Wild Shape form · 2024 rules
Archelon
Archelon is a CR 4 Huge Beast that can swim 80 ft. In the 2024 rules, only a Circle of the Moon druid can take it, from level 12.
2024 rules · 5.5e
In the 2024 rules, only a Circle of the Moon druid can take it, from level 12.
- Armor Class
- 17The beast’s armor beats Circle Forms’ 16
- Hit Points
- Your own + 36 temporary3 × level when you transform
- Attacks
- Bite +6, 3d6+4The beast’s own bonuses, as printed
With Wisdom 16, at the first level a Moon druid can use it with Circle Forms.
Archelon
Huge Beast · CR 4
- Swim
- High AC
Armor Class17
Hit Points90 (12d12+12) A druid never takes this pool in the 2024 rules: Wild Shape gives temporary hit points instead.
Speed20 ft, Swim 80 ft
- STR18+4
- DEX16+3
- CON13+1
You keep your own Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma, and your skill and saving throw proficiencies.
SensesPassive Perception 12
SkillsStealth +5
Traits
Amphibious. The archelon can breathe air and water.
Actions
Multiattack. The archelon makes two Bite attacks.
Bite
Melee attack: d20 +6 · Reach 5 ft.
Damage: 3d6+4 Piercing (average 14)
Stat blocks from SRD 5.2.1 (CC BY 4.0). Circle of the Moon rules are summarized from the Player’s Handbook. Armor Class and hit points are worked out by the same rules engine as the Beastform app.