Summoner archetype

Evolutionist

Changing an eidolon’s evolutions is normally a slow process. As a summoner progresses in levels, his control over his eidolon’s abilities increases. But an evolutionist possesses greater power over his eidolon’s form, and is able to evolve his eidolon and its abilities to meet any challenge or face any threat as it comes up, seemingly on a whim.

Mutate Eidolon (Su) level 6

Replaces Maker’s Call.

At 6th level, an evolutionist can change his eidolon’s evolutions as if he had gained a level. To mutate his eidolon, the evolutionist must perform an arcane ritual that requires 24 hours of uninterrupted concentration and costs 200 gp per summoner level in material components. This ability replaces maker’s call.

Evolve Base Form (Su) level 8

Replaces Transposition.

Starting at 8th level, whenever he gains a level, the evolutionist can change his eidolon’s base form to a new base form. Once chosen, this base form is set until the evolutionist gains another summoner level. This ability replaces transposition.

Transmogrify (Sp) level 12

Replaces Greater Shield Ally.

At 12th level, the evolutionist can cast transmogrify as a spell-like ability once per day without the need for a material component. This ability has a casting time of 1 minute. This ability replaces greater shield ally.

Hordes of Summoned Monsters The broodmaster and master summoner archetypes can potentially have 5, 10, or even more summoned creatures in play. This is a deliberate feature of these archetypes, and means that the summoner can potentially be a strong candidate for “solo” adventuring by one player. However, in the hands of an inexperienced or moderately experienced player, dealing with all of those creatures in combat can take a long time, forcing other players to wait extended periods between their turns in the initiative. It is strongly recommended that GMs only allow these archetypes for experienced players, or decide on a way to speed up the summoner’s turn (such as by allowing other players to control some of the summoned monsters).

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