Tenser's Transformation

Tenser's Transformation transforms a wizard into a formidable fighting machine.
==Description==
== Gameplay ==
This spell is applied only to the caster.
Upon completion of the spell the caster will show a brief 3D graphics effect that is unique to this spell upon their sprite. For the duration of the spell the caster will also exhibit a color change effect.
A sound effect is also audibled when the spell is cast, and another when the spell expires.
A player character will show an icon (No. 72) titled "Tenser's Transformation" on their portrait for the duration of the transformation.
This spell transforms the caster in the following manner:
* The base THAC0 modifier is set to a value of 9 all the way as low as 1, depending on the caster's level.
* An additional THAC0 modifier is bestowed giving a 2-point bonus for to-hit rolls.
* A 2-point extra damage bonus is added to any successful melee/missile damage inflicted by the caster.
* A 4-point Armor Class bonus is conferred.
* The caster's maximum hit point modifier value is doubled (X200%).
* The caster's spell casting is disabled for any spells classified as Wizard, Priest or Innate spells. 
Contrary to the description there is no Armor Class cap, and the reader can ignore that unimplemented descriptor.
If any ability buttons are still active and not "greyed out", then the caster can still activate them while transformed such as a bard song, or "Detect illusions". Slayer Transformation also remains available and can be combined with Tenser's and Protection From Magic Energy to turn any mage into a deadly melee fighter.
The caster can't willfully abort this spell once it's in effect, and it will run its course.
Any applicable Dispel Magic effect can remove this spell.
== Notes ==
The spell stops scaling at level 20, which means the best base THAC0 it can give is 1 (and then on top a +2 to every hit roll, making it basically -1).
The THAC0 scaling is of little use to Fighter / Mage and the like, since their fighter levels will likely give them a higher THAC0 already, but they can still benefit from the other effects of the spell.
== See also ==
*Holy Power is a comparable priest spell, which also bestows Fighter THAC0 to a non-fighter caster.
==Where to obtain its scroll==
===Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn===
*Therndle Daglefodd
Treasure
* Inside the giant statue's mouth in the first area of Lower Reaches during Investigate and Destroy the Cult of the Eyeless
===Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal===
*Arcana Archives
== Trivia ==
The Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Edition Wizard spell Tenser's Transformation transforms the wizard into a berserk fighter. The spell is pretty clear that the wizard eschews any activities that aren't of a berserk physical attack while transformed. Part of the spell casting process requires consumption of a Potion of heroism (or superheroism). See the external links for further reading.
==Mod content==
Spell Revisions mod has changed this arcane spell, revising its effects, and description. See below:
Tenser’s Transformation
Level: 6
School: Alteration
Range: Personal
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 6
Area of Effect: Caster
Saving Throw: None
Tenser’s Transformation is a sight guaranteed to astound any creature not aware of its power. For when the mage casts the spell, he undergoes a startling transformation which alters his body and his mind into that of a warrior. The wizard gains 2 hit points per caster level (up to a maximum of 40), and all damage he sustains comes first from the magical points gained. The armor class of the caster is 4 better than he possessed prior casting the spell, and all attack rolls are made with the THAC0 of a fighter of the same level as the caster. The mage gains extra attacks as a fighter of the same level, thus an extra half attack per round at 7th level and another half attack per round at 13th level. Furthermore, each attack is made at +2, each successful hit in combat inflicts an additional 2 points of damage and saving throws against death/poison are made by the caster with a +4 bonus, but casting speed is penalized by 2 and saving throws against spell are made by the caster with a -2 penalty.
Note: this spell does not give any extra attacks to multiclassed or dual-classed fighter/mages, as they normally gain additional attacks per round due to their fighter levels.
==External Links==
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* Advanced D&D 2nd Edition Wiki - Tenser's Transformation (Wizard Spell)
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