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{{familiar|famid=40|image=familiar40.gif|name=Doppelshifter|H1=This amorphous blob |H2=Can take on so many forms |H3=Strange, yet familiar. |hatchling=doppelshifter egg|equipment=tiny makeup kit|function=Shifts its shape into a random other [[:Category:Familiars|familiar]] every fight.|ArenaStrong=All|ArenaWeak=None}}
{{familiar
|famid=40
|name=Doppelshifter
|H1=This amorphous blob
|H2=Can take on so many forms
|H3=Strange, yet familiar.
|ability=Randomly transforms into other familiars
|hatchling=doppelshifter egg
|equipment=tiny makeup kit
|function=Shifts its shape into a random other [[:Category:Familiars|familiar]] every fight.
|throne=!
|ucm=3
|sh=3
|oc=3
|hns=3
|hands=0
|wings=0
|animal=0
|clothes=0
|eyes=1
|mechanical=0
|sleaze=0
|undead=0
|hot=0
|biting=0
|quick=0
|flying=0
|evil=0
|bug=0}}


*At beginning of combat:
*:<name> changes into a <[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>.
*Regular combat message:
*Regular combat message:
:<name> changes into a <[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>.
*:<<[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>'s combat message(s)>
:<<[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>'s combat message(s)>
:<name> reverts to an amorphous blob.
 
*With [[lucky Tam O'Shanter]] equipped:
*With [[lucky Tam O'Shanter]] equipped:
:<name> changes into a <[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>.
*:<<[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>'s [[lucky Tam O'Shanter]] message>
:<<[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>'s [[lucky Tam O'Shanter]] message>
:<name> reverts to an amorphous blob.
 
*With [[miniature gravy-covered maypole]] equipped:
*With [[miniature gravy-covered maypole]] equipped:
:<name> changes into a <[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>.
*:<<[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>'s [[miniature gravy-covered maypole]] message>
:<<[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>'s [[miniature gravy-covered maypole]] message>
:<name> reverts to an amorphous blob.
 
*With [[wax lips]] equipped:
*With [[wax lips]] equipped:
:<name> changes into a <[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>.
*:<<[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>'s [[wax lips]] message>
:<<[[:Category:Familiars|familiar type]]>'s [[wax lips]] message>
*At end of combat:
:<name> reverts to an amorphous blob.
*:<name> reverts to an amorphous blob.


==Arena Messages==
==Arena Messages==
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==Notes==
==Notes==
*October 2005's special of the month from [[Mr. Store]].
*October 2005's item of the month from [[Mr. Store]].
*Changes into almost any familiar, not just the ones you own. It will not change into the [[Comma Chameleon]], [[Reassembled Blackbird]] or into itself.
*Changes into almost any familiar, not just the ones you own. It will not change into the [[Comma Chameleon]], [[Mad Hatrack]], [[Disembodied Hand]], [[Fancypants Scarecrow]], [[El Vibrato Megadrone (familiar)|El Vibrato Megadrone]], [[Reassembled Blackbird]] or into itself. As of April 2010, it can change into any of the [[April Fools' Familiars]].
*The Doppelshifter is sometimes a familiar of choice for [[PvP|PvPers]] as its +15 equipment can be advantageous in the "Familiar Weight" minigame.
*Due to [[White Wednesday]], the Doppelshifter was in [[Mr. Store]] for over a month (closer to 40 days), making it the longest-running Mr. Store familiar as of September 2007.
*Due to [[White Wednesday]], the Doppelshifter was in [[Mr. Store]] for over a month (closer to 40 days), making it the longest-running Mr. Store familiar as of September 2007.
*If all the right buffs and equipment are used, this familiar can have the highest level of any other familiar due to its +15 familiar weight equipment.
* [[tiny costume wardrobe]] gives +25 lbs of weight to Doppelshifters, +10 more than [[tiny makeup kit]].
*Does give extra adventures when transformed into the [[Temporal Riftlet]].
===Notes on transforming into specific familiars===
*Also does sometimes buff you when transformed into the [[Sweet Nutcracker]].
*[[Temporal Riftlet]]: Does give extra adventures.
*It can also give extra adventures as the [[Wild Hare]].
*[[Sweet Nutcracker]]: Does sometimes buff you.
*Can give [[toast]] when transformed into the [[Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot]].
*[[Wild Hare]]: Can give extra adventures.
*Can give an [[astral mushroom]] when transformed into the [[Astral Badger]].
*[[Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot]]: Can give {{plural|toast}}.
*Can give [[disintegrating sheet music]] when transformed into the [[Ancient Yuletide Troll]].
*[[Astral Badger]]: Can give {{plural|astral mushroom}}.
*If you give your [[Spirit Hobo]] booze and then use your Doppelshifter and it shifts into a hobo, it will attack and "use up" some of the Hobo's booze supply.
*[[Ancient Yuletide Troll]]: Can give {{plural|disintegrating sheet music}}.
*When a [[Penguin Goodfella]], will drop contracts and will react appropriately when one is used.
*[[Spirit Hobo]]: If your other familiar is charged, the Doppelshifter can use up its charges.
*Can give [[Tiny bottle of absinthe|tiny bottles of absinthe]] when transformed into a [[Green Pixie]].
*[[Gluttonous Green Ghost]]: If your other familiar is charged, the Doppelshifter can use up its charges.
*The doppelshifter has a lot in common with Red Dwarf's Polymorph, a genetically engineered shape-changing creature that popped up in a few episodes.
*[[Slimeling]]: If your other familiar is charged, the Doppelshifter can use up its charges.
*[[Penguin Goodfella]]: Can give (and use) {{plural|Goodfella contract}}.
*[[Green Pixie]]: Can give {{plural|tiny bottle of absinthe}}.
*[[Llama Lama]]: Can give {{plural|llama lama gong}}.
*[[Baby Sandworm]]: Can give {{plural|agua de vida}}.
*[[Purse Rat]]: Does not increase [[Monster Level]].
*[[Mini-Hipster]]: Can self equip an [[ironic moustache]] while not wearing another piece of familiar equipment.
*[[Jack-in-the-Box]]: Will give the item and stat bonuses on its third turn as this familiar.


==References==
==References==
*The name of this familiar is a [[wikipedia:portmanteau|combination]] of the words "[[Wikipedia:Doppelgänger|doppelgänger]]" and "[[Wikipedia:Shapeshifting|shapeshifter]]".
*The name of this familiar is a [[wikipedia:portmanteau|combination]] of the words "[[wikipedia:Doppelgänger|doppelgänger]]" and "[[wikipedia:Shapeshifting|shapeshifter]]".
*The name also appears to be a play on the phrase "Doppler shift", another way of describing the [[Wikipedia:Doppler effect|Doppler effect]].
*The name also appears to be a play on the phrase "Doppler shift", another way of describing the [[wikipedia:Doppler effect|Doppler effect]].
 
[[Category:Familiars]]

Latest revision as of 12:02, 24 April 2025

Doppelshifter

This amorphous blob
Can take on so many forms
Strange, yet familiar.

Randomly transforms into other familiars


Ability: Shifts its shape into a random other familiar every fight.

Throne/Bjorn: Cannot sit in the throne.

Hatchling: doppelshifter egg

Familiar-Specific Equipment: tiny makeup kit

Ultimate Cage Match Scavenger Hunt Obstacle Course Hide and Seek

Mumming Trunk Abilities:

+15% Meat Drop 4-5 MP +3 Muscle statgain +15% Item Drop +4 Mysticality statgain 8-10 HP +2 Moxie statgain
*Hover for details
Cannot breathe underwater
Combat Messages

Arena Messages

  • None - familiar has no weaknesses.

Notes

Notes on transforming into specific familiars

References