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Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
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
implacable foe. Driven only by a desire to conquer and rule, it wages endless war with its army of mobile dead against all creatures it views as a threat to its domination. It might even forge treaties with
classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Gloom Stalker ventures boldly into the darkness, seeking to ambush threats before they can reach the broader world. Such rangers are often found in the Underdark, but they will go any place where
evil lurks in the shadows.
Gloom Stalker Features
Ranger Level
Feature
3rd
Gloom Stalker Magic, Dread Ambusher, Umbral Sight
7th
Iron Mind
11th
Stalker’s Flurry
15th
Shadowy Dodge
Oath of the Ancients
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Classes
Player’s Handbook (2014)
The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the race of elves and the rituals of the druids. Sometimes called fey knights, green knights, or horned knights, paladins who swear this oath cast their lot with
the side of the light in the cosmic struggle against darkness because they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the world, not necessarily because they believe in principles of honor, courage
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
’re a wizard, your ancestor was likely a legendary archmage. If you’re a ranger, was your ancestor a famous blademaster, or a stealthy hunter? Was your ancestor chivalrous or merciless? Bold
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
time, the serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults
emotions are foreign to most yuan-ti, which understand sentiment only as an exploitable weakness. A yuan-ti views the world and the events of its own life with such extreme pragmatism that it is nearly
classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might.
Some of these paladins go so far as
most fiercely resisted by other paladins of this oath, who believe that the hell knights have wandered too far into darkness.
TENETS OF CONQUEST
A paladin who takes this oath has the tenets of
classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might.
Some of these paladins go so far as
most fiercely resisted by other paladins of this oath, who believe that the hell knights have wandered too far into darkness.
TENETS OF CONQUEST
A paladin who takes this oath has the tenets of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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
seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
trepidation, but a Gloom Stalker ventures boldly into the darkness, seeking to ambush threats before they can reach the broader world. Such rangers are often found in the Underdark, but they will go any
Stalker Features Ranger Level Feature 3rd Gloom Stalker Magic, Dread Ambusher, Umbral Sight 7th Iron Mind 11th Stalker’s Flurry 15th Shadowy Dodge Gloom Stalker Magic Starting at 3rd level, you learn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Fighting Style Options 2nd-level ranger feature When you choose a fighting style, the following styles are added to your list of options. Blind Fighting You have blindsight with a range of 10 feet
. Within that range, you can effectively see anything that isn’t behind total cover, even if you’re blinded or in darkness. Moreover, you can see an invisible creature within that range, unless the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
might. Then swear the Oath of Devotion to emulate the angels of justice. Ranger. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the Hunter to protect nature with martial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
civilization that’s deeply rooted in disdain, while others pity the people they have sworn to protect — though on the battlefield, it’s impossible to tell the difference between one ranger and another
as the entries on the following table). How might that feeling affect the way you conduct yourself? Views of the World d6 View 1 Towns and cities are the best places for those who can’t survive on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Tale of Revenge The Scrivener’s Tale tells the story of a selfish and amoral archfey called the Princess of the Shadow Glass, who is locked in a blood feud with the Queen of Air and Darkness, the
protagonist, yet she views everyone else as a pawn in her struggle. The tale ends with a monologue promising bloody reprisals upon everyone the princess believes has wronged her. Exiled to the mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Daylight Level 3 Evocation (Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: 1 hour
For the duration, sunlight spreads from a point
area overlaps with an area of Darkness created by a spell of level 3 or lower, that other spell is dispelled.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Daylight Level 3 Evocation (Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: 1 hour
For the duration, sunlight spreads from a point
area overlaps with an area of Darkness created by a spell of level 3 or lower, that other spell is dispelled.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
to employ shadows for subterfuge.
The Elements to wield elemental power.
The Open Hand to master unarmed combat.
Paladin. Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might. Then swear
the Oath of...
Devotion to emulate the angels of justice.
Glory to reach the heights of heroism.
The Ancients to preserve life, joy, and nature.
Vengeance to hunt down evildoers.
Ranger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
.
Paladin. Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might. Then swear the Oath of...
Devotion to emulate the angels of justice.
Glory to reach the heights of heroism.
The Ancients to
preserve life, joy, and nature.
Vengeance to hunt down evildoers.
Ranger. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the...
Beast Master to bond with a primal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
involve themselves in. Heliod’s Quests d6 Adventure Goal
1 Bring a shard of sunlight to a place of unending darkness.
2 Establish law and order in a place of anarchy and lawlessness
the polis, they continue to enjoy Heliod’s favor as they vanquish one threat after another. Losing their patron’s favor is the greatest danger to champions of Heliod. If the god views them as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. These woodland guardians enchant the arrows of their tiny bows with charming magic that can pierce the heart of the fiercest foe. The tree had a wee village nestled in its boughs, I swear. Next thing I
knew, I was lyin’ face-down in the dirt. My head was full of stars, an’ when I stood up an’ looked around, both the tree an’ the wee village were gone.
—Tale of Haravak the Ranger
Sprites oppose 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->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
locked in endless feuds. This division kept the clans from uniting against the new arrivals, and the dwarves were forced to swear fealty to Karrnath and Galifar. Over the centuries, they turned their
challenge the explorers. For decades, the Mror lords have been fighting a battle in the depths, struggling to drive the darkness from their ancestral halls. Many dwarves revile anything to do with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Vermishard. Others swear that the disaster began in the Cannith stronghold of Making. All that is known is that the mist swiftly spread across the kingdom, transforming the lands and creatures caught
superstitious say that these people are cursed, that anyone touched by the Mourning is now an agent of darkness. (See the book’s introduction for further details on how the Mourning might have affected
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
honor. The sun’s nightly descent into darkness symbolizes bravery and self-sacrifice—the willingness to endure the horrors of the dark for the sake of others. Those who protect innocents in his name
receive Heliod’s favor. As sunlight casts out darkness, Heliod’s justice casts out chaos and lawlessness. He is the god of the laws that govern society and the laws that punish the wicked. He is
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
, learning all I needed to swear my own sacred oath. 5 Evil must be opposed on all fronts. I feel compelled to seek out wickedness and purge it from the world. 6 Becoming a paladin was a natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Summon Fey Level 3 Conjuration (Druid, Ranger, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 90 feet
Components: V, S, M (a gilded flower worth 300+ GP)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
until the target takes any damage.
Tricksy. The spirit fills a 10-foot Cube within 5 feet of it with magical Darkness, which lasts until the end of its next turn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. Sacks and crates of looted provisions are piled up in the south end of this large cave. To the west, the floor slopes toward a narrow opening that descends into darkness. A larger opening leads north
pet wolf, Ripper, and two goblins. The bugbear is filled with delusions of grandeur and views himself as a mighty warlord just beginning his career of conquest. He is not entirely sane, referring to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
nestled in its boughs, I swear. Next thing I knew, I was lyin’ face-down in the dirt. My head was full of stars, an’ when I stood up an’ looked around, both the tree an’ the wee village were gone
.”
— Tale of a half-orc ranger
Forest Protectors. Sprites build little villages in the boughs of trees and willing treants, in verdant glades brightened by moss, wild flowers, and toadstools. Wild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Delaan Winterhound Neutral good male half-elf ranger Ideals: Balance, life (“In all good hearts is a spot of darkness, and in all tragedy is a glimmer of light.”) Interaction Traits: Quiet Pledged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Delaan Winterhound Neutral good male half-elf ranger Ideals: Balance, life (“In all good hearts is a spot of darkness, and in all tragedy is a glimmer of light.”) Interaction Traits: Quiet Pledged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. Delaan Winterhound Neutral good male half-elf ranger Ideals: Balance, life (“In all good hearts is a spot of darkness, and in all tragedy is a glimmer of light.”) Interaction Traits: Quiet Pledged
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
implacable foe. Driven only by a desire to conquer and rule, it wages endless war with its army of mobile dead against all creatures it views as a threat to its domination. It might even forge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Oath of the Ancients The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the race of elves and the rituals of the druids. Sometimes called fey knights, green knights, or horned knights, paladins who swear this
oath cast their lot with the side of the light in the cosmic struggle against darkness because they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the world, not necessarily because they believe in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
royal heir or the scion of a wealthy family, adventurers might be hired to mount a rescue mission. Otherwise, it’s rare for any rescuers to follow the kidnappers’ trail deep into the deadly darkness
and victimized into extinction. If it does swear allegiance to a more powerful house, it avoids being persecuted by other houses but becomes effectively a clan of indentured servants. Only the most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-wide passage at the bottom leading south. Characters near the lip of the pit can hear large creatures (the otyughs in area 23c) shuffling in the darkness below.
Fazrian is a lawful evil planetar
and good judgment, Fazrian now seeks to destroy any creature it believes is undeserving of continued existence. Fazrian’s views are a mockery of what they once were. Every creature is guilty of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Elturgard diminish. But it was a miracle that brought about the nation of Elturgard, and perhaps that divine provenance will preserve it. It began, as all the great stories do, in darkness. Half a
Hellriders made some gains by day, in darkness the vampire and its minions inflicted cruel losses. Each night the good people of Elturel prayed to the gods that dawn might come more swiftly. Then, on a