

For its special feature, the cat has Keen Smell, which allows it advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

CatĪ black cat sits, watching patiently as magical energy dances around its form.Ī cat is one of the most basic Wild Shapes to take but can come in handy given the right situation, especially considering there’s no limitation on how soon this Wild Shape can be used. Note that this list is taken from all wild shapes for a basic 5e Druid and excludes the Circle of the Moon, which provides additional Wild Shape options. Not sure what animal to go with? This list can help you figure out the best shape with which to go wild! So, what is it that separates them from a sorcerer? Or a bard? Or a cleric? The answer comes in a druid’s ability to Wild Shape (which starts at Level 2), or to turn themselves into an animal of their choosing without the cost of a spell slot. Make within the terrain you chose, and you're naturally adapted to the environment associated with it, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master's Guide.At least half of the classes in DnD are mages or involve some sort of spellcasting, and most DnD players know that druids are among this group of spell-slinging warriors. You have advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks you When you finish a short or long rest, you can choose one type of terrain from the Forced Evolution table, adapting to that terrain until you choose a different Forced EvolutionĪt 6th level, you gain the ability to force your body to adapt to new environments.

In addition, whenever you make an ability check or a saving throw, you can use the beast's statistics or your own (your choice). You can use your Wisdom, instead of the beast's attack modifier, for the attack and damage rolls of attacks you make with them, and can use your druid spell save DC instead of any of the beast's DCs. You are proficient with the beast's natural weapons. The ability to speak, cast spells, and use any featuresįor the duration, you can use your action to take one of the actions in the beast's stat block. None of your other statistics change, and you retain If the beast is larger than you, you grow to its size.Īnything you are wearing or carrying grows with you. While partially transformed, you gain the benefit ofĪny of the beast's senses, speeds, and special traits. When you use your Wild Shape, you can partially transform into a beast instead Hybrid Shapeīeginning at 2nd level, you learn to measure the influence of the natural world on your body. They mark the thin line between humanoid and beast, daring to combine the finest qualities of each and striving to push that boundary as far as possible. Druids of the Circle of the Hybrid are natural innovators.
