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Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with

, 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

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

protecting their own lands, they protect us as well.” Exploring Opportunities Halflings usually set out on the adventurer’s path to defend their communities, support their friends, or explore a

wide and wonder-filled world. For them, adventuring is less a career than an opportunity or sometimes a necessity. Halfling Names A halfling has a given name, a family name, and possibly a nickname

Urchin Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

recuperate. You’ve survived despite all odds, and did so through cunning, strength, speed, or some combination of each. You begin your adventuring career with enough money to live modestly but

better life. d6 Bond 1 My town or city is my home, and I’ll fight to defend it. 2 I sponsor an orphanage to keep others from enduring what I was forced to endure

Urchin - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. You begin your adventuring career with enough money to live modestly but securely for at least ten days. How did you come by that money? What allowed you to break free of your desperate

. d6 Bond 1 My town or city is my home, and I’ll fight to defend it. 2 I sponsor an orphanage to keep others from enduring what I was forced to endure. 3 I

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

your home village? Or did you see too much of the destruction these monsters cause and commit yourself to reining in their depredations? Is your adventuring career a continuation of your work in

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

your home village? Or did you see too much of the destruction these monsters cause and commit yourself to reining in their depredations? Is your adventuring career a continuation of your work in

Ranger Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

certain Ranger levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass’s features that are of your Ranger level or lower. Level 4: Ability Score Improvement You gain the Ability Score

Ranger Class Features As a Ranger, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Ranger levels. These features are listed in the Ranger Features table. Ranger Features —Spell

Ranger Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

your career, you gain each of your subclass’s features that are of your Ranger level or lower. Level 4: Ability Score Improvement You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat (see “Feats”) or another

Ranger Class Features As a Ranger, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Ranger levels. These features are listed in the Ranger Features table. Ranger Features —Spell

Independent Adventurers

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

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

, 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

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

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

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

Exploring Opportunities

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

Exploring Opportunities Halflings usually set out on the adventurer’s path to defend their communities, support their friends, or explore a wide and wonder-filled world. For them, adventuring is less

a career than an opportunity or sometimes a necessity. AFFABLE AND POSITIVE Halflings try to get along with everyone else and are loath to make sweeping generalizations — especially negative ones

Emerald Enclave

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

Faerûn and often operate in isolation from the others. This existence teaches the Enclave’s members a fierce self-reliance and mastery of certain fighting and survival skills. A ranger of the Enclave

druids who live as hermits might appear from nowhere to help defend a town against marauding orcs. Members of the Emerald Enclave know how to survive and, more importantly, to help others do the same

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

of existence and my place in the world. 3 I stumbled into a portal to the Shadowfell and took refuge in a strange monastery, where I learned how to defend myself against the forces of darkness. 4 I

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

Build Your Group

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

to plan. Proficiency in skills such as Persuasion and History can be helpful as well. The Commander might be a career soldier (with that background) or someone from a noble background placed in

with the skills of a ranger or rogue. High Dexterity and Wisdom scores, combined with proficiency in the Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival skills, support this character’s core capabilities

Running Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Running Allies Allies are an important part of any adventuring party’s career. However, whenever an ally joins the party for a significant amount of time, it’s important the ally doesn’t overshadow

characters off-screen. The ally could defend the characters’ base of operations from intruders while the characters are off adventuring. Or the ally might complete tedious side quests for the characters

Nylea's Champions

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

Nylea’s Champions Alignment: Usually neutral, often good Suggested Classes: Barbarian, cleric, druid, ranger Suggested Cleric Domains: Nature Suggested Backgrounds: Folk hero, hermit, outlander Most

, plants, and the natural world. Nylea’s Favor Nylea chooses champions who will tirelessly defend the natural world, regardless of their mortal ties and associations. She cares more for consistency of

Small and Practical

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

maintaining no permanent home. Exploring Opportunities Halflings usually set out on the adventurer’s path to defend their communities, support their friends, or explore a wide and wonder-filled world. For

them, adventuring is less a career than an opportunity or sometimes a necessity. AFFABLE AND POSITIVE Halflings try to get along with everyone else and are loath to make sweeping generalizations

Battle Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

least make it momentarily predictable. And, I fear, suspicious of thee. Ye could choose an easier career than adventuring. — Elminster Use Antimagic Freely Although a beholder can’t use its rays on

example, if a beholder intends to shoot charm, slowing, and sleep rays at a ranger, and the ranger succumbs to the charm, the beholder could use its remaining rays against other targets. Use Legendary

Skill Variants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Wisdom Monk Strength, Dexterity, or Intelligence Paladin Strength, Wisdom, or Charisma Ranger Strength, Dexterity, or Wisdom Rogue Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma Sorcerer Intelligence or

. The player should be encouraged to explain in specific terms how the character’s background applies. Not simply “I’m a noble,” but “I spent three years before starting my adventuring career serving

A: Wrecker's Edge

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

has nothing of value on its deck or in the communal bunks below deck. However, two air elementals on the deck defend the vessel against intruders. They attack any non-elf that sets foot upon the ship

The Tortured Tortle Mutiny

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

and dump their corpses overboard. Chaos of Battle. As soon as the characters attack, Athgar and Sister Foam order the crew to defend the ship. In the first round of combat, two sailors (N human

job or a last-resort career. This is remarkably shortsighted, as the gig has a startling number of upsides. For example, it’s a job that allows you to wear a lot of scarves and sashes. That’s rare

Locations V - Z

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

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

; see the “Bargewright Inn” section for more information on this creature. Xantharl’s Keep Xantharl was a well-known ranger and explorer of the North. The fortified village that bears his name stands in

Darkhold

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

, 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

Creature Encounters

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

statistics are unchanged otherwise. Members are erudite and talkative, preferring diplomacy and debate over violence (though they defend themselves if attacked). Each society member can cast the

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

protect Lockbury Henge, and I’ll defend it with every last whisker.” Flaw. “I am quick to make enemies and slow to make friends.” Burly the Bugbear CHAPTER 1: WITCHLIGHT CARNIVAL Burly and his

Zybilna is the archmage Iggwilv in a new form—a change for the better, in his estimation. He would never cross Zybilna, to whom he owes his career. Shon and his “hump” (a giant wolf spider named Gray

High Hall Cathedral

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

priests dead and no one of higher authority to help her, she does her best to keep people calm and quiet. A simple sage and an expert on possession and exorcism, she is only just starting her career as a

that all citizens of Elturgard take when they’re old enough to read, swearing to defend Elturel body and soul. The rest of book is filled with signatures, all of which look like they were written by

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

protect Lockbury Henge, and I’ll defend it with every last whisker.” Flaw. “I am quick to make enemies and slow to make friends.” Burly the Bugbear CHAPTER 1: WITCHLIGHT CARNIVAL Burly and his

Zybilna is the archmage Iggwilv in a new form—a change for the better, in his estimation. He would never cross Zybilna, to whom he owes his career. Shon and his “hump” (a giant wolf spider named

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

companies — a career that began in rebellion against her stodgy family. Realizing that her family needed a long term source of financial support, Yvandre opened a sword-wielding school in a guest

trade vastly outweigh the losses. Statue of Minsc and Boo. For years the Wide hosted one of the city’s most cherished landmarks: the Beloved Ranger, a statue of a powerful warrior in plate mail

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

Flaming Fist and other mercenary companies — a career that began in rebellion against her stodgy family. Realizing that her family needed a long term source of financial support, Yvandre opened a sword

vastly outweigh the losses. Statue of Minsc and Boo. For years the Wide hosted one of the city’s most cherished landmarks: the Beloved Ranger, a statue of a powerful warrior in plate mail wearing a

Red Larch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

used. Over a long career of shepherding caravans and pack trains from one end of the North to the other, Ironhead (male half-orc veteran) decided that there was money to be made by keeping guards-for

the wilderness. An Emerald Enclave ranger rescued her, and she’s been a friend to faction members ever since. 16. Waelvur’s Wagonworks Ilmeth Waelvur (male Tethyrian human bandit) operates a cheaper

Locations M - P

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

difficult on even the best of days. The forest is patrolled by wood elves, who defend the woods from poachers. Visitors who leave the inhabitants of the Misty Forest alone, and who build their campfires

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

Locations I - L

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

with coin to spend. Village law is whatever the local Council of Elders says it is. The current head of the council is a retired ranger and active member of the Emerald Enclave named Quinn Nardrosz (NG

purposes: they defend Luskan against seafaring enemies, they conduct legitimate sea trade up and down the Sword Coast, and they raid and plunder the island kingdoms to the west (and the occasional settlement

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

other tribe members here are too young, too old, or too cowardly to defend themselves; they flee if combat breaks out and are worth no XP. Even the kobolds capable of fighting run away if they are

, a kobold, and one human male—a member of the lost adventuring party (Karakas the ranger). Creatures. Three giant rats occupy the area, along with a monstrously swollen female diseased giant rat

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