Can You Turn into a Swarm with Wild Shape?

The official answer is no, you cannot transform into a swarm using the Druid ability Wild Shape, as it specifically limits the transformation to a single beast. According to the rules, Druids can only Wild Shape into beasts, and swarms are not considered beasts, making it impossible for a Druid to turn into a swarm with Wild Shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wild Shape Rules and Limitations

1. Can I turn into a dragon with Wild Shape?: No, you can’t turn into a dragon with Wild Shape, but you can use the 9th-level spell Shape Change to transform into a creature with a CR equal to or lower than your level, such as an Ancient Brass or White Dragon.
2. Can you go from Wild Shape to Wild Shape?: Yes, you can Wild Shape from within a Wild Shape, as Wild Shape is a class feature that allows you to retain your class abilities and features while Wild Shaped.
3. Can a Druid turn into an Owlbear?: No, a Druid cannot turn into an Owlbear because it is a monstrosity, and Druids can only turn into beasts with Wild Shape.
4. Can Druids turn into Elementals?: Yes, a Moon Druid can turn into an elemental at level 10, but only into the four CR 5 elementals: air, earth, fire, or water.
5. What can Druids not turn into?: Druids cannot turn into swarms, monstrosities, or any creature with a type that is not beast, such as Galeb Duhr or Gargoyle.

Druid Abilities and Features

6. Can a Druid wild shape into a swarm of insects?: No, the official answer is no, you cannot transform into a swarm using the Druid ability Wild Shape.
7. Can a Druid turn into a Wendigo?: No, a Druid cannot turn into a Wendigo using Wild Shape, as it is not a beast, but there may be other ways to achieve this transformation through homebrew or specific campaign settings.
8. What is the highest CR Wild Shape?: At level 18, a Druid can Wild Shape into a CR 6 beast, such as a Mammoth, which has 126 hit points, a +7 strength modifier, and multi-attack capabilities.
9. What happens when Wild Shape dies?: If your Wild Shape form dies, you automatically revert to your true form, and your game statistics are restored.

Equipment and Combat

10. Can Wild Shape wear armor?: Yes, magic armor can accommodate Wild Shape, and you can choose whether your equipment falls to the ground, merges into your new form, or is worn by it.
11. Can Druids turn into dinosaurs?: Yes, a Druid can turn into a dinosaur, such as an Allosaurus, at level 8, but not into a Tyrannosaurus Rex, as it is gargantuan.
12. Can a Druid wild shape into a pseudodragon?: No, a Druid cannot turn into a pseudodragon because it is a dragon, not a beast.

Druid Roles and Playstyles

13. Can a Druid be neutral evil?: Yes, a Druid can be neutral evil, as they can be driven by evil goals and still maintain their connection to nature.
14. What is the evil version of a Druid?: An evil Druid is a Druid who uses their powers to punish those who harm nature, and may have abilities such as turning into werewolves.
15. What is the Wildshape rule in 5e?: The Wild Shape rule in 5e allows a Druid to use their action to magically assume the shape of a beast they have seen before, with limitations on the CR and type of creature they can transform into.