Animal Shapes
8th-level Transmutation
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Animal Shapes is a 8th-level transmutation spell in D&D 5e (2024). Choose any number of willing creatures that you can see within range. Each target shape-shifts into a Large or smaller Beast of your choice that has a Challenge Rating of 4 or lower. You can choose a different form for each target. On later turns, you…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 30 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Classes
- Druid
Choose any number of willing creatures that you can see within range. Each target shape-shifts into a Large or smaller Beast of your choice that has a Challenge Rating of 4 or lower. You can choose a different form for each target. On later turns, you can take a Magic action to transform the targets again. A target's game statistics are replaced by the chosen Beast's statistics, but the target retains its creature type; Hit Points; Hit Point Dice; alignment; ability to communicate; and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. The target's actions are limited by the Beast form's anatomy, and it can't cast spells. The target's equipment melds into the new form, and the target can't use any of that equipment while in that form. The target gains a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to the Hit Points of the first form into which it shape-shifts. These Temporary Hit Points vanish if any remain when the spell ends. The transformation lasts for the duration or until the target ends it as a Bonus Action.
Common questions
What level is Animal Shapes?
Animal Shapes is a 8th-level transmutation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Animal Shapes?
Animal Shapes has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 30 feet.
Does Animal Shapes require concentration?
No. Animal Shapes does not require concentration.
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