What can I turn into with polymorph 5E?
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You can turn into any beast whose challenge rating is equal to or less than the target’s, or the target’s level, if it doesn’t have a challenge rating, using the Polymorph spell, while True Polymorph allows you to turn into any creature, as long as the new form has a challenge rating number equal to or lower than the rating or level of the original form. The Polymorph spell has limitations, but it can be a powerful tool in the right situation, allowing you to transform into a variety of beasts, from a humble chicken to a mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Understanding Polymorph and its Limitations
To fully utilize the Polymorph spell, it’s essential to understand its limitations and the differences between Polymorph and True Polymorph.
FAQs
1. Can you turn into anything with Polymorph?
No, Polymorph is limited to turning into beasts with a challenge rating equal to or less than the target’s, while True Polymorph can turn into any creature.
2. What can Polymorph be used for?
Polymorph can be used to gain advantage in combat, escape danger, or solve puzzles by transforming into a beast with abilities that can aid in the situation.
3. What creatures can you turn into with True Polymorph?
You can turn into any creature, as long as the new form has a challenge rating number equal to or lower than the rating or level of the original form, and as long as the new form is one that was chosen by the caster, but originated from published materials or the DM(s).
4. What is the strongest thing you can polymorph into?
The strongest beast you can polymorph into is the Tyrannosaurus Rex, with a challenge rating of 8, but with True Polymorph, you can turn into more powerful creatures.
5. Can you polymorph into an Owlbear?
No, an Owlbear is a monstrosity, and you can only turn into beasts with Polymorph.
6. Can you polymorph into a Tarrasque?
No, the Tarrasque has a challenge rating of 30, which is higher than any player character’s level, making it impossible to turn into using Polymorph.
7. Can you polymorph a dragon turtle?
Yes, you can polymorph a dragon turtle, but it will retain its original challenge rating and may still pose a threat in its new form.
8. Can you polymorph a werewolf?
The werewolf can use its action to polymorph into a wolf-humanoid hybrid or into a wolf, or back into its true form, but you cannot polymorph a werewolf using the Polymorph spell.
9. Can true polymorph turn into a dragon?
Yes, you can True Polymorph into an ancient brass dragon, as long as the dragon’s challenge rating is equal to or lower than your level.
10. What does polymorph scale with?
Polymorph abilities scale with strength, but some abilities may scale with the damage type of the equipped weapon.
11. What are the limitations of polymorphs 5e?
The creature is limited in the actions it can perform by the nature of its new form, and it can’t speak, cast spells, or take any other action that requires hands or speech.
12. Can Changelings be polymorphed?
No, Changelings are immune to polymorph due to their Shapechanger subtype.
13. Can polymorph turn you into a swarm?
No, polymorph can only turn you into a single beast, not a swarm.
14. Can you polymorph into a mimic?
No, mimics have the ability to polymorph only themselves into objects, but you cannot polymorph into a mimic.
15. Can you double polymorph?
Yes, you can polymorph a polymorphed person, but it will override the prior spell and turn them into a different beast, requiring dispel magic or antimagic field to return to their original form.