Character class

Druid

Edition:

A Wisdom A stylized open eye emblem representing awareness, perception, intuition, and insight. D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition, perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/-based prepared primal full caster who can transform into beasts and specialize through a druid circle.

Mechanically, the Druid is built around Wisdom A stylized open eye emblem representing awareness, perception, intuition, and insight. D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition, perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/, uses a d8 Hit Die, and follows the progression table below for proficiency bonus, class features, and class-specific resources.

This page collects the Druid core traits, starting equipment, level progression, class feature summaries, and published subclasses in one place. Spellcasting note: Wisdom A stylized open eye emblem representing awareness, perception, intuition, and insight. D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition, perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/; prepared full-caster progression.

A female Druid class portrait.
A female Druid class portrait.

Core Class Traits

Hit Die

d8

Armor

Light armor A stylized armor icon representing light armor. D&D Portal - Light Armor Equipment reference Light Armor is an equipment reference used by character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/light-armor/, medium armor A stylized armor icon representing medium armor. D&D Portal - Medium Armor Equipment reference Medium Armor is an equipment reference used by character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/medium-armor/, shields A stylized armor class icon representing shields. D&D Portal - Shields Equipment reference Shields is an equipment reference used by character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/shields/; the Wikidot page retains the 2014 nonmetal restriction.

Tools

Herbalism kit

Skills

Choose two: Arcana A stylized arcana icon representing magical knowledge. D&D Portal - Arcana Skill reference Arcana is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/arcana/, Animal Handling A stylized animal handling icon representing calming, controlling, or understanding animals. D&D Portal - Animal Handling Skill reference Animal Handling is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/animal-handling/, Insight A stylized insight icon representing reading intent. D&D Portal - Insight Skill reference Insight is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/insight/, Medicine A stylized medicine icon representing medical knowledge. D&D Portal - Medicine Skill reference Medicine is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/medicine/, Nature A stylized nature icon representing knowledge of terrain, plants, animals, and natural lore. D&D Portal - Nature Skill reference Nature is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/nature/, Perception A stylized perception icon representing awareness and observation. D&D Portal - Perception Skill reference Perception is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/perception/, Religion A stylized religion icon representing sacred knowledge. D&D Portal - Religion Skill reference Religion is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/religion/, Survival A stylized survival icon representing tracking, foraging, and enduring wilderness hazards. D&D Portal - Survival Skill reference Survival is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/survival/

Starting Equipment

Choose one

Option 2

Scimitar
or
simple melee weapon

Included

Leather armor

Leather armor

Included

Explorer’s pack

Explorer’s pack

Included

Druidic focus

Druidic focus

Druid Progression

Druid progression
Level Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/FeaturesCantrips
+22
+22
+2
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2
+23
+3
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3
+3
  • Circle feature
3
+3
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3
+33
+4
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3
+4
  • Circle feature
4
+4
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4
+44
+5
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4
+5
  • Circle feature
4
+5
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4
+54
+6
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4
+64
+64
+64
Level 1 2 features gained Druidic | Spellcasting +2 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+2
Cantrips
2
Level 2 3 features gained Wild Shape | Druid Circle | Wild Companion +2 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+2
Cantrips
2
Level 3 1 feature gained — +2 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+2
Features
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Cantrips
2
Level 4 3 features gained Wild Shape improvement | Ability Score Improvement | Cantrip Versatility +2 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+2
Features
Cantrips
3
Level 5 1 feature gained — +3 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+3
Features
  • —
Cantrips
3
Level 6 1 feature gained Circle feature +3 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+3
Features
  • Circle feature
Cantrips
3
Level 7 1 feature gained — +3 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+3
Features
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Cantrips
3
Level 8 3 features gained Wild Shape improvement | Ability Score Improvement | Cantrip Versatility +3 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+3
Features
Cantrips
3
Level 9 1 feature gained — +4 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+4
Features
  • —
Cantrips
3
Level 10 1 feature gained Circle feature +4 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+4
Features
  • Circle feature
Cantrips
4
Level 11 1 feature gained — +4 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+4
Features
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Cantrips
4
Level 12 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Cantrip Versatility +4 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+4
Cantrips
4
Level 13 1 feature gained — +5 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+5
Features
  • —
Cantrips
4
Level 14 1 feature gained Circle feature +5 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+5
Features
  • Circle feature
Cantrips
4
Level 15 1 feature gained — +5 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+5
Features
  • —
Cantrips
4
Level 16 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Cantrip Versatility +5 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+5
Cantrips
4
Level 17 1 feature gained — +6 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+6
Features
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Cantrips
4
Level 18 2 features gained Timeless Body | Beast Spells +6 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+6
Cantrips
4
Level 19 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Cantrip Versatility +6 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+6
Cantrips
4
Level 20 1 feature gained Archdruid +6 Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
Prof. A stylized speech bubble icon representing the PB abbreviation. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
+6
Features
Cantrips
4

Class Features

As a druid, you gain the following class features.

Level 1

2 features

Druidic

Level 1

Level 1

Know the secret druid language and its hidden-message conventions.

Spellcasting

Level 1

Level 1

Prepare druid spells A stylized spell icon representing spells. D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells, class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ with Wisdom A stylized open eye emblem representing awareness, perception, intuition, and insight. D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition, perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/ using the full-caster slot table; a druidic focus can be used and prepared ritual spells A stylized spell icon representing spells. D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells, class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ may be cast as rituals.

Level 2

3 features

Wild Shape

Levels 2, improves at 4, 8

Level 2

Transform into a previously seen beast, using class level to determine maximum challenge rating and movement restrictions.

Druid Circle

Levels 2, 6, 10, 14

Level 2

Choose a subclass defining the druid’s main magical and Wild Shape specialization.

Wild Companion (Optional)

Level 2

Optional Level 2

Spend Wild Shape to cast Find Familiar without material components; the spirit is fey and temporary.

Level 19

2 features

Ability Score Improvement

Levels 4, 8, 12, 16, 19

Level 19

Increase ability scores or take a feat.

Cantrip Versatility (Optional)

Level ASI A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/ levels

Optional Level 19

Replace a druid cantrip A stylized spell icon representing cantrips. D&D Portal - Cantrips Cantrip list Browse 49 cantrips with casting metadata, classes, components, duration, and range. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/cantrips/ when an ASI A stylized speech bubble icon representing the ASI abbreviation. D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/ is gained.

Level 18

2 features

Timeless Body

Level 18

Level 18

Age at one-tenth the normal rate.

Beast Spells

Level 18

Level 18

Perform verbal and somatic components of many druid spells A stylized spell icon representing spells. D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells, class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ while in Wild Shape.

Level 20

1 feature

Archdruid

Level 20

Level 20

Use Wild Shape without limit and ignore many spell A stylized spell icon representing spells. D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells, class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ components in normal or beast form.

Published Subclasses

Published Subclasses

Xanathar’s Guide to Everything

Dreams

Fey healing, teleportation, and protective rest magic.

Player’s Handbook

Land

Expanded spell preparation and improved natural spell recovery.

Player’s Handbook

Moon

Stronger and faster combat Wild Shape progression.

Xanathar’s Guide to Everything

Shepherd

Spirit totems and enhanced summoned creatures.

Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica; Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Spores

Fungal halo damage, temporary hit points, and undead animation.

Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Stars

Starry forms, guidance, and cosmic omen support.

Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Wildfire

A teleporting wildfire spirit and fire/restoration synergy.