In accordance to the rules, yes, a Moon Druid could. However, a DM might not allow a druid to wild shape into a crag cat. A DM might cite the same reason you did or choose to follow a variant rule presented in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything.
Can you wild Shape into a dire wolf?
With Wild Shape, the Druid can turn into a beast that they have seen before. So, for example, a level 9 Druid could turn into a Dire Wolf for 4 hours. If they wish to stay in this form longer, they can expend another use of their Wild Shape ability.
Is a crag cat a beast?
Sorry druids, Crag Cats are monstrosities, not beasts.
Can a druid Wild shape into a bear?
A druid can only transform into a beast using their Wild Shape feature, and even then can only take the form of a beast they’ve seen before.
What is a crag cat?
Crag cats, sometimes called “Hunters-of-Men”, were predators that were well adapted to almost all terrains.
Why do crag cats have spell turning?
The Crag Cat (SKT, p. 240) is a CR 1 creature that has the unique feature of Spell Turning: The cat has advantage on saving throws against any spell that targets only the cat (not an area).
How big is a crag cat?
Crag Cats are slender and agile cats. Adults stand about 3.0 to 3.5 ft tall at the shoulders. The length of the an adult is around 8 ft long nose to tail.
Where do crag cats live?
Crag cats were well adapted to any terrain, except for dense forests. They were often solitary, but could also be found in packs and family groups with their cubs.
Can a circle of the Moon wildshape into a crag cat?
Technically, a Circle of the Moon druid can wildshape into a Crag Cat at level 2, since it respects the restrictions (beast of CR 1). Still, the druid must have seen the cat at least once to use that shape. As a DM, if you feel that overpowered, you could change the type of the cat from beast to monstrosity, excluding it from possible wildshapes.
How does wild shaping into a crag cat work?
Pounce. If the cat moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the cat can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action. Spell Turning.
Can a druid wild shape into a crag cat?
However, a DM might not allow a druid to wild shape into a crag cat. A DM might cite the same reason you did or choose to follow a variant rule presented in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything. “The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read.”
What makes a cat a good Druid in D & D?
For its special feature, the cat has Keen Smell, which allows it advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. A cat is very useful in that it’s unassuming and can be used to spy or gather information without drawing as much suspicion.
