Is a druid a Shapechanger?

No, druids are not considered "shapechangers".

Every creature that has the Shapechanger tag has a non-magical polymorphing ability: The [Shapechanger creature] can use its action to polymorph into a...

What counts as a Shapechanger 5e?

A creature must be designated — with a tag or other text — as a shapechanger to count as one. A creature might not have this particular tag although be a "shapeshifter" or "can take any shape", which might give a temptation to consider it a shapechanger in terms of Polymorph.

Can a druid be Polymorphed 5e?

Unfortunately, druids don't have access to True Polymorph like bards, warlocks, and wizards. Despite all that, both spells have no effect on shapechangers so wouldn't work on druids. "Shapechanger" is a monster tag, and doesn't apply to PC druids.

Do druids count as Shapechangers for Moonbeam?

This would mean Moonbeam cannot revert the form of any creature who is magically polymorphing, such as night hags, dragons, oni, druids, deva, etc, nor anyone using any shapechanging spell.

Can a Shapechanger be Polymorphed?

Thus, a willing shapechanger can be polymorphed.

The regular version of Polymorph will end with them returning to their usual shapeshifting self.

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Is a changeling a Shapechanger?

Jeremy Crawford on Twitter: "In Eberron, changelings have the Shapechanger trait. That means a changeling is, indeed, a shapechanger.

Is a shifter a Shapechanger?

PC changelings and shifters are both humanoids and not shapechangers.

Does true sight reveal a changeling?

Truesight should definitely let you see a changeling. So should Witch Sight, the Warlock Invitation, and the spell Moonbeam. Since this thread was started 3 years ago, while changelings were still in playtest: The changling's feature has been renamed "shapechanger" and the monster also has the same tag.

Can you cast polymorph on a changeling?

No, they are not shapeshifters

Changelings can only change their general appearance, they can't completely change their form.

Can a Polymorphed Druid wild shape?

Nope. Polymorph replaces all your game statistics so they no longer have Wild Shape or any other ability to change shape.

Can you polymorph druid?

Players flying on flying mounts are immune to polymorph. Druids in shapeshifted forms are immune to polymorph completely, and druids in caster form can shapeshift to break the spell instantly.

Can a druid cast polymorph on himself?

Yes, a druid can cast polymorph on themselves.

If a spell targets a creature of your choice, you can choose yourself, unless the creature must be hostile or specifically a creature other than you. If you are in the area of effect of a spell you cast, you can target yourself. (Basic Rules, p80, PHB, p204.)

What can a druid polymorph into?

Polymorph can be used on yourself to be transformed into a beast with a challenge rating equal to your level or below. Literally 8x better than the Druids Wild Shape (4x better than Moon Druids) at level 8 when Bards, Wizards, Druids & Sorcerers can turn themselves into a T Rex.

Can a Druid turn into a dragon?

Some druids will be able to turn into a dragon in later levels. Image: Wizards of the Coast. Wild Shape is a druid's signature move. Druids get the ability to use Wild Shape when they reach second level.

Are Lycanthropes Shapechangers?

No, a Shapchanger such as a Lycanthrope can not be affected by True Polymorph; regardless of it being a willing target or not. The text of Polymorph says an unwilling creature must make a saving throw against the spell. Shapechangers automatically succeed on the save.

Is a hag a Shapechanger?

Night Hag: Change Shape. The hag magically polymorphs into a Small or Medium female humanoid, or back into her true form. Oni: Change Shape. The oni magically polymorphs into a Small or Medium humanoid, into a Large giant, or back into its true form.

Can changelings regrow limbs?

Will a legless changeling regrow both legs when it copies someone? I say no. The changeling can change their coloration, hair length, sex, height, and weight, but they can't change their number, arrangement, or function of their limbs, because nothing in the feature says they can or even hints at it.

Can a changeling turn into a Dragonborn?

They way I run it, changelings can pretty much assume any humanoid form they like - they have a very changeable appearance. They could appear to be a dragonborn, minotaur, shardmind, or a combination of all three. The only drawback to changelings right now is that they can't keep up their charade for certain races.

What happens when a Polymorphed creature dies?

Specific Beats General - A permanently polymorphed creature will stay morphed if it dies. In 5e, you always apply a general rule unless there is a specific exception. That is exactly what is happening in this case. Generally, the target will revert after the full duration, upon the target reaching 0 hp, or upon dying.

What languages would a changeling speak?

Changeling Instincts: You gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Insight, Intimidation, and Persuasion. Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and two other languages of your choice.

How can you tell a changeling?

The surest way to tell if you have a Changeling on your hands is by observing the temperament of the human in question. Changelings are constantly unhappy, unfriendly, and mean. They may be very cold and aloof, and may even recoil from human touch. Changeling babies' appetites are never satiated.

Can a changeling turn into a skeleton?

No. This answer isn't immediately obvious reading the text of Shapechanger, so it's worth going through point by point. First, the changeling's "true form" is humanoid, has flesh, and is not a skeleton.

What is a Swiftstride?

Swiftstride. Swiftstride shifters are graceful and quick. Typically feline in nature, swiftstride shifters are often aloof and difficult to pin down physically or socially. Ability Score Increase: Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Can a changeling turn into a werewolf?

Doppelgangers can turn into into any Small or Medium humanoid they have seen and Changelings can turn into any creature they have seen, if it has the same basic arrangement of limbs - which includes the werewolf hybrid form, since it is a creature with the same basic arrangement of limbs.

Can a changeling turn into an animal?

Changelings can imitate different races, but not different creatures. The changeling trait(ERiftLW p. 18) limits them to another race, but not another creature type entirely: You can make yourself appear as a member of another race, though none of your game statistics change.