Druid Guide — D&D 5e

d8 Hit Die WIS Primary 4 Subclasses Yes Spellcasting Controller Role

Best Races for Druid

#1
Aasimar Druid 6/10

Additional healing ability supplements the Druid's support capabilities.

 #2
Dragonborn Druid 5/10

Flight provides incredible mobility, letting the Druid reach otherwise inaccessible positions.

 #3
Elf Druid 5/10

Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.

 #4
Dwarf Druid 4/10

Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Druid alive longer in combat.

 #5
Gnome Druid 4/10

Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.

All 10 Druid builds ranked:

#6 Halfling Druid 4/10 #7 Orc Druid 4/10 #8 Tiefling Druid 4/10 #9 Goliath Druid 3/10 #10 Human Druid 3/10

Druid Subclasses

Circle of the Land

Available at level 3

Celebrate the bond with the natural world. Members of the Circle of the Land are mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites. These druids meet in sacred groves and at times of natural consequence to share their wisdom.

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Circle of the Moon

Available at level 3

Assume the forms of beasts to guard the wilds. Druids of the Circle of the Moon draw on the magical power of the moon to transform themselves. The order gathers under the full moon to share knowledge and perform rituals.

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Circle of the Sea

Available at level 3

Become one with the tides and storms. Druids of the Circle of the Sea draw their power from the tumultuous oceans and storms. Some consider themselves to be embodiments of nature's wrath and serve as allies to sailors and coastal peoples.

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Circle of the Stars

Available at level 3

Uncover secrets of the stars. The Circle of the Stars has safeguarded the knowledge of the heavens since ancient times, discovering secrets in the stars and constellations. These druids are at home beneath the night sky and draw on celestial magic.

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Further Reading

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Druid Spells

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Spells available to the Druid in D&D 5e (2024).

DruidcraftElementalismGuidanceMendingMessagePoison SprayProduce FlameResistanceShillelaghSpare the DyingStarry WispThorn WhipThunderclapAnimal FriendshipCharm PersonCreate or Destroy WaterCure WoundsDetect MagicDetect Poison and DiseaseEntangleFaerie FireFog CloudGoodberryHealing Word

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