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{{OGL Top}} =RAKSHASA= {{3.5e Monster Classic |creature= |style= |size=Medium |type=Outsider |subtypes=Native |hd=7d8+21 |hp=52 |init=+2 |speed=40 ft. (8 squares) |ac=21 (+2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +9 natural) |touch=12 |flat=19 |bab=+7 |grapple=+8 |at=Claw +8 melee (1d4+1) |full_at=2 claws +8 melee (1d4+1) and bite +3 melee (1d6) |space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft. |sa=Detect thoughts, [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] |sq=[[SRD:Change Shape|Change shape]], [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] 15/good and piercing, [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|spell resistance]] 27 |fort=+8 |ref=+7 |will=+6 ||str=12|dex=14|con=16|int=13|wis=13|cha=17 |skills=[[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] +17*, [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] +13, [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] +7, [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] +17 (+19 acting)*, [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]] +5, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +13, [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] +13, [[SRD:Perform Skill|Perform]] (oratory) +13, [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +11, [[SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft]] +11, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +11 |feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Combat Casting|Combat Casting]], [[SRD:Dodge|Dodge]] |env=Warm marshes |org=Solitary |cr=10 |treas=Standard coins; double goods; standard items |align=Always [[SRD:Lawful Evil|lawful evil]] |adv=By [[SRD:Classes|character class]] |la=+7 }} A closer look at a rakshasa reveals that the palms of its hands are where the backs of the hands would be on a human. A rakshasa is about the same height and weight as a human. Rakshasas speak Common, Infernal, and Undercommon. ===COMBAT=== In close combat, which a rakshasa disdains as ignoble, it employs its sharp claws and powerful bite. Whenever possible, it uses its other abilities to make such encounters unnecessary. '''Detect Thoughts ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A rakshasa can continuously use [[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]] as the spell ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 18th; [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 15 negates). It can suppress or resume this ability as a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]]. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based. '''[[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|Spells]]:''' A rakshasa casts [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] as a 7th-level [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]]. ''Typical [[SRD:Sorcerer|Sorcerer]] [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|Spells]] Known'' (6/7/7/5; save [[SRD:DC|DC]] 13 + [[SRD:Spell Level|spell level]]): 0—''[[SRD:Detect Magic|detect magic]], [[SRD:Light|light]], [[SRD:Mage Hand|mage hand]], [[SRD:Message|message]], [[SRD:Read Magic|read magic]], [[SRD:Resistance|resistance]], [[SRD:Touch of Fatigue|touch of fatigue]];'' 1st—''[[SRD:Charm Person|charm person]], [[SRD:Mage Armor|mage armor]], [[SRD:Magic Missile|magic missile]], [[SRD:Shield|shield]], [[SRD:Silent Image|silent image]];'' 2nd—''[[SRD:Bear's Endurance|bear’s endurance]], [[SRD:Invisibility (Spell)|invisibility]], [[SRD:Acid Arrow|acid arrow]];'' 3rd—''[[SRD:Haste|haste]], [[SRD:Suggestion|suggestion]].'' '''[[SRD:Change Shape|Change Shape]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A rakshasa can assume any [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] form, or revert to its own form, as a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. In [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] form, a rakshasa loses its claw and bite attacks (although it often equips itself with weapons and armor instead). A rakshasa remains in one form until it chooses to assume a new one. A change in form cannot be dispelled, but the rakshasa reverts to its natural form when killed. A ''[[SRD:True Seeing|true seeing]]'' spell reveals its natural form. '''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' A rakshasa has a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] and [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks. *When using [[SRD:Change Shape|change shape]], a rakshasa gains an additional +10 circumstance bonus on [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks. If reading an opponent’s mind, its circumstance bonus on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] and [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks increases by a further +4. ===RAKSHASAS AS CHARACTERS=== Rakshasa characters possess the following racial traits. * +2 [[SRD:Strength|Strength]], +4 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]], +6 [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]], +2 [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], +2 [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], +6 [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]. *Medium size. *A rakshasa’s base land speed is 40 feet. *[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] out to 60 feet. *Racial [[SRD:Hit Dice (Creature Statistic)|Hit Dice:]] A rakshasa begins with seven levels of [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsider]], which provide 7d8 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]], a [[SRD:Base Attack Bonus|base attack bonus]] of +7, and base [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] bonuses of Fort +5, Ref +5, and [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] +5. *Racial [[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]] A rakshasa’s [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsider]] levels give it [[SRD:Skill Points|skill points]] equal to 10 x (8 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier). Its [[SRD:Class|class]] skills are [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]], [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]], [[SRD:Perform Skill|Perform]], [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]], and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]]. A rakshasa has a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] and [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks, and it can gain further bonuses by using [[SRD:Change Shape|change shape]] (+10 on [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks) and [[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]] (+4 on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] and [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks). *Racial [[SRD:Feats (Creature Statistic)|Feats:]] A rakshasa’s [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsider]] levels give it three [[SRD:Feats|feats]]. * +9 [[SRD:Armor Class|natural armor]] bonus. *[[SRD:Natural Weapons|Natural Weapons]]: Bite (1d6) and 2 claws (1d4). *Detect Thoughts ([[SRD:Su|Su]]): The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is 13 + the character’s [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] modifier. *[[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|Spells]]: A rakshasa character casts [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] as a 7th-level [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]]. If the character takes additional levels of [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]], these levels stack with the rakshasa’s base spellcasting ability for [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] known, [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] per day, and other effects dependent on [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]]. A rakshasa character likewise uses the sum of its racial spellcasting levels and [[SRD:Classes|class levels]] to determine the abilities of its familiar. *Special Qualities (see above): [[SRD:Change Shape|Change shape]], [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]] 15/good and piercing, [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|spell resistance]] equal to 27 + [[SRD:Classes|class levels]]. *Automatic [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|Languages]]: Common, Infernal. Bonus [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|Languages]]: Sylvan, Undercommon. *Favored [[SRD:Class|Class]]: [[SRD:Sorcerer|Sorcerer]]. *Level adjustment +7. '''SEE WIKIPEDIA ENTRY:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakshasa Rakshasa] ---- {{SRD Creature Breadcrumb}} {{OGL Bottom|part of the Revised (v.3.5) System Reference Document|SRD}} [[Category:SRD]] [[Category:OGL]] [[Category:Monster]] [[Category:Fiend|{{BASEPAGENAME}}]] [[Category:Warm Climate|{{BASEPAGENAME}}]]
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