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==Doppelgangers==

Also see the [[SRD:Doppelganger|doppelganger]] creature listing.

[[Summary::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.

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

<onlyinclude>* {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Strength|+2 Strength}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Dexterity|+2 Dexterity}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Constitution|+2 Constitution}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Intelligence|+2 Intelligence}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Wisdom|+4 Wisdom}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Charisma|+2 Charisma}}.
* {{Property Link|Type|SRD:Monstrous Humanoid Type|Monstrous Humanoid}} ({{Property Link|Subtype|SRD:Shapechanger Subtype|Shapechanger}})
* {{3.5e Racial Size|Medium|doppelganger}}
* A doppelganger’s [[SRD:Base Land Speed|base land speed]] is 30 feet.
* [[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]]: Doppelgangers can see in the dark up to 60 feet.
* Racial [[SRD:Hit Dice|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 [[SRD:Fortitude Save|Fort]] +1, [[SRD:Reflex Save|Ref]] +4, and [[SRD:Will Save|Will]] +4.
* Racial Skills: A doppelganger’s [[SRD:Monstrous Humanoid Type|monstrous humanoid]] levels give it [[SRD:Skill Points|skill points]] equal to 7 &times; (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|Feats]]: A doppelganger’s [[SRD:Monstrous Humanoid Type|monstrous humanoid]] levels give it two [[SRD:Feats|feats]].
* +4 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural armor]] bonus.
* [[SRD:Natural Weapons|Natural Weapon]]: [[SRD:Slam|Slam]] (1d6).
* Weapon Proficiency: A doppelganger is automatically proficient with all [[SRD:Simple Weapon|simple weapons]].
* Immunity to ''[[SRD:Sleep|sleep]]'' and [[SRD:Charm Subschool|charm effects]].
* Detect Thoughts {{Su}}: A doppelganger can continuously use [[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]] as the spell ([[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] 18th; [[SRD:Will Save|Will]] 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.
* +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] and [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks. When using its 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.
* [[SRD:Change Shape|Change Shape]] {{Su}}: A doppelganger can assume the shape of any [[SRD:Small|Small]] or [[SRD:Medium|Medium]] [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid]]. In [[SRD:Humanoid Type|humanoid form]], the doppelganger loses its [[SRD:Natural Weapon|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:Automatic Language|Automatic Language]]: Common. 
* [[SRD:Bonus Language|Bonus Languages]]: Auran, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Halfling, Giant, Terran.
* [[SRD:Favored Class|Favored Class]]: {{Property Link|Favored Class|SRD:Rogue|Rogue}}
* [[SRD:Level Adjustment|Level Adjustment]]: +[[Level Adjustment::4]] 
* [[SRD:Effective Character Level|Effective Character Level]]: [[Effective Character Level::8]]</onlyinclude>

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[[Category:3.5e|{{BASEPAGENAME}}]]
Effective Character Level	8 +
Favored Class	Rogue +
Identifier	Race +
Level Adjustment	4 +
Racial Ability Adjustments	+2 Strength +, +2 Dexterity +, +2 Constitution +, +2 Intelligence +, +4 Wisdom + and +2 Charisma +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Shapechanger +
Summary	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 humanoid, but slender and frail, with gangly limbs and half-formed features. +
Title	Doppelgangers +
Type	Monstrous Humanoid +