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== Simple Skeleton ==

[[Summary::A simplified version of the skeleton  template, designed for quick applications on the fly.]]

=== Creating a Simple Skeleton ===

Simple skeleton is an acquired template that can be added to any corporeal creature (other than an [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]]) that has a skeletal system (referred to hereafter as the base creature).

==== Size and Type ====

The creature's type changed to [[Type::Undead]].  Do not change BAB or saves.

==== Hit Dice ====

The skeleton retains the same HD, but they become d12s.  They lose all class features.

==== Speed ====

Winged skeletons can’t use their wings to fly. If the base creature flew magically, so can the skeleton.

==== Armor Class ====

[[SRD:Armor Class|Natural armor]] bonus changes to a number based on the skeleton’s size:

{|   class="zebra d20"
|-
| Tiny or smaller|| +0
|-
| Small|| +1
|-
| Medium or Large|| +2
|-
| Huge|| +3
|-
| Gargantuan|| +6
|-
| Colossal|| +10
|}

==== Attack ====

A skeleton retains all the [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]], [[SRD:Weapons|manufactured weapon]] attacks, and [[SRD:Weapon Proficiency|weapon proficiencies]] of the base creature, except for attacks that can’t work without flesh. A creature with hands gains one claw attack per hand; the skeleton can strike with each of its claw attacks at its full attack bonus.

{|   class="zebra d20"
|-
| Diminutive or Fine|| 1
|-
| Tiny|| 1d2
|-
| Small|| 1d3
|-
| Medium|| 1d4
|-
| Large|| 1d6
|-
| Huge|| 1d8
|-
| Gargantuan|| 2d6
|-
| Colossal|| 2d8
|}

==== Special Attacks ====

A skeleton retains none of the base creature’s special attacks.

==== Special Qualities ====

A skeleton loses most special qualities of the base creature. It retains any extraordinary special qualities that improve its melee or [[SRD:Ranged Attack|ranged attacks]]. A zombie gains the following special quality.

''Immunity to Cold ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):'' Skeletons are not affected by cold.

''[[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage Reduction]] 5/Bludgeoning ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):'' Skeletons lack flesh or internal organs.

==== Abilities ====

A skeleton’s [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] increases by +2, it has no [[SRD:Constitution|Consitution]] or [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] score.

==== Skills ====

A skeleton has no skills.

==== Feats ====

A skeleton has no feats.

==== Environment ====

Any.

==== Organization ====

Any.

==== Challenge Rating ====

Depends on [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]], as follows:

{|   class="zebra d20"
|-
! '''[[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]]'''!! '''Challenge Rating'''
|-
| 1/2|| 1/6
|-
| 1|| 1/3
|-
| 2–3|| 1
|-
| 4–5|| 2
|-
| 6–7|| 3
|-
| 8–9|| 4
|-
| 10–11|| 5
|-
| 12–14|| 6
|-
| 15–17|| 7
|-
| 18–20|| 8
|}

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==== Treasure ====

None.

==== Alignment ====

Always True Neutral or Neutral Evil, depending if you are [[Tome of Necromancy (3.5e Sourcebook)/Morality|playing with fire or not.]]

==== Advancement ====

As base creature (or — if the base creature advances by [[SRD:Classes|character class]]).

==== Level Adjustment ====

[[Level Adjustment::—]]


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Author	Eiji-kun +
Identifier	3.5e Template +
Level Adjustment	— +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Summary	A simplified version of the skeleton template, designed for quick applications on the fly. +
Title	Simple Skeleton +
Type	Undead +