No, Polymorph does not allow you to use your class features. Compare it to the Druid’s Wild Shape ability, or the Shapechange spell, both of which include this paragraph: You retain the benefit of any features from your class, race, or other source and can use them if your new form is physically capable of doing so.
What happens when you polymorph into 5E?
This spell transforms a creature with at least 1 hit point that you can see within range into a new form. An unwilling creature must make a Wisdom saving throw to avoid the Effect. A Shapechanger automatically succeeds on this saving throw.
Can a polymorphed creature use a class feature?
The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment and personality. The creature is limited in actions it can perform by the nature of its new form, and it can’t speak, cast spells, or take any other action that requires hands, or speech.
What happens when you use polymorph on your character?
The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment and personality. You keep your personality but lose your mental statistics when you do this though, so you need to be cautious.
What happens when you choose a beast in polymorph?
The target’s game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment and personality. You effectively lose everything but your personality. You lose class abilities, feats, racial traits, etc.
Can you turn yourself into a dragon in polymorph?
You can use Polymorph on yourself, as you are a creature you can see within range. But you cannot turn yourself into a dragon, as you can only turn into Beasts using the spell. The new form can be any beast whose challenge rating is equal to or less than the target’s (or the target’s level, if it doesn’t have a challenge rating).
