Circle of the Blighted

Circle of the Blighted druids draw their power from natural locations that have become corrupted or cursed through magical means. This subclass was created by Matthew Mercer.

Defile Ground
As a bonus action at 2nd level, a Blighted druid can corrupt a small circular area of land or water within 60 feet of them, turning the area into difficult terrain for non-flying hostile creatures for 1 minute. It also deals extra necrotic damage to non-flying creatures within the area when they take damage from an attack or spell. Once established, the corrupted area can be moved as a bonus action. It can be used once per short or long rest.

The radius of the area increases at 10th level, and the necrotic damage it deals increases at the 10th and 14th levels.

Blighted Shape
At 2nd level, a druid's physical form starts reflecting the corruption from where they draw their powers, and they gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill. While Wild Shaped, they gain a boost to their Armor Class as well as 60-foot Darkvision (or an additional 60-foot range if the form already has it).