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==Rakshasas==

Also see the [[SRD:Rakshasa|rakshasa]] creature listing.

[[Summary::A closer look at a rakshasa reveals that the palms of its hands are where the backs of the hands would be on a [[SRD:Humans (Race)|human]].]]

A rakshasa is about the same height and weight as a [[SRD:Humans (Race)|human]].

<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|+6 Constitution}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Intelligence|+2 Intelligence}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Wisdom|+2 Wisdom}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Charisma|+6 Charisma}}.
* {{Property Link|Type|SRD:Outsider Type|Outsider}} ({{Property Link|Subtype|SRD:Native Subtype|Native}})
* {{3.5e Racial Size|medium|rakshasha}}
* A rakshasa’s [[SRD:Base Land Speed|base land speed]] is 40 feet.
* [[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] out to 60 feet.
* Racial [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]]: A rakshasa begins with seven levels of [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsider]], which provide 7d8 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]], a [[SRD:Base Attack Bonus|base attack bonus]] of +7, and base [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] bonuses of [[SRD:Fortitude Save|Fort]] +5, [[SRD:Reflex Save|Ref]] +5, and [[SRD:Will Save|Will]] +5.
* Racial Skills: A rakshasa’s [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsider]] levels give it [[SRD:Skill Points|skill points]] equal to 10 &times; (8 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier). Its [[SRD:Class|class]] skills are [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]], [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]], [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]], [[SRD:Perform Skill|Perform]], [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]], and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]]. A rakshasa has a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] and [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks, and it can gain further bonuses by using change shape (+10 on [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks) and ''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]]'' (+4 on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] and [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks).
* Racial [[SRD:Feats|Feats]]: A rakshasa’s [[SRD:Outsider Type|outsider]] levels give it three [[SRD:Feats|feats]].
* +9 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural armor]] bonus.
* Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A rakshasa is automatically proficient with all [[SRD:Simple Weapon|simple]] and [[SRD:Martial Weapon|martial weapons]].
* [[SRD:Natural Weapon|Natural Weapons]]: [[SRD:Bite|Bite]] (1d6) and 2 [[SRD:Claw|claw]]s (1d4).
* [[SRD:Change Shape|Change Shape]] {{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 [[SRD:Claw|claw]] and [[SRD:Bite|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:Damage Reduction|Damage Reduction]] {{Ex}}: 15/piercing.
* [[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage Reduction]] {{Su}}: 15/good.
* Detect Thoughts {{Su}}: A rakshasa 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 13 + the character’s [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] modifier.
* [[SRD:Spell Resistance|Spell resistance]] equal to 27 + [[SRD:Classes|class levels]].
* Spells: A rakshasa character casts spells as a 7th-level [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]]. If the character takes additional levels of [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]], these levels stack with the rakshasa’s base spellcasting ability for spells known, spells per day, and other effects dependent on [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]]. A rakshasa character likewise uses the sum of its racial spellcasting levels and [[SRD:Classes|class levels]] to determine the abilities of its [[SRD:Familiars|familiar]].
* [[SRD:Automatic Language|Automatic Languages]]: Common, Infernal. 
* [[SRD:Bonus Language|Bonus Languages]]: Sylvan, Undercommon.
* [[SRD:Favored Class|Favored Class]]: {{Property Link|Favored Class|SRD:Sorcerer|Sorcerer}}.
* [[SRD:Level Adjustment|Level Adjustment]]: +[[Level Adjustment::7]]
* [[SRD:Effective Character Level|Effective Character Level]]: [[Effective Character Level::14]]</onlyinclude>

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{{SRD Race Footer}}
Effective Character Level	14 +
Favored Class	Sorcerer +
Identifier	Race +
Level Adjustment	7 +
Racial Ability Adjustments	+2 Strength +, +2 Dexterity +, +6 Constitution +, +2 Intelligence +, +2 Wisdom + and +6 Charisma +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Native +
Summary	A closer look at a rakshasa reveals that the palms of its hands are where the backs of the hands would be on a human. +
Title	Rakshasas +
Type	Outsider +