Shapeshift

Shapeshifting

Tooltip

Shapeshifting changes you into a non-human form. Shapeshifting skills still use your character's stats as normal unless otherwise specified.

Using a skill that is not compatible with your Shapeshifted form will automatically Shapeshift you back to human form.

Shapeshifting skills transforms your character into a different form.

Mechanics

When using a shapeshift skill, the character will automatically transform into the corresponding form, and will transform out of it when using a skill incompatible with the form (e.g. a spell or another weapon skill). Triggered skills and persistent skills do not end a shapeshift. You cannot use command skills while shapeshifted.

Most shapeshift skills require a talisman, but there are also certain unique shapeshift forms such as Demon FormDemon FormShapeshift, Buff
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-65) Mana
Cooldown Time: 15.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)Shapeshift into a demon, vastly boosting the power of your Spells. You gain Demonflame every second you remain in demon form, causing your Life to be lost at an ever-increasing rate. Maximum 10 Demonflame. Revert to human form if you reach 1 Life, use a Skill that isn't a Spell, or reactivate this Skill.(12-25)% increased Cast Speed while in Demon Form
(0.8-18.5) Life Loss per second per Demonflame
Deal 3% more Spell damage per Demonflame

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% increased Cast Speed while in Demon FormSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel. which function differently from regular shapeshifting.

Animal form

Talismans grant the user the ability to transform into one of three different animal forms. When equipped, players can select one of three forms: Bear, Werewolf, or Wyvern. Bear and Werewolf are available at any character level; Wyvern requires reaching character level 6 (skill gem Tier 3). The chosen form determines which default attack is granted and can be changed freely; it does not affect the ability to shapeshift into other forms using shapeshift skills.

Each form grants certain inherent bonuses:

Shapeshift form bonuses

Form	Skill archetype	Bonuses	Default attack
Bear	Uses slams and fire attacks	+10 to Armour per level 30% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage Gain an Endurance Charge for every 15 Rage you spend	Maul
Werewolf	Uses cold attacks, mark skills, and summons wolf pack minions	Drop to all fours after moving, granting 30% increased Movement Speed while not Sprinting
Wyvern	Uses ranged fire and lightning attacks	50% increased stun threshold 50% increased elemental ailment threshold 50% faster start of energy shield recharge

While in Werewolf form, moving continuously for approximately 1 second or using sprint will cause the character to drop onto all four legs. Doing so grants 30% increased movement speed while not sprinting, even while stationary. Using any Werewolf skill will cause you to go onto two legs.

Gems

A list of gems with the Shapeshift gem tag:

Skill gems

Gem	Tier
Demon FormDemon FormShapeshift, Buff Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-65) Mana Cooldown Time: 15.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Shapeshift into a demon, vastly boosting the power of your Spells. You gain Demonflame every second you remain in demon form, causing your Life to be lost at an ever-increasing rate. Maximum 10 Demonflame. Revert to human form if you reach 1 Life, use a Skill that isn't a Spell, or reactivate this Skill.(12-25)% increased Cast Speed while in Demon Form (0.8-18.5) Life Loss per second per Demonflame Deal 3% more Spell damage per Demonflame Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% increased Cast Speed while in Demon FormSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0
Ferocious RoarFerocious RoarWarcry, Shapeshift, Bear, AoE, Nova, Meta Tier: 7 Level: (1-20) Cost: (19-85) Mana Cooldown Time: 8.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Use Time: 1.10 secRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Bear and roar in defiance, immediately gaining Rage if there are enemies nearby and Empowering subsequent Attacks to Break Armour. Alternatively, socketing a human-form Warcry into this Skill triggers that Warcry instead, and augments its damage and area. This Skill's cooldown can be bypassed by expending an Endurance Charge.Warcry radius is 7 metres Gain 2 Rage per enemy Power in range Empowered Attacks Break (5-6147) Armour on Hit Empowers one Attack per 8 enemy Power in range, counting up to 64 Power Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Gain (0.05-1) Rage per enemy Power in rangePlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	7
DevourDevourAttack, Shapeshift, Wyvern, AoE, Melee, Slam Tier: 5 Level: (1-20) Cost: (8-55) Mana Attack Speed: 170% of base Attack Damage: (65-235)% of baseRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Wyvern and devour a Corpse or Cullable enemy, and additional nearby Corpses. For each enemy or corpse devoured, you regenerate life and gain a Power Charge. If the target is far enough away, you will leap to them and damage nearby enemies where you land. Targeting nearby enemies or corpses will not perform a leap or a Slam.Up to +0.5 seconds to Total Attack Time based on distance travelled Knocks Back Enemies Impact radius is 1.8 metres Regenerates (10-337) life per enemy or Corpse consumed over 1 second Consumes up to 2 additional Corpses near the target Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2.5-50)% chance to gain Flask and Charm charges as though killing the enemy on Corpse consumptionSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	5
Fury of the MountainFury of the MountainAttack, Shapeshift, Bear, AoE, Melee, Slam, Sustained, Duration, Channelling Tier: 5 Level: (1-20) Cost: (10-67) Mana per second Attack Speed: 70% of base Attack Damage: (55-145)% of baseRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Bear and repeatedly pound the ground, creating Molten Fissures that travel randomly in a wide arc in front of you.Converts 80% of Physical damage to Fire damage Modifers to Attack speed also affect this skill's cost Gain 3 Rage on Hit Fissure duration is 12 seconds Limit 12 Fissures Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Gain (0.1-2) Rage on HitSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	5
Arctic HowlArctic HowlWarcry, Shapeshift, Buff, Werewolf, AoE, Cold, Duration, Nova Tier: 5 Level: (1-20) Cost: (19-85) Mana Cooldown Time: 8.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Use Time: 0.80 sec Critical Strike Chance: 10.00%Requires: TalismanShapeshift into a Werewolf and let out an icy howl that damages enemies and Freezes Primed enemies. If an enemy is Frozen or a Frozen enemy is Hit, this Skill Empowers your attacks with added Cold damage, causes Empowered Slams to create Chilled Ground, and grants your Allies added Cold damage. This Skill's cooldown can be bypassed by expending an Endurance Charge.Deals (5-186) to (8-279) Cold Damage Cannot cause Freeze Buildup Knocks Back Enemies Freeze enemies that are Primed for Freeze Warcry radius is 5.5 metres Buff duration is 8 seconds Buff grants Allies (1-37) to (2-56) added Cold damage to Attacks Empowered Attacks deal (2-84) to (4-126) additional Cold damage Empowers one Attack per 10 enemy Power in range, counting up to 50 Power Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Buff grants Allies (1-20)% increased Freeze buildupSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	5
Rolling MagmaRolling MagmaAttack, Shapeshift, Wyvern, AoE, Projectile, Fire, Detonator Tier: 3 Level: (1-20) Cost: (8-83) Mana Attack Speed: 85% of base Attack Damage: (65-189)% of baseRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Wyvern and lob a ball of magma that deals area damage as it hits the ground. The skill Chains, bouncing forward to deal damage multiple times. Impacts on Molten Fissures or Volcanos will activate them as though they were Slammed.Converts 100% of Physical damage to Fire damage Chains (2-3) times Inflicts 100% more Flammability Magnitude 100% more Ignite Magnitude Impact radius is (1.4-1.8) metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0.5-10)% more Damage with Hits for each time this Skill has ChainedSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	3
File:Furious Slam inventory icon.pngFurious SlamFurious SlamAttack, Shapeshift, AoE, Melee, Slam Tier: 1 Level: 1 Cost: 10 Mana Attack Speed: 70% of base Attack Damage: 70% of baseRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Bear and Slam the ground with greate force, causing a pair of shockwaves. Can spend Rage to create larger shockwaves that leaves behind Jagged Ground.60% more Stun buildup +0.4 seconds to base attack time if not standing +0.4 seconds to base use time when Shapeshifting Shockwave radius is 2 meters Spends 10 Rage to perform enraged slam if possibleSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.File:Furious Slam skill icon.pngFile:Furious Slam inventory icon.png	1
Flame BreathFlame BreathAttack, Shapeshift, Wyvern, AoE, Sustained, Fire, Duration, Channelling, Detonator Tier: 13 Level: (1-20) Cost: 6 Rage per second, (23-157) Mana Cooldown Time: 10.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s) Attack Speed: 800% of base Attack Damage: (30-109)% of baseRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Wyvern and take to the skies, immolating enemies with a jet of fire. Channelling ends after a short amount of time but can be prolonged by spending Rage. Consumes a Power Charge if possible to Empower the Skill, Gaining extra Lightning damage and spending Rage more slowly.Converts 100% of Physical damage to Fire damage Ignites from a single use of this Skill Compound Inflicts 200% more Flammability Magnitude 60% less Ignite Magnitude Rage cost is ignored for first 4 seconds of Channelling Immolation radius is 2 metres Empowered Flame Breath Gains 50% of damage as Lightning damage Empowered Flame Breath costs 50% less Rage per second Cannot gain Rage while using this Skill Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Rage cost is ignored for an additional (0.05-1) secondsSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	13
Lunar AssaultLunar AssaultAttack, Shapeshift, Werewolf, AoE, Melee, Strike, Cold Tier: 1 Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-46) Mana Attack Speed: 110% of base Attack Damage: (40-125)% of baseRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Werewolf and swipe with your claws, projecting an arc of moonlight and ice forward in a crescent.Converts 80% of Physical damage to Cold damage (240-506)% more Magnitude of Chill inflicted (240-506)% more Freeze Buildup Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Gains (0.5-10)% of Physical damage as Cold damageSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	1
RampageRampageAttack, Shapeshift, Bear, AoE, Melee, Slam, Sustained, Channelling, Travel Tier: 11 Level: (1-20) Cost: 5 Rage per second, (14-97) Mana Attack Speed: 70% of base Attack Damage: (75-306)% of baseRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Bear and charge forward, Slamming the ground as you run. Channelling ends after a short amount of time but can be prolonged by spending Rage.+0.5 seconds to base attack time if not standing Rage cost is ignored for first 2.5 seconds of Channelling Run speed is affected by movement speed modifiers instead of Attack speed modifiers Impact radius is 2.2 metres Cannot gain Rage while using this Skill Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Rage cost is ignored for an additional (0.05-1) secondsSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	11
PouncePounceAttack, Minion, Shapeshift, Werewolf, AoE, Melee, Slam, Trigger, Mark, Duration, Travel, Meta Tier: 3 Level: (1-20) Cost: (12-83) Mana Cooldown Time: (5.00 sec-4.00 sec) Can Store 1 Use(s) Attack Damage: (100-312)% of baseRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Werewolf and leap to a target location, damaging enemies in an area around where you land. Predator's Mark will be Triggered targeting the highest Rarity enemy Hit, or if a Mark gem is socketed into this Skill, that Mark will be Triggered instead. Using this Skill allows any Wolf Minions you have to leap immediately.+0.2 seconds to Total Attack Time Impact radius is 2 metresPlace one or more Skill Gems into this Meta Gem's sockets in the Skills Panel. The socketed Skills will be incorporated into the Meta Gem's effect.	3
Molten CrashMolten CrashAttack, Shapeshift, Bear, AoE, Melee, Slam, Travel Level: 1 Effectiveness of Added Damage: 120%Shapeshift into a burning monstrosity and leap through the air to crash down upon the earth, Slamming twice and creating Molten Fissures. Consumes Rage to create additional Molten Fissures.Molten Crash +0.55 seconds to Total Attack Time Up to +0.3 seconds to Total Attack Time based on distance travelled Fissures branch 2 times Impact radius is 2 metres Consumes 10 Rage on Landing to create 1 additional Fissure Fissures Attack Damage: (70-185)% Converts 100% of Physical damage to Fire damage +0.55 seconds to Total Attack Time Up to +0.3 seconds to Total Attack Time based on distance travelled Fissures branch 2 times Fissure duration is 8 seconds Limit 8 FissuresSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0
MaulMaulAttack, Shapeshift, Bear, AoE, Melee, Strike Level: (1-20) Attack Damage: (80-290)% of baseRequires: TalismanShapeshift into a Bear and rake enemies with your claws, generating Rage on Hit.Gain 5 Rage on Hit +0.3 seconds to base use time when Shapeshifting Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Gain (0.1-2) Rage on HitSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0

Related unique items

Item	Base item	Item class		Stats	Granted skills
The Flesh PoppetThe Flesh Poppet Vicious TalismanPhysical Damage: (81.7-94.6) to (134.9-156.2) Critical Strike Chance: 8.00% Attacks per Second: (1.34-1.41) Weapon Range: 1.2 metresRequires Level 40, 47 Str, 34 Int(90-120)% increased Physical Damage (7-13)% increased Attack Speed +(7-13) to all Attributes (40-30)% reduced Presence Area of Effect Copy a random Modifier from each enemy in your Presence when you Shapeshift to an Animal form Modifiers gained this way are lost after 30 seconds or when you next ShapeshiftLong ago, the witches of the Azak Tribe learned how to tap into the flow of Vivid lifeforce to 'cooperate' with their enemies... forcefully.	Vicious Talisman	Talisman	40	(90-120)% increased Physical Damage (7-13)% increased Attack Speed +(7-13) to all Attributes (40-30)% reduced Presence Area of Effect Copy a random Modifier from each enemy in your Presence when you Shapeshift to an Animal form Modifiers gained this way are lost after 30 seconds or when you next Shapeshift	—
Fury of the KingFury of the King Ashbark TalismanPhysical Damage: 50-105 Elemental Damage: (524-610) to (692-758) Critical Strike Chance: 8.00% Attacks per Second: (0.96-1.02) Weapon Range: 1.2 metresRequires Level 72, 94 Str, 67 IntGrants Skill: Level (16-20) Molten Crash (50-80)% increased Flammability Magnitude 30% of this Weapon's base Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage (Hidden)Adds (503-589) to (647-713) Fire Damage (20-15)% reduced Attack Speed +(30-40) to Strength Bear Skills Convert 80% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Skills which require Glory generate (2-5) Glory every 2 seconds Enemies in your Presence have ExposureGruthkul was the Mother of Despair... but one day, the Father will return, and discover the fate of his children.	Ashbark Talisman	Talisman	72	(50-80)% increased Flammability Magnitude 30% of this Weapon's base Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage (Hidden)Adds (503-589) to (647-713) Fire Damage (20-15)% reduced Attack Speed +(30-40) to Strength Bear Skills Convert 80% of Physical Damage to Fire Damage Skills which require Glory generate (2-5) Glory every 2 seconds Enemies in your Presence have Exposure	Grants Skill: Level (16-20) Molten Crash

Related passive skills

These passive skills are related to Shapeshifting:

Name	Stats
Energy Shield Delay while Shapeshifted	15% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge while Shapeshifted [1]
Maximum Rage while Shapeshifted	+3 to maximum Rage while Shapeshifted [1] [2]
Shapeshifted Accuracy Rating	10% increased Accuracy Rating while Shapeshifted [1] [2]
Shapeshifted Armour	10% increased Armour while Shapeshifted +5% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage while Shapeshifted [1] [2] [3]
Shapeshifted Critical Chance	10% increased Critical Hit Chance while Shapeshifted [1] [2]
Shapeshifted Damage	10% increased Damage while Shapeshifted [1] 12% increased Damage while Shapeshifted [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]
Shapeshifted Damage against Immobilised	20% increased Damage against Immobilised Enemies while Shapeshifted [1] [2] [3]
Shapeshifted Elemental Damage	12% increased Elemental Damage while Shapeshifted [1] [2]
Shapeshifted Elemental Penetration	Damage Penetrates 6% of Enemy Elemental Resistances while Shapeshifted [1]
Shapeshifted Energy Shield Delay	15% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge while Shapeshifted [1] [2]
Shapeshifted Energy Shield Recharge	15% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate while Shapeshifted [1] [2]
Shapeshifted Life Leech	10% increased amount of Life Leeched while Shapeshifted [1] [2]
Shapeshifted Life Regeneration	15% increased Life Regeneration rate while Shapeshifted [1] [2]
Shapeshifted Physical Damage	12% increased Physical Damage while Shapeshifted [1]
Shapeshifted Skill Speed	3% increased Skill Speed while Shapeshifted [1] [2] [3]
Shapeshifting Armour applies to Elemental Resistance	+8% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage while Shapeshifted [1]
Shapeshifting Attack Damage	15% increased Attack Damage if you have Shapeshifted to an Animal form Recently [1] [2]
Shapeshifting Critical Hit Chance	15% increased Critical Hit Chance if you have Shapeshifted to an Animal form Recently [1]
Shapeshifting Elemental Ailment Chance	20% increased chance to inflict Elemental Ailments if you have Shapeshifted to an Animal form Recently [1]
Shapeshifting Stun Buildup	20% increased Stun buildup if you have Shapeshifted to an Animal form Recently [1]
Bashing Beast	Enemies you Heavy Stun while Shapeshifted are Intimidated for 6 seconds [1]
Bear's Roar	40% increased Stun buildup if you have Shapeshifted to an Animal form Recently [1]
Blood of the Wolf	15% increased Life Regeneration rate while Shapeshifted 15% increased amount of Life Leeched while Shapeshifted +1% to Maximum Cold Resistance while Shapeshifted [1]
Boon of the Beast	When you Shapeshift to Human form, gain 10% increased Spell Damage per second you were Shapeshifted, up to a maximum of 80%, for 8 seconds [1]
Electrified Claw	Gain 8% of Damage as Extra Lightning Damage while Shapeshifted [1]
Frozen Claw	Gain 8% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage while Shapeshifted [1]
Hide of the Bear	40% increased Armour while Shapeshifted 25% increased Stun Threshold while Shapeshifted +1% to Maximum Fire Resistance while Shapeshifted [1]
Insulating Hide	+20% of Armour also applies to Elemental Damage while Shapeshifted 20% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge while Shapeshifted [1]
Molten Claw	Gain 8% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage while Shapeshifted [1]
Piercing Claw	Damage Penetrates 15% of Enemy Elemental Resistances while Shapeshifted [1]
Primal Rage	+12 to maximum Rage while Shapeshifted [1]
Rallying Form	Companions in your Presence have Onslaught while you are Shapeshifted [1]
Scales of the Wyvern	20% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate while Shapeshifted 20% faster start of Energy Shield Recharge while Shapeshifted +1% to Maximum Lightning Resistance while Shapeshifted [1]
Sharpened Claw	30% increased Physical Damage while Shapeshifted [1]
Shifted Strikes	30% increased Attack Damage if you have Shapeshifted to an Animal form Recently [1]
Spirit of the Bear	25% increased Stun buildup while Shapeshifted 50% increased Damage against Immobilised Enemies while Shapeshifted [1]
Spirit of the Wolf	20% increased Critical Hit Chance while Shapeshifted 8% increased Skill Speed while Shapeshifted [1]
Spirit of the Wyvern	25% increased Elemental Damage while Shapeshifted 20% increased Accuracy Rating while Shapeshifted [1]
Surging Beast	Gain Arcane Surge when you Shapeshift to Human form after being Shapeshifted for at least 8 seconds [1]
Swift Claw	10% increased Skill Speed while Shapeshifted [1]
Wolf's Howl	30% increased Critical Hit Chance if you have Shapeshifted to an Animal form Recently [1]
Wyvern's Breath	40% increased chance to inflict Elemental Ailments if you have Shapeshifted to an Animal form Recently [1]

Paths Not Taken passive skills

The following passive skills are exclusive the Oracle with The Unseen Path allocated:

Name	Stats
Shapeshifted Aftershock Chance	10% chance for Shapeshift Slam Skills you use yourself to cause an additional Aftershock [1]
Shapeshifted Elemental Damage	12% increased Elemental Damage while Shapeshifted [1] [2]
Shapeshifted Mana Regeneration	20% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while Shapeshifted [1]
Shapeshifted Skill Effect Duration	Shapeshift Skills have 15% increased Skill Effect Duration [1]
Echoes of Ferocity	15% chance for Shapeshift Slam Skills you use yourself to cause an additional Aftershock [1]
Endlessly Soaring	Shapeshift Skills have 30% increased Skill Effect Duration [1]
Hidden Forms	Gain 8% of Damage as Extra Damage of a random Element while Shapeshifted [1]
Lunar Boon	40% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while Shapeshifted [1]
Rough Carapace	Gain Physical Thorns damage equal to 8% of maximum Life while Shapeshifted [1]

Ascendancy passive skills

Ascendancy Class	Name	Stats
Infernalist	Demonic Possession	Grants Skill: Demon Form [1]

Version history

Version	Changes
0.3.0	Demon Form, granted by the Demonic Possession Notable Passive Skill, no longer disables your weapons or has its own weapon set.
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.