I ask this only because it seems I've played a fair number of shifters with "Excellent Dodge Ability" and it just seems like the Owl doesn't really live up to that expectation. I'm "skilled" in the form, had it's dex maxxed at 22, and here's just a random sample of how well it dodges. I don't think this is bad luck as this seems pretty typical for what I've seen from this form. If it's working as designed then please ignore, but thought it might be worth a look.


<703hp 711m 561mv 15888tnl civilized> where
People near you:
(PK) a great horned owl A Combat Hall

<703hp 711m 561mv 15888tnl civilized> k dw
Old Twarak parries your claw.
Old Twarak is in perfect health.

<703hp 711m 561mv 15888tnl civilized>
Old Twarak's electrical discharge devastates you!
Old Twarak's electrical discharge devastates you!
The castle guard screams and attacks you!
The castle guard's slice mauls you.
The castle guard's pierce mauls you.
You dodge the castle guard's attack.
The dwarven guard screams and attacks you!
The dwarven guard's slice decimates you!
You dodge the dwarven guard's attack.
The dwarven guard's slice decimates you!
The castle guard's slice mauls you.
The castle guard's pierce mauls you.
The castle guard's slice decimates you!
The castle guard's slice decimates you!
The dwarven guard's slice decimates you!
You dodge the dwarven guard's pierce.
You dodge the dwarven guard's pierce.
The dwarven guard's slice decimates you!
Your claw *** DEMOLISHES *** Old Twarak!
Old Twarak has a few scratches.

<386hp 711m 561mv 15888tnl civilized> flee

The owl is a utility flavored air major. Not as good defending as a defense flavor (hummingbird), better than an offense flavor (falcon).