Circle of Transcendence

The Transcendent Druid gains access to new spells and abilities that allow them to tap into the power of the natural world in new and powerful ways. They can use their connection to the natural world to heal their allies, control the elements, and even transform into powerful elemental forms.

At higher levels, the Transcendent Druid gains the ability to enter a state of transcendence, in which they become one with the natural world and gain access to even greater powers. In this state, they can unleash devastating natural disasters, control the minds of others, and even commune with the spirits of nature.

The Transcendent Druid is a versatile and powerful subclass that is well-suited for those who seek to protect and preserve the natural world.

Circle Spells

 

The Transcendent Druid is a highly spiritual and deeply attuned subclass, and as such, they possess a unique set of abilities that reflect their connection to the natural world. At 2nd level, you learn the Shocking Grasp cantrip. 

At 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th level you gain access to the spells listed for that level in the Circle of Transcendence Spells table. Once you gain access to one of these spells, you always have it prepared, and it doesn't count against the number of spells you can prepare each day. If you gain access to a spell that doesn't appear on the druid spell list, the spell is nonetheless a druid spell for you.

Circle of Transcendence Spells

Druid Level	Spells
2nd	shocking grasp
3rd	scorching ray, misty step
5th	fly, meld into stone
7th	fire shield, resilient sphere
9th	cone of cold, wall of force

Nature's Force

2nd-level Circle of Transcendence feature

This ability allows the Transcendent Druid to channel the raw power of nature into a devastating attack, unleashing a wave of energy that can knock enemies off their feet and deal massive damage. To use the Nature's Force ability, the Transcendent Druid must focus their will and channel the power of the natural world into a single, devastating attack. This attack takes the form of a powerful blast of energy that radiates out from the Transcendent Druid, affecting all enemies within a radius of their location. Enemies have to make a Dexterity saving throw of 10 + Wisdom modifier. They take full damage on a fail and half damage on success. 

The Nature's Force ability can be used up to proficiency bonus times, and requires a full action. At higher levels, the damage and range of this ability increases, allowing the Transcendent Druid to affect a wider area and potentially damage more enemies. The amount of damage dealt by the Nature's Force ability depends on the level of the Transcendent Druid. At 2nd level, the Nature's Force ability deals 2d6 points of force damage to all enemies within a radius of 10 feet. This force damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level with a range of 15 feet, 4d6 at 10th level with a range of 20 feet, and 5d6 at 14th level with a range of 25 feet. The amount of times this ability can be used resets after a long rest.  

Elemental Shapeshift

2nd-level Circle of Transcendence feature

Also at 2nd level, you gain the ability to channel the nature that surrounds you. As an action, you can expend a use of your Wild Shape feature, and rather than transforming into a beast form, and you can transform into a minor elemental (appropriate to your druid CR level).

 

Nature's Sanctuary

6th-level Circle of Transcendence feature

The Nature's Sanctuary ability allows the Transcendent Druid to create a small area, about the size of a hut, that is protected from physical and magical harm. This area can be used to provide shelter and protection for the Transcendent Druid and their allies, allowing them to rest and recover without fear of attack.

The Nature's Sanctuary ability can be used once per day, and lasts for a number of hours equal to the Transcendent Druid's level. The area created by this ability cannot be moved, but it can be dismissed at any time by the Transcendent Druid. 

Wild Shape Mastery

10h-level Circle of Transcendence feature

This ability allows the Transcendent Druid to wild shape into more powerful animal forms, such as bears, eagles, and even dragons.

When the Transcendent Druid uses the Wild Shape Mastery ability, they are able to take on the form of a more powerful animal, gaining the strength and abilities of that creature. This allows the Transcendent Druid to become even more versatile and powerful in combat, taking on the strengths of the animals they worship. This allows the druid to Wild Shape into a creature 1 CR level above what they can normally Wild Shape into. 

The Wild Shape Mastery ability can be used once per day. At the end of this duration, the Transcendent Druid returns to their normal form, with a level of exhaustion but unharmed.

Nature's Avatar

14th-level Circle of Transcendence feature

This ability allows the Transcendent Druid to transform into a powerful avatar of nature itself, gaining incredible strength and durability.

When the Transcendent Druid uses the Nature's Avatar ability, they become one with the natural world, taking on a form that is nearly invulnerable to harm. In this form, the Transcendent Druid gains a number of powerful abilities, including:

• Resistance to physical and magical attacks.
• The ability to fly 30 feet and move up to 2 times their movement.
• The ability to unleash devastating attacks against their enemies (force damage up to the Druid level).

The Nature's Avatar ability can be used once per day, and lasts for one hour. At the end of this duration, the Transcendent Druid returns to their normal form, with a level of exhaustion but unharmed.