Circle of the Dragonshifter (5e Subclass)
The path of sorcery isn't the only way to attain control over one's draconic ancestry, there is another, albeit more ancient way. Those of dragon's blood following the way of nature can unleash their power in ways considered heretical by their druidic brethren, but nonetheless this strength can be a force to behold.
Dragon Ancestor[edit]
When you choose this subclass at 2nd level, choose one type of dragon as your ancestor. The damage type associated with each dragon is used by features you gain later. See the Draconic Ancestry table on page 102 of the PHB for more information.
Dragon's Fang[edit]
At 2nd level, you craft a druidic focus used to channel your blood's power. You gain +1 to attack and damage bonuses with it while shifted, you gain +1 to spell attack and damage bonuses with it while unshifted.
Choose one draconic mutation (shown below), you gain the effects of the chosen mutation. You may swap any chosen mutation for another at the end of a long rest. You gain the ability to choose a second mutation at 6th level and third mutation at 10th level.
Draconic Mutations[edit]
Draconic Scales: Your armor class becomes 8 + your CHA modifier + your WIS modifier while you aren't wearing armor
Draconic Claws: Your unarmored attacks deal 1d4 slashing damage + 1d4 damage of the type associated with your draconic ancestry.
Draconic Magic: You gain the ability to cast one cantrip that deals the type of damage associated with your draconic ancestry using your CHA modifier.
Draconic Sight: You gain a darkvision of 60ft
Dragonshape[edit]
Staring at 6th level, when you use your Wild Shape feature you may transform into a young dragon of the color associated with your draconic ancestry. You also gain resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.
In addition, whenever you make a melee attack with either your natural weapons or Dragon's Fang you may expend up to four levels of druid spell slots, if you hit you deal 1d6 extra damage of the type associated with your draconic ancestry for each level of spell slot expended using this feature.
Dragon's Armor[edit]
Starting at 10th level, your dragon blood causes your skin to be more resilient, you add +2 to your AC.
In addition whenever you are hit by a melee weapon attack, as a reaction, you can expend up to four levels of druid spell slots, the attacker must succeed on a DEX saving throw against your druid spell save DC or take 1d10 damage of the type associated with your draconic ancestry for each spell slot used if you used 4 spell slots, the target has disadvantage on the save. You gain +2 to attack and damage rolls made with your Dragon's Fang.
Greater Dragonshape[edit]
Starting at 14th level, you may assume the form of an adult dragon of the color associated with your draconic ancestry when you use your wild shape feature. In addition, you gain Immunity to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry. You gain +3 to attack and damage rolls made with your Dragon's Fang.
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