Shapeshifting

Trunk-only: This article pertains to a feature of Crawl which is being tested. It will likely change before the next release, and may even be removed entirely.

For the monster, see shapeshifter (monster).

The Shapeshifting skill governs use of talismans, items that change your form. Higher Shapeshifting will reduce HP penalties and increase form bonuses.

Aptitudes

At	Ba	Co	DE	Dg	Ds	Dj	Dr	Fe	Fo	Gr	Gh	Gn	Hu	Ko	Mf	Mi	MD	Mu	Na	Op	On	Sp	Te	Tr	Vp	VS
-2	0	-2	0	-2	-2	-2	-1	-2	0	-3	N/A	7	-1	-1	2	-3	-2	N/A	-1	-1	-1	2	-2	-1	0	-1

Strategy

• Most forms boost Unarmed Combat in some way.
• The biggest jump is going from "not being in a form" to "being in a form". If you plan on going Shapeshifting, it can be wise to train only Shapeshifting skill until you reach an acceptable skill for a given form.
• With the "average" species, Human, having -2 Shapeshifting, don't be afraid to train a negative Shapeshifting aptitude.

History

• The Shapeshifting skill will be introduced in 0.31. Previously, form-changing spells were a part of the Transmutations school of magic.