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|name=Slay
|{{DamageInfo|6d6|Slashing|modifier=finesse}}
* Rake your malevolent claws across the body of your target.
* If the target is {{Cond|Bleeding}}, they are afflicted with {{Cond|Contagion Poisoned}} at Stage 1.
* If the target is {{Cond|Prone}}, the attack will be a [[Critical Hit]].
* If the target is {{Cond|Bleeding}} and {{Cond|Prone}}, the attack will be a Critical Hit and the target will possibly become {{Cond|Stricken With Flesh Rot}}.
{{Action}}
}}

{{Feature box|link=Multiattack (Slayer)|name=Multiattack
|{{DamageInfo|1d4|Slashing}}<br>
:+ {{DamageInfo|1d4|Slashing}}<br>
:+ {{DamageInfo|1d4|Slashing}}<br>
:+ {{DamageInfo|1d4|Slashing}}
* Lash out with your claws, rending foes to screeching slivers.
* If the target is {{Cond|Bleeding}}, you deal an additional [[Strength]] or [[Dexterity]] [[Ability_scores#Ability_score_modifiers|modifier]] damage per hit.
* If the target is {{Cond|Dazed}}, the attack will be a [[Critical Hit]].
{{Action}}
}}

{{Feature box|name=Sumptuous Blood Bath
|{{DamageInfo|3d10|Slashing}}
* Slash open a foe's vital arteries. They start {{Cond|Bleeding}}, and the ensuing gush continuously heals your wounds.
{{Action}}
}}

{{Feature box|name=Let the Slaughter Begin
|* Brand nearby creatures with a sinister mark so that their deaths make you harder to kill.
* Marked targets are {{Cond|Dazed}}, and when they die, you gain +1 bonus to {{Armour Class}}.
* (v4.1.1.4251417) Let the Slaughter Begin will always grant only +1 bonus to Armour Class in total, no matter how many marked targets you kill. Also when losing this Bonus in combat it will instantly be reapplied again and will stay after combat even when leaving Slayer form.
{{Action}}
}}

{{Feature box|name=Relentless Lunge
|{{DamageInfo|4d6|Bludgeoning|modifier=finesse}}
* Leap sinuously and smash into your foes, possibly knocking them {{Cond|Prone}}.
{{Action|bonus}} and {{Action|movement}}
}}

{{Feature box|link=Piercing Growl|name=Piercing Growl
|{{DamageInfo|3d8|Piercing|modifier=finesse}}
* Fierce howls rise from your guts and wound nearby foes, possibly inflicting {{Cond|Bleeding}} and {{Cond|Fearful}}.
}}

{{Feature box|name=Dismiss: Slayer|image name=Dismiss Slayer.webp
|* Dismiss your Slayer form and change back to your original form. 
}}

== 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.

==Gallery==
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Slayer model.png|Slayer model
File:Slayer sprite.png|Slayer transformation appearance
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== Notes ==
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* Despite functioning like [[Wild Shape]], Slayer form does not inherit the extra attacks from the [[Druid]] class's [[Wild Strike]] or [[Improved Wild Strike]]. Instead, the Slayer form will gain [[Slayer's Extra Attack]] or [[Slayer's Improved Extra Attack]] at certain levels.
* 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}}.
* Slayer Form inherits [[War Domain]]'s [[War Priest]] feature.
* Slayer Form can benefit from the racial passives of [[Races|the player's race]] (e.g. Dwarves' [[Dwarven Resilience]]).
* Slayer Form will not benefit from the additional benefits (Temporary Hit Points, damage reduction, and bonus to Armor Class) granted by the [[Armour of Moonbasking]].
* 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]]).
* {{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.
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== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Slayer|long}}

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