Can a Druid Change from One Animal to Another?
Fast answer first. Then use the tabs or video for more detail.
- Watch the video explanation below for a faster overview.
- Game mechanics may change with updates or patches.
- Use this block to get the short answer without scrolling the whole page.
- Read the FAQ section if the article has one.
- Use the table of contents to jump straight to the detailed section you need.
- Watch the video first, then skim the article for specifics.
A druid can indeed change from one animal to another, as their Wild Shape feature allows them to transform into various creatures, and since their Wild Shape self is capable of transforming back into their original form, it indicates that it is also capable of changing form. This flexibility in Wild Shape enables a druid to shift between different animal forms, providing them with a wide range of abilities and options in different situations.
Understanding Wild Shape
Wild Shape is a multifaceted and flexible feature that can be used as an action up to two times per long rest, allowing a druid to assume the form of an animal for up to a number of hours equal to half the druid’s level. By default, the types of animals that a Druid can become are based on their level, and the feature functions like the beast shape spell, except as noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can a Druid Turn into Any Animal?
A druid can turn into any beast they have seen before, but there are limitations based on their level and the type of creature.
2. Can a Druid Turn into a Bird?
If the druid is at least level 8, they can turn into a bird and fly around like normal, which can be very useful for exploration and combat.
3. Can a Druid Transform into a Dragon?
A druid can transform into a dragon, but not with Wild Shape; to turn into a dragon, a druid must use a level 9 spell to cast Shapechange, which is also available to wizards.
4. Can a Druid Turn into a Dinosaur?
A normal druid can turn into a dinosaur at 8th level, and a saurian shaman can do it at 6th level, providing them with a powerful form in combat and exploration.
5. What Can a Druid Not Turn into?
A druid cannot turn into any creature with the Elemental type, such as a Galeb Duhr or Gargoyle, even if they have the ability to turn into elementals at level 10.
6. Can a Druid Turn into an Owl?
According to the rules as written, a druid cannot turn into an owl because owls are categorized as beasts, but owlbears are categorized as monstrosities and not beasts.
7. How Long Can a Druid Stay in Wild Shape?
A druid can stay in a beast shape for a number of hours equal to half their druid level (rounded down), and they get 2 uses per long rest.
8. Can a Druid Turn into a Horse?
A druid can turn into a horse, which is an acceptable mount, as long as they are willing, and because the druid is intelligent, it must act as an Independent Mount.
9. Can a Druid Turn into a Wolf?
At level 2, druids gain an ability called Wild Shape, allowing players to magically transform into various creatures, including wolf form, for combat or exploration.
10. Can Druids Turn into Owlbears?
No, druids cannot turn into owlbears because owlbears are monstrosities, and a druid can only turn into beasts with Wild Shape.
11. Can Druids Turn into Monkeys?
Yes, druids can turn into monkeys, as a medium-sized ape is still only a CR 1/2 beast, and they could become a much weaker monkey by toning down the ape in most regards.
12. Can Druids Turn into Tigers?
A druid with the Circle of the Moon can change into a CR rating 1 creature, say a tiger, which has around 30 hit points.
13. How Many Times Can Druids Wild Shape?
Wild Shape is a feature that can be used as an action up to two times per long rest, allowing a druid to assume the form of an animal for up to a number of hours equal to half the druid’s level.
14. Can a Druid Turn into an Elemental?
At level 10, a druid of the Circle of the Moon gains the ability to Wild Shape into an air, earth, fire, or water elemental, but it specifically limits it to those 4.
15. What Animals Can a Druid Have as Companions?
Druids can have various beasts as companions, including cats, octopuses, owls, spiders, draft horses, reef sharks, giant eagles, and elephants, which can provide them with different abilities and advantages in combat and exploration.