest that reaches 9 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] through feeding immediately becomes a greater barghest upon completion of the act. A greater barghest can reach a maximum of 18 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] through feeding.

'''[[SRD:Change Shape|Change Shape]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A greater barghest can [[SRD:Change Shape|change shape]] into a [[SRD:Goblin|goblinlike]] creature of Large size (about 8 feet tall and 400 pounds) or a [[SRD:Dire Wolf|dire wolf]]. In [[SRD:Goblin|goblin]] form, a greater barghest cannot use its [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] but can wield weapons and wear armor. In [[SRD:Dire Wolf|dire wolf]] form, a greater barghest loses its claw attacks but retains its bite attack.

'''Pass Without Trace ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A barghest in [[SRD:Wolf|wolf]] form can use [[SRD:Pass without Trace|pass without trace]] (as the spell) as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]].

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' *A barghest in wolf form gains a +4 circumstance bonus on [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] checks.

'''[[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-Like Abilities]]:''' In addition to the spelllike abilities all barghests possess, a greater barghest gains the following abilities. At will—''[[SRD:Invisibility Sphere|invisibility sphere]];'' 1/day—''[[SRD:Mass Bull's Strength|mass bull’s strength]]'', ''[[SRD:Mass Enlarge Person|mass enlarge person]].'' [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] equals the greater barghest’s [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]].

Occasionally, a greater barghest uses a magic [[SRD:Two-Handed Weapon|two-handed weapon]] in combat instead of its claws, giving it multiple attacks (attack bonus +13/+8). It can also make one bite attack (attack bonus +8) each [[SRD:Round|round]]. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] against a greater barghest’s [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]] is 14 + [[SRD:Spell Level|spell level]].

'''See Wikipedia Entry:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barghest Barghest]


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[[Category:Monster]]
Alignment	Always lawful evil +
Challenge Rating	5 +
Environment	An evil-aligned plane +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Large +
Subtype	Evil +, Extraplanar +, Lawful + and Shapechanger +
Title	Greater Barghest +
Type	Outsider +