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Druid

Small · Humanoid · CR 2 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

13 (natural armor)

44 (8d8 + 8)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 15

Saving Throws

Strength +0 Dexterity +1 Constitution +1 Intelligence +1 Wisdom +3 Charisma +0

Skills

Medicine +5 Nature +3 Perception +5

Languages

Common, Druidic, Sylvan

Actions

Multiattack

Cost 1

The druid makes two attacks, using Vine Staff or Verdant Wisp in any combination.

Spellcasting

Cost 1

The druid casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):

At Will: Druidcraft, Speak with Animals
2/Day Each: Entangle, Thunderwave
1/Day Each: Animal Messenger, Longstrider, Moonbeam

Verdant Wisp

Cost 1

+5 to hit, range 90 ft (27.4 m). Hit: 3d6 radiant damage.

Ranged Attack Roll: +5, range 90 ft. 10 (3d6) Radiant damage.

Vine Staff

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 7 (1d8 + 3) Bludgeoning damage plus 2 (1d4) Poison damage.

About Druid

Druid is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d8 + 8).

Druid has communication capabilities including Common, Druidic, Sylvan. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Druid

2 tips available

When using Druid in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Druid

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Druid?: Druid has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Druid?: Druid is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Druid speak?: Druid can communicate in Common, Druidic, Sylvan.