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===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.
Alignment	Always lawful evil +
Challenge Rating	10 +
Environment	Warm marshes +
Level Adjustment	+7 +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Native +
Title	Rakshasa +
Type	Outsider +