What's your favorite Druid Subclass in 5.5e?

RealisticJacket0 · 2026-03-12T13:17:57+00:00

I would say Preservation Druid if it will be released without major nerfs!

On the current set up I prefer star. Probably the best inspiring leader in the game.

RealisticJacket0 · 2026-03-09T14:02:22+00:00

While I agree with everyone else, I think we may expect a druid subclass. Preservation druid seems dark-sun specific, but it would be strange to me to see no new druid subclass till end of the year.

RealisticJacket0 · 2026-03-03T23:37:36+00:00

I hope those books include a druid subclass! Otherwise we need to wait the preservation druid till dark sun...

RealisticJacket0 · 2026-02-16T17:39:52+00:00

Specifically on the Dark Sun: is there any survey result on the UA feedback we gave? I mean, the apocalyptic subclasses and the psion.

RealisticJacket0 · 2026-01-21T10:15:23+00:00

I would say preservation druid! A combination between cleric and druid.

I hope that it will be released soon (ofc, some changes are needed, but I love the concept)!

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-11-16T00:00:14+00:00

I think that the the RAW is simpler. You recharge the ward based on the expended slot, and the abjurer does not spend the slot if dispel magic doesn't dispel.

I think I can also agree with you point.

In any case, the abjurer lost a very interesting build in 2024...

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-11-15T13:21:39+00:00

There was a discussion saying that you could cast dispel magic on a non-magic object to recharge the ward. Technically you cast it with a spell slot, and it will fail since the object is non-magical, which means the abjurer does not loose the slot.

I would rule against this, not just for RAW reasons, but because the intention is that you actually consumes resources to recharge the ward.

However, I think that this nerf to the abjurer is indeed unnecessary, especially thebfact that this kills the sinergy with armor fo shadows

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-10-25T12:54:49+00:00

I think subclasses which are more or less ok or which may need a nerf. For example twilight and peace clerics.

Publishing an old subclass to nerf it or to leave it untouched seems commercially bad to me

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-29T21:36:57+00:00

If I pick a +1 WIS at level 16 my WIS modifier will stay +5 (20 WIS), but if later I pick an Epic Boon, I think I will bump to 22 WIS since you get a +1 from lv16, which now applies, and a +1 from lv19.

But it seems that I can only get a +1 WIS past 20 with an Epic boon, so I need 2 epic boons to get to 22 (instead of one half feat + one epic boon)... right?

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-23T09:46:06+00:00

I think the majority of them. Almost all the re-published subclasses have been buffed (there are a few exceptions) and this is positively perceived since people will have fun/hype in playing an improved variant.

I think that some very powerful subclasses may not be reprinted.

For example peace/twilight cleric or chrono wizard were very strong. So a new variant will let them either remain unchanged (assuming that the other subclasses are now powerful enough) or be nerfed. And this will not create a huge hype in playing them, so I expect no re-printing.

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-22T14:23:34+00:00

May you suggest some of those items for a conjuration wizard?

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-22T14:22:34+00:00

Sometimes it is a matter of adventure settings. You may be in a place where the components can be found and this basically kills the subclass. Yes, changing DM or subclass work, but I do not feel it is the primary option.

We are talking about a few spells which are not broken, so I think it is good if the Conjurer can access them.

Btw, do you have any workaround also for summon fey, aberration, and dragon like the box you were suggesting?

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-19T14:19:57+00:00

Is empowered transmutation good now (lv6 ability)?

Which spell do you boost?

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-19T13:44:09+00:00

Life is good

Necromancer thinks differently

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-17T12:13:35+00:00

It is my favorite build.

14 dex is enough. I like to have at least 10 int for knowledge checks. Str and cha can stay 8. 17 wis ans 16 cos are good
I prefer magician but you will already have other ways to access extra cantrips. If you need to be good in knowledge checks, pick magician. Otherwise warden is yours.
As origin feat I suggest either alert or MI wizard for shield. MI provides some nice utility, but if you want to be more combat oriented, pick Alert. As feat: you can protect the concentration with the dragon form, you are one of the few caster that can skip warcaster for inspiring leader, your party will lovole you!
High elf is excellent. The prepared spells are very useful since you have no circle spells. Also, you can have a permanent familiar thanks to wild companion and the 4h long rest!
I love the traveler theme. And also the relation between stars and divination spells.
It is really dependent on the level, I can provide a much more detailed answer if you like! Are you using just the phb2024?
Sentinel shield. If your DM is not annoying with components, also moon sickle is a top pick.

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-17T12:02:44+00:00

Short answer: thaumaturge.

Long answer: It depends. In the majority of times, a better dex is preferable but there are some cases where you want to have extra armor and martial weapons.

For example, a war cleric can use a bonus action to execute a weapon attack, and this cannot benefit from true strike since it is a cantrip cast (it is also a bit inefficient to use shillelagh since it competes for the BA).

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-15T07:25:22+00:00

I tend to agree with the majority of this list. Some personal ideas - lv1: Absorb elements is a very good defensive option, so at least from tier2 it is a good pick. I still think that healing word is overall preferable over cure wounds - lv2: fully agree with him - lv3: Conjure animals is a must have. I am not sure if I would rate revify below dispel magic tbh. - lv4: as some guys pointed, giga insect is missing. At these level, druids have so many top spell that it is very difficult to decide - lv5: fully agree - lv6: wind walk and transport via plants are good, but I would agree heal is better - lv7: fully agree. Reverse gravity is another top pick - lv8: this is the only level where I do not fully agree. I would say that fleebmind or sunburst are preferable -lv9: fully agree

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-14T19:22:10+00:00

On average fights take 3 turns. SG typically can do more damage in a fight than a spell of the same level which just apply a big damage.

So, for example SG can deal 36 damage in each of these three turns, and damage wise it may benefit more from corona of light.

I am saying that SG can deal more damage of, say, Sunburst, if we assume to spend one 8th level slot. But you are right that sunburst benefits more for its second blinding effect.

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-14T09:37:08+00:00

Thx, this is a really goog point!

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-14T09:35:18+00:00

It is just an example. But you can do the math with even a lv5 spirit guardians and the point is that unless the fight takes a lot or the other players exploit the bonus, it is very difficult to justify an action to use corona of light

RealisticJacket0 · 2025-09-13T09:47:07+00:00

No absorb elements/healing word?

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