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==Natural Abilities==

This category includes abilities a creature has because of its physical nature. Natural abilities are those not otherwise designated as extraordinary, supernatural, or spell-like.

==Special Abilities==

A special ability is either extraordinary ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]), spell-like ([[SRD:Sp|Sp]]), psi-like ([[SRD:Ps|Ps]]), or supernatural ([[SRD:Su|Su]]).

===Extraordinary===

Extraordinary abilities, though they may break the laws of physics, are nonmagical, don’t become ineffective in an [[SRD:Antimagic Field|''antimagic field'']], are not subject to any effect that disrupts magic, and they generally do not provoke [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]]. They are, however, not something that just anyone can do or even learn to do without extensive training. Using an extraordinary ability is a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]] unless otherwise noted.

===Spell-Like===

Spell-like abilities are magical and work just like spells (though they are not spells and so have no verbal, somatic, material, focus, or XP components). They go away in an [[SRD:Antimagic Field|''antimagic field'']] and are subject to [[SRD:Dispel Magic|''dispel magic'']] and [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|spell resistance]] (if the spell the ability resembles or duplicates would be subject to [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]]). Usually, a spell-like ability works just like the spell of that name. A few spell-like abilities are unique; these are explained in the text where they are described.

A spell-like ability usually has a limit on how often it can be used. A spell-like ability that can be used at will has no use limit. Using a spell-like ability is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]] unless noted otherwise in the ability or spell description, and doing so while threatened provokes [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]]. It is possible to make a [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] check to use a spell-like ability defensively and avoid provoking an [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attack of opportunity]], just as when casting a spell. A spell-like ability can be disrupted just as a spell can be. Spell-like abilities cannot be used to counterspell, nor can they be counterspelled.

For creatures with spell-like abilities, a designated [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] defines how difficult it is to dispel their spell-like effects and to define any level-dependent variables (such as range and duration) the abilities might have. The creature’s [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] never affects which spell-like abilities the creature has; sometimes the given [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] is lower than the level a spellcasting character would need to cast the spell of the same name. If no [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] is specified, the [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] is equal to the creature’s [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]]. The [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] (if any) against a spell-like ability is 10 + the level of the spell the ability resembles or duplicates + the creature’s [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] modifier.

Some spell-like abilities duplicate spells that work differently when cast by characters of different [[SRD:Classes|classes]]. A monster’s spell-like abilities are presumed to be the [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]]/[[SRD:Wizard|wizard]] versions. If the spell in question is not a [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]]/[[SRD:Wizard|wizard]] spell, then default to [[SRD:Cleric|cleric]], [[SRD:Druid|druid]], [[SRD:Bard|bard]], [[SRD:Paladin|paladin]], and [[SRD:Ranger|ranger]], in that order.

===Psi-Like===

Most psionic monsters have some number of psi-like abilities. These are very similar to spell-like abilities. Naturally, they are psionic and work just like [[SRD:Powers|powers]]. In some cases, a creature’s psi-like abilities (or abilities listed under a creature’s [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Powers|psionics]] entry) may include an effect that does not duplicate any listed power. For such abilities, simply use the existing spell description. Treat the creature’s [[SRD:Manifester Level|manifester level]] as the [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] for the spell. The ability is still psionic in origin, so [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] and [[SRD:Powers|powers]] that specifically affect psionic [[SRD:Powers|powers]] can negate or reduce its effects as they would any other psionic power. A few psi-like abilities are unique; these are explained in the text where they are described.

A creature with psi-like abilities does not pay for these abilities with [[SRD:Power Points|power points]] and the abilities have no verbal, somatic, or material components, nor do they require a focus or have an XP cost (even if the equivalent power has an XP cost). The user activates them mentally. Armor never affects a psi-like ability’s use.

Psi-like abilities do not work in a ''[[SRD:Null Psionics Field|null psionics field]]'', are subject to being dispelled by ''[[SRD:Dispel Psionics|dispel psionics]]'' and power resistance if the power or spell the ability duplicates would be subject to power resistance. A psi-like ability usually has a limit on how often it can be used. A psi-like ability that can be used at will has no use limit. Using a psi-like ability is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]] unless noted otherwise, and doing so while threatened provokes [[SRD:Attacks of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]]. It is possible to make a [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] check to use a psi-like ability defensively and avoid provoking [[SRD:Attacks of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]], just as when using a power or casting a spell. A psi-like ability can be interrupted just as a spell can be. Psi-like abilities cannot be used to counterspell, nor can they be counterspelled.

All creatures with psi-like abilities are assigned a [[SRD:Manifester Level|manifester level]], which indicates how difficult it is to dispel their psi-like effects and determines all level-dependent variables (such as range or duration) the abilities might have. When a creature uses a psi-like ability, the power is manifested as if the creature had spent a number of [[SRD:Power Points|power points]] equal to its [[SRD:Manifester Level|manifester level]], which may augment the power to improve its damage or save [[SRD:DC|DC]]. However, the creature does not actually spend [[SRD:Power Points|power points]] for its psi-like abilities, even if it has a [[SRD:Power Points|power point]] reserve due to racial abilities, [[SRD:Classes|class levels]], or some other psionic ability.

The [[SRD:DC|DC]] of a [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] (if applicable) against a creature’s psi-like ability is 10 + the level of the power or spell the ability duplicates + the creature’s [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] modifier. Remember to check the power’s Augment entry to see if the creature’s [[SRD:Manifester Level|manifester level]] (and thus the effective [[SRD:Power Points|power point]] expenditure) increases the [[SRD:DC|DC]] of the [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]]. Changes to the effect’s save [[SRD:DC|DC]], damage, and so on are noted in the psi-like ability entry.

===Supernatural===

By default, supernatural abilities are magical and go away in an [[SRD:Antimagic Field|''antimagic field'']]. However, some creatures have psionic abilities that are considered supernatural. Psionic [[SRD:Feats|feats]] are also supernatural abilities. These abilities do not function in areas where psionics is suppressed.

Supernatural abilities of either type are not subject to [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|spell resistance]] nor power resistance. Supernatural abilities cannot be dispelled and are not subject to counterspells. Using a supernatural ability is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]] unless noted otherwise. Supernatural abilities may have a use limit or be usable at will, just like spell-like abilities. However, supernatural abilities do not provoke [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]] and never require [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] checks. Unless otherwise noted, a supernatural ability has an effective [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] equal to the creature’s [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]]. The [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] (if any) against a supernatural ability is 10 + 1/2 the creature’s [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] + the creature’s ability modifier (usually [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]).

See the tables below for a summary of the types of special abilities.

{| class="d20"
|+ Table: Magical Special Ability Types
|-
! !! Extraordinary !! Spell-Like !! Supernatural
|-
| style="text-align: left;" | Dispel || No || Yes || No
|- class="even"
| style="text-align: left;" | [[SRD:Spell Resistance|Spell resistance]] || No || Yes || No
|-
| style="text-align: left;" | Antimagic field || No || Yes || Yes
|- class="even"
| style="text-align: left;" | [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|Attack of opportunity]] || No || Yes || No
|-
| colspan="4" class="foot" |'''Dispel:''' Can [[SRD:Dispel Magic|''dispel magic'']] and similar spells dispel the effects of abilities of that type?

'''[[SRD:Spell Resistance|Spell Resistance]]:''' Does [[SRD:Spell Resistance and Spell Immunity#Spell Resistance (Ex)|spell resistance]] protect a creature from these abilities?

'''Antimagic Field:''' Does an [[SRD:Antimagic Field|''antimagic field'']] or similar magic suppress the ability?

'''Attack of Opportunity:''' Does using the ability provoke [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]] the way that casting a spell does?
|}

{| class="d20"
|+ Table: Psionic Special Ability Types
|-
! !! Extraordinary !! Psi-Like !! Supernatural<br/>(Psionic)
|-
| style="text-align: left;" | Dispel || No || Yes || No
|- class="even"
| style="text-align: left;" | Power resistance || No || Yes || No
|-
| style="text-align: left;" | Null psionics field || No || Yes || Yes
|- class="even"
| style="text-align: left;" | [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|Attack of opportunity]] || No || Yes || No
|-
| colspan="4" class="foot" |'''Dispel:''' Can [[SRD:Dispel Psionics|''dispel psionics'']] and similar [[SRD:Powers|powers]] dispel the effects of abilities of that type?

'''Power Resistance:''' Does power resistance protect a creature from these abilities?

'''Null Psionics Field:''' Does a [[SRD:Null Psionics Field|''antimagic field'']] or similar psionics suppress the ability?

'''Attack of Opportunity:''' Does using the ability provoke [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]] the way that manifesting a power does?
|}

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==Changes From the Original SRD==

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* Natural Abilities section (from Magic Overview)
* "Special Abilities" header

;Special Abilities

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* "psi-like ([[SRD:Ps|]]), "
* "[[SRD:Psi-Like Ability|Psi-Like Abilities]]" header
* "[[SRD:Psi-Like Ability|Psi-Like Abilities]]" section (from "Psionic Monsters")
* "See the table below for a summary of the types of special abilities." (from Abilities and Conditions)
* Special Ability Types table (from Abilities and Conditions)
* Table: Psionic Special Ability Types

;Extraordinary

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* ", though they may break the laws of physics," (from Magic Overview)
* ", and they generally do not provoke [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]]" (from Magic Overview)
* " They are, however, not something that just anyone can do or even learn to do without extensive training." (from Abilities and Conditions)

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* " and" after "don’t become ineffective in an antimagic field, " (grammatical)

;Spell-like

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* "dispel magic and " after "They go away in an antimagic field and are subject to " (from Abilities and Conditions)
* parenthesis around "if the spell the ability resembles [...] [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]]" (sentence flow)
* " Usually, a spell-like ability works just like the spell of that name. A few spell-like abilities are unique; these are explained in the text where they are described." (from Magic Overview)
* " in the ability or spell description" (from Magic Overview)

; [[SRD:Psi-Like Ability|Psi-Like Abilities]]

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* "In some cases, a creature’s psi-like abilities (or abilities listed under a creature’s psionics entry) may include an effect that does not duplicate any listed power. For such abilities, simply use the existing spell description. Treat the creature’s [[SRD:Manifester Level|manifester level]] as the [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] for the spell. The ability is still psionic in origin, so spells and [[SRD:Powers|powers]] that specifically affect psionic [[SRD:Powers|powers]] can negate or reduce its effects as they would any other psionic power." (from "Psionic Spells")
* "A few psi-like abilities are unique; these are explained in the text where they are described." (from "Psionic [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] Overview" > "Special Abilities" > "[[SRD:Psi-Like Ability|Psi-Like Abilities]]")
* "the abilities have no verbal, somatic, or material components, nor do they require a focus or have an XP cost (even if the equivalent power has an XP cost). The user activates them mentally. Armor never affects a psi-like ability’s use." (from "Psionic [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] Overview" > "Special Abilities" > "[[SRD:Psi-Like Ability|Psi-Like Abilities]]")
* "are subject to being dispelled by dispel psionics " However, some creatures have psionic abilities, instead, that are considered supernatural. Psionic [[SRD:Feats|feats]] are also supernatural abilities. These abilities are not subject to power resistance and cannot be negated or dispelled; however, they do not function in areas where psionics is suppressed.

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* " or spells" after "Naturally, they are psionic and work just like [[SRD:Powers|powers]]"
* "does not pay any XP cost associated with manifesting the power the ability duplicates."

;Supernatural

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* "By default, "
* "However, "
* "some creatures have psionic abilities, " (from "Psionic [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] Overview" > "Special Abilities" > "Supernatural Abilities")
* "instead, "
* "that are considered supernatural. Psionic [[SRD:Feats|feats]] are also supernatural abilities. These abilities " (from "Psionic [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] Overview" > "Special Abilities" > "Supernatural Abilities")
* "do not function in areas where psionics is suppressed." (from "Psionic [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] Overview" > "Special Abilities" > "Supernatural Abilities")
* "Supernatural abilities of either type"
* " nor power resistance"
* " and are not subject to counterspells" (from Abilities and Conditions)
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