Ranger
Hit Points
- Hit Dice
- 1D10 per Ranger level
Description
The Ranger is a distinctive character class in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.
With a D10 Hit Die, the Ranger balances combat effectiveness with survivability.
Key features include: Ability Score Improvement, Deft Explorer, Epic Boon.
The Ranger offers 1 subclass options for customization and specialization.
Class Progression
| Level | Favored Enemy | Prepared Spells | Proficiency Bonus | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 2 | ||||
| 2 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 2 | 5 | +2 | 3 | ||||
| 5 | 3 | 6 | +3 | 4 | 2 | |||
| 6 | 3 | 6 | +3 | 4 | 2 | |||
| 7 | 3 | 7 | +3 | 4 | 3 | |||
| 8 | 3 | 7 | +3 | 4 | 3 | |||
| 9 | 4 | 9 | +4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 10 | 4 | 9 | +4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 11 | 4 | 10 | +4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 12 | 4 | 10 | +4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 13 | 5 | 11 | +5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 14 | 5 | 11 | +5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 15 | 5 | 12 | +5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| 16 | 5 | 12 | +5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| 17 | 6 | 14 | +6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 | 6 | 14 | +6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 | 6 | 15 | +6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 20 | 6 | 15 | +6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Subclasses
Class Features
Spellcasting
Level 1
You have learned to channel the magical essence of nature to cast spells. See "Spells" for the rules on spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules with Ranger spells, which appear in the Ranger spell list later in the class's description.
Spell Slots. The Ranger Features table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your level 1+ spells. You regain all expended slots when you finish a Long Rest.
Prepared Spells of Level 1+. You prepare the list of level 1+ spells that are available for you to cast with this feature. To start, choose two level 1 Ranger spells. Cure Wounds and Ensnaring Strike are recommended.
The number of spells on your list increases as you gain Ranger levels, as shown in the Prepared Spells column of the Ranger Features table. Whenever that number increases, choose additional Ranger spells until the number of spells on your list matches the number in the Ranger Features table. The chosen spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For example, if you're a level 5 Ranger, your list of prepared spells can include six Ranger spells of level 1 or 2 in any combination.
If another Ranger feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don't count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Ranger spells for you.
Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can replace one spell on your list with another Ranger spell for which you have spell slots.
Spellcasting Ability. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for your Ranger spells.
Spellcasting Focus. You can use a Druidic Focus as a Spellcasting Focus for your Ranger spells.
Weapon Mastery
Level 1
Your training with weapons allows you to use the mastery properties of two kinds of weapons of your choice with which you have proficiency, such as Longbows and Shortswords.
Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can change the kinds of weapons you chose. For example, you could switch to using the mastery properties of Scimitars and Longswords.
Deft Explorer
Level 2
Thanks to your travels, you gain the following benefits.
Expertise. Choose one of your skill proficiencies with which you lack Expertise. You gain Expertise in that skill.
Languages. You know two languages of your choice from the language tables in "Character Creation."
Fighting Style
Level 2
You gain a Fighting Style feat of your choice (see "Feats"). Instead of choosing one of those feats, you can choose the option below.
Druidic Warrior. You learn two Druid cantrips of your choice (see the Druid class's section for a list of Druid spells). Guidance and Starry Wisp are recommended. The chosen cantrips count as Ranger spells for you, and Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for them. Whenever you gain a Ranger level, you can replace one of these cantrips with another Druid cantrip.
Ranger Subclass
Level 3
You gain a Ranger subclass of your choice. The Hunter subclass is detailed after this class's description. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at 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.
Ability Score Improvement
Level 4
Level 8
Level 12
Level 16
You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat (see "Feats") or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Ranger levels 8, 12, and 16.
Extra Attack
Level 5
You can attack twice instead of once whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.
Roving
Level 6
Your Speed increases by 10 feet while you aren't wearing Heavy armor. You also have a Climb Speed and a Swim Speed equal to your Speed.
Expertise
Level 9
Choose two of your skill proficiencies with which you lack Expertise. You gain Expertise in those skills.
Tireless
Level 10
Primal forces now help fuel you on your journeys, granting you the following benefits.
Temporary Hit Points. As a Magic action, you can give yourself a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to 1d8 plus your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1). You can use this action a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once), and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
Decrease Exhaustion. Whenever you finish a Short Rest, your Exhaustion level, if any, decreases by 1.
Relentless Hunter
Level 13
Taking damage can't break your Concentration on Hunter's Mark.
Nature's Veil
Level 14
You invoke spirits of nature to magically hide yourself. As a Bonus Action, you can give yourself the Invisible condition until the end of your next turn.
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once), and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
Precise Hunter
Level 17
You have Advantage on attack rolls against the creature currently marked by your Hunter's Mark.
Feral Senses
Level 18
Your connection to the forces of nature grants you Blindsight with a range of 30 feet.
Epic Boon
Level 19
You gain an Epic Boon feat (see "Feats") or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. Boon of Dimensional Travel is recommended.
Foe Slayer
Level 20
The damage die of your Hunter's Mark is a d10 rather than a d6.
Core Ranger Traits
| Primary Ability | Dexterity and Wisdom |
| Hit Point Die | D10 per Ranger level |
| Saving Throw Proficiencies | Strength and Dexterity |
| Skill Proficiencies | Choose 3: Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival |
| Weapon Proficiencies | Simple and Martial weapons |
| Armor Training | Light and Medium armor and Shields |
| Starting Equipment | Choose A or B: (A) Studded Leather Armor, Scimitar, Shortsword, Longbow, 20 Ar rows, Quiver, Druidic Focus (sprig of mistletoe), Explorer's Pack, and 7 GP; or (B) 150 GP |
Ranger Spell List
This section presents the Ranger spell list. The spells are organized by spell level and then alphabetized, and each spell's school of magic is listed. In the Special column, C means the spell requires Concentration, R means it's a Ritual, and M means it requires a specific Material component.
Table: Level 1 Ranger Spells
| Spell | School | Special |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm | Abjuration | R |
| Animal Friendship | Enchantment | — |
| Cure Wounds | Abjuration | — |
| Detect Magic | Divination | C, R |
| Detect Poison and Disease | Divination | C, R |
| Ensnaring Strike | Conjuration | C |
| Entangle | Conjuration | C |
| Fog Cloud | Conjuration | C |
| Goodberry | Conjuration | — |
| Hunter's Mark | Divination | C |
| Jump | Transmutation | — |
| Longstrider | Transmutation | — |
| Speak with Animals | Divination | R |
Table: Level 2 Ranger Spells
| Spell | School | Special |
|---|---|---|
| Aid | Abjuration | — |
| Animal Messenger | Enchantment | R |
| Barkskin | Transmutation | — |
| Darkvision | Transmutation | — |
| Enhance Ability | Transmutation | C |
| Find Traps | Divination | — |
| Gust of Wind | Evocation | C |
| Lesser Restoration | Abjuration | — |
| Locate Animals or Plants | Divination | R |
| Locate Object | Divination | C |
| Magic Weapon | Transmutation | — |
| Pass without Trace | Abjuration | C |
| Protection from Poison | Abjuration | — |
| Silence | Illusion | C, R |
| Spike Growth | Transmutation | C |
Table: Level 3 Ranger Spells
| Spell | School | Special |
|---|---|---|
| Conjure Animals | Conjuration | C |
| Daylight | Evocation | — |
| Dispel Magic | Abjuration | — |
| Meld into Stone | Transmutation | R |
| Nondetection | Abjuration | M |
| Plant Growth | Transmutation | — |
| Protection from Energy | Abjuration | C |
| Revivify | Necromancy | M |
| Speak with Plants | Transmutation | — |
| Water Breathing | Transmutation | R |
| Water Walk | Transmutation | R |
| Wind Wall | Evocation | C |
Table: Level 4 Ranger Spells
| Spell | School | Special |
|---|---|---|
| Conjure Woodland Beings | Conjuration | C |
| Dominate Beast | Enchantment | C |
| Freedom of Movement | Abjuration | — |
| Locate Creature | Divination | C |
| Stoneskin | Transmutation | C, M |
Table: Level 5 Ranger Spells
| Spell | School | Special |
|---|---|---|
| Commune with Nature | Divination | R |
| Greater Restoration | Abjuration | M |
| Tree Stride | Conjuration | C |
About Ranger
The Ranger is a D10 hit die class .
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Subclasses & Specializations
Ranger has 1 subclasses for customization.
{Build Tips & Playing Guide
{Role in Party
The Ranger excels at leveraging their unique strengths.
Key Saving Throws
You are proficient in these saving throws
{Spellcasting
This is a HALF caster class, gaining spell slots progressively as you level up.
{Subclass Selection
{Choose a subclass at the appropriate level based on your desired playstyle. Each subclass offers unique features and abilities that define your character's specialization.
Quick Build Tips
- Focus on your primary ability score during character creation
- Choose feats that complement your class features
- Consider your subclass features when selecting multiclass options
- Review your class features at each level-up for optimal choices
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