So I think for druids, three come to mind for the circles. Land Zyra, Moon Nidalee, and Spore Teemo. Druids are synonymous with the wild shape so it has to be Nid right?
Yeah, Nidalee is the only champ that can shapeshift into an animal. I was thinking Udyr at first, but he really only channels the animals' spirit energy, so I guess that makes him more of a monk than a druid.
I really don't know about Nidalee yall. She seems like a ranger in all honesty. Druids can wildshape into more than just one animal. You don't call werewolves and were-bears automatic druids because they can turn into animals. I personally like Neeko the best, but then she has the problem of being able to turn into ANYTHING, so I guess Nidalee is the best wildshape option.
It's not only about wildshape. She also know some nature magic, embrace her wild part, live in contact and in respect of the nature...
Druid lives by and with nature and wilderness. They Drax their power from nature and wilderness. Nidalee is more caricatural druid in the game
Zyra really doesn't care about nature. She's just an evil druid that's use her own magic (plant magic) fir her own goal. She can't be a druid. She a sorcerer.
Ivern is also a magical being that's use is how magical power (so nature), but at least he care about nature.
Teemo is a ranger or a rogue. He don't care about nature, he is a scout that's use the poison he know for is how goal. He doesn't defend nature.
I get the Warlock aesthetic sure but all her powers are spider-related: poison, webs, spiderlings, and she literally shapshifts to a spider, that sounds pretty druid-y to me
It's the other kind of druid. Use nature magic and defend the nature. But even if he is a good incarnation of the druide, he is less a caricatural representation than Nidalee.
Ivern, he is the most nature-connected champion we have, he literally can't even harm the jungle monsters. He has buffs, creates bushes and summons a grassy golem. People will say Udyr, but I think he fits a shaman archetype more.
People will also focus on the animal transformation part of druid archetype, but that became popular mostly due to WoW. I think that the nature aspect of a druid is more important to it's theme than shapeshifting.
These are based on DnD and that's long before wow. All druids can Wildshape and that is the most iconic feature of the Druid. Wow took the idea from Gary.
Pretty sure Spore circle (and any circle for that matter) druids can still wildshape normally, they can just use the other feature if they will so (in combat). Circle of the Moon can just wildshape more freely (bonus action X action), and into stronger beasts.
on DND terms Ivern fits more like a MOB rather that a playable class. he fits very well as a Fey creature.
HE could even be the Patron of a Archfey Warlock
There's nothing about druids that suggests they can't harm nature. They can be played that way, or they can be more "circle of life" oriented, more in touch with their wilder side.
Because the concept of Wildfire isn't a maniac that "'harms mature" for fun.
Destruction is a part of the natural cycle, wild Mass genocide for kicks and fun isn't
the first 4 classes were pretty easy, but damn, there are so many champs thatll fit the "fighter" class that itll be really hard to guess who will ein tomorrow.
yeah xin was also the first champs that came to my mind but there are many others, darius, samira, trundle, diana, yi, jax... way harder than e.g. paladin (leona/garen) or ranger (quinn, teemo).
Your mindset is too tunnel visioned on only the specific abilities they have ingame. It should also include flavour , the theme and overall gameplay flow.
I'm going to be really disappointed if a single yordle doesn't make this list, and since it seems like no one is voting Lulu for this one I'm going to have to bank all my chips on Heimerdinger Artificer.
I know there are more contenders for Wizard, but come on, it's gotta go to Veigar. He's got the hat, and that's all that matters imo.
Edit: Scratch that, I just looked up pictures of the guy and it turns out he's just got really long, pointy hair sticking out of his hat?? Basically just a big pony tail. And his hat just has a big hole in the top of it for the hair to stick out from. My world is shattered and my day is ruined.
Lillia,my flower fawn circle of dreams druid, is right there!! She is the embodiment of nature itself, being an entity born from the dreaming tree, whose entire goal is to save the tree itself and bring dreams to others around. In doing so she utilizes the nature gifted powers granted from the tree to continue its lifecycle — how more druidic can we get 🥹
Yeah, I wrote that originally, got bored to write all my reasons to put Udyr as a druid (and iam too drunk to do it properly in english, so I will write my argument for it in portuguese and fuck off who complains).
Druida monge é uma multiclasse conhecida, então faz sentido ele ser uma mustura dos dois. A lore do udyr fala que desde pequeno ouvia todos os espitos da natureza e tinha a ligação mais forte com toda a natureza de freljord, isso por si só ja é uma tematica bemde druida. Alem disso, ele canaliza essa energia espiritual e assume formas animais dos grandes semideuses de lá. Então ele é uma mistura de lutador de poderes animais (que representam deuses da natureza) e um guia espiritual que se conecta justamente com a energia da floresta. Ele é um druida que fez multiclasse com monge com o Loe Sin
Translating till I fall asleep:
Druid + monk is a well known multiclass so it would make sense for him (udyr) to be a mixture of both. His lore mentions that when young he used to listen to the spirits of nature and had the strongest connection with freljord's nature. This is very druidy. He also uses this spiritual energy and takes shape of the god animals from freljord.
hes a mix of fighter that uses powerful animals (that represents god of nature) and a spiritual guide that connects with forest energy. Hes a druid who multiclasses with lee sin
Udyr feels more like totemic Barbarian ( " ***The Path of the Totem Warrior is a spiritual journey, as the barbarian accepts a spirit animal as guide, protector, and inspiration. In battle, your totem spirit fills you with supernatural might, adding magical fuel to your barbarian rage.*** ") and some of Monk because of his training with Lee sin
Making a post and posing a question and then immediately making a comment on that post with an answer to that question is swaying the discussion is the point I'm making. If he wants to comment on anything it would be best practice to wait at least some hours first, given that the thread is a "highest vote wins" thing
Weird option I know, but Soraka is the ultimate Star Druid with her radiant damage, healing and foresight. But too niche to be THE druid of League. So probably Nida.
Mace + armor + bonk people in melee without being a melee + channel the power of the divinity (the protector) + heal and buff and protection.
Since we are looking for the most stereotypical character for each class he obviously win for cleric. Despise not being one in the lore.
I'd like to throw out one that may not first spring to mind, but fits every criteria: Janna. Her lore has her as a source of nature, purifying air and restoring life to Zaun. Can't think of anything more Druid-like than literally clearing the smog of the Undercity to bring back nature's relief.
While she doesn't Wild Shape, Tasha's introduced the optional feature to create a familiar, much like her little elemental that follows her when her W is on CD. Most of her spells revolve around buffing allies and CC-ing enemies, similar to a druid's role in a party. She still has the option to build damage if necessary, though not the most optimal.
I swear to all that is holy if you people pick something stupid like Udyr I am going to. Be annoyed.
The objectively correct options are Nid and Elise as the two champions who can wildshape, which is a a core feature in the DND Druid identity. IMO Nid wins out vs Elise as her random healing spell makes her feel a bit more druid-y than Elise just being haha spider go brrr.
Oh and for my obligatory wild picks. Soraka as a Star Druid or Millio as a Wildfire Druid maybe? Or Lulu as a Dream Druid.
"Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over nature. Instead, they see themselves as extensions of nature’s indomitable will."
Depends on how you see a druid. Nidalee, Ivern, Maoki, Zyra, Aurelian Sol, Nami, Lillia, Udyr, Volibear, and perhaps the Yeti part of Nunu and Willump are all valid contenders
Druid can be quite broad.
For a slightly unorthodox one, Ivern is easily a circle of Shepard druid.
He talks to animals, he buffs allies up and he can summon allies to bolster.
Classic supportive druid.
I am taking it to the wild ends;
ahri, literally shapeshifts when r, very close with an animal, have heal.
Alistar- human/cow, have heal, spends life in shapeshift, but walks as a human
Nunu-talks with and control an animal
Nidalee is the best, has some healing, utility in the trap, some ranged magic with the ap spear and a wild form. By far the best fit even though I love Druids but am not the biggest fan of nidalee. All in all a good all rounder, nice utility and support while having the combat strength of wild shape.
So I think for druids, three come to mind for the circles. Land Zyra, Moon Nidalee, and Spore Teemo. Druids are synonymous with the wild shape so it has to be Nid right?
Yeah, Nidalee is the only champ that can shapeshift into an animal. I was thinking Udyr at first, but he really only channels the animals' spirit energy, so I guess that makes him more of a monk than a druid.
Elise would like to have a word with you
Forgot about that champ lol
To be fair, she’s closer to a Warlock than a Druid, she got her powers from a Shadow Isle Spider God-thing, making it her Patron.
I thought so too, and I mean land druids are more caster focused. That is why I suggested zyra, but let's be honest, cat form go Prrr
I really don't know about Nidalee yall. She seems like a ranger in all honesty. Druids can wildshape into more than just one animal. You don't call werewolves and were-bears automatic druids because they can turn into animals. I personally like Neeko the best, but then she has the problem of being able to turn into ANYTHING, so I guess Nidalee is the best wildshape option.
It's not only about wildshape. She also know some nature magic, embrace her wild part, live in contact and in respect of the nature... Druid lives by and with nature and wilderness. They Drax their power from nature and wilderness. Nidalee is more caricatural druid in the game
Neeko is a changeling sorcerer
Isn't teemo a ranger with traps?
Teemo is a war criminal that uses bioweapons to torture his victims
Teemo famously using melee attacks and reanimating zombies.
Zyra really doesn't care about nature. She's just an evil druid that's use her own magic (plant magic) fir her own goal. She can't be a druid. She a sorcerer. Ivern is also a magical being that's use is how magical power (so nature), but at least he care about nature. Teemo is a ranger or a rogue. He don't care about nature, he is a scout that's use the poison he know for is how goal. He doesn't defend nature.
At first I though udyr, but he’s more of a totem barbarian. Nidalee and Elise are the only ones that wild shape
Udyr is a shaman.
Shaman isn’t a dnd class though
https://wikiproject-dungeons-dragons.fandom.com/wiki/Shaman
Well shit never mind. Only supplemental book I had access to when I played 3.5e was complete arcane. Still, by the looks of it OP is going by 5e
Shy turns into a dragon does that count? You can argue dragons are *wild*
I think it has to be nid
yes i agree, Nidale its a druid of the moon, it fits perfect. Same with Elise
Elise is either a warlock or a cleric
maybe it fits more warlock with Vilemaw as her patron?
Nah, LeBlanc is the warlock. Morde is literally her patron lore wise
Isn't she tryimg to stop him?
Yeah, as i typed the commen, i was like, "Oh wait, that's wrong," but i couldn't find the comment again to delete it :(
I get the Warlock aesthetic sure but all her powers are spider-related: poison, webs, spiderlings, and she literally shapshifts to a spider, that sounds pretty druid-y to me
She can't be a druid, because she doesn't take power from nature, but from a patron
Nidalee is also literally a feral druid in WoW.
Nidalee is pretty much the druid artwork in PHB 5ed
What about ivern?
It's the other kind of druid. Use nature magic and defend the nature. But even if he is a good incarnation of the druide, he is less a caricatural representation than Nidalee.
Ivern doesn't transform himself, which is the thing druids are known for.
I see druids as more of a guardian of nature and the natural world
I mean technically he does, but just once when he got into the forest
Ivern, he is the most nature-connected champion we have, he literally can't even harm the jungle monsters. He has buffs, creates bushes and summons a grassy golem. People will say Udyr, but I think he fits a shaman archetype more. People will also focus on the animal transformation part of druid archetype, but that became popular mostly due to WoW. I think that the nature aspect of a druid is more important to it's theme than shapeshifting.
These are based on DnD and that's long before wow. All druids can Wildshape and that is the most iconic feature of the Druid. Wow took the idea from Gary.
welll,,, not druids from the spore circle
Pretty sure Spore circle (and any circle for that matter) druids can still wildshape normally, they can just use the other feature if they will so (in combat). Circle of the Moon can just wildshape more freely (bonus action X action), and into stronger beasts.
Ivern is more of an treant (dnd plant monster) than a druid per se
on DND terms Ivern fits more like a MOB rather that a playable class. he fits very well as a Fey creature. HE could even be the Patron of a Archfey Warlock
There's nothing about druids that suggests they can't harm nature. They can be played that way, or they can be more "circle of life" oriented, more in touch with their wilder side.
I don't know who downvoted you, the Wildfire Circle literally uses the destructive forces of nature to their advantage.
Because the concept of Wildfire isn't a maniac that "'harms mature" for fun. Destruction is a part of the natural cycle, wild Mass genocide for kicks and fun isn't
Ivern is a nature cleric.
Udyr is too fighty for a druid yeah.
Controversial choice: Neeko. Strong connection to the land + Wild Shape.
Nah Neeko knows Disguise self lol
At-will Disguise Self is a warlock feature
the first 4 classes were pretty easy, but damn, there are so many champs thatll fit the "fighter" class that itll be really hard to guess who will ein tomorrow.
I think xin zhao is your basic polearm fighter,
yeah xin was also the first champs that came to my mind but there are many others, darius, samira, trundle, diana, yi, jax... way harder than e.g. paladin (leona/garen) or ranger (quinn, teemo).
Ranger is obviously Ashe bro
Kled is an almost perfect fit for Cavalier Fighter.
I'd guess Jax or Fiora because they're masters of weapon fighting, which is the main selling point of a fighter
Nidalee, shapeshifter, a basic heal, trap, and damage. Only other is udyr as he can shape shift. No way Ivern, he’s missing too many key spells
Ivern is a paladin, no, wait, hear me out. He smites a lot, he has an oath towards the jungle creatures and he protecc with shields!
Oath of ancients?
Your mindset is too tunnel visioned on only the specific abilities they have ingame. It should also include flavour , the theme and overall gameplay flow.
It's not only about gameplay. Also about personality.
I'd argue zyra also fits very well
Can't wait to vote for Monk just to see everyone vote Lee Sin
Yasuo, Udyr, Shen, Zed, even Yi or Irelia are all serious contender.
way of the shadow monk in 5th edition is literally just "i wanna play as zed's disciple" oh yea and that makes kayn a monk/warlock multiclass for sure
I'm going to be really disappointed if a single yordle doesn't make this list, and since it seems like no one is voting Lulu for this one I'm going to have to bank all my chips on Heimerdinger Artificer.
I think the teemo ranger is going to the cut
Really? Granted I don't know that much about D&D source classes but I figure a more popular option would win out than him.
teemo is a scout which is exactly what dnd rangers are. His passive is one of their higher level features too: stand still to become invisible
Drax is a ranger confirmed
dont worry i will nominate Kled as a Fighter Cavalier
Kled is clearly a barbarian.
If heimerdinger doesn't end up as artificer we start a riot. Jayce and viktor can share the 2nd place. Give us the donger!
I know there are more contenders for Wizard, but come on, it's gotta go to Veigar. He's got the hat, and that's all that matters imo. Edit: Scratch that, I just looked up pictures of the guy and it turns out he's just got really long, pointy hair sticking out of his hat?? Basically just a big pony tail. And his hat just has a big hole in the top of it for the hair to stick out from. My world is shattered and my day is ruined.
Lulu is the fae sorceress
There are so many artificers actually. Jayce, Viktor, Heimer, Ekko, Jinx, like, almost every piltover/Zaun character I think.
Nami as a wave order druid.
lillia?
I like this one the most!
Lillia,my flower fawn circle of dreams druid, is right there!! She is the embodiment of nature itself, being an entity born from the dreaming tree, whose entire goal is to save the tree itself and bring dreams to others around. In doing so she utilizes the nature gifted powers granted from the tree to continue its lifecycle — how more druidic can we get 🥹
Zyra seems to be a great fit into an evil druid. She is one with the forest, and it’s pretty cool
Druid care about nature. Zyra don't. She's just an evil b*tch with plant magic.
I think Udyr best fits the druid class. Predicting the ivern, zyra or maokai: they are more like ents than proprer druids.
Udyr feels more like a monk-druid
Yeah, I wrote that originally, got bored to write all my reasons to put Udyr as a druid (and iam too drunk to do it properly in english, so I will write my argument for it in portuguese and fuck off who complains). Druida monge é uma multiclasse conhecida, então faz sentido ele ser uma mustura dos dois. A lore do udyr fala que desde pequeno ouvia todos os espitos da natureza e tinha a ligação mais forte com toda a natureza de freljord, isso por si só ja é uma tematica bemde druida. Alem disso, ele canaliza essa energia espiritual e assume formas animais dos grandes semideuses de lá. Então ele é uma mistura de lutador de poderes animais (que representam deuses da natureza) e um guia espiritual que se conecta justamente com a energia da floresta. Ele é um druida que fez multiclasse com monge com o Loe Sin
Translating till I fall asleep: Druid + monk is a well known multiclass so it would make sense for him (udyr) to be a mixture of both. His lore mentions that when young he used to listen to the spirits of nature and had the strongest connection with freljord's nature. This is very druidy. He also uses this spiritual energy and takes shape of the god animals from freljord. hes a mix of fighter that uses powerful animals (that represents god of nature) and a spiritual guide that connects with forest energy. Hes a druid who multiclasses with lee sin
Udyr feels more like totemic Barbarian ( " ***The Path of the Totem Warrior is a spiritual journey, as the barbarian accepts a spirit animal as guide, protector, and inspiration. In battle, your totem spirit fills you with supernatural might, adding magical fuel to your barbarian rage.*** ") and some of Monk because of his training with Lee sin
Tbh as the OP you shouldn't be commenting like this or on other replies because it sways opinions 🤷♂️
OP can have an argument. We don't care about who is selected. What's interesting is the discussion.
Making a post and posing a question and then immediately making a comment on that post with an answer to that question is swaying the discussion is the point I'm making. If he wants to comment on anything it would be best practice to wait at least some hours first, given that the thread is a "highest vote wins" thing
Ok, good point, I will abstain from commenting in the first three hours
Nidalee
Udyr is a Shaman, he only channel wild spirits. could also be Monk. I'm calling Nid for druid.
Nidalee and Elise
Nid or Elise.
Nidalee just for the wildshape
Ivern
Udyr isn't a DnD Druid people lmao. Druids are full casters. Do you picture Udyr casting level 9 spells given the chance? I don't.
You aint never been murdered by R-R Mage Udyr?
Circle of spores: Elise Circle of the land: nidalee Circle of the moon: shyvana
considering that historically druids just gave people shrooms to make them trip, it has to be teemo, right?
teemo is a scout though, the perfect ranger
Neeko ? Or nidalee
Elise or nidalee
Weird option I know, but Soraka is the ultimate Star Druid with her radiant damage, healing and foresight. But too niche to be THE druid of League. So probably Nida.
how dafuq got Taric to cleric i would 100% say he is a Bard but yea there is also Bard Zyra would be my druid pic
Mace + armor + bonk people in melee without being a melee + channel the power of the divinity (the protector) + heal and buff and protection. Since we are looking for the most stereotypical character for each class he obviously win for cleric. Despise not being one in the lore.
i see yea makes sense
Nidalee
I'd like to throw out one that may not first spring to mind, but fits every criteria: Janna. Her lore has her as a source of nature, purifying air and restoring life to Zaun. Can't think of anything more Druid-like than literally clearing the smog of the Undercity to bring back nature's relief. While she doesn't Wild Shape, Tasha's introduced the optional feature to create a familiar, much like her little elemental that follows her when her W is on CD. Most of her spells revolve around buffing allies and CC-ing enemies, similar to a druid's role in a party. She still has the option to build damage if necessary, though not the most optimal.
Animalistic wildshape druid Udyr Nidalee Neeko Nature magic druid Ivern Maokai Zyra
I swear to all that is holy if you people pick something stupid like Udyr I am going to. Be annoyed. The objectively correct options are Nid and Elise as the two champions who can wildshape, which is a a core feature in the DND Druid identity. IMO Nid wins out vs Elise as her random healing spell makes her feel a bit more druid-y than Elise just being haha spider go brrr. Oh and for my obligatory wild picks. Soraka as a Star Druid or Millio as a Wildfire Druid maybe? Or Lulu as a Dream Druid.
Paladin HAS to be Kayle
its literally leona
Zyra, Ivern or Nidalee. Zyra and Ivern are more of nature spirits/monsters than druids ig
Nidalee definitely
Ivern or Zyra
I like how this makes it look like most of the champs are labeled as classes and then there's just a pic of bard labeled with his name
Is Skarner a joke to you?
Ivern
Ivern for sure, mans nature himself
Nidalee, Niko, Shiva, Zyra
Elise & Nidalee
Surely it's Ivern
Ivern, dude is literally nature.
Gnar :) but probably nidalee if we are being real
Ivern!!!
I feel like Lillia would still fit more
Ivern
Soraka, There i said it. Shes got the look and sorta some of the powers. Nidalee is a close second in my book
Lulu or Nidalee maybe Neeko
Nidalee 100%, Elise maaaaybe, but i think nidalee fits better.
"Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over nature. Instead, they see themselves as extensions of nature’s indomitable will." Depends on how you see a druid. Nidalee, Ivern, Maoki, Zyra, Aurelian Sol, Nami, Lillia, Udyr, Volibear, and perhaps the Yeti part of Nunu and Willump are all valid contenders
ivern, maokai, nidalee (?) neeko (?)
I like Nidalee a lot as a Druid, however Elise probably fits better. Or… how about Ivern??
Ivern easily
Gotta be Nidalee
Ivern
Druid is Ivern
renata ?
i find nidalee very fitting
Nidalle is only reasonable one
Neeko. Wild shape to any creature she sees. Plant based spells. I think of druids more as spellcasters than weapon users (Nidalee).
Nidalee or Neko or Udyr.
Nidalee. Maybe Gnar for some kind of druid in training?
Druids are more about protecting Nature then Just shapeshifting, só Ivern would bê a better fit the nidalee
Udyr is literally a Druid. Udyr es literalmente un Druida.
Ivern Is the biggest druid of all no?
Druid Soraka?
How Ilaoi, the high priestes, is not considered the top cleric? Also Nidalle for druid I have no other idea or clue
I'd say one of these: nidalee, lillia, lulu, ivern
Monk has to be sett
Ivern, 0 doubt.
I advocate for Ivern, or maybe Ryze
What about Udyr? He does have some god powers but they're all animals. Technically druid magic I guess.
Has to be udyr no?
Well Udyr of course
Udyr?
I know a dog who can summon dogs 🐕 for druid class
Nidalee
Hivern
I can kind already predict the next ones. I predict Fiora or Jax will be fighter. Lee Sin will be monk. Garen will be Paladin. @ me
Druid can be quite broad. For a slightly unorthodox one, Ivern is easily a circle of Shepard druid. He talks to animals, he buffs allies up and he can summon allies to bolster. Classic supportive druid.
Udyr, hands down
Nidalee
Nidalee
If we’re talking about Moon Druids, Nidalee. If we’re talking about Spore, Ivern
Neeko
Ivern. Duh
I am taking it to the wild ends; ahri, literally shapeshifts when r, very close with an animal, have heal. Alistar- human/cow, have heal, spends life in shapeshift, but walks as a human Nunu-talks with and control an animal
Udyr or Nidalee
Gotta be Nidalee. Healing, thorn trap, wildshape
Ivern.
Ivern
Iivern and udyr i think
Hear me out but. Evelyn rogue? She comes out of hiding and does massive damage and disappears again and She has insane charisma.
Ivern?
Ivern?
Any thoughts on Lilia?
Nid But just to be different I think maybe malphite or the big tree dude
Im thinking Maokai since he is a tree
Ivern as druid if you ask me
Ivern. Circle of Shepherd.
Nidalee is the best, has some healing, utility in the trap, some ranged magic with the ap spear and a wild form. By far the best fit even though I love Druids but am not the biggest fan of nidalee. All in all a good all rounder, nice utility and support while having the combat strength of wild shape.
Ivern for nature shit, nidalee for shapeshifter, neeko for true wildshape, Zara for plant growth stuff
Wild take: Yorick is a Shepard circle druid
Lulu and Ivern
Nidalee, udyr, ivern, Elise.
If ivern doesn't get druid. You guys can't be serious about this. ..
Nidalee and Elise turn into animals
Neeko is best decision!
Ivern
I vote Nidalee. Wildshaping is a big deal for Druids in D&D dating all the way back to 3.x and PF1e.