The Wild Shape feature does not let you add your proficiency bonus to the proficiency bonus of your beast form. The first bullet of the class feature details which proficiency bonus you use (PH, 67). You also retain all of your skill and saving throw proficiencies, in addition to gaining those of the creature.
What is attack bonus DND?
The Attack Bonus you’re referring to, in the middle of the Starter Set Character Sheets, is added to attack rolls (only, never damage). It’s calculated using your Proficiency Bonus plus your relevant Ability Modifier (usually Strength for melee weapons and Dexterity for ranged).
How many uses of wild shapes do druids get?
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.
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.
What kind of dexterity does a druid have?
Each of these aspects of Dexterity has an associated skill: Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth, respectively. So a character who has proficiency in the Stealth skill is particularly good at Dexterity checks related to sneaking and hiding. (PHB 171)
Can a druid transform into a beast in D & D beyond?
Use D&D Beyond’s free character builder to make character creation easier! Click below to get started: 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.
When to use a creature’s bonus in wild shape form?
If the creature has the same proficiency as you and the bonus in its stat block is higher than yours, use the creature’s bonus instead of yours. So, in wild shape form, you essentially use whichever proficiency bonus is higher in the case that both you and the new form are proficient in it.
