Using barbarian as an example, if you change rage (ex) to “This functions like the rage (spell),” you will notice a lot of Archetype of barbarian would have class feature description such as, “the effective level of rage is equal to his barbarian level +2,” or, “the effective level of rage is equal to his barbarian level -2.” This kills a lot of opportunities for new Archetype. Then, you’ll find out many Archetype become very boring. If the effect of a particular spell is set, the only way to adjust it is by changing the caster level. Next, after a particular class feature turns into “This ability functions like XXX spell,” you will notice it would become very hard to modify it, no matter to enhance or reduce the effect. But if you change the description of rage (EX) to, This ability functions like rage (spell), what would happen?įirst, no matter what the actual effect of the ability is, it would give the reader an impression such as, “Oh, so this just like a fighter with skill in Use Magic Device and use Wand of Rage to cast rage (Spell) onto himself.” Would someone like the class he/she choose with the permanent class feature functions just like one of many spells in Wiz/Sor spell list? I guess NOT. Even if a particular class feature does function like a particular spell, this kind of description makes that particular class indistinctive.įor example, barbarian has rage (EX), and this ability functions like being casted rage (spell). Basically, there is no other description for any other core class with a class feature functions like XXX spell (Yes, monk has, but it’s not their main class feature). “This ability functions like the beast shape N” is a very bad description for a class feature such as wild shape.
In fact, you can even say that wild shape is totally indistinctive. I believe many players complained about wild shape not because the ability is useless, but because it is not distinct enough. In any case, everyone agrees that druid in PF’s version is much weaker than 3E’s.īut I am not here to talk about how weak in combat a druid is today. Some believed that the modifications made the class more balance, but other thought otherwise.
We've updated this list with even more info about the wide variety of weapons and utility items that any druid would be excited to get their hands on.Advice for Druid’s wild shape and Archetypeĭruid’s wild shape has been modified a lot from 3E to PF, and people have different opinions about it. Updated Augby Declan Lowthian: There are a ton of nature-themed magic items in D&D perfect for any druid to add to their arsenal. However, there are a few definite standouts amongst the vast horde of magic items. With a class as flexible as the druid, it can be hard to tell what magic items are best when it comes to awarding the party with magical loot. On top of all of that, the various subclasses available to druids can improve their healing abilities, crowd control potential, and other support beyond healing. RELATED: 5 Reasons Why Paladins Are The Best Holy Characters In D&D (& 5 Why It's Clerics) Combined with their spellcasting ability, they're comfortable both up close and from a distance. With Wild Shape, druids can become unstoppable as they temporarily turn into animals of steadily increasing power.
The druid class is one of the most versatile classes available to players in 5th Edition D&D.
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