How many uses of Wildshape do druids get?
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.
Druids can use their Wild Shape feature twice per short or long rest, allowing them to magically assume the shape of a beast that they have seen before, with the number of uses regained when they finish a short or long rest. The duration and power of the Wild Shape form increase as the druid levels up, but the number of times they can use it does not increase until they reach level 20 and get unlimited Wild Shapes.
Understanding Wild Shape
Wild Shape is a multifarious 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many times can druids cast spells?
Druids can prepare a number of spells per day equal to their Druid level plus their spellcasting ability bonus, which in this case is Wisdom.
2. Can a druid turn into an Owlbear?
No, an owlbear is a monstrosity, and a druid can only turn into beasts with Wild Shape.
3. What is the highest CR wild shape?
The highest CR wild shape is CR 6, which can be unlocked at level 18, with the mammoth becoming the best Wild Shape option.
4. Can a druid turn into a swarm?
No, the official answer is that you cannot transform into a swarm using the Druid ability Wild Shape.
5. Can a druid turn into a dragon?
To turn into a dragon, a druid must use a level 9 spell to cast Shapechange, also available to wizards.
6. Can a druid sleep in wild shape?
Wild shape ends if the druid goes unconscious, including sleeping, but if they don’t need to sleep or don’t fall unconscious while they “sleep”, then they can complete a long rest just fine in wild shape.
7. Can a druid turn into a T Rex?
No, druids can wild shape into beasts or elementals, and the T Rex is a monstrosity, which is neither of those things.
8. Is a druid a girl?
Druids are both male and female, and some modern people who derive their spiritual tradition from ancient Celtic religion also call themselves druids.
9. Can you polymorph a wild shape druid?
Unfortunately, druids don’t have access to True Polymorph like bards, warlocks, and wizards, and both spells have no effect on shapechangers, so wouldn’t work on druids.
10. Can druids fly in wild shape?
Druids can transform into beasts that can fly, but this is only possible at level 8 or higher, depending on the Druid’s level and the beast’s challenge rating.
11. Can a druid wild shape into a werewolf?
Based on the rules in the PHB, druids cannot shift into werewolves in 5e, as druids can only shift into ‘beasts‘ and werewolves are ‘monstrosities‘.
12. Can I have a pet as a druid?
A druid might befriend an animal, but then it would be treated as a separate party member, rather than part of the druid, for game balance calculations.
13. Can a wood elf be a druid?
Wood Elves are a variant of the Elf, with a +2 bonus to Dexterity and +1 to Wisdom, making them one of the best choices for a Druid in 5e.
14. What is the best druid circle for wild shape?
The Circle of the Moon is considered one of the best druid circles for Wild Shape, as druids of this Circle are able to Wild Shape as a bonus action rather than a full action.
15. Can a half orc be a druid?
Half-Orcs could make some very awesome druids, embracing sides of nature that are not often seen as much played in Druids, and offering a unique perspective on the druidic tradition.