Transformative (Melee Weapon Magic Property)

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Transformative

• Price: +4 bonus
• Aura Moderate transmutation; CL 10th; Weight —

This special ability can only be placed on melee weapons. A transformative weapon alters its shape at its wielder's command, becoming any other melee weapon of the same general shape and handedness; the weapon's categorization as simple, martial, or exotic is irrelevant.

The wielder of a transformative weapon may choose to do piercing, slashing, or bludgeoning damage, although this choice may affect other weapon properties. (See Keen below.)

The wielder of a transformative weapon may choose to change the material type, as well. You may choose between silver, cold iron, and adamantine. Only one material type may be on a weapon at a given time.

For example, a Medium transformative longsword can take the shape of any other Medium one-handed melee weapon, such as a scimitar, flail, or trident, but not a Medium light or two-handed melee weapon (such as a Medium short sword or a Medium greatsword). It can even take the shape of comparable weapons of different size categories. For example, a Small greatsword is a two-handed slashing weapon for a Small character, but is a one-handed slashing weapon for a Medium character, which is very similar to a Medium longsword; a Small transformative greatsword can thus become an actual Medium longsword, usable by a Medium creature without the —2 penalty for using a weapon of the wrong size.

The weapon retains all of its abilities , including enhancement bonuses and weapon special abilities , except those prohibited by its current shape. For example, a keen transformative weapon functions normally in the form of a piercing or slashing weapon, but cannot use the keen special ability when in the shape of a bludgeoning weapon.

When unattended, the weapon reverts to its true shape.

• Creator feat, major creation; Cost +4 bonus