Editing Semi-Corporeal (3.5e Creature Subtype)

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= Semi-Corporeal Subtype =

Semi-corporeal creatures are not completely [[SRD:Incorporeal Subtype|incorporeal]]. A semi-corporeal creature has an actual physical presence, but more often than not that presence is comprised of countless smaller objects, like stones, dust or smaller composite creatures that move contiguously and are bound to the spirit's will. Semi-corporeals possess certain traits akin to [[SRD:Swarm Subtype|swarms]], but they have the collective consciousness of a single creature, rather than a swarm of creatures. Semi-corporeals are naturally incorporeal spirit entities that accrue matter and objects in order to take physical form. The encompassing spirit entity can be considered as intangible for the purpose of fighting the monster, and is usually unaffected by the loss of its physical body. To truly kill a semi-corporeal, the spirit sustaining the physical form must be targeted and destroyed.

===Prerequisites===

To manifest as a semi-corporeal, the entity thet comprises its core must be [[SRD:Incorporeal Subtype|incorporeal]]. Most semi-corporeals are [[SRD:Elemental Type|elementals]], [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsiders]] or [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]], but they don't need to be.

===Semi-Corporeal Traits===

The following traits and abilities are common in every semi-corporeal creature. The Semi-Corporeal traits override the [[SRD:Swarm Subtype|Swarm]] traits when applicable.

*[[SRD:Blindsight|Blindsight]] out to 60 ft.
*Semi-corporeals usually have a [[Hover (3.5e Creature Ability)|hover]] speed, with varying levels of mobility, but certain sufficiently solidified semi-corporeals can move on solid ground as if walking. See the individual creature entries for more information.
*''[[SRD:Swarm Subtype|Swarm]] Traits:'' A semi-corporeal is comprised of a large number of similar components that make up its physical form, in the same way as a [[SRD:Swarm Subtype|swarm]] is comprised of creatures. These components can differ in size, from [[SRD:Tiny Size|Tiny]] or larger (such as rocks), to [[SRD:Diminutive Size|Diminutive]] or smaller (such as pebble-sized objects, dust or sand). The former type of semi-corporeal takes half damage from any physical attack that doesn't deal [[SRD:Bludgeoning Weapon|bludgeoning]] damage, whereas the latter type is completely immune to any form of physical damage. 
:Furthermore, a semi-corporeal creature possesses any further trait and vulnerability of a [[SRD:Swarm Subtype|swarm]]-type creature, except that a semi-corporeal can be of any size, and that it doesn't take extra damage from any spell or effect that affects an area.
*Immunity to vision-affecting effects ([[SRD:Phantasm Subschool|phantasms]] and [[SRD:Pattern Subschool|patterns]] that have an effect on the eyes, [[SRD:Gaze|gaze]] attacks).
*Immunity to [[SRD:Poison|poison]], [[SRD:Sleep|sleep]] effects, [[SRD:Paralyzed|paralysis]], [[SRD:Stunned|stunning]], [[SRD:Disease|disease]], and [[SRD:Death Effect|death effects]]. These immunities are in addition to or overlap with the immunities of the semi-corporeal's creature type.
*Not subject to [[SRD:Critical Hit|critical hits]]. Immune to damage to its physical ability scores ([[SRD:Strength|Strength]], [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]], and [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]), as well as to [[SRD:Fatigued|fatigue]] and [[SRD:Exhausted|exhaustion]] effects.
*Not at risk of death from massive damage, but when reduced to 0 hit points or less, it is either dispersed or destroyed.

'''Attacks:''' A semi-corporeal is proficient with any natural or manufactured weapons disclosed in its creature entry. It further possesses a [[SRD:Swarm Subtype#Swarm Attack|swarm attack]] like any normal [[SRD:Swarm Subtype|swarm]]. The damage that this attack deals depends on the semi-corporeal's [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]], but increases by an additional +1d6 for every size category the semi-corporeal is larger than [[SRD:Medium Size|Medium]].

'''Spirit Entity ([[SRD:Extraordinary Ability|Ex]]):''' Regardless of its form or shape, a semi-corporeal is an entity wrought by the effort of its controlling spirit. This spirit is [[SRD:Incorporeal Subtype|incorporeal]], and can be a [[SRD:Ghost|ghost]] or a composite soul of some kind. While taking no damage from most weapons, Semi-corporeals take partial or normal damage from certain spells, effects, or weapons with certain special abilities (as denoted in the creature listing), or otherwise have certain conditions under which they can be destroyed. Any damage dealt by such aspell, effect or weapon automatically bypasses any [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]], [[SRD:Regeneration|regeneration]] or other damage resisting ability the creature has, and when slain by such a weapon, a semi-corporeal creature is destroyed outright. Normal attacks, spells and effects merely disperse the creature, allowing the spirit to reform its body at full [[SRD:Hit Points|hit points]] within a certain amount of time (defer to creature listing).

'''Elusive Body ([[Ex]]):''' Creatures take a -8 penalty to [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] checks against a semi-corporeal creature made of objects of [[SRD:Tiny Size|Tiny]] size or larger, but are not prevented from making an attack while grappled. Semi-corporeals formed from smaller objects cannot be grappled at all.

== Creatures with the Semi-Corporeal Subtype ==

The following creatures have the semi-corporeal subtype:

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