Need good Druid build

[Twotricks]

Hi guys. I am bit at loss here as druid since you can not take Monk levels. And all builds always use that one.

Also I have no idea how AC works for shapeshifting ? What equipment to take ?

Does Knockdown works in shapeshift form on this server ?


I want to make slightly insane fanatical dark druid. Can someone help me build one ?

[Sun Wukong]

https://wiki.bgtscc.net/index.php?title=Druid <= Go there, search for the word: 'equipment'

Knockdown, probably not.

As for a build, just go Druid 30, high wisdom, Natural Spell, etc... You are literally done.

[Steve]

A real minimum on Druid is 12 levels, for dire/tree shapes. Druid 20 grants elder elemental shapes, which are great. Also, Nachti has done an immense job of adding all sorts of custom Wild Shapes, and that list can be found on the BGTSCC Wiki.

Getting to 25 WIS will unlock magical beast shape, and that too has new custom forms.

There are literally tens of options after you decide on the above.

For example: Druid 22 / Rogue 4 / Hierophant 4 will grant 32 CL and plenty of power.

Or, Druid 12 / Dragonslayer 10 / Hierophant 4 / Hospitaler 4 has 28 CL but a ton of perks for unarmed bonuses via Feats you build with.

I’m just scratching the surface here....

[Slunko]

30 druid, dragon shape, dragon companion, natural spell, oaken resistance, epic spell focus: conjuration. You win max wisdom and win DnD.

[Hawke]

13 is actually the magic number. Extended Regeneration

+4 shield
+4 armor
Dodge Boots

That is what you need for equipment. Regeneration cloak helps to keep your heals down (since healing kits cannot be used while shifted).

That is if you go for a shifting build.

[Valefort]

+4 CON boots rather, dodge doesn't transfer.

[Steve]

I think you mean Deflection whatever-slot.

Your highest enchantment bonus to armor or bracers will transfer as an enchantment bonus to AC
Half of your enchantment bonus (rounded down) to your shield will transfer as a shield bonus to AC
Your highest deflection bonus will transfer as a deflection bonus to AC
Your natural bonus will transfer as a natural bonus to AC
Any other bonuses from items will transfer, but not weapons

So really:

Shield +4
AC +4 (armor or bracers)
Deflection +4 item
Tortoise Shell natural AC
Items with Saves bonuses!!!

[Deathgrowl]

You have Halo of Sand for deflection.

[Steve]

True. I think I choose other spells, since doesn't Halo of Sand cap out at +4?

[Hawke]

+4 CON boots rather, dodge doesn't transfer.

Sorry, I mean Dodge Feat Boots.

[Deathgrowl]

True. I think I choose other spells, since doesn't Halo of Sand cap out at +4?

... Yes? And that saves you an item slot. It's also +4, which for most people is more difficult to get on an item (expensive or rare drops). You're not reliant on getting that kind of item.

[Steve]

Of course, if you're without gear, then spells must do.

But I was also advised by Staff, after unsolicited Vermin Shape changed for Cavestalker, that I or anybody should go low-CL build, thus, making buffs less reliant against Dispel.

So these days, depending on the build of course (CL 29+ or not), I gear up my casters.

[electric mayhem]

Shifter druid

Check wiki page for details on what transfers etc. In fact. Check the wiki page straight out. It's full of great info.

Equipment for shifter.

Rings - save bonuses and or spell slot bonuses
Helm - spell slot bonus / spell immunities
necklace - as above
waist - as above
bracers - as above
boots - as above
weapon - anything you can handle.
shield - light, +4
armour - padded +4

don't worry about items with uses so much as you can't use items or feats while shifted.

as for non shifters. *shrugs*.