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#1 LordDreadman Jul 11, 2014 18:53:20	My friend is planning on running a 5E game in the next few weeks, and I thought it would be fun to play a Druid, but flavored like a primal wizard. (Similar to 4E, in that respect.)   I'm having trouble figuring out how to play a 5E Druid this way, though. The spells, by and large, don't seem suited to this idea ... like I have to be a healer, instead. There simply aren't many damaging spells and their damage is somewhat less than the Wizard can pull off. I don't mind being a bit less than optimal, but I'd like to be viable. I admit, the idea of playing a Druid healer is weird to me, so I can't bring myself to do it, and while I want to deal damage, but I definately don't want to be fighting as a cat or bear or something - that's never appealed to me.   Anyone have any suggestions for spell selection at 1st level to allow me to feel like a wizard of the natural world (as in, is there an aspect of these spells I'm missing?), or am I barking up the wrong tree and should just pick a wizard?   Ideas?   Thanks! Lord Dreadman
#2 Be3Al2 Jul 12, 2014 5:39:54	Is it a 5e game starting soon (using Basic/Starter Set)? In that case go for one of the Basic classes. Is it a 5e game starting after the PH is out? Wait for the PH and see how the Druid looks in the final version. Is it a game using the playtest rules? In that case it could be worth having a look at the druid spells again.
#3 Nausicaa Jul 13, 2014 12:29:49	Maybe you'll have the option to get a spell focus (like in the old playtest) and go for a full summoner.
#4 UYtrdennis Jul 14, 2014 3:35:12	I imagine the Druid will get Produce Flame as a cantrip. Why not work this out with the DM? (Proficiency Bonus + Wis modifier) as a bonus to the ranged attack roll. Maybe 1d8 or 1d10 fire damage. It would scale like the Wizard's Fire Bolt or Ray of Frost. Did you take a look at the playtest Druid with the different circles, etc.? I believe he had Gust of Wind, Entangle, Faerie Fire, Thunderwave, Charm Person and what not. I think Heat Metal, Hold person, Barkskin, and Flame Blade as a swift spell at second level.
#5 Archon007 Jul 15, 2014 8:42:39	Yes wait until the PHB comes out
#6 Bupp Jul 15, 2014 9:34:28	The (3rd level) playtest pack druid in my group has has some success with the thunderwave spell.  It's a group favorite.  I also cue up AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" when he casts it.