before band dealing comes ranger

Barbatos

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

Rust Monster Cloak. Any nonmagical weapon made of metal that hits Barbatos corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops

to −5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits Barbatos is destroyed after dealing damage. Heart of the Troll. Barbatos regains 10 hit points at the start of his turn

Grung Wildling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Amphibious. The grung can breathe air and water. Poisonous Skin. Any creature that grapples the grung or otherwise comes into direct contact with the grung’s skin must succeed on a DC 12

"} to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following ranger spells: 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, jump 2nd level (3 slots): barkskin, spike growth 3rd level (2 slots): plant growth Standing

Swarmkeeper

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others

character’s bond with nature spirits. Take the opportunity to describe the swarm and the ranger’s magic in play. For example, when your ranger casts gaseous form, they might appear to melt

Holga Kilgore

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to hand—from weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend, Edgin Darvis;Edgin

. After Holga was exiled from her clan, she wandered unmoored and craving connection. Now that she has forged a new home with Edgin and his band of thieves, she won’t lose another family without

Poltergeist Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

upward. If the target then comes into contact with a hard surface or heavy object, the target takes 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll"} damage per 10 feet moved. If the target is an object

path (+4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit"} to hit) and dealing 5 (2d4);{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage on a hit.Necrotic, PoisonAcid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Madcap

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

creature even more psychotic, causing it to brood over irrational hatreds. A group of madcaps will sometimes band together over a shared hatred of something, such as music, creatures with curly hair

, the word “cool,” or the color blue. When a madcap drops to 0 hit points, its hateful existence comes to an end in spectacular fashion as it bursts into flames, reducing itself, its ichor-soaked hat, and its pants to ashes instantly while leaving behind its weapon and smoldering iron boots.

Swarmkeeper (TCoE)

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others

character’s bond with nature spirits. Take the opportunity to describe the swarm and the ranger’s magic in play. For example, when your ranger casts gaseous form, they might appear to melt

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

druidic circles. Many rangers, though, are independent almost to a fault, knowing that, when a dragon or a band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first—and possibly the last—line of

, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s

Spawn of Kyuss

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

scraped-off worm at a Humanoid it can see within 10 feet of the worm). Otherwise, the worm burrows under the target’s skin at the end of the target’s next turn, dealing 1 piercing damage

. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of Kyuss looks like an ordinary zombie. As it comes into clearer view, however, the scores of little green worms crawling in and out of it become visible. These

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

key between her hunched shoulders that rotates quickly when she’s in a good mood and slows down as her mood sours. When she is furious, the key comes to a dead stop. Alignment. Neutral evil

. Personality Trait. “When dealing with outsiders, I present myself as a kindly old grandmother.” Ideal. “Children are better off working for me than picking up lots of bad habits

War Oil

Equipment

an open flame or some other source of Fire damage, the oil ignites. The ignited oil burns for two rounds, dealing 2d4 Fire damage to any creature or object who comes in contact with it, and an

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

"} Ideal 1 Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any) 2 Kindred. All dragons are kin to one

partner up on a seafood shipping business. 4 A talented young ranger is kidnapped by a deep dragon who wants a hunting partner. 5 A friendly young copper dragon seeks an entourage, hoping to

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal 1 Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours

partner up on a seafood shipping business. 4 A talented young ranger is kidnapped by a deep dragon who wants a hunting partner. 5 A friendly young copper dragon seeks an entourage, hoping

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

. Turning Immunity. The avatar is immune to features that turn undead. Actions Reaping Scythe. The avatar sweeps its spectral scythe through a creature within 5 feet of it, dealing 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing

mentally receive a truthful answer to that question. Besides information, the answer helps you solve a puzzling problem or other dilemma. In other words, the knowledge comes with wisdom on how to

Sapphire Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them. Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm

;gelatinous cubes and ochre jelly;ochre jellies. 2 A band of minotaur;minotaurs in service to Baphomet has captured a sapphire dragon wyrmling to learn from the wyrmling’s strategies

Creating a Ranger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Creating a Ranger As you create your ranger character, consider the nature of the training that gave you your particular capabilities. Did you train with a single mentor, wandering the wilds together

skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even

Creating a Ranger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Creating a Ranger As you create your ranger character, consider the nature of the training that gave you your particular capabilities. Did you train with a single mentor, wandering the wilds together

skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even

b'Leep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One Grung Above

band of hunters. Quiet and methodical, b’Leep experiences a greater than average level of anxiety... EVERYWHERE. Constantly on the lookout for the tricks and traps of others, b’Leep has an almost

intuitive sense for dealing with strange locks and mechanisms, and is quite knowledgeable about the jungle and its dangers. He is extremely loyal to his siblings and b’Ang’r’Ang.

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

baubles that refract light, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate

future. 2 An ancient crystal dragon is stalked by a villainous ranger who has already claimed a dozen draconic trophies. 3 An ancient crystal dragon follows a pod of whales from one sea to

Band

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. 3 A giant-led cult devoted to a demon lord or Elemental Evil wreaks destruction across the countryside. 4 A band of nature-revering giants seeks adventurers’ help dealing with a

Band Irina Nordsol A small band of hill giants hunts across a ruin-studded landscape The giants most commonly encountered in the world are bands of two to four who are united by a common

Independent Adventurers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

, when a dragon or a band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first — and possibly the last — line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are

Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters and

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

1 Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any) 2 Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another

. 4 A talented young ranger is kidnapped by a deep dragon who wants a hunting partner. 5 A friendly young copper dragon seeks an entourage, hoping to impress the deep dragon holding the

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

1 Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any) 2 Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another, and

shipping business. 4 A talented young ranger is kidnapped by a deep dragon who wants a hunting partner. 5 A friendly young copper dragon seeks an entourage, hoping to impress the deep dragon

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

an orc war band celebrating its recent victory. Silently, he stalks into their midst and whispers an oath, and two orcs are dead before they even realize he is there. Silver hair shining in a shaft

sacred work. Although many paladins are devoted to gods of good, a paladin’s power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god. Paladins train for years to learn the

Independent Adventurers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first — and possibly the last — line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are accustomed to life far

Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that

Deft Explorer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Deft Explorer 1st-level ranger feature, which replaces the Natural Explorer feature You are an unsurpassed explorer and survivor, both in the wilderness and in dealing with others on your travels

. You gain the Canny benefit below, and you gain an additional benefit below when you reach 6th level and 10th level in this class. A Halfling Ranger explores the wilds Canny (1st Level) Choose one of

Fellow Travelers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

(see chapter 8). This changes some of the conditions described in “Underdark Travel” in chapter 2. ATTACKING IN FORCE When dealing with combat between large groups of creatures — either the

the other and assume they neutralize each other — for example, a band of shield dwarves fighting for the adventurers against a band of orcs. During such combat, the force on the losing side is wiped

Heroes of the Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Heroes of the Dragon Sorcerers whose magic comes from a draconic origin, rangers with a drake companion, and monks who learn the ways of dragon masters are not the only adventurers whose skills

, ranger) 3 I was part of an order that preserves the teachings of an ancient dragon founder. (Fighter, monk, paladin, wizard) 4 I have a dragon for a mentor or patron. (Bard, druid, fighter

Entering the Village

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

thanks for dealing with the bounty hunters, Rufina invites the characters to the tavern for refreshments and rest, and happily helps acquaint the characters with the area. Rufina Formerly a human, Rufina

Rufina or the other villagers: Paloma is seen as a hero by the poor. Her band raids the estates and caravans of corrupt landowners and shares the captured wealth with folk who need it. She initially

Lord of Blades NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

have no effect on warforged, and starts to unleash them on the general populace. 3 A warforged ranger relentlessly hunts creatures of flesh in the wilderness near the Mournland. 4 A warforged assassin

poses as a simple workshop assistant while exterminating those who speak out against the rights of the warforged. 5 A mad artificer is trying to reactivate a destroyed warforged colossus. 6 A band of warforged attacks a lightning rail, intent on stealing something in one of the cargo carriages.

Episode 3: Darkness at the Lighthouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Sound. But even as the lighthouse comes into view, they spot a small boat under attack by creatures from the deep. If they rescue the crew, the characters might find a business opportunity that

through the lighthouse’s magic lens. That laboratory is only part of the lighthouse’s secret basement, though, and the characters engage in some dangerous and lucrative dungeoneering after dealing with

Feature: Knightly Regard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

can find help from those they have aided in pursuit of their ideals, and those who share those ideals. This help comes in the form of shelter and meals, and healing when appropriate, as well as

occasionally risky assistance, such as a band of local citizens rallying to aid a sorely pressed knight in a fight, or those who support the order helping to smuggle a knight out of town when he or she is being hunted unjustly.

Ravenous

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Ravenous While the characters are exploring the area around Faunel or headed back from the portal to the Beastlands, they happen on the following scene: From ahead comes the sounds of voracious

snapping punctuated by frantic, laugh-like vocalizations. The source is a band of gnolls messily consuming the recently slain carcass of a giant ibex. These six hunters (use the gnoll pack lord stat

Barbatos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Common Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Rust Monster Cloak. Any nonmagical weapon made of metal that hits Barbatos corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to

damage rolls. If its penalty drops to −5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical ammunition made of metal that hits Barbatos is destroyed after dealing damage. Heart of the Troll. Barbatos regains 10 hit

Phenax's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

one of the necropoleis in expanding or dealing with various threats. Plots and schemes are Phenax’s lifeblood, suggesting a complex, shifting campaign full of surprises and twists. For example, a

aggressive gods who oppress or subjugate others. Alternatively, the party could be a band of freedom fighters resisting the tyrannical ruler of their polis. Even though Phenax traffics in lies and deceit, a morally gray campaign can be built around the use of illicit means to achieve righteous ends.

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