SRD:Aberration Type
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[hide]Aberration Type[edit]
An aberration has a bizarre anatomy, strange abilities, an alien mindset, or any combination of the three.
Features[edit]
An aberration has the following features.
- d8 Hit Dice.
- Base attack bonus equal to 3/4 total Hit Dice (as cleric).
- Good Will saves.
- Skill points equal to (2 + Int modifier, minimum 1) per Hit Die, with quadruple skill points for the first Hit Die.
Traits[edit]
An aberration possesses the following traits (unless otherwise noted in a creature’s entry).
- Darkvision out to 60 feet.
- Proficient with its natural weapons. If generally humanoid in form, proficient with all simple weapons and any weapon it is described as using.
- Proficient with whatever type of armor (light, medium, or heavy) it is described as wearing, as well as all lighter types. Aberrations not indicated as wearing armor are not proficient with armor. Aberrations are proficient with shields if they are proficient with any form of armor.
- Aberrations eat, sleep, and breathe.
SRD Monsters with the Aberration Type
| Creature Entry | CR | Type and Subtypes | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboleth | 7 | Aberration [Aquatic] | Huge |
| Aboleth Mage | 17 | Aberration [Aquatic] | Huge |
| Athach | 8 | Aberration | Huge |
| Choker | 2 | Aberration | Small |
| Chuul | 7 | Aberration [Aquatic] | Large |
| Cloaker | 5 | Aberration | Large |
| Dark Naga | 8 | Aberration | Large |
| Delver | 9 | Aberration | Huge |
| Destrachan | 8 | Aberration | Large |
| Drider | 7 | Aberration | Large |
| Elan | 1/2 | Aberration [Psionic] | Medium |
| Ethereal Filcher | 3 | Aberration | Medium |
| Ettercap | 3 | Aberration | Medium |
| Folugub | 2 | Aberration | Medium |
| Gibbering Mouther | 5 | Aberration | Medium |
| Grick | 3 | Aberration | Medium |
| Guardian Naga | 10 | Aberration | Large |
| Intellect Devourer | 7 | Aberration [Evil, Psionic] | Small |
| Mimic | 4 | Aberration [Shapechanger] | Large |
| Neothelid | 15 | Aberration [Psionic] | Gargantuan |
| Otyugh | 4 | Aberration | Large |
| Phasm | 7 | Aberration [Shapechanger] | Medium |
| Psionic Aboleth | 7 | Aberration [Aquatic, Psionic] | Huge |
| Rust Monster | 3 | Aberration | Medium |
| Skum | 2 | Aberration [Aquatic] | Medium |
| Spirit Naga | 9 | Aberration | Large |
| Temporal Filcher | 3 | Aberration [Psionic] | Large |
| Thought Eater | 2 | Aberration [Psionic] | Small |
| Thought Slayer | 13 | Aberration [Psionic] | Huge |
| Water Naga | 7 | Aberration [Aquatic] | Large |
| Will-O'-Wisp | 6 | Aberration [Air] | Small |
SRD Races with the Aberration Type
| Race Name | Summary | Favored Class | Ability Adjustments | LA | ECL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elans | Elans typically stand just under 6 feet tall and weigh in the neighborhood of 180 pounds, with men sometimes taller and heavier than women, but not always. | Psion | –2 Charisma | 0 | 1 |
Homebrew Monsters with the Aberration Type
Homebrew monsters using this type appear below. These are not part of the SRD, and are presented for ease of reference only.
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Homebrew Templates that grant the Aberration Type
Homebrew templates granting this type appear below. These are not part of the SRD, and are presented for ease of reference only.
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Homebrew Races with the Aberration Type
Homebrew races using this type appear below. These are not part of the SRD, and are presented for ease of reference only.
| [show] Race Name | Summary | Favored Class | Ability Adjustments | LA | ECL |
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