Druids are powerful spellcasters deeply connected to nature, with their core abilities and proficiencies reflecting this bond. Their primary attribute is Wisdom, which fuels their magical capabilities and their understanding of the natural world.
Core Druid Proficiencies
A druid's traits include specific proficiencies that define their capabilities in combat, spellcasting, and interaction with the world. These proficiencies are essential for understanding how a druid operates within an adventuring party.
| Trait Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Primary Ability | Wisdom |
| Saving Throw Proficiencies | Intelligence and Wisdom |
| Weapon Proficiencies | Simple weapons |
| Tool Proficiencies | Herbalism Kit |
Skill Proficiencies
Druids also gain proficiency in specific skills, allowing them to excel in areas related to their connection to nature and their insight into living things. When creating a druid, you get to choose two from the following list:
- Animal Handling: For calming, influencing, or understanding animals.
- Arcana: Pertaining to magic, spells, and magical traditions, often useful for identifying magical flora or fauna.
- Insight: For discerning the true intentions of others.
- Medicine: For diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, particularly relevant given their herbal knowledge.
- Nature: Knowledge of terrain, plants, animals, weather, and natural cycles.
- Perception: For detecting the presence of something or someone, or noticing details.
- Religion: Knowledge of deities, rites, and holy symbols.
- Survival: For navigating the wilderness, finding food and water, tracking, and predicting weather.
These traits collectively define the foundational capabilities of a druid, emphasizing their role as wise, nature-attuned individuals capable of both healing and harnessing the wild.
