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<blockquote data-quote="Zaruthustran" data-source="post: 6406684" data-attributes="member: 1457"><p>Most effective? This should probably be moved to Character Optimization. </p><p></p><p>My recommendation: Human. The variant, that gets you the feat at first level. If playing Point Buy then put your highest stat in Wisdom and your lowest in Strength--who needs Strength when you can wildshape into a bear?</p><p></p><p>For the feat: I recommend Observant. Wildshaped druids make terrific scouts, and the +5 to Perception and Investigation means you'll spot most every secret door and trap. The feat's +1 Wisdom means your starting Wisdom can be 14 instead of 15: you'll still net out at a 16 Wis (thanks to one of human's +1), and save 2 points in Point Buy. </p><p></p><p>Criminal is a good background for Druid, as you'll probably have a high Dex. That proficiency in Thieves Tools, and your high Wisdom (and Observant feat) make you an effective alt-thief.</p><p></p><p>Human Druid </p><p>Str 8</p><p>Dex 16 (15, +1 from human)</p><p>Con 12</p><p>Int 14</p><p>Wis 16 (14, +1 from human, +1 from Observant feat)</p><p>Cha 8</p><p></p><p>Languages: Common, Druidic, Sylvan (human bonus)</p><p>Background: Criminal</p><p>Proficiencies: Druid weapons, light armor, medium armor, shield, herbalism kit, thieves tools, gaming set.</p><p>Skills: Stealth, Deception, Perception, Nature, Investigation (human bonus). [if allowed, swap Deception for Athletics--this will help with grappling in animal form]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zaruthustran, post: 6406684, member: 1457"] Most effective? This should probably be moved to Character Optimization. My recommendation: Human. The variant, that gets you the feat at first level. If playing Point Buy then put your highest stat in Wisdom and your lowest in Strength--who needs Strength when you can wildshape into a bear? For the feat: I recommend Observant. Wildshaped druids make terrific scouts, and the +5 to Perception and Investigation means you'll spot most every secret door and trap. The feat's +1 Wisdom means your starting Wisdom can be 14 instead of 15: you'll still net out at a 16 Wis (thanks to one of human's +1), and save 2 points in Point Buy. Criminal is a good background for Druid, as you'll probably have a high Dex. That proficiency in Thieves Tools, and your high Wisdom (and Observant feat) make you an effective alt-thief. Human Druid Str 8 Dex 16 (15, +1 from human) Con 12 Int 14 Wis 16 (14, +1 from human, +1 from Observant feat) Cha 8 Languages: Common, Druidic, Sylvan (human bonus) Background: Criminal Proficiencies: Druid weapons, light armor, medium armor, shield, herbalism kit, thieves tools, gaming set. Skills: Stealth, Deception, Perception, Nature, Investigation (human bonus). [if allowed, swap Deception for Athletics--this will help with grappling in animal form] [/QUOTE]
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