View source for Shadowkin Doppelganger (3.5e Monster)

===Combat===

When in its natural form, a doppelganger strikes with its powerful fists. In the shape of a warrior or some other armed person, it attacks with whatever weapon is appropriate. In such cases, it uses its [[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]] ability to employ the same tactics and strategies as the person it is impersonating.

'''[[SRD:Change Shape|{{Anchor|Change Shape}}]] ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A doppelganger can assume the shape of any Small or Medium [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]]. In [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] form, the doppelganger loses its natural attacks. A doppelganger can remain in its [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] form until it chooses to assume a new one. A change in form cannot be dispelled, but a doppelganger reverts to its natural form when killed. A ''[[SRD:True Seeing|true seeing]]'' spell or ability reveals its natural form.

'''{{Anchor|Detect Thoughts}} ([[SRD:Su|Su]]):''' A doppelganger can continuously use [[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]] as the spell ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 18th; [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 13 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.

'''Light Sensitivity ([[SRD:Extraordinary Ability|Ex]]):''' Shadowkin doppelgangers suffer a -1 penalty to attack rolls in bright sunlight or within the radius of a ''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]]'' spell. Furthermore, whenever taking damage from a spell with the [[SRD:Light|Light]] descriptor, a shadowkin doppelganger becomes [[SRD:Dazed|dazed]] for 1 round.

'''Obfuscation ([[SRD:Extraordinary Ability|Ex]]):''' A shadowkin doppelganger has 10 % natural [[SRD:Concealment|concealment]]. Obfuscation does not function in bright sunlight or in the area of a ''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]]'' spell.

'''[[SRD:Spell-Like Abilities|{{Anchor|Spell-Like Abilities}}]]:''' ''[[SRD:Darkness|darkness]]'' 3/day;

'''{{Anchor|Shadow Walk}} ([[SRD:Supernatural Ability|Su]]):''' A shadowkin doppelganger can move between the [[SRD:Material Plane|material plane]] and the [[SRD:Plane of Shadow|plane of shadow]] like the spell ''[[SRD:Shadow Walk|shadow walk]]'' twice per day. A shadowkin doppelganger's shadow walk has less limitations than the actual spell, however. Shadowkin doppelgangers are perfectly able to judge position relative to the material plane and the plane of shadow whilst traveling the borders of either plane, and can furthermore pinpoint the exact spot where they wish to re-emerge on the prime material. A shadowkin doppelganger can move twice as fast with the help of ''[[SRD:Shadow Walk|shadow walk]]'' as a normal creature (up to 100 miles per hour). Likewise, a shadowkin doppelganger can use his shadow walk ability to enter the plane of shadow itself, like the spell ''[[SRD:Plane Shift|plane shift]]'', which takes 1d4×10 minutes. Due to the shadowkin doppelganger's familiarity with shadow, it may initiate a shadow walk in any location unless it resides in direct bright sunlight or within the effect radius of a ''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]]'' spell.

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' A doppelganger has a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] and [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks.  

<nowiki>*</nowiki>When using its [[SRD:Change Shape|change shape]] ability, a shadowkin doppelganger gets an additional +10 circumstance bonus on [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks. If it can read an opponent’s mind, it gets a further +4 circumstance bonus on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] and [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks. When in low light or darkness, a shadowkin doppelganger gains a +10 circumstance bonus on [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] checks and can hide in plain sight (as per the [[SRD:Assassin|assassin]] ability of the same name).<noinclude>
Alignment	Usually neutral +
Author	Sulacu +
Challenge Rating	4 +
Environment	Any +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	+6 +
Rating	Unrated +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Native + and Shapechanger +
Title	Shadowkin Doppelganger +
Type	Outsider +