You give up an ASI for a 9th level spell slot. Aww.Final option is Barbarian 3/Druid 17. CoM Druid 6 for Circle Forms gives me access to the best bear in the game: CR2 Polar/Cave Bear.Which of the locals are the key to cracking this conspiracy Safe Haven is a Weird West Module for Pathfinder 2e + DnD 5e Kickstarter launches October 12thAnother option would be Barbarian 4/Druid 16 for the Totem Spirit (Bear) and an ASI, then stronger Wild Shapes that aren't bear-related. Barbarians are the ones who use If I cut you in half, you can’t hit back, mentality for fighting.Barbarian 14 gives the Totem capstone Totemic Attunement (Bear) and makes you an amazing tank. Fighters tend to do damage by using their trained skills for extra attacks, the four hits is better than one strategy. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses either of those skills.There are a few good options: Barbarian 14/Druid 6, Barbarian 4/Druid 16, or Barbarian 3/Druid 17.Barbarians have the option to keep doing more damage, which also makes them popular.

First, Con saves are common and also useful for Concentration on the rare occasion that I use a spell. A few reasons to start with this class. Also, while in gnome form, the minor boost to Dex technically gets me higher Initiative to turn into a bear faster.1: Barbarian 1.

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