3.5 MoMF - Races That Melt/Eat/Destroy Materials

[supersonic29]

I'm currently playing a master of many forms with 11 HD of wilding and access to everything that isn't Gargantuan/Dragon. I've found a lot of utility in rust monster for subverting barriers in dungeons and towns, and I've also made use of acid damage to get through stone, though that's much slower. In looking for an overall stronger monster within my bounds that also had the rust ability, I started wondering what other creatures may have similar anti-material effects, ideally within my bounds but I'd also be interested in things the MoMF could turn into in the future. Even with just rust Google just likes giving lots of different things about the Rust Monster :smallconfused:

[Rijan_Sai]

I'm not sure about right now, but once you get dragons the Draconomicon (pg 186) has the Rust Dragon; it has a Rusting Bite (Ex), and if you take Assume Supernatural Ability (Savage Species, 30) you can use the Breath Weapon for a line or cone if instant rust!

That's really the only other "rust" monster that I'm aware of. (I was going to mention the ooze transformations you get at MoMF 8, but then I saw you already mentioned using acid damage.)

[Nifft]

and I've also made use of acid damage to get through stone, though that's much slower.

I came here to mention the Delver (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/delver.htm), but it might be that you've already used it.

[Venger]

check the handbook (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?472737-Updated-Master-of-Many-Forms-Bible-official-wild-shape-rules-(recovered))


I came here to mention the Delver (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/delver.htm), but it might be that you've already used it.

it's 15hd, op only has access to 11hd forms

[Crake]

I'm not sure about right now, but once you get dragons the Draconomicon (pg 186) has the Rust Dragon; it has a Rusting Bite (Ex), and if you take Assume Supernatural Ability (Savage Species, 30) you can use the Breath Weapon for a line or cone if instant rust!

A better option is actually the dragon wildshape feat. The feat itself only gives you access to small and medium dragons, but master of many forms opens that up to dimunitive to gargantuan dragons. The main benefit of the feat though is that whenever you take dragon form you gain all of the Ex and Su abilities. Great for forms like deep dragon that have constant true seeing :smalltongue:

[Bronk]

There's also the thoqqua:

http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/thoqqua.htm

They have a burrow speed, and the more extensive entry in the Monster Manual specifies that it both melts rock and leaves a usable tunnel behind.

[Vizzerdrix]

I remember seeing a purple rust monster, a psionic crystal eating rust monster like thing, and an advanced rust monster that had ghost samurai helping it because it ate their swords. Haven't got the foggiest idea where I saw those though, or what their hd was.

[The Viscount]

I remember seeing a psionic crystal eating rust monster like thing

I can at least answer this one, it's the Folugub (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/monsters/folugub.htm). Since psionics is all about crystals, it's supposed to be a threat like the rust monster. It's actually more obnoxious, since it can also eat dorjes.

[thethird]

There is also a rust Monster ++ in underdark which just disintegrates stuff

[flappeercraft]

With Assume Supernatural Ability you could take the form of a Beholder and use it's Disintegrate Ability and at will.

[hamishspence]

I remember seeing a purple rust monster, a psionic crystal eating rust monster like thing, and an advanced rust monster that had ghost samurai helping it because it ate their swords. Haven't got the foggiest idea where I saw those though, or what their hd was.

Dragon Magazine 346: August 2006: Ecology of the Rust Monster had this one.

[unseenmage]

There is also a rust Monster ++ in underdark which just disintegrates stuff

Creatively named the Annihilator if memory serves. Also it's purple.

[Vizzerdrix]

Creatively named the Annihilator if memory serves. Also it's purple.

The cute one with two sets of thingamabobs on its face? Yeah that might have been the one I was thinking about earlier. I wonder if I can find a plush one online.

[supersonic29]

I came here to mention the Delver (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/delver.htm), but it might be that you've already used it.

I'm a big fan, I don't have the hit dice yet, but thank you because I'm tucking this under my hat for when I do :smallamused:


check the handbook (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?472737-Updated-Master-of-Many-Forms-Bible-official-wild-shape-rules-(recovered))

Oh I'm a big fan of the bible, I just haven't hit what I'm looking for, but I also may not have re-checked for 11HD, so I'll give it another run through, unless there was something specific you had in mind?


A better option is actually the dragon wildshape feat. The feat itself only gives you access to small and medium dragons, but master of many forms opens that up to dimunitive to gargantuan dragons. The main benefit of the feat though is that whenever you take dragon form you gain all of the Ex and Su abilities. Great for forms like deep dragon that have constant true seeing :smalltongue:

As I recall, this is sticky RAW wise because the feat reads: "You can use your wild shape ability to change into a Small or Medium dragon." Since that suggests the feat restricts your size outside of the current bounds of your wildshape, even the aforementioned MoMF bible suggests that this feat only unlocks small & medium forms. The question then becomes if you read the second part about gaining the supernatural abilities as applying to only the forms allowed by the feat or by any dragons I wildshape into. :smallfrown:


There's also the thoqqua:

http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/thoqqua.htm

They have a burrow speed, and the more extensive entry in the Monster Manual specifies that it both melts rock and leaves a usable tunnel behind.

I love thoqqua and actually forgot they were an elemental rather than a magical beast, thanks! :smallbiggrin:


I remember seeing a purple rust monster, a psionic crystal eating rust monster like thing, and an advanced rust monster that had ghost samurai helping it because it ate their swords. Haven't got the foggiest idea where I saw those though, or what their hd was.

I can at least answer this one, it's the Folugub (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/monsters/folugub.htm). Since psionics is all about crystals, it's supposed to be a threat like the rust monster. It's actually more obnoxious, since it can also eat dorjes.

Never know when I'll need to liquefy crystal, I'm absolutely keeping this one in the bank :smallamused:


There is also a rust Monster ++ in underdark which just disintegrates stuff

Creatively named the Annihilator if memory serves. Also it's purple.

I'll try and find which underdark book this is in because that sounds wonderful :smallbiggrin:


With Assume Supernatural Ability you could take the form of a Beholder and use it's Disintegrate Ability and at will.

That's certainly something to keep in mind, though I'm 2 levels off from a feat so it wouldn't solve my immediate issue in-character, but it's very strong nonetheless!


Dragon Magazine 346: August 2006: Ecology of the Rust Monster had this one.

You guys who remember the magazines this well are true heroes. I'll see about replacing the boring rust monster in my kit with this :smallamused:

Woo, that's a reply-full. I appreciate the large amount of responses though, it's given me some stuff to think about / talk with my DM about regarding my next couple levels as well as potential solutions to the situation the party is presently in :smallbiggrin: if other things come up I'm plenty open to those as well! (given that we play on Sundays)

[ShurikVch]

Umber Hulk is able to use it's burrow speed to go even through stone and rock, and leave tunnel behind (if it wish so)

[Dimers]

One kind of elemental can also change gemstones into baby elementals. (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/psionic/monsters/crysmal.htm) You know, if you feel the need to piss off your party by destroying loot. :smalltongue: