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==Doppelganger==

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|creature=Doppelganger
|style=
|size=Medium |type=Monstrous Humanoid |subtypes=Shapechanger
|hd=4d8+4  |hp=22 
|init=+1
|speed=30 ft. (6 squares)
|ac=15 (+1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +4 natural) |touch=11  |flat=14 
|bab=+4 |grapple=+5
|at=Slam +5 melee (1d6+1)
|full_at=Slam +5 melee (1d6+1)
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=Detect thoughts
|sq=[[SRD:Change Shape|Change shape]], immunity to ''[[SRD:Sleep|sleep]]'' and charm effects
|fort=+4 |ref=+5 |will=+6
|str=12|dex=13|con=12|int=13|wis=14 |cha=13
|skills=[[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] +10*, [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] +3, [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] +9* (+11 acting), [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]] +3, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +6, [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +6, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +6
|feats=[[SRD:Dodge|Dodge]], [[SRD:Great Fortitude|Great Fortitude]]
|env=Any
|org=Solitary, pair, or gang (3–6)
|cr=3
|treas=Double standard
|align=[[SRD:Neutral|Usually neutral]]
|adv=By [[SRD:Classes|character class]]
|la=+4
}}
Doppelgangers are strange beings that are able to take on the shapes of those they encounter. In its natural form, the creature looks more or less [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]], but slender and frail, with gangly limbs and half-formed features. The flesh is pale and hairless. Its large, bulging eyes are yellow with slitted pupils. A doppelganger’s appearance is deceiving even when it’s in its true form. A doppelganger is hardy, with a natural agility not in keeping with its frail appearance.  

Doppelgangers make excellent use of their natural mimicry to stage ambushes, bait traps, and infiltrate [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]] society. Although not usually evil, they are interested only in themselves and regard all others as playthings to be manipulated and deceived.

Its natural form a doppelganger is about 5-1/2 feet tall and weighs about 150 pounds.

===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.

'''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.

'''[[SRD:Change Shape|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.

'''[[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 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.

'''See Wikipedia Entry:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppelganger Doppelganger]

===Doppelganger's As Characters===

Doppelganger characters possess the following racial traits.
* +2 [[SRD:Strength|Strength]], +2, [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]], +2 [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]], +2 [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], +4 [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], +2 [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]].
*Medium size.
*A doppelganger’s base land speed is 30 feet.
*[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]]: Doppelgangers can see in the dark up to 60 feet.
*Racial [[SRD:Hit Dice (Creature Statistic)|Hit Dice:]] A doppelganger begins with four levels of [[SRD:Monstrous Humanoid Type|monstrous humanoid]], which provide 4d8 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]], a [[SRD:Base Attack Bonus|base attack bonus]] of +4, and base [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] bonuses of Fort +1, Ref +4, and [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] +4.
*Racial [[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]] A doppelganger’s [[SRD:Monstrous Humanoid Type|monstrous humanoid]] levels give it [[SRD:Skill Points|skill points]] equal to 7 x (2 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier). Its [[SRD:Class|class]] skills are [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]], [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]], [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]], [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]], and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]].
*Racial [[SRD:Feats (Creature Statistic)|Feats:]] A doppelganger’s [[SRD:Monstrous Humanoid Type|monstrous humanoid]] levels give it two [[SRD:Feats|feats]].
* +4 [[SRD:Armor Class|natural armor]] bonus.
* +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] and [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks. When using its [[SRD:Change Shape|change shape]] ability, a 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.
*Special Attacks (see above): Detect thoughts.
*Special Qualities (see above): [[SRD:Change Shape|Change shape]], immunity to ''[[SRD:Sleep|sleep]]'' and charm effects.
*Automatic [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|Languages]]: Common. Bonus [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|Languages]]: Auran, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Halfling, [[SRD:Giant Type|Giant]], Terran.
*Favored [[SRD:Class|Class]]: [[SRD:Rogue|Rogue]].
*Level adjustment +4.  

 


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[[Category:SRD]]
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[[Category:Monster]]
Alignment	Usually neutral +
Challenge Rating	3 +
Environment	Any +
Level Adjustment	+4 +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Shapechanger +
Title	Doppelganger +
Type	Monstrous Humanoid +