Conjure Animals 5e Who Chooses

For further reference Ill copy conjure animals here from the SRD.

Conjure animals 5e who chooses. Does the player pick the specific animals or the DM. You summon fey spirits which take the form of beasts and appeared in an unoccupied space that you can see within a particular range. Conjure animals conjure celestial conjure minor elementals and conjure woodland beings are just a few examples.

A number of spells in the game let you summon creatures. Some spells of this sort specify that the spellcaster chooses the creature conjured. Some spells of this sort specify that the spellcaster chooses the creature conjured.

The design intent for options like these is that the spellcaster chooses one of them and then the dm decides what creatures appear that fit the chosen option. HttptcofgklGvKkd8 httpstco7WD3cZry47 Jeremy Crawford JeremyECrawford August 30 2015. The spell only requires the player to choose one of the following options.

Some spells of this sort specify that the spellcaster chooses the creature conjured. 3 A CR 2 creature is a bit weaker than a PC at that point and considerably weaker than a CR 5 or higher opponent. It also adds an undue level of chaos to the spell.

Spells Where the Caster Chooses Summoned Creatures. You summon a celestial of challenge rating 4 or lower. If the player casts conjure woodland beings and chooses the fourth optioneight CR 14 or lower fey creaturesthen the DM can bring out up to eight of the following creatures.

2 By the book the DM chooses what animals appear. This reference lists the likely options available when players choose summoned creatures. One beast of challenge rating 2 or lower.