There are several benefits to using your Druid’s Wild Shape ability.

If the Druid wants to revert back to their normal form earlier, they can do so as a bonus action. If the Druid is knocked unconscious, drops to 0 hit points, or dies, they return to their normal form. If they wish to stay in this form longer, they can expend another use of their Wild Shape ability. So, for example, a level 9 Druid could turn into a Dire Wolf for 4 hours. When using Wild Shape, the Druid can stay in this form for a number of hours equal to half of their Druid level (rounded down.) They can use this ability twice before needing to take a short or long rest to regain it.

With Wild Shape, the Druid can turn into a beast that they have seen before. For example, if you want to Wild Shape into a ferret, you might use the Weasel stats on page 340. If you want to transform into something that is not explicitly in the Monster Manual, there is enough material there that you can stitch together something real quick. You will find the stat blocks for most beasts in the game starting on page 317. The Druid gets their signature Wild Shape ability at 2nd level.īecause there are so many beasts to choose from, it is highly recommended that you pick up a copy of the Monster Manual when playing a Druid.

8 Conclusion – Wildshape in 5e Overview of Wild Shape.

7 Wild Shape vs Polymorph vs Shapechange.

2.6 You Maintain Concentration on Spells.

2.4 You Retain Class and Racial Benefits.

2.2 You Retain Mental Abilities While Using Wild Shape.

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