Your game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the beast, but you retain your alignment, personality, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. You also retain all of your skill and saving throw proficiencies, in addition to gaining those of the creature.
How is wild shaped AC calculated?
Beginning at 1st level, while you are wearing no armor and not wielding a Shield, your AC equals 10 + your Dexterity modifier + your Wisdom modifier.
Can I heal while in wild shape?
When you use Wild Shape your original hit points disappear. You use the beast form’s hit points. Those points of healing go to the wild shape’s HP.
How long can you wild shape?
The limited use for Wild Shape is 2 times per short rest, until you get the Archdruid feature at level 20. The time for Wild Shape is half the druid level rounded down.
Does Damage go through wild shape?
When you use your Wild Shape ability to transform into a beast, you gain that creature’s hit points and Hit Dice. These hit points are separate from your Druid’s hit points. The only exception to this is that any damage that carries over from reducing your animal form to 0 hit points is then taken by your Druid.
What do you need to know about wild shape?
Wild Shape has a few fiddly rules that new druid players (and their DMs) should be familiar with. Before reading this article, I suggest that you read the entire Wild Shape feature in its entirety, even if you think you’re reasonably familiar with it. Some notable restrictions to remember are:
How much proficiency does a druid have in wild shape?
A creature of CR 4 or lower has a proficiency bonus of +2, while a creature of CR 5 through 6, the highest any druid can transform into, has a proficiency bonus of +3. The list of beast shapes below only include a cherry-picked selection of “excellent” options for use with Wild Shape.
When does circle of the Moon Druid gain Wild Shape?
When a Circle of the Moon druid gains the Wild Shape feature at 2nd level, they gain the ability to transform into beasts with a challenge rating of 1 or lower. Then, at 6th level, they can transform into a beast with a challenge rating as high as their druid level divided by 3, rounded down.
How are wild shapes used in circle of the Moon?
This guide breaks down your Wild Shape options into two categories: combat and exploration. Combat wild shapes are best utilized by Circle of the Moon druids, and can be used to engage foes in melee combat.
