Transmuter

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Transmuters specialise in transmutation magic, and can cause strange changes in themselves and others. They deal damage primarily in unarmed combat, often using transformations to enhance their defensive and offensive capabilities.

Transmuters are magicians who specialise in Transmutations magic. They are best described as kung-fu mad scientists, but initial survival is quite a challenge for them.

Preferred Races

Troll, Naga, Merfolk, Draconian, Demigod and Demonspawn are the recommended races if you pick a Transmuter Background.

Racial restrictions

Ghouls and Mummies are forbidden for becoming transmuters, because they cannot use most of the transmutation spells.

Starting Equipment

Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.

• +0 robe
• 12 arrows
• Book of Changes
• Bread ration

Transmuters start with the Beastly Appendage spell memorised.

Starting Skills and Stats

These are adjusted by your species' aptitudes.

• Fighting: 1
• Unarmed Combat: 3
• Dodging: 2
• Spellcasting: 2
• Transmutations: 2

Choosing Transmuter adds 2 to your starting Strength, 5 to your starting Intelligence and 5 to your starting Dexterity.

Strategy

See the following guides:

• Elynae's Sludge Elf/Merfolk Transmuter guide

History

Prior to 0.14, transmuters started with 20 gold.