Though I agree that druids using metal is kinda like a sin, druids can use metal and wear metal armor. There is nothing saying they can't in 5e, and nothing saying they lose their ability to cast spells.
PHB states, "druids will not wear armor or use shields made of metal.". The implication is that they choose to not do it. It is a matter of will. Nothing says they can't.
Druids have a taboo against wearing metal armor and wielding a metal shield. The taboo has been part of the class’s story since the class first appeared in Eldritch Wizardry (1976) and the original Player’s Handbook (1978). The idea is that druids prefer to be protected by animal skins, wood, and other natural materials that aren’t the worked metal that is associated with civilization. Druids don’t lack the ability to wear metal armor. They choose not to wear it. This choice is part of their identity as a mystical order. Think of it in these terms: a vegetarian can eat meat, but chooses not to.
So, I think it should be allowed, but there should certainly be ramifications. A druid sees your druid wearing metal should criticize you and look down on you. "What is this? You're no druid. No self respecting druid would DARE use metal. Vulgar! An outrage!"
I pretty much agree with everything else.
Last edited by GM4Him; 14/03/22 02:18 AM.
