So we’re going to explore everything it’s crucial that you know about Wild Shape.

By default, the types of animals that a Druid can become arebased on their level.

Level 4+

Beasts with a CR no greater than 1/2 that lack a flying speed.

Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald, by Jason A Engle in DND

Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald, by Jason A Engle

Level 8+

Any beast with a CR no greater than 1.

However, it’s important to note thatDruids are still capable of concentrating on spells while transformed.

This is key asmany of the Druid class’s most powerful spells require concentration.

Wilson, Refined Grizzly by Ilse Gort.

A Druid by Jessica Fong.

If this reversion is triggered by damage,any remaining damage is dealt to the Druid’s original HP.

This effectively allows Druids to provide themselves witha substantial pool of additional HPthrough the use of Wild Shape.

Additionally, a Druid is temporarily able to use that beast’s HP rather than their own.

Dungeons & Dragons image showing a Druid casting a spell while surrounding by wild creatures.

A Druid by Jessica Fong.

Heres everything you should probably know.

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Bestowing a Supernatural Gift by Axel Defois

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A Druid by Alexander Mokhov

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Lesser Restoration by Martin Mottet

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Circle of the Moon by John Grello.

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