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This honors the Druid’s kinship with animals by allowing them to transform into various types of beasts.

The Druid’s primary ability isWisdom.
Druids start the game with two Level 1 spell slots they can restore with a Long Rest.
The best Druid race is Wood Elf.

TheWood Elfrace grants a moderately increased movement speed and a proficiency bonus toStealthchecks.
Magic also cannot put elves to sleep.
The best Druid background is Folk Hero.
Folk Hero grants theAnimal HandlingandSurvivalSkills.
The best Druid Skill Proficiencies are Insight and Nature.
Druids can also select an additional cantrip at Level 4.
Here are the best Druid spells and cantrips for each of these levels.
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