Nature: Creature Subtype
Type: Universal (it isn't limited to any given creature type)
A "shapechanger" is a creature that has the supernatural ability to assume one or more alternate forms. Many magical effects allow some kind of shapeshifting, and not every creature that can change shapes has the "shapechanger" subtype.
Unless noted otherwise, a shapechanger has the following traits:
•Proficient with its natural weapons, with simple weapons, and with any weapons mentioned in the creature’s description.
•Proficient with any armor mentioned in the creature’s description, as well as all lighter forms.
•If no form of armor is mentioned, the shapechanger is not proficient with armor.
•A shapechanger is proficient with shields if it is proficient with any type of armor.
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