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=Phasm=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|creature=
|style=
|size=Medium |type=Aberration |subtypes=Shapechanger
|hd=15d8+30  |hp=97 
|init=+6
|speed=30 ft. (6 squares)
|ac=17 (+2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +5 natural) |touch=12  |flat=15 
|bab=+11 |grapple=+12
|at=Slam +12 melee (1d3+1)
|full_at=Slam +12 melee (1d3+1)
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=—
|sq=[[SRD:Alternate Form|Alternate form]], amorphous, resilient, [[SRD:Scent|scent]], [[SRD:Telepathy|telepathy]] 100 ft., [[SRD:Tremorsense|tremorsense]] 60 ft.
|fort=+11 |ref=+11 |will=+11
||str=12|dex=15|con=15|int=16|wis=15|cha=14
|skills=[[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] +20, [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]] +7, [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] (any one) +12, [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] +12, [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] +20 (+22 acting)*, [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]] +4, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (any one) +18, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +12, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +12, [[SRD:Survival Skill|Survival]] +8
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Blind-Fight|Blind Fight]], [[SRD:Combat Reflexes|Combat Reflexes]], [[SRD:Dodge|Dodge]], [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Mobility|Mobility]]
|env=Underground
|org=Solitary
|cr=7
|treas=Standard
|align=Usually [[SRD:Chaotic Neutral|chaotic neutral]]
|adv=15–21 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Huge); 22–45 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] (Gargantuan)
|la=—
}}
A phasm is an amorphous creature that can assume the guise of almost any other creature or object. A phasm in its natural form is about 5 feet in diameter and 2 feet high at the center. Swirls of color indicate sensory organs. In this form, a phasm slithers about like an [[SRD:Ooze Type|ooze]] and can attack with a pseudopod. It weighs about 400 pounds.

Phasms can speak Common but prefer telepathic communication.

===Combat===

When faced with potential danger, a phasm is equally likely to retreat, parley, or attack, as its fancy strikes.  

If pursued or harassed, a phasm transforms into the most fearsome creature it knows and attacks. When seriously hurt, it changes to some fast or agile form and tries to escape.

'''Amorphous ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A phasm in its natural form has immunity to [[SRD:Poison|poison]], ''[[SRD:Sleep|sleep]],'' [[SRD:Paralysis|paralysis]], [[SRD:Polymorph (Spell)|polymorph]], and stunning effects. It is not subject to [[SRD:Critical Hit|critical hits]] and, having no clear front or back, cannot be flanked.

'''Resilient ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A phasm has a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Saving Throw|Fortitude]] and [[SRD:Saving Throw|Reflex save]]s (included in the statistics block).

[[SRD:Alternate Form|Alternate Form]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]): A phasm can assume any form of Large size or smaller as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. <s>This ability functions as a ''[[SRD:Polymorph (Spell)|polymorph]]'' spell cast on itself ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 15th), except that the phasm does not regain [[SRD:Hit Points|hit points]] for changing form.</s> A phasm can remain in its [[SRD:Alternate Form|alternate form]] until it chooses to assume a new one or return to its natural form.

'''[[SRD:Tremorsense|Tremorsense]] ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' A phasm can automatically sense the location of anything within 60 feet that is in contact with the ground, so long as it is touching the ground itself.

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' *When using shapechange, a phasm gains a +10 circumstance bonus on [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks.

{{SRD Creature Footer}}
Alignment	Usually chaotic neutral +
Challenge Rating	7 +
Environment	Underground +
Level Adjustment	— +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Shapechanger +
Title	Phasm +
Type	Aberration +