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Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
elementals — that work to preserve life and the order of the planes.
Horizon Walker Features
Ranger Level
Feature
3rd
Horizon Walker Magic, Detect Portal, Planar Warrior (1d8)
7th
Ethereal Step
11th
Distant Strike, Planar Warrior (2d8)
15th
Spectral Defense
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
supernatural techniques to overcome such monsters, slayers are experts at unearthing and defeating mighty, mystical foes.
Monster Slayer Features
Ranger Level
Feature
3rd
Monster
Slayer Magic, Hunter’s Sense, Slayer’s Prey
7th
Supernatural Defense
11th
Magic-User’s Nemesis
15th
Slayer’s Counter
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
supernatural techniques to overcome such monsters, slayers are experts at unearthing and defeating mighty, mystical foes.
Monster Slayer Features
Ranger Level
Feature
3rd
Monster
Slayer Magic, Hunter’s Sense, Slayer’s Prey
7th
Supernatural Defense
11th
Magic-User’s Nemesis
15th
Slayer’s Counter
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Needle Defense. Each time a creature makes a melee attack against a needle lord, it takes 2 piercing damage. A creature can choose to make an attack with disadvantage to avoid this damage.Multiattack
damage.A wise ranger knows that the sight of a needle spawn is an ill omen, for it heralds the rise of a dreaded needle lord and a war for the soul of a forest.
Roving Corpses. Needle spawn are created
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
elementals — that work to preserve life and the order of the planes.
Horizon Walker Features
Ranger Level
Feature
3rd
Horizon Walker Magic, Detect Portal, Planar Warrior (1d8)
7th
Ethereal Step
11th
Distant Strike, Planar Warrior (2d8)
15th
Spectral Defense
Ranger
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Basic Rules (2014)
, 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
talents and abilities are honed with deadly focus on the grim task of protecting the borderlands. Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
. Does a Monster Slayer ranger’s Supernatural Defense feature apply if a creature damages the ranger, thus causing the ranger to make a Constitution saving throw to maintain concentration on a spell? Yes.
Ranger There is no component pouch option in the ranger’s starting equipment. Does the class not need one, nor a focus for spells? Like other spellcasters, the ranger follows the rule on components
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Ranger Subclass A Ranger subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Ranger levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Hunter subclass. Hunter Protect Nature
Horde. Opportunity Attacks have Disadvantage against you. Multiattack Defense. When a creature hits you with an attack roll, that creature has Disadvantage on all other attack rolls against you this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
around an ancient monument to an elven ranger. Residences and the village temple are built into the upper boughs of the forest. The elves string rope bridges between these sites and construct circular
walkways around the trees. Like many other settlements raided by the dragon, pulley-operated platforms connect the two levels of the village, and provide an excellent defense against the orcs that
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
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Horizon Walker Features Ranger Level Feature 3rd Horizon Walker Magic, Detect Portal, Planar Warrior (1d8) 7th Ethereal Step 11th Distant Strike, Planar Warrior (2d8) 15th Spectral Defense
Horizon Walker Magic Starting at 3rd level, you learn an additional spell when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown in the Horizon Walker Spells table. The spell counts as a ranger spell for you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Trained in supernatural techniques to overcome such monsters, slayers are experts at unearthing and defeating mighty, mystical foes. Monster Slayer Features Ranger Level Feature 3rd Monster
Slayer Magic, Hunter’s Sense, Slayer’s Prey 7th Supernatural Defense 11th Magic-User’s Nemesis 15th Slayer’s Counter Monster Slayer Magic Starting at 3rd level, you learn an additional spell when you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
around an ancient monument to an elven ranger. Residences and the village temple are built into the upper boughs of the forest. The elves string rope bridges between these sites and construct circular
walkways around the trees. Like many other settlements raided by the dragon, pulley-operated platforms connect the two levels of the village, and provide an excellent defense against the orcs that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
combat Dexterity and Wisdom High Paladin Defense Strength and Charisma Average Ranger Survival Dexterity and Wisdom Average Rogue Stealth Dexterity Low Sorcerer Power Charisma High Warlock Occult lore
Fighter: Replace with Barbarian, Monk, Paladin, or Ranger
Rogue: Replace with Bard or Ranger
Wizard: Replace with Bard, Sorcerer, or Warlock
Write Your Level Write your character’s level on your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Monk Unarmed combat Dexterity and Wisdom High Paladin Defense Strength and Charisma Average Ranger Survival Dexterity and Wisdom Average Rogue Stealth Dexterity Low Sorcerer Power Charisma High Warlock
Druid
Fighter: Replace with Barbarian, Monk, Paladin, or Ranger
Rogue: Replace with Bard or Ranger
Wizard: Replace with Bard, Sorcerer, or Warlock
Write Your Level Write your character’s level on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
included in each of your classes’ descriptions. Special rules apply to Extra Attack, Spellcasting, and features (such as Unarmored Defense) that give you alternative ways to calculate your Armor Class
. Armor Class If you have multiple ways to calculate your Armor Class, you can benefit from only one at a time. For example, a Monk/Sorcerer with a Monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and a Sorcerer’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
included in each of your classes’ descriptions. Special rules apply to Extra Attack, Spellcasting, and features (such as Unarmored Defense) that give you alternative ways to calculate your Armor Class
. Armor Class If you have multiple ways to calculate your Armor Class, you can benefit from only one at a time. For example, a Monk/Sorcerer with a Monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and a Sorcerer’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
A Wide Range of Talents No matter whether a ranger ranges in the crowded city streets, the trackless wilderness, or the most desolate and confounding planes, all ranger archetypes can find a place in
their work in the Underdark, but shadows are shadows wherever they occur. As a Gloom Stalker ranger, you find solace and refuge in dark alleys, dimly lit back rooms, and the shadowy corners of any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Ranger Subclasses A Ranger subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Ranger levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Beast Master, Fey Wanderer, Gloom
times your Ranger level (the beast has a number of Hit Dice [d8s] equal to your Ranger level)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft.
Mod Save
STR 14 +2 +2
DEX 14 +2 +2
CON 15 +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
consequence of my unwavering faith. In taking my vows, I became the holy sword of my religion. Ranger d6 I became a ranger because … 1 I found purpose while I honed my hunting skills by bringing down
dangerous animals at the edge of civilization. 2 I always had a way with animals, able to calm them with a soothing word and a touch. 3 I suffer from terrible wanderlust, so being a ranger gave me a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
-defense (see “Tale of Gnoll Betrayal”). Treasure. Characters who search the cave for treasure find a leather pouch beneath a pile of broken bones. The pouch belonged to a human furrier whom the gnolls
demon lord Yeenoghu. These hungry gnolls don’t attack intruders right away, except in self-defense (see “Tale of Gnoll Betrayal”). Z4. Frozen Rift Thirty feet below the surface, a shelf of rock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
faith, making them proficient with the quarterstaff and nothing else. You could give them a benefit to make up for the loss of proficiencies—something like the monk’s Unarmored Defense class feature, but
their masters, drawn from the sorcerer or wizard lists. Suddenly, the paladin feels like a different class. Be cautious when changing the warlock spell list. Since warlocks regain their spell slots
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
cove. This time is halved if a character is proficient with water vehicles or is a ranger whose favored terrain is the coast. A few rotten wooden buildings abandoned by smugglers line this cove
his patience. Dalamar participated in the ill-fated defense of Silvanesti against the Dragon Armies. His desperate actions were part of the reason he and the other mages were sent to the Northern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Needle Spawn A wise ranger knows that the sight of a needle spawn is an ill omen, for it heralds the rise of a dreaded needle lord and a war for the soul of a forest. Roving Corpses. Needle spawn are
Perception 14
Languages Sylvan
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Needle Defense. Each time a creature makes a melee attack against a needle lord, it takes 2 piercing damage. A creature can choose to make an attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, where they keep a cautious eye on Frostskimmr. Wizards, sorcerers, and warlocks among the party attract scornful looks. Do your best to communicate an atmosphere of tense hostility to the players. Any
adventurers and speak the truth of her people’s plight. A druid, ranger, or some other character who can truthfully express an understanding of the shaman’s animal totem-based faith has advantage on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
they keep a cautious eye on Frostskimmr. Wizards, sorcerers, and warlocks among the party attract scornful looks. Do your best to communicate an atmosphere of tense hostility to the players. Any crew
speak the truth of her people’s plight. A druid, ranger, or some other character who can truthfully express an understanding of the shaman’s animal totem-based faith has advantage on this check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
scholarly and cautious cloud giant named Count Nimbolo. His wife, Countess Mulara, is distrusting of “small folk” and doesn’t allow the characters to move about her home unescorted. Although these giants
ranger who knows the forest pretty well and has friends among the wood elves who live there. Weathercote Forest For reasons unknown, no divination spell or scrying sensor can penetrate the dry patch of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
companion was slain while scouting out Loomlurch and the surrounding area. They urge any characters heading for the hag’s lair to be cautious. The blink dogs can reveal the following information about
counter any false notions the dryad might have about the party’s intentions and allegiances. If the characters make a sound argument in their defense, or if four or more shrubs are killed in the ensuing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Zhentarim maintain two war units within Darkhold: the Storm Watch, a cadre of veteran Zhentarim soldiers who act as heavy infantry, and the Gray Feathers, archers primarily responsible for the defense
, bred and trained to defend Darkhold and to obey the Pereghost. Their trainer is a ranger named Grigarr, whose body is pocked with myriad scars from wyvern stings. The man is a greedy wretch who claims he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
ranger with two gleaming scimitars and a black, quadrupedal animal companion Giant Fire Beetles The characters encounter 3d6 giant fire beetles scouring tunnels and caves for food. Characters in need
killed and reanimated by Zuggtmoy’s spores observe the characters as they pass by. The spore servants don’t communicate and don’t attack except in self-defense. Roll a d10 and consult the table to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
cautious of outsiders but gullible, and they resent Ruxithid for putting them on guard duty. A character can convince the goblins to open the door with either a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception or
larger vault. Hjoldak knows the location of both stashes as well as how to open them. The bed frame’s compartment was used to store weapons and other means of defense in case of an emergency. A character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
which holds a resting carnival performer or worker (commoner). Carnies call for help when they are confronted by intruders and fight only in self-defense. J15. Brig A door made of crisscrossing iron bars
a life-size mechanical unicorn ridden by a mechanical drow ranger waving two scimitars (when a lever under the float is pulled, the unicorn farts a 15-foot cone of confetti, which it can do twice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
important to allow them to take rests. However, if the players become overly cautious and attempt to take a long rest after every encounter, have wandering monsters interrupt their attempts to sleep
-Endures. However, the ancient altar malfunctioned when Caerhan set the orrery housing on it — or perhaps the orrery channeled its own powerful magic to destroy the altar in self-defense. Either way, that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
city’s security and decides where the output of Mirabar’s mines are sold. The city’s defense falls to the Axe of Mirabar, a well-armed garrison. All members of the Axe of Mirabar are shield dwarves. A
with fire-hurling catapults aimed toward the Evermoors. Mornbryn was a ranger of some fame in the North centuries ago, and legend has it that his treasure-filled tomb is hidden somewhere close by. The