Skinwalkers +2 Wis when shapechanged and feat qualifications?

[AbsolutGrndZer0]

I am making a Witchwolf Natural Weapons Ranger, and her Wis is 15. When she's shapechanged, she has a +2. So, for feat prerequisite, specifically Wolf Savage, does she have a Wis of 17 but can only use the feat while shapechanged, or because it's not a permanent always on bonus, does it not count?

[VRMH]

The former. Your character qualifies for the fear (while shapechanged), and so she can take the feat. When she then reverts to her natural form she no longer qualifies; the feat cannot be used at that time unless you get a Wisdom bonus from another source.

GMs may object to leveling up while shapechanged though, which you'd need to do.

[AbsolutGrndZer0]

VRMH wrote:

The former. Your character qualifies for the fear (while shapechanged), and so she can take the feat. When she then reverts to her natural form she no longer qualifies; the feat cannot be used at that time unless you get a Wisdom bonus from another source.

GMs may object to leveling up while shapechanged though, which you'd need to do.

Heh, thanks. She may end up having a 17 by the time she qualifies anyway, but wasn't sure so thought I'd ask.

EDIT: Decided to make her a martial artist monk instead so switched her Cha and Wis haha. So, now she qualifies (but oooh the AC bonus she'll have at 1st level yay)

[Kazaan]

You need to be able to maintain the bonus for at least 24 hours for it to go from a temporary bonus (doesn't count towards prereqs) to a permanent bonus (counts towards prereqs). If you can maintain the shapechange for the full 24 hours, it can be rationalized that you are able to realize the feat and take it. But if you can't, it never becomes a permanent bonus and, effectively, it only gives a bonus to the modifier, not the actual score.

[Andrew R]

officially yes you can take the feat but it only works when you have the wis