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Feature
2014 Effect
2024 Effect
Druidic
Language exclusive to druids.
Now a rare language others can learn, but the feature gives druids the spell Speak with Animals.
Swapping cantrips at level up
Only at levels that raised Ability Scores.
At every level up.
A Nature Priest by Alexander Mokhov.
Spells known
It depends on your Wisdom modifier.
A fixed number that rises as you level up.
Primal Order
Not present.
A Nature Priest by Alexander Mokhov.
Wild Shape
Become an animal, with a few restrictions.
Several changes, see below.
Subclass
Gained at level 2.
A Druid by Jessica Fong.
Gained at level 3.
Timeless Body
You age 1 year every 10.
Gained at level 20 instead of 18.
Hermit background image by Pedro Cardoso and Tiger via Wizards of the Coast.
Archdruid
Infinite wild shape uses.
That is not all, however, since there is also a new subclass:circle of the sea.
They also gainseveral spells themed around water and storms, like Thunderwave, Control Water, and Ice Storm.
Strength should be your dump stat, although you wont get much use out of Intelligence either.
Spell Name
Level
Effect
Concentration?
Circle of the Moon Wild Shape?
Circle of the Land by Polar Engine.
Entangle
1
Create an area of difficult terrain for others.
Yes
No
Cure Wounds
2
Touch a creature and restore 2D8 plus Wisdom modifier health.
Moonbeam
Cast a column that deals 2D10 radiant damage, removing shapeshifting effects.
Circle of the Moon by John Grello.
Call Lightning
3
Call forth lighting, dealing 3D10 damage.
it’s possible for you to call another lightning each turn without spending another spell slot.
No, but you could keep summoning lightning when wild shaped.
Circle of the Sea by Riccardo Moscatello.
As you level up,youll rely more on your spells and wild shapesthan equipment to solve problems.
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Circle of the Stars by Marcela Medeiros.
Aasimar species image by Aldo Dominguez.
Hag by Linda Lithen
Credit: Martin Mottet.
Farmer background image by Kenny Vo.
Castle Ravenloft by Zoltan Boros
