The Best Beasts for Wild Shape (2024): D&D Ep #200

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With the new Monster Manual out, it's time to figure out what the new best options are for Druids to transform into!

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Intro 0:00
Challenge Rating 1/4 6:36
Challenge Rating 1/2 10:50
Challenge Rating 1 14:04
Challenge Rating 2 20:45
Challenge Rating 3 27:50
Challenge Rating 4 29:44
Challenge Rating 5 31:24
Challenge Rating 6 34:58
Final Thoughts 37:02
Outtakes 40:08

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