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Expanded Wild Shape section with Karma's specific available forms (size/AC/HP/speed) and the key feature each provides; updated beast-form HP to 67 to match character sheet

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	'''Core Strengths:'''		'''Core Strengths:'''
	* Wild Shape provides ~~21 Temporary~~ HP and beast combat forms (3/Long Rest)		* Wild Shape provides 67 HP and beast combat forms (3/Long Rest)
	* Can attack as beast with 1d8+5 damage OR beast's normal damage		* Can attack as beast with 1d8+5 damage OR beast's normal damage
	* Elemental Fury adds 1d8 elemental damage once per turn in Wild Shape		* Elemental Fury adds 1d8 elemental damage once per turn in Wild Shape
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	'''Core Stats (Humanoid Form):'''		'''Core Stats (Humanoid Form):'''
	* '''AC:''' 19 (Animated Shield + DEX)		* '''AC:''' 19 (Animated Shield + DEX)
	* '''HP:''' 52 (Max) - Lower, but Wild Shape provides ~~21 Temp~~ HP		* '''HP:''' 52 (Max) - Lower, but Wild Shape provides 67 HP
	* '''Speed:''' 30 ft (walking/climbing)		* '''Speed:''' 30 ft (walking/climbing)
	* '''Initiative:''' +4		* '''Initiative:''' +4
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	* '''Duration:''' 3 hours or until you drop to 0 HP, become incapacitated, or dismiss		* '''Duration:''' 3 hours or until you drop to 0 HP, become incapacitated, or dismiss
	* '''Uses:''' 3 per Long Rest		* '''Uses:''' 3 per Long Rest
	* '''Temporary HP:''' Gain 21 HP in beast form (your beast form's HP)		* '''Temporary HP:''' Gain 67 HP in beast form (your beast form's HP)
	* '''Bonus Action to Exit:''' Leave Wild Shape early		* '''Bonus Action to Exit:''' Leave Wild Shape early

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	! Benefit !! Effect !! Notes		! Benefit !! Effect !! Notes
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	\| '''Temporary HP''' \|\| Gain 21 HP when you transform \|\| When depleted, revert to humanoid form		\| '''Temporary HP''' \|\| Gain 67 HP when you transform \|\| When depleted, revert to humanoid form
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	\| '''Beast Attacks''' \|\| Use beast's attacks OR deal 1d8+5 damage \|\| Choose each time you hit		\| '''Beast Attacks''' \|\| Use beast's attacks OR deal 1d8+5 damage \|\| Choose each time you hit
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	! Stat !! Value !! Notes		! Stat !! Value !! Notes
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	\| '''Hit Points''' \|\| 21 \|\| Temporary HP when you transform		\| '''Hit Points''' \|\| 67 \|\| Temporary HP when you transform
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	\| '''Attack Option 1''' \|\| 1d8+5 damage (your choice of damage type) \|\| Improved Circle Forms feature		\| '''Attack Option 1''' \|\| 1d8+5 damage (your choice of damage type) \|\| Improved Circle Forms feature
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	=== ~~Popular Beast~~ Forms ~~(Examples)~~ ===		=== Available Wild Shape Forms ===
			These are the specific forms currently unlocked on Karma's sheet. In every form she has '''AC 18''' and '''67 HP''' (Circle of the Moon beast HP at this level), can choose '''1d8+5''' or the beast's own attack (Improved Circle Forms), and adds '''Elemental Fury''' (1d8 cold/fire/lightning/thunder) once per turn. Forms marked * are the most common combat picks.

	~~'''Note:''' Exact beast forms and stat blocks should be determined with DM. The following are common Circle of the Moon options:~~		{\| class="wikitable sortable"
			! Form !! Type / Size !! AC !! HP !! Speed !! Key Feature(s) This Form Provides
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	! ~~Beast~~ Form !! CR !! HP !! AC !! Speed !! Key ~~Features !! When~~ to ~~Use~~		\| Ape* \|\| Medium Beast \|\| 18 \|\| 67 \|\| 30 ft, climb 30 ft \|\| '''Multiattack''' (two fist attacks) plus a '''rock throw''' (ranged 25/50 ft) — rare ranged option in a beast form; good Athletics for climbing/grappling.
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			\| Dire Wolf* \|\| Large Beast \|\| 18 \|\| 67 \|\| 50 ft \|\| '''Pack Tactics''' (Advantage on attacks when an ally is adjacent to the target) and a bite that can '''knock the target prone''' (STR save) — best for flanking with the party.
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			\| Frog* \|\| Tiny Beast \|\| 18 \|\| 67 \|\| 20 ft, swim 20 ft \|\| Tiny size for '''scouting and squeezing''' through gaps; amphibious (breathes air and water); '''Standing Leap'''. A utility/recon form, not a fighter.
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			\| Giant Constrictor Snake \|\| Huge Beast \|\| 18 \|\| 67 \|\| 30 ft, swim 30 ft \|\| '''Grapple + Constrict''' (bite then crush a grappled target) — locks down a single dangerous enemy; Huge reach. Amphibious.
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			\| Hunter Shark \|\| Large Beast \|\| 18 \|\| 67 \|\| swim 40 ft \|\| '''Blood Frenzy''' (Advantage vs any creature that is missing HP) and '''Water Breathing''' — your underwater bruiser.
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			\| Lion* \|\| Large Beast \|\| 18 \|\| 67 \|\| 50 ft \|\| '''Pack Tactics''', '''Pounce''' (knock a target prone on a charge, then a bonus bite) and '''Running Leap''' — strong mobile striker that sets up Advantage.
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	\| ~~'''Brown Bear'''~~ \|\| 1 \|\| ~~21+~~ \|\| 11 \|\| ~~40 ft, climb~~ 30 ft \|\| ~~Multiattack~~ (~~bite + claw~~)~~, high HP \|\| General tanking~~		\| Myconid Sovereign \|\| Large Plant \|\| 18 \|\| 67 \|\| 30 ft \|\| A '''Plant''' (not a Beast): immune to many charm/fear-style effects that target Beasts; '''Pacifying / Animating Spores''' utility. Niche control/utility form.
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	\| ~~'''Dire Wolf'''~~ \|\| 1 \|\| ~~21+~~ \|\| 14 \|\| 50 ft \|\| ~~Pack Tactics~~ (~~advantage~~ with ~~allies)~~, ~~high~~ speed ~~\|\| Flanking with party~~		\| Polar Bear* \|\| Large Beast \|\| 18 \|\| 67 \|\| 40 ft, swim 30 ft \|\| '''Multiattack''' (bite + claws) with high damage, '''Keen Smell''', and a swim speed — your durable cold-climate front-line tank.
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	\| ~~'''Giant Octopus'''~~ \|\| 1 \|\| ~~21+~~ \|\| 11 \|\| ~~10 ft, swim 60~~ ft \|\| ~~Tentacles, grapple, underwater breathing \|\| Underwater combat~~		\| Saber-Toothed Tiger* \|\| Large Beast \|\| 18 \|\| 67 \|\| 40 ft \|\| '''Pounce''' (prone on a charge + bonus attack) and '''Running Leap''' — the highest single-turn burst of the cat forms.
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	\| ~~'''Giant Hyena'''~~ \|\| 1 \|\| ~~21+~~ \|\| 12 \|\| 50 ft \|\| ~~Pack Tactics~~, ~~rampage \|\| Flanking with party~~		\| Spider* \|\| Tiny Beast \|\| 18 \|\| 67 \|\| 20 ft, climb 20 ft \|\| '''Spider Climb''' (walk walls/ceilings), '''Web Sense/Walker''', and a '''poison bite''' — premier scouting/infiltration form.
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	\| ~~'''Polar Bear'''~~ \|\| 1 \|\| ~~21+~~ \|\| 12 \|\| ~~40 ft, swim 30~~ ft \|\| ~~Multiattack~~, ~~keen smell \|\| Cold environments~~		\| War Ostrich* \|\| Large Beast \|\| 18 \|\| 67 \|\| 60 ft \|\| '''Fastest form (60 ft)''' with a charge/dash kick — best for chasing, fleeing, couriering, or reaching a downed ally quickly.
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	'''~~Your Attacks in Any Beast Form~~:'''		==== Which Form to Pick ====
	* ~~Option 1~~: ~~Beast's normal~~ attack ~~(varies by form~~)		* '''Tanking / sustained melee:''' Polar Bear* or Ape* (Multiattack, high HP, climb).
	* ~~Option 2~~: 1d8+5 damage of beast'~~s damage type~~ (~~Improved Circle Forms~~)		* '''Burst & setup:''' Saber-Toothed Tiger* or Lion* (Pounce = prone + bonus attack; Lion adds Pack Tactics).
	* ~~Elemental Fury~~: ~~Add 1d8 Cold~~/~~Fire/Lightning/Thunder once per turn~~		* '''Flanking with allies:''' Dire Wolf* or Lion* (Pack Tactics).
			* '''Single-target lockdown:''' Giant Constrictor Snake (grapple + constrict).
			* '''Finishing wounded foes:''' Hunter Shark (Blood Frenzy) — especially underwater.
			* '''Scouting / infiltration:''' Spider* (wall-climb), Frog* (squeeze, amphibious), or the Familiar forms (Bat/Owl flight, Cat).
			* '''Speed / chase / rescue:''' War Ostrich* (60 ft).
			* '''Anti-charm / utility:''' Myconid Sovereign (Plant type, spore effects).

			''Exact stat blocks (attack bonuses, save DCs, special-trait wording) should be confirmed with the DM, but the feature highlights above are what each form brings to the party.''

	'''~~Example: Brown Bear Attack~~:'''		===== Familiar (Wild Companion) Forms =====
	* Bite: Attack roll with beast'~~s modifier~~, ~~deal 1d8+5 piercing OR beast~~'~~s normal damage~~		Separately from combat Wild Shape, Karma's '''Wild Companion''' familiar can take these shapes: '''Bat''' (AC 12, fly 30 ft), '''Cat''' (AC 12, climb 40 ft), or '''Owl''' (AC 11, fly 60 ft) — all for scouting and the Help action via the telepathic bond.
	* Claw: Attack roll with beast'~~s modifier~~, ~~deal 1d8+5 slashing OR beast~~'~~s normal damage~~
	* Add 1d8 elemental to one attack per turn

	=== Offensive Abilities ===		=== Offensive Abilities ===

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''This is a beginner-friendly guide for playing Karma. For full character details, see [[Karma]].''

== Overview ==

'''Role in the Party:''' Versatile Shapeshifter, Support Caster & Battlefield Controller

'''Core Strengths:'''
* Transform into powerful beasts with Wild Shape (CR 1 creatures)
* Access to one of the largest spell lists in the game
* Can heal, control, and damage with spells
* Extreme versatility - can adapt to any situation
* Tabaxi racial abilities (climbing, claws, speed burst)
* Elemental Fury for bonus damage in Wild Shape

'''Key Stats to Know:'''
* '''AC:''' ~15 normally (varies wildly in Wild Shape)
* '''HP:''' ~44 normally (but you get beast HP when Wild Shaped!)
* '''Spell Save DC:''' ~15 (enemies roll vs this for your spells)
* '''Spell Attack Bonus:''' +7 (when you need to roll to hit with spells)
* '''Wild Shape Uses:''' 2 per short rest (can transform twice)
* '''Spell Slots:''' 4/3/3/1 (1st through 4th level)

== COMBAT - What Can I Do On My Turn? ==

=== Your Turn (Main Action) ===

'''1. Wild Shape Into a Beast (THE BIG ONE)'''
* '''Action:''' Transform into a beast you've seen before
* '''CR Limit:''' Up to CR 1 (brown bear, dire wolf, giant spider, giant toad, etc.)
* '''Duration:''' Hours equal to half your druid level (3 hours at level 7)
* '''HP Advantage:''' You gain the beast's HP as temporary HP
* '''Example:''' Brown Bear has 34 HP - you get 34 extra HP on top of your normal 44!
* '''You keep:''' Your mental stats (Int, Wis, Cha), personality, skill/save proficiencies if better
* '''You gain:''' Beast's physical stats (Str, Dex, Con), attacks, special abilities, AC, movement

'''Popular Wild Shape Forms:'''

'''Brown Bear (Tank):'''
* AC 11, HP 34, Speed 40 ft, climb 30 ft
* '''Multiattack:''' Bite (+5, 1d8+4) and Claws (+5, 2d6+4)
* '''Average damage:''' 13 per turn
* '''Special:''' Keen Smell (advantage on Perception checks using smell)
* '''When to use:''' Frontline tanking, absorbing damage

'''Dire Wolf (Damage & Control):'''
* AC 14, HP 37, Speed 50 ft
* '''Bite:''' +5 to hit, 2d6+3 piercing
* '''Pack Tactics:''' Advantage on attacks if ally within 5 ft of target
* '''Knockdown:''' Target must save (DC 13) or be knocked prone
* '''When to use:''' High damage, helping allies, chasing enemies

'''Giant Spider (Control & Utility):'''
* AC 14, HP 26, Speed 30 ft, climb 30 ft
* '''Bite:''' +5 to hit, 1d8+3 piercing + 2d8 poison (DC 11 Con save)
* '''Web:''' Ranged attack, restrains target (DC 12 Str check to escape)
* '''Spider Climb:''' Walk on walls and ceilings
* '''Web Sense:''' Detect creatures touching your webs
* '''When to use:''' Crowd control, climbing challenges, lockdown

'''Giant Toad (Utility):'''
* AC 11, HP 39, Speed 20 ft, swim 40 ft
* '''Bite:''' +4 to hit, 1d10+2 piercing + grapple
* '''Swallow:''' Grappled target can be swallowed (takes acid damage)
* '''Standing Leap:''' 20 ft long jump, 10 ft high jump
* '''When to use:''' Water environments, removing enemies from combat

'''2. Cast a Spell (Druid Spell List)'''

'''Offensive Spells:'''
* '''Thorn Whip''' (cantrip) - 2d6 piercing, pull target 10 feet closer
* '''Produce Flame''' (cantrip) - 2d8 fire, ranged or melee
* '''Thunderwave''' (1st) - 15-ft cube, 2d8 thunder, push 10 feet
* '''Ice Knife''' (1st) - Ranged attack, 1d10 piercing + 2d6 cold AoE
* '''Flaming Sphere''' (2nd) - Create a rolling ball of fire, 2d6 fire per turn
* '''Heat Metal''' (2nd) - Make metal object burn, 2d8 fire + disadvantage on attacks
* '''Call Lightning''' (3rd) - Call down lightning bolts, 3d10 damage per bolt, lasts 10 minutes
* '''Conjure Animals''' (3rd) - Summon 8 CR 1/4 beasts (wolves, giant bats, etc.)

'''Control Spells:'''
* '''Entangle''' (1st) - 20-ft square, restrain creatures (Str save to escape each turn)
* '''Faerie Fire''' (1st) - Outline creatures in light, attacks have advantage
* '''Hold Person''' (2nd) - Paralyze a humanoid (Wis save)
* '''Spike Growth''' (2nd) - 20-ft radius difficult terrain, 2d4 damage per 5 feet moved
* '''Plant Growth''' (3rd) - Make 100-ft radius difficult terrain (quadruple movement cost)
* '''Sleet Storm''' (3rd) - 40-ft radius difficult terrain, Dex save or fall prone

'''Healing Spells:'''
* '''Cure Wounds''' (1st) - Heal 1d8+4
* '''Healing Word''' (1st, bonus action) - Heal 1d4+4 at range (60 ft)
* '''Lesser Restoration''' (2nd) - Cure disease or condition
* '''Revivify''' (3rd) - Bring dead creature back to life (if dead <1 minute)

'''Utility Spells:'''
* '''Goodberry''' (1st) - Create 10 berries, each heals 1 HP
* '''Pass Without Trace''' (2nd) - +10 bonus to Stealth for whole party for 1 hour
* '''Locate Animals or Plants''' (2nd, ritual) - Find specific creature or plant type

'''3. Melee Attack (if not Wild Shaped or spellcasting)'''
* '''Claws (Tabaxi):''' 1d4+2 slashing (when not holding weapons)
* '''Quarterstaff:''' +5 to hit, 1d6+2 bludgeoning (or 1d8+2 two-handed)
* '''Generally weaker than Wild Shape or spells - avoid if possible'''

'''4. Elemental Fury (Circle of the Moon Feature)'''
* When in Wild Shape, you can use a '''bonus action''' to deal extra damage
* Once per turn when you hit with an attack, add 1d6 cold, fire, or lightning damage
* '''Example:''' Dire Wolf bite (2d6+3) + Elemental Fury (1d6 cold) = 3d6+3 damage

=== Bonus Actions ===

* '''Wild Shape:''' Transform into a beast (can do this twice per short rest)
* '''Healing Word:''' Heal an ally at range (1d4+4)
* '''Feline Agility (Tabaxi):''' Double your speed for one turn (recharge when you don't move)
* '''Elemental Fury:''' Add 1d6 elemental damage to an attack (in Wild Shape)
* '''Flaming Sphere:''' Move the sphere and ram a creature (if spell is active)

=== Reactions ===

* '''Opportunity Attack:''' When enemy leaves your reach
* '''Cat's Reflexes (Tabaxi):''' Potentially advantage on Dex saves (depends on build)

=== Passive Abilities (Always On) ===

* '''Wild Shape:''' Transform into beasts for combat or utility
* '''Cat's Claws:''' Climbing speed of 20 feet, claws for unarmed strikes
* '''Darkvision:''' See in dim light as bright, darkness as dim (60 feet)
* '''Feline Agility:''' Can double speed once (recharges when stationary)
* '''Ritual Casting:''' Cast ritual spells without using spell slots
* '''Timeless Body:''' Age more slowly (at level 10)

== SOCIAL SITUATIONS - How Can I Interact? ==

'''Skill Proficiencies:'''
* '''Perception:''' +7 (great for spotting hidden things, probably highest in party)
* '''Survival:''' +7 (tracking, foraging, navigating wilderness)
* '''Insight:''' +7 (reading people and detecting lies)
* '''Medicine:''' +7 (stabilizing dying creatures, diagnosing illness)
* '''Animal Handling:''' +7 (calming and controlling animals)
* '''Nature:''' +7 (knowledge of plants, animals, weather, terrain)
* '''Stealth:''' Moderate (boosted to +10 with Pass Without Trace)

'''Special Abilities:'''
* '''Wild Shape:''' Transform into animals to go unnoticed
* '''Examples:''' Cat to sneak into a house, mouse to hide, bird to scout from above
* '''Speak with Animals:''' Cast as ritual to talk with beasts
* '''Beast Speech:''' Always-on ability to understand and speak with animals (if you took this)
* '''Cat's Talent (Tabaxi):''' Proficiency in Perception and Stealth

'''Roleplay Strengths:'''
* Deep connection with nature and animals
* Can transform to solve non-combat problems
* Wise advisor and healer
* Member of Emerald Enclave - protector of nature
* Tabaxi curiosity and agility

== EXPLORATION - How Can I Help Outside Combat? ==

'''Skills for Exploration:'''
* '''Survival:''' +7 (best tracker in party - finding trails, foraging, navigation)
* '''Perception:''' +7 (passive likely 17) - excellent for spotting danger and hidden things
* '''Nature:''' +7 - identifying plants, animals, environmental hazards
* '''Medicine:''' +7 - treating injuries and illness during travel

'''Special Abilities:'''
* '''Wild Shape:''' Transform for travel and exploration
* '''Flying forms (later):''' Scout from above
* '''Swimming forms:''' Giant toad for underwater exploration
* '''Climbing forms:''' Giant spider to scale walls
* '''Tiny forms:''' Mouse to squeeze through small spaces
* '''Cat's Claws:''' 20 ft climb speed naturally
* '''Pass Without Trace:''' Give entire party +10 to Stealth for 1 hour (AMAZING for sneaking)
* '''Speak with Animals:''' Get information from local wildlife

'''Utility Spells:'''
* '''Detect Magic:''' Find magical auras (cast as ritual)
* '''Detect Poison and Disease:''' Identify hazards (cast as ritual)
* '''Purify Food and Drink:''' Make food safe to eat (ritual)
* '''Locate Animals or Plants:''' Find specific creatures or plants (ritual)
* '''Goodberry:''' Create emergency food that also heals

'''Movement:'''
* '''Speed:''' 30 feet normally (60 feet with Feline Agility for one turn)
* '''Climb Speed:''' 20 feet (from Cat's Claws)
* '''Wild Shape:''' Varies by form (Dire Wolf 50 ft, Brown Bear 40 ft)

'''Other Abilities:'''
* '''Darkvision:''' See in darkness (60 ft)
* '''Ritual Casting:''' Cast many spells without using spell slots (if you have time)

== RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Resource !! Total Available !! Recharges On
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| '''Wild Shape Uses''' || 2 uses || '''Short or Long Rest'''
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| '''Spell Slots (1st)''' || 4 slots || Long Rest
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| '''Spell Slots (2nd)''' || 3 slots || Long Rest
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| '''Spell Slots (3rd)''' || 3 slots || Long Rest
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| '''Spell Slots (4th)''' || 1 slot || Long Rest
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| '''Feline Agility''' || Recharges when you don't move || Every turn (conditional)
|}

'''Important Notes:'''
* Wild Shape recharges on SHORT rest - use it liberally!
* When Wild Shaped, you have a separate HP pool (beast HP)
* Ritual spells can be cast without using spell slots (takes 10 extra minutes)
* Your spell slots are your main limitation - use Wild Shape for combat when possible
* Elemental Fury is unlimited - use it every turn in Wild Shape

== COMMON TACTICS ==

'''1. The Tank-Caster Combo (Versatile Combat)'''
* Round 1: Cast concentration spell (Entangle, Call Lightning, Flaming Sphere)
* Round 2: Wild Shape into Brown Bear (tank form)
* Maintain concentration on your spell while attacking in bear form
* '''Why:''' You get to control the battlefield AND be a frontline tank
* '''Remember:''' If you take damage, make concentration check!

'''2. The Alpha Wolf (Pack Leader)'''
* Cast Faerie Fire or Entangle to control enemies
* Wild Shape into Dire Wolf
* Attack with Pack Tactics (advantage when allies nearby)
* Use Elemental Fury for extra 1d6 damage
* Knock enemies prone with bite attack
* '''Damage per turn:''' 2d6+3+1d6 = ~13 damage with advantage and prone
* '''Why:''' High damage, mobility, and you give allies advantage on prone enemies

'''3. The Healer-Controller (Support Focus)'''
* Stay in normal form
* Cast control spells: Entangle, Hold Person, Spike Growth
* Use Healing Word (bonus action) to heal allies without losing your action
* Cast Cure Wounds when someone needs big healing
* Keep Pass Without Trace active for party stealth
* '''Why:''' Maximize your spellcasting to support the party

'''4. The Artillery Druid (Sustained AoE Damage)'''
* Round 1: Cast Call Lightning (3rd level) - lasts 10 minutes, concentration
* Each turn: Call down a lightning bolt (3d10 damage, 60 ft range) as an action
* Wild Shape into Dire Wolf with bonus action
* '''Total damage per turn:''' 3d10 lightning (your action) + 2d6+3 bite (if you Wild Shaped previous turn)
* '''Why:''' Massive sustained damage for up to 10 rounds

'''5. The Scout (Information Gathering)'''
* Wild Shape into small/flying creature (cat, bird, spider)
* Scout enemy positions without being noticed
* Return and report to party
* Transform back before combat starts
* '''Why:''' Perfect stealth and mobility, can access areas others can't

'''6. The Emergency Tank (HP Sponge)'''
* When low on HP in combat
* Wild Shape into Brown Bear as bonus action
* Instantly gain 34 temporary HP
* Continue fighting
* When bear form dies, you revert to normal form with your original HP
* '''Why:''' Effectively gives you ~80+ HP total (your HP + beast HP)

== QUICK REFERENCE ==

'''On Your Turn, Usually Do One Of These:'''
# Wild Shape into combat form (Dire Wolf/Brown Bear) → Attack with beast abilities
# Cast control spell (Entangle, Hold Person, Spike Growth) to lock down enemies
# Cast Call Lightning → Rain down lightning each turn for 10 minutes
# Cast Healing Word (bonus action) → Cast offensive spell or attack
# Stay in Wild Shape → Attack + Elemental Fury (bonus action)

'''Best Spell Preparation Strategy:'''
* '''Always prepare:''' Healing Word, Cure Wounds, Entangle, Pass Without Trace
* '''Combat control:''' Hold Person, Spike Growth, Faerie Fire
* '''Damage:''' Call Lightning, Conjure Animals, Flaming Sphere
* '''Utility:''' Speak with Animals, Detect Magic, Goodberry

'''Bonus Action Options (Pick One Per Turn):'''
* Wild Shape: Transform into a beast
* Healing Word: Heal an ally at range
* Feline Agility: Double your speed
* Elemental Fury: Add 1d6 damage to attack (in Wild Shape)
* Flaming Sphere: Move your fire ball

'''Remember:'''
* Wild Shape gives you TWO HP pools - use it when hurt to reset HP
* You can cast spells BEFORE Wild Shaping and maintain concentration
* You CANNOT cast spells while Wild Shaped (except at higher levels)
* Ritual spells don't use spell slots - use them freely out of combat
* Pass Without Trace gives whole party +10 Stealth - use before sneaking
* Elemental Fury costs nothing - use it every turn in Wild Shape
* Your beast forms can do things you can't: climb walls (spider), swim (toad), track (wolf)
* You can Wild Shape TWICE per short rest - don't be afraid to use it

'''Wild Shape Quick Reference:'''
* Brown Bear: Tanking (34 HP, AC 11)
* Dire Wolf: Damage + mobility (37 HP, AC 14, 50 ft speed)
* Giant Spider: Control + climbing (26 HP, AC 14, web attack)
* Giant Toad: Grappling + swimming (39 HP, AC 11, swallow)

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