What determines my proficiency bonus?

Your Proficiency Bonus is always based on your total character level, as shown in the Character Advancement table, not your level in a particular class. For example, if you are a Fighter 3/rogue 2, you have the Proficiency Bonus of a 5th- level character, which is +3.

Is druid wild shape a bonus action?

The first big benefit druids gain from the Circle of the Moon is the Combat Wild Shape feature, which is learned as soon as they choose the circle. This gives the druid the ability to use Wild Shape as a bonus action during combat, which is a huge game-changer for the character.

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.

Can a druid use their proficiency bonus on claws?

Unless the druid is proficient with claws, bites, or other types of the creature’s attacks, it seems that there is no cause to apply the druid’s proficiency bonus. Remember, the lack of an explicit “no” does not translate to a “yes”.

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.

Do you get proficiency bonus in wild shape?

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.

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