What is the Bonus Action in Starry Form?

The bonus action in Starry Form is an action that allows the druid to activate their Starry Form and then take a free shot of the arrow, and thereafter, as a bonus action on each round, they can shoot the arrow, which deals radiant damage. This bonus action is a key feature of the Starry Form, enabling the druid to utilize their abilities effectively in combat while in their luminous form, which sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. How does Starry Form work?: While in Starry Form, the druid retains their game statistics, but their body becomes luminous, with joints that glimmer like stars and glowing lines connecting them, and this form lasts for 10 minutes.
2. Does Starry Form require concentration?: The need for concentration in Starry Form is influenced by the druid’s Constitution and the potential damage they might take, as a higher Con Save modifier means the druid can withstand more damage before potentially losing concentration.
3. Can you cast spells while in Starry Form?: Starry Form does not prohibit spellcasting, unlike Wild Shape, which restricts casting spells due to the lack of human-like hands and vocal chords.

Wild Shape and Polymorph

4. Is Wild Shape an action or bonus action?: Wild Shape is a class feature for druids that can be used as an action or a bonus action if they are a Circle of the Moon druid, allowing them to shape-change into a beast they have seen before.
5. Can a druid turn into an Owlbear?: According to the rules, no, a druid cannot turn into an Owlbear because Owlbears are categorized as monstrosities, not beasts.
6. Can you Wildshape while in Starry Form?: Yes, a druid can Wildshape while in Starry Form, but the effectiveness varies by level, making it more beneficial at higher levels.
7. Does Starry Form work with Polymorph?: Starry Form as a class feature is removed by Polymorph because Polymorph replaces the creature’s statistics with those of the chosen beast.

Druid Class and Subclasses

8. How good is Stars Druid?: The Circle of Stars Druid has one of the best action economies in the game, making it highly impactful for those who enjoy taking significant actions.
9. What races are good for Star Druid?: Races like Astral Elf, Tortle, Lizardfolk, Harengon, Firbolg, and Eladrin are good choices for Star Druid due to their thematic and mechanical compatibility.
10. Is Star Druid good in D&D?: The Circle of Stars Druid is lauded as one of the best Druid subclasses, offering a powerful and flexible playstyle.

Spells and Abilities

11. Can druids get Revivify?: Yes, using the optional rules in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, Revivify becomes a Druid spell, adding it to their spell list.
12. Is True Polymorph better than Shapechange?: True Polymorph is more versatile than Shapechange because it can affect others and objects, potentially creating strong companions by turning objects into creatures.
13. Can Polymorph be permanent?: If the caster concentrates on Polymorph for its full duration, the transformation becomes permanent.

Specific Scenarios and Rules

14. Can you polymorph a dragon?: Polymorph has no effect on a shapechanger or a creature with 0 hit points, meaning it fails if cast on a dragon that has a shapechange ability.
15. Can a fairy druid fly in Wild Shape?: Since fairies do not need wings to fly, a fairy druid can fly while in Wild Shape, as their magical nature allows them to retain such abilities.