Editing Gear (3.5e Creature Subtype)

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= Gear Subtype =

[[Summary::This subtype pertains to the 'Gear' family of [[SRD:Construct Type|constructs]], beings of gears and clockwork that give them certain strengths and weaknesses.]]

===Traits===

The traits listed here override the base [[SRD:Construct Type|Construct]] traits wherever applicable.

* '''{{Anchor|Pseudo-Organic Structure}}:''' The Gear body type is so similar in structure to living creatures that they can drop below 0 hit points, entering maintenance mode. This functions exactly like dropping below 0 hit points for a living creature, but requires a [[SRD:Craft|craft]] check for stabilization instead of a [[SRD:Heal|heal]] check. The Gear unit can drop to -5 hit points before it dies, and cannot exit maintenance mode during this time, although it can stabilize itself. Maintenance mode functions as though the unit is unconscious.
* 50 % [[SRD:Fortification|fortification]] against [[SRD:Critical Hit|critical hits]].
* '''''{{Anchor|Customizable}}:''''' [[SRD:Construct Type|Constructs]] of the gear subtype are highly customizable. A gear's body can be upgraded or outfitted with different armor packages, utilities and grafts to suit the particular gear's needs, and is considered a suit of [[SRD:Masterwork Armor|masterwork]] armor for the purpose of magical enhancement. A gear gets a [[Reinforced Plating (3.5e Creature Ability)|reinforced plating]] bonus equal to half its body's magical [[SRD:Enhancement Bonus|enhancement]] bonus to [[SRD:Armor Class|AC]], rounded up. See [[Gear (3.5e Creature Subtype)/Gear Customization#Armor|Gear Customization]] for a complete list of upgrades available to Gears.
** ''[[Gear (3.5e Creature Subtype)/Gear Customization#Modules|Modules]]:'' Modules are additions to a gear's functionality, giving it more options in battle or aiding it in fulfilling its duties. Any gear, regardless of size or shape, has four module spaces or slots; one body slot, two utility slots and one head slot. Modules are generally unintrusive, although heavier modules may create minor drawbacks, such as an increased [[SRD:Armor Check Penalty|armor check penalty]] or a slightly reduced movement speed.
** ''[[Gear (3.5e Creature Subtype)/Gear Customization#Grafts|Grafts]]:'' Grafts represent a higher degree of customization than modules, but also carry a much greater drawback. In order to mount a graft, a gear sacrifices one of its utility module slots, and incurs penalties according to the type of graft. A gear with a graft may lose the use of an arm, or may be rendered enable to run or jump.

== Creatures with the Gear Subtype ==

The following creatures have the gear subtype:

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