Druid Circles

Druid Circle
At 2nd level, a druid gains the Druid Circle feature. The
following options are available to a druid, in addition to
those offered in the Player’s Handbook: the Circles of the
Ancients, Depths, Guardian, Harvest, and Tides.
Circle of the Ancients
Deep in the unexplored jungles of the world, lizardfolk tribes
are led by a feared Circle of druids. They worship ancient
reptiles, the terrifying dinosaurs. Members of this Circle
draw upon the memory of these ancient beasts within their
own blood to strike fear into the heart of their foes.
Circle of the Ancients Features
Druid Level Feature
Circle Spells, Ancient Forms
2nd
Primitive Adaptation
6th Primal Strike
10th Dreadful Wild Shape
14th Monstrous Form

Circle Spells
Your link with ancient dinosaurs grants you access to certain
spells. At 2nd level, you learn the primal savagery cantrip.
When you reach certain levels in this class, you learn the
spells listed in the Circle of the Ancients Spells table. Once
you gain access to a spell, it counts as a druid spell for you,
you always have it prepared, and it doesn’t count against the
number of spells you prepare each day. Primitive
Adaptation
Circle of the Ancients Spells Your physical form has been enhanced by the ancient power
Druid Level Spells of dinosaurs. Beginning at 2nd level, you gain both a climbing
2nd primal savagery and a swimming speed equal to your movement speed, and
you have advantage on any Wisdom (Perception) checks you
3rd alter self, enlarge/reduce (enlarge only) make that rely on your sense of smell.
5th fear, haste
Primal Strike
7th dominate beast, freedom of movement Your unique Wild Shape has grown in power. Starting at 6th
9th commune with nature, insect plague level, your attacks while in Ancient Forms count as magical
for the sake of overcoming resistances and immunities.
Ancient Forms Dreadful Wild Shape
When you adopt the Circle of the Ancients at 2nd level, your Your connection with the terible beasts of the ancient world
blood, whether by heritage or ceremony, now carries the has reached new depths. Beginning at 10th level, you can
memories of ancient terrible lizards, the dinosaurs. As a expend two uses of your Wild Shape as part of the same
bonus action on your turn, you can expend a use of your Wild bonus aciton to transform into an Ancient Form with a CR
Shape to take the form of any reptilian beast or dinosaur with equal to your druid level divided by 2, rounded down.
a CR as high as 1. You ignore the max CR column of the
Beast Shapes table, but must abide by all other limitations. Monstrous Form
You do not need to have seen a dinosaur before in order to You have mastered the use of your Ancient Forms and can
Wild Shape into them, as their memory flows in your veins. enhance their might with your own druidic power. Starting at
However, your ability to wild this power is not without cost. 14th level, while you are in one of your Ancient Forms, you
Your Wild Shape ability is now restricted to dinosaurs and can cast the enlarge portion of the enlarge/reduce spell,
their descendants: birds and reptiles. Examples include targeting only yourself, without any of the spell components,
velociraptors, crocodiles, snakes, and vultures. or expending a spell slot as a bonus action on your turn.
Starting at 6th level, you can Wild Shape into one of your You can cast enlarge/reduce in this way a number of times
Ancient Forms with a challenge rating as high as your druid equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once), and you
level divided by 3, rounded down. regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
 Circle of the Depths Spells
Druid Level Spells
2nd mind sliver
3rd crown of madness, mind whip
5th dark hunger, enemies abound
7th black tentacles, summon aberration
9th telekinesis, telepathic bond

Aberrant Form
The strange power of your Circle allows you to adopt more
powerful beast forms. Starting at 2nd level, you can use your
Wild Shape to transform into a beast with a challenge rating
as high as 1. You ignore the Max CR column of the Beast
Shapes table, but must abide by the other limitations there.
In addition, when you use your Wild Shape feature you can
choose to transform into an Aberrant Form of a beast you
could normally take the shape of. If you do so, you use the
normal statistics of the beast, but it gains sunlight sensitivity
trait and a number of traits of your choice from this list below
equal to half your proficiency bonus, rounded up.
Sunlight Sensitivity. you have disadvantage on attack rolls
and Perception checks relying on sight when you, your target,
or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.
Amphibious Skin. The beast's skin becomes completely
translucent. You can breathe both air and water.
Arachnoid Grip. The beast sprouts multiple extra legs.
You gain a 30 foot climbing speed, and you can climb difficult
surfaces without needing to make an ability check.
Gnawing Hunger. The beast grows serrated mouths at the
end of each limb. When you deal damage with a melee attack,
you gain temporary hit points equal to half the damage dealt.
Insectile Carapace. The beast grows a chitinous shell in
Circle of the Depths place of fur, feathers, or scales. Your AC increases by an
amount equal to half your proficiency bonus, rounded up.
From the highest mountain peaks, to ancient forest groves, to Psionic Awakening. The beast is emaciated and has no
blistering deserts, Circles of druids can be found in every hair, feathers, or scales. You can cast spells from the Circle of
environment. The strangest of these druidic Circles is found the Depths Spells table as normal while in this form.
in the darkest depths, where blind things gnaw at the roots of Quivering Flesh. The beast's flesh quivers as if it is made
the world. Druids of the Depths spend their lives monitoring of slime or sludge. You can move through spaces as narrow
the strange ecosystems that exist in the deep, and can wield as 1 inch without having to squeeze.
the aberrant powers that develop in the strange darkness.
Alien Strikes
Circle of the Deep Features Starting at 6th level, while you are in an Aberrant Form, your
Druid Level Feature attacks count as magical for the purpose of overcoming
2nd Circle Spells, Aberrant Form resistances and immunities to nonmagical attacks.
In addition, you can now Wild Shape into a beast with a
6th Alien Strikes CR as high as your druid level divided by 3, rounded down.
10th Abhorrent Wild Shape
Abhorrent Wild Shape
14th Aberrant Evolution You have forged a strange connection with the most
unnatural creatures of the world. Starting at 10th level, you
Circle Spells can expend two uses of Wild Shape at the same time to
Your time in the depths grants you access to certain spells. At transform into an aberration with a CR of 5 or lower.
2nd level, you learn the mind sliver cantrip. As you reach
certain levels in this class, you gain access to the spells in the Aberrant Evolution
Circle of the Depths Spells table. These spells couns as a You have adapted your Aberrant Forms to thrive in sunlight
druid spelsl for you, you always have them prepared, and they as well as darkness. Upon reaching 14th level, you no longer
don’t count against the total number of spells you prepare. gain the sunlight sensitivity trait in your Aberrant Forms
Circle of the Guardian
While all druids have a symbiotic relationship with nature,
those who join the Circle of the Guardian dedicate their lives
to protecting the natural world. Known as Guardians, these
druids often master their druidic magic in ancient forests.
These elder groves are places of great power, often with links
to the Feywild or other planes of untamed natural growth.
Circle of the Guardian Features
Druid Level Feature
Circle Spells, Elder Warrior,
2nd
Guardian Form
6th Arboreal Strikes
10th Grasp of the Forest
14th Verdant Mastery

Circle Spells
Your link with the primal forests grants you access to certain
spells. At 2nd level, and when you reach certain levels in this
class, you learn the spells listed in the Circle of the Guardian
Spells table. Once you gain access to a spell, it counts as a
druid spell for you, you always have it prepared, and it doesn’t
count against the number of spells you prepare each day.
Circle of the Guardian Spells
Druid Level Spells
2nd compelled duel, ensnaring strike
3rd earthbind, warding bond
5th erupting earth, plant growth
7th aura of life, grasping vine
9th tree stride, wrath of nature

Elder Limbs
When you join the Circle of the Guardian at 2nd level, your Arboreal Strikes
limbs grow tough and knotted like the eldest trees of the Upon reaching 6th level, the power of your primordial grove
forests you defend. Your unarmed strikes deal bludgeoning has enhanced your combat prowess. You can attack twice
damage equal to 1d8 + your Strength modifier on hit. instead of once when you take the Attack action on your turn,
In addition, when you hit a creature with an unarmed and your unarmed strikes count as magical for the sake of
strike, you can expend a spell slot to cast ensnaring strike on overcoming resistances and immunities.
that creature, in addition to the damage from your attack.
Guardian Form Grasp of the Forest
The primordial forests that you protect lend you their power. Your very presence stimulates wild plant growth. Starting at
Beginning at 2nd level, you can expend a use of your Wild 10th level, you can expend a use of your Wild Shape as an
Shape as an action to take the form of a druidic Guardian. action to cast the plant growth spell. When cast in this way,
When you assume your Guardian form, you retain your game you choose a number of creatures equal to your Wisdom
statistics and you take on tree-like appearance. While in your modifier. These creatures ignore the difficult terrain effects of
Guardian form you gain the following benefits: the spell as the plants move aside to avoid hindering them.
Your skin becomes rough and bark-like in appearance, Verdant Mastery
and your Armor Class cannot be lower then 16. Your body is suffused with the magic of the ageless trees that
As a bonus action, you can grant yourself temporary hit you defend. Upon reaching 14th level, you can automatically
points equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). cast the 8 hour version of the plant growth spell during the
Your unarmed strikes gain the reach property, and you can duration of each long rest you take. When cast in this way, the
use Wisdom, for their attack and damage rolls. spell does not consume a spell slot or a use of Wild Shape.
    Your Guardian form lasts for 10 minutes, and ends early if In addition, while you are in your Guardian form you are
you are reduced to 0 hit points, or you end it as an action. resistant to all bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.
Circle of the Harvest
The cycle of life is central to the beliefs of all druids, no Harvest Scythe
matter their Circle. Druids who join the Circle of the Harvest, At 2nd level, you learn to conduct the ritual that summons the
are referred to as Druidic Avengers, and diligently watch over weapon of a druidic Avenger, the Harvest Scythe. It is a magic
the cycle of life and death. They are protectors of nature, weapon with the finesse and versatile properties, and it deals
wrathful warriors who cut down any who abuse the natural 1d8 (1d10) slashing damage on hit. While holding the scythe,
law. Harvest druids are mortal enemies of aberrations, it can be used as a spellcasting focus for your druid spells,
necromancers and undead of all kinds. Rigid in their beliefs, and you gain the following benefits:
these resolute Avengers ruthlessly hunt down and destroy You know chill touch. It counts as a druid spell for you, but
anything that violates the natural laws of the world. doesn't count against your number of Cantrips Known.
You have the inflict wounds spell prepared. It counts as a
Circle of the Harvest Features druid spell for you, but it doesn't count against the total
Druid Level Feature number of spells can prepare each day.
2nd Druidic Avenger, Harvest Scythe
You can cast inflict wounds as a 1st-level spell, without
expending a spell slot. You can do so a number of times
6th Extra Attack equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once) and
10th Mantle of Defense you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
    If you lose your scythe, you can perform a 1-hour ritual to
14th Reaper of the Harvest create a replacement. This ritual can be performed during a
short or long rest, and the previous scythe turns to ash.
Druidic Avenger
Starting at 2nd level, you can assume the mantle of a druidic Extra Attack
Avenger to destroy any who violate natural law. As a bonus Starting at 6th level, you can attack twice, instead of once,
action, you can expend a use of your Wild Shape to take on when you take the Attack action on your turn. Moreover, you
the form of an Avenger. While in this form, you retain your can cast one of your cantrips in place of one of those attacks.
game statistics, but your body is covered in a billowing
shroud of darkness that obscures your features. While in this Mantle of Defense
form you gain the following benefits: You can use your magic to absorb incoming blows while in
Your movement speed increases by 10 feet. your druidic Avenger form. Starting at 10th level, when you
As long as you are not wearing medium or heavy armor or take damage, you can use your reaction to expend a spell slot.
using a shield, you gain a bonus to your Armor Class equal The incoming damage is reduced by an amount equal to five
to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). times the level of the spell slot you expended.
You gain a bonus to any Constitution saving throw you Reaper of the Harvest
make to maintain concentration on a spell equal to your Upon reaching 14th level, your desire to destroy the enemies
Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). of nature empowers your attacks. You can add your Wisdom
    Your transformation lasts for 1 minute, or until you are modifier (minimum of 1) to the damage of any attacks you
incapacitated or choose to end it as a bonus action. make with your Harvest Scythe.
 Child of the Sea
Starting at 2nd level, you can breathe both air and water, and
you gain a swimming speed equal to your movement speed.
Circle Spells
At 2nd level, and when you reach certain levels in this class,
you learn the spells listed in the table below. Once you gain
access to a spell, it becomes a druid spell for you, you always
have it prepared, and it doesn’t count against the total number
of spells you can prepare each day.
Circle of the Tides Spells
Druid Level Spells
2nd fog cloud, healing word
3rd misty step, prayer of healing
5th mass healing word, tidal wave
7th control water, watery sphere
9th maelstrom, raise dead

Tidal Aura
Beginning at 2nd level, you can channel the mystical power of
the Tides. As a bonus action, you can expend a use of your
Wild Shape to exude a mystical watery force in a 15-foot
radius. Creatures of your choice treat this Tidal Aura as
difficult terrain, unless they have a swimming speed.
Your connection to the tides allows you to channel the
healing power of the water. When you cast a spell of 1st-level
or higher that restores hit points, you can restore additional
hit points equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1) to
one target of the spell that is within your Tidal Aura.
Your Tidal Aura lasts for 1 minute, or until you choose to
end it as a bonus action or are incapacitated.
Undertow
Starting at 6th level, when you cast a spell that forces a
creature within your Tidal Aura to make a Strength,
Dexterity, or Constitution saving throw, you choose to impose
disadvantage on the initial saving throw for the spell.
You can use this ability a number of times equal to your
Wisdom modifier (minimum of once), and you regain all
Circle of the Tides expended uses when you finish a long rest.
Few natural forces exert as much influence over mortals as
the waters of the world. Rain for crops, raging storms, and Waters of Life
winding rivers all influence mortal folk throughout their lives. Starting at 10th level, you can use the power of the oceans to
Druids of the Circle of the Tides monitor the relationship rejuvenate your allies even as it hinders your foes. While your
between civilization and the wild oceans, rivers, and ponds Tidal Aura is active, you can use a bonus action on your turn
that give life. Tidal druids can often be found using the life- to distribute an amount of temporary hit points equal to your
giving power of the waters to heal the sick, provide rest to the druid level amongst creatures within your Tidal Aura.
weary, and nurture the crops of common folk. Each time you use this bonus action, any temporary hit
points from a previous use of this ability immediately fade.
Circle of the Tides Features
Druid Level Feature Master of the Waves
Your bond with the waters of the world has reached its apex.
2nd
Child of the Sea, Circle Spells
Tidal Aura
Upon reaching 14th level, you can cast the control water spell
at will, without expending a spell slot, as long you target a
6th Undertow body of water of sufficient size for you to manipulate.
10th Waters of Life In addition, the radius of your Tidal Aura increases to 30
feet, and creatures of your choice treat the area of your Tidal
14th Master of the Waves Aura as difficult terrain even if they have a swimming speed.
 Druid Circles
Channel the awesome power of nature and
defend the natural world with five new
Druid Circles for the Druid class.

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