Alpha Creature (3.5e Template)
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Alpha Creature[edit]
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An alpha creature is the absolute best of the type of creature it is.
An alpha creature is very dangerous compared to a normal creature of its type. it's average try is as good as a normal creature's best work
Creating an Alpha Creature[edit]
The alpha template is an inherited template that can be added to any animate creature.
Size and Type[edit]
Size and type don't change, but it gains BAB as a fighter and all good saves
Hit Dice[edit]
An alpha creature has maximum hp per dice
Speed[edit]
Speed does not change.
Armor Class[edit]
Armor does not change
Attack[edit]
The base creature does not gain or lose any attacks, but it gets a +10 racial bonus to hit. Base damage increases by the average of the dice for weapons.( 2d6+str bonus damage becomes 2d6+7+str bonus)
Full Attack[edit]
full attack gains the same to hit and damage bonus as above.
Special Attacks[edit]
The Base creature doesn't gain or lose any attacks, But it gains +10 to hit and increased damage as above for all attacks involving die rolls.
Special Qualities[edit]
No change, except for defenses requiring it to roll anything, on which it gets bonuses equal to the average of the die
Abilities[edit]
All scores before modification are increased to 18.(usually +7 to odd scores, +8 to even ones)
Skills[edit]
An alpha creature has 8+int modifier skill points per hit die.
Feats[edit]
An alpha creature is not granted any feats, but may take epic feats if it meets their prerequisites, regardless of it's hit dice
Environment[edit]
Same as base creature.
Organization[edit]
Alpha creatures typically are leaders of groups or single creatures, they don't usually get along well with other alphas, with a few exceptions.
Challenge Rating[edit]
Double base creature.
Treasure[edit]
As base creature, but using tables for its higher CR
Alignment[edit]
Same as base creature
Advancement[edit]
Same as base creature
Level Adjustment[edit]
+3
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