Editing Slayer

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| title = Slayer
| description = Slayer is unique form that especially dedicated Bhaalspawn may assume in Baldur's Gate 3
| image = Baldurs-Gate-3-Slayer-Form.webp
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{{hatnote|For the class action to transform into this creature, see [[Slayer (Class Action)]].}}
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{{Infobox character
| name = Slayer
| image = Baldurs-Gate-3-Slayer-Form.webp
| imagesize = 200px
| race = Monstrosity

| modules =
{{Infobox statistics
| child = yes
| size = Large
| type = Monstrosity
| armour_class = 16
| hit_points = 98; 153 (level 10+)
| movement_speed_meters = 14
| movement_speed_feet = 45
| weight_kg = 400
| weight_lb = 800
| initiative = +2
| str = 20
| dex = 14
| con = 17
| int = 10
| wis = 10
| cha = 8
| str_save_proficiency = yes
| con_save_proficiency = yes
| condition1_name = Slayer Form
| condition1_description = Affected entity has embraced its savage compulsions, allowing it to assume its Slayer form.
| feature1_name = Slayer's Extra Attack
| feature1_description = You can make an additional attack after attacking with your main-hand weapon. (levels 5-9)
| feature2_name = Slayer's Improved Extra Attack
| feature2_description = You can make two additional attacks after attacking with your main-hand weapon. (level 10+)
}} }}
'''Slayer''' is a unique form that especially dedicated [[Bhaalspawn]] may assume in [[Baldur's Gate 3]].

{{Q|My Chosen. My Slayer. Violence incarnate. You will become a testament in blood.|[[Bhaal]] awarding a dedicated Bhaalspawn for their unwavering favor.}}

==Violence incarnate==
The Slayer form is a powerful ability granted to the most dedicated follower of Bhaal. It usually appears as a form [[Orin the Red]] takes during her boss battle, and functions very similarly to [[Wild Shape]] or being [[Polymorphed]]. The user of the form takes on all the statistics of the Slayer, and all of their actions are replaced by the Slayer's own. With a powerful multiattack, a distance-closing leap, a devastating single attack, as well as an action that can inflict bleeding, the Slayer is an especially powerful form allowing the user to tear through their enemies with ease.

{{SpoilerDurge|It is possible for [[The Dark Urge]] to obtain this form during [[Act 2]] by either killing [[Isobel]], their lover, or the companion with the highest approval toward them. Alternatively, they can obtain this form during [[Act 3]] by defeating Orin and accepting to become [[Bhaal|Bhaal's]] Chosen.<br /><br/>If they had already acquired the Slayer form before Act 3, The Dark Urge will be given the option to transform into it during their dialogue with Orin before their duel, in which case she will fight against them in her standard humanoid form. Conversely, access to the Slayer form will be permanently lost if The Dark Urge refuses to become Bhaal's Chosen after defeating Orin.}}

== Attacks and Abilities ==

{{Feature box|Slay}}

{{Feature box|Multiattack (Slayer)}}

{{Feature box|Sumptuous Blood Bath}}

{{Feature box|Let the Slaughter Begin}}

{{Feature box|Relentless Lunge}}

{{Feature box|Piercing Growl}}

{{Feature box|Dismiss: Slayer}}

== Known users of the Slayer form ==
{{SpoilerBox|A few characters within the history of Baldur's Gate have gained the ability to use the form of the Slayer.

* {{FRWiki|Gorion's Ward}} (Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, Optional)
* {{FRWiki|Jon Irenicus}} (Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn, within the Abyss. The only user of the Slayer who is not a Bhaalspawn)
* [[Orin the Red]] (dependant)
* [[The Dark Urge]] (optional)}}

== Previous appearances ==
The Slayer Form is a returning ability present in ''Baldur's Gate 2''. It first appeared in ''{{FRWiki|Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn}}'' as an ability granted midway through the game.

The Slayer is only one of three avatars of Bhaal: a shapeshifting one called {{FRWiki|Kazgoroth}}, a human-sized one named the Slayer, and a giant named the Ravager. While only the Slayer appears within ''Baldur's Gate 3'', the Ravager appears in ''{{FRWiki|Baldur's Gate 2: Throne of Bhaal}}'' as the protagonist's "taint" due to being a Bhaalspawn, while Kazgoroth is a separate creature, described as either a minion or Avatar of Bhaal in some circumstances.

== Notes ==
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* The Slayer form will gain [[Slayer's Extra Attack]] at level 5, and [[Slayer's Improved Extra Attack]] at level 10. This will not stack with the normal [[Extra Attack]] of most martial classes or the [[Druid]] class's [[Wild Strike]].
* {{SAI|Piercing Growl}} is unlocked by reading the book {{MdRarityItem|Regarding the Slayer}} as [[The Dark Urge]]. This book can be acquired by saving [[Volo]] outside the [[Steel Watch Foundry]] and meeting him back in your camp.
* Similar to [[Wild Shape]], the player cannot speak while in Slayer form, but unlike Wild Shape they will not be able to temporarily shapeshift into their normal form to talk to [[companion]]s. They are also unable to take certain actions that require the ability to speak, such as activating the {{MdRarityItem|Filigreed Feywild Bell}}. This can also cause certain cutscenes to 'break'. (E.g. the cutscene that plays upon witnessing the army on the Road to Baldur's Gate before defeating [[Ketheric Thorm]] will be skipped, resulting in the entire party being thrown in prison without the dialogue option to retreat).
* Unlike the Druid's [[Wild Shape]], Slayer form does change the character's mental stats (Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma), which become 10, 10, and 8 respectively.
* The Difficulty Class (DC) of the Slayer's {{SAI|Relentless Lunge}}, {{SAI|Sumptuous Blood Bath}}, and {{SAI|Let the Slaughter Begin}} is based on its 8 Charisma. This makes it incredibly hard to successfully use their effects.
* The Slayer's attacks are not considered 'magical' for the purpose of ignoring [[Resistance|resistances]]. This means a player-controlled Slayer will deal half damage to enemies with non-magical resistance to bludgeoning/piercing/slashing damage (e.g. [[Wraith|Wraiths]]), and no damage to enemies with non-magical immunity to bludgeoning/piercing/slashing damage (e.g. [[Werewolf|Werewolves]]).
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== What works in Slayer Form ==
Unfortunately, just like the [[Druid]] class's [[Wild Shape]], many items, feats, and class passives do not work while in the Slayer form. This is an inexhaustive list of what does and does not work:

===What works===
* Most [[Races|racial passives]] (e.g. Dwarves' {{SAI|Dwarven Resilience}}).
* Permanent stat bonuses such as those provided by {{MdRarityItem|Hag hair}}, {{MdRarityItem|Potion of Everlasting Vigour}}, or [[Mirror of Loss]].
* Permanent conditions (e.g. {{Cond|See Invisibility}} from [[Volo's Ersatz Eye]]).
* Passive Illithid abilities (e.g. {{SAI|Charm}}, {{SAI|Ability Drain}}, {{SAI|Cull the Weak}}).
* The {{SAI|Defence}} [[Fighting Style]] (if you were wearing armour before transforming).
* [[Barbarian]]'s {{SAI|Rage}} feature (must be activated before transforming).
** [[Berserker]]'s {{SAI|Frenzy}} feature (must be activated before transforming).
** [[Wildheart]]'s {{SAI|Rage: Bear Heart}} feature (must be activated before transforming).
* [[Fighter]]'s {{SAI|Action Surge}} feature (must be activated before transforming).
* [[Ranger]]'s {{SAI|Wasteland Wanderer: Cold}}, {{SAI|Wasteland Wanderer: Fire}}, and {{SAI|Wasteland Wanderer: Poison}} features.
* [[The Fiend]]'s {{SAI|Dark One's Blessing}} feature.
* [[The Great Old One]]'s {{SAI|Mortal Reminder}} feature.
* [[Thief]]'s {{SAI|Fast Hands}} feature.
* [[War Domain]]'s {{SAI|War Priest}} feature.
* {{MdRarityItem|Shapeshifter's Boon Ring}} (However, it effectively does nothing since [[Athletics]] and [[Acrobatics]] are the only relevant [[Ability checks]], but the Slayer can't {{SAI|Shove}} and is too heavy to be shoved).
* Most spells cast before transforming (e.g. {{SAI|Enlarge}}).

===What partially works===
* [[Circle of the Spores]]'s {{SAI|Symbiotic Entity}} feature (The temporary hp persists but the additional {{DamageType|Necrotic}} damage does not work).
* The attack roll bonus of [[Tavern Brawler]] does work but the damage roll bonus does not.

===What does not work===
* Almost all equipment in the game.
** {{MdRarityItem|Armour of Moonbasking}}
* Racial passives that reduce movement speed (e.g. [[Shortened Stride]]).
* [[Barbarian]]'s {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence}} feature.
* [[Draconic Bloodline]]'s {{SAI|Draconic Resilience}} feature.
* [[Monk]]'s {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)|Unarmoured Defence}} feature.
* [[Monk]]'s {{SAI|Ki-Empowered Strikes}} feature.
** [[Way of the Open Hand]]'s {{SAI|Manifestation of Body}}, {{SAI|Manifestation of Mind}}, and {{SAI|Manifestation of Soul}} features.

==Gallery==
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Slayer model.png|Slayer model
File:Slayer sprite.png|Slayer transformation appearance
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== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Slayer|long}}

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