No weapon attack (the natural attack options each beast shape allows you) you could ever make in a Wild Shape form would count as Finesse or Light or Monk Weapons, but they do count as a weapon attack. Alternatively a ‘Unarmed Strike’ can be a headbutt, punch, kick, or other forceful blow.
Do wild shape attacks count as unarmed strikes?
You can make unarmed strikes while Wild Shaped, but they do normal unarmed strike damage. From the errata for the PHB: Melee Attacks (p. 195).
Can wild shape use weapon?
Yes, a wild shaped druid can wield a spear.
Can you stunning strike in wild shape?
Yes, you can make unarmed strikes while Wild Shaped.
Can you use flurry of blows in wild shape?
You retain the use of features your wild shape form is physiologically capable of executing, so I would say you can still use Flurry of Blows, yeah.
Are Natural attacks unarmed strikes?
With a natural attack you are never considered unarmed. So the Improved Unarmed Strike feat by itself does nothing while you have natural weapons. The Feral Combat Training feat does not change this.
Can Druids use weapons 5E?
As far as weapons are concerned, druids can use slings, spears, darts, staves, daggers, and many other types of weapons.
Are the Beast shape weapon attacks of a druid, simple or finesse?
Are the beast shape weapon attacks of a Druid, simple or finesse? The weapon attacks of a creature such as a Beast are ‘Natural Weapons’ and each entry for those attacks found under the Attack heading for each beast stat block tells you what kind of attack it is. For instance, a Claw and Bite attack count as a ‘Melee Weapon Attack’.
Can a wild shape attack be considered an unarmed strike?
It didn’t mention if wild shape attacks were considered unarmed strikes, especially in regards to the Tavern Brawler feat’s last bullet, which enables a grapple attempt after hitting with an unarmed strike. It doesn’t say in the PHB under the Druid section. In the MM, it says that a beast’s attacks are Melee Weapon Attacks.
Is the Wild Shape of a druid a spell?
You correctly cite the Sage Advice Compendium as providing the litmus test for whether something is magical. It is clear that a Druid’s Wild Shape is not a magic item, not a spell or recreation of a spell, not a spell attack, and is not fueled by the use of spell slots.
Are there any weapon attacks in Beast shape?
No weapon attack (the natural attack options each beast shape allows you) you could ever make in a Wild Shape form would count as Finesse or Light or Monk Weapons, but they do count as a weapon attack. Alternatively a ‘Unarmed Strike’ can be a headbutt, punch, kick, or other forceful blow. I think a bear is capable of a forceful blow… don’t you?
