Editing Ranger

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[[Category:Classes]]
'''Ranger''' is a character [[Class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. In tune with nature and their surroundings, Rangers utilize both their knowledge of the wilds and [[Spells|spellcasting]] to pursue their prey. Important Ability Scores for Rangers include [[Dexterity]] (or [[Strength]]), [[Constitution]], and [[Wisdom]]. 

The Ranger Subclasses are: {{IconLink|Class Ranger Hunter Badge Icon.png|Hunter}}, {{IconLink|Class Ranger Beast Master Badge Icon.png|Beast Master}}, {{IconLink|Class Ranger Gloom Stalker Badge Icon.png|Gloom Stalker}} 

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{| class="wikitable nomobile"
|-
! colspan="4" | Ranger class progression
! colspan="3" style="width: 20%;" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]]
|-
! style="width: 6%;" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" | Proficiency Bonus
! Features
! style="width: 6%;" | Spells Known
! 1st
! 2nd
! 3rd
|-
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +2
| {{Icon|Keeper_of_the_Veil_Icon.webp|24|link=Favoured Enemy}} [[Favoured Enemy]], {{Icon|Beast_Tamer_Icon.webp|24|link=Natural Explorer}} [[Natural Explorer]]
| style="text-align: center;" | -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| {{Icon|Archery_Icon.webp|24|link=Fighting Style}} [[Fighting Style]], {{Icon|Class Ranger Badge Icon.png|24|link=Ranger#Level 2}} [[Ranger#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]]
| style="text-align: center;" | 2
| 2
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| {{Icon|Class Ranger Badge Icon.png|24|link=Ranger#Level 3}} [[Ranger#Level 3|Choose a subclass]]
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 3
| 3
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| 3
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| {{SAI|Extra Attack}}, {{Icon|Class Ranger Badge Icon.png|24|link=Ranger#Level 5}} [[Ranger#Level 5|Subclass Feature]]
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 4
| 4
| 2
| -
|-
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| {{Icon|Keeper_of_the_Veil_Icon.webp|24|link=Favoured Enemy}} [[Favoured Enemy]], {{Icon|Beast_Tamer_Icon.webp|24|link=Natural Explorer}} [[Natural Explorer]]
| 4
| 2
| -
|-
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| {{Icon|Class Ranger Badge Icon.png|24|link=Ranger#Level 7}} [[Ranger#Level 7|Subclass Feature]]
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 5
| 4
| 3
| -
|-
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}, {{SAI|Land's Stride: Difficult Terrain}}
| 4
| 3
| -
|-
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +4
| -
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 6
| 4
| 3
| 2
|-
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| {{Icon|Keeper_of_the_Veil_Icon.webp|24|link=Favoured Enemy}} [[Favoured Enemy]], {{Icon|Beast_Tamer_Icon.webp|24|link=Natural Explorer}} [[Natural Explorer]], {{SAI|Hide in Plain Sight}}
| 4
| 3
| 2
|-
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| {{Icon|Class Ranger Badge Icon.png|24|link=Ranger#Level 11}} [[Ranger#Level 11|Subclass Feature]]
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 7
| 4
| 3
| 3
|-
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| 4
| 3
| 3
|}

<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.</p>

== Class information ==

[[File:Default Ranger Armor.png|200px|right|Ranger's default armour]]

; Hit points 
: At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|10 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|6 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key abilities
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} (or {{Ability|Strength}}) for physical attacks
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for Hit Points and {{Concentration}} Checks
: {{Ability|Wisdom}} for Spells.
; Saving throw proficiencies
: {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Dexterity}}
; Equipment proficiencies
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}} 
: {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}
: {{Shields}}
; Skill proficiencies (Choose 3)
: {{Skill|Animal Handling}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Investigation}}, {{Skill|Nature}}, {{Skill|Perception}}, {{Skill|Stealth}}, {{Skill|Survival}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Shortbow}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Armour}} (green variant), {{RarityItem|Leather Boots}}, {{RarityItem|Arrow of Ice}}

=== Spellcasting ===
{{Hatnote|For a list of spells available to the Ranger, see: [[Ranger/Spells]].}}
; Spellcasting Ability
: {{Ability|Wisdom}}
; [[Spells#Known_Spells|Known Spells]]
: Ranger Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Rangers know fewer Spells at low levels.
Rangers are primarily martial fighters; they gain Spell Slots at 1/2 the rate of a full spellcaster.

== Level progression ==

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

{{H3|Level 1}}

; Favoured Enemy
: Choose 1 Favoured Enemy

{{:Favoured Enemy}}

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; Natural Explorer
: Choose 1 Natural Explorer

{{:Natural Explorer}}

{{H3|Level 2}}

; [[Fighting Style]] (Choose 1)
:; {{SAI|Archery|w=40}}
:: You gain a +2 bonus to Ranged Weapon {{Attack Roll}}s
:; {{SAI|Defence|w=40}}
:: You gain a +1 bonus to {{Armour Class}} while wearing [[Armour|Armour]].
:; {{SAI|Duelling|w=40}}
:: When you are wielding a melee weapon in one hand and no weapon in the other hand, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls with that weapon, increasing your chance to do heavy damage.
:; {{SAI|Two-Weapon Fighting|w=40}}
:: When you make an offhand attack, you can add your [[Ability Score Modifier]] to the damage of the attack.

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; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|1|2}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
:; Spells Known&colon; 2
:: Choose 2 starting spells from the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]].

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; New 1st Level Spells available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Animal Friendship}}
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Enhance Leap|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Fog Cloud|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Goodberry}}
* {{SAI|Hail of Thorns}}
* {{SAI|Hunter's Mark|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Longstrider|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|r=16}}
{{div col end}}

{{H3|Level 3}}
; {{SpellSlot|1|3}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Spells Known&colon; 3
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]].
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]]

==== Choose a subclass ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; min-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Ranger Hunter Badge Icon.png|Hunter|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Ranger Beast Master Badge Icon.png|Beast Master|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Ranger Gloom Stalker Badge Icon.png|Gloom Stalker|w=150|h=150}}
|-
! colspan="3" |'''Subclass Features:'''
|-
| style="vertical-align: top;” " | 
* [[Hunter’s Prey]] (Choose 1):
** {{SAI|Colossus Slayer|w=40}}
** {{SAI|Giant Killer|w=40}}
** {{SAI|Horde Breaker|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align: top;” " | 
* {{SAI|Summon Companion|w=40}}
** {{SAI|Bear Companion}}
** {{SAI|Boar Companion}}
** {{SAI|Dire Raven Companion}}
** {{SAI|Wolf Companion}}
** {{SAI|Wolf Spider Companion}}
| style="vertical-align: top;” " | 
* {{SAI|Dread Ambusher|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Dread Ambusher: Hide|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Umbral Shroud|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Superior Darkvision|w=40}}
* Spell: {{SAI|Disguise Self|r=16}}
|}

{{H3|Level 4}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]].

{{H3|Level 5}}

; {{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Spellcasting 
:; {{SpellSlot|1|4}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 4
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|2|2}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
:; Spells Known&colon; 4
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]]

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; New 2nd Level Spells available for selection
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Barkskin|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Darkvision (spell)|Darkvision}}
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Pass Without Trace|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Protection from Poison}}
* {{SAI|Silence|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Spike Growth|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

==== Subclass features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Hunter]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Beast Master]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Gloom Stalker]]
|-
| style="vertical-align: top;” " | 
*(none)
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
* {{SAI|Companion's Bond|w=40}}
*Upgraded {{SmallIcon|HP Icon.png|link=Hit Points}} [[Hit Points]] and abilities for {{SAI|Summon Companion}}
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
* Spell: {{SAI|Misty Step|w=40}}
|}

{{H3|Level 6}}

; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]].

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Favoured Enemy
: Choose 1 additional [[Favoured Enemy]]
; Natural Explorer
: Choose 1 additional [[Natural Explorer]]

{{H3|Level 7}}

; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|2|3}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 5
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell
:: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]].

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

==== Subclass features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Hunter]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Beast Master]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Gloom Stalker]]
|-
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
* [[Defensive Tactics]] (Choose 1):
** {{SAI|Escape the Horde|w=40}}
** {{SAI|Steel Will|w=40}}
** {{SAI|Multiattack Defense|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
* {{SAI|Exceptional Training|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
* {{SAI|Iron Mind|w=40}}
|}

{{H3|Level 8}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; {{SAI|Land's Stride: Difficult Terrain|w=40}}
: [[Difficult Terrain]] no longer slows you down.

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]]

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

==== Subclass Features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Hunter]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Beast Master]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Gloom Stalker]]
|-
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
*None
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
* Upgraded {{SmallIcon|HP Icon.png|link=Hit Points}} [[Hit Points]] for {{SAI|Summon Companion}}
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
* None
|}

{{H3|Level 9}}

; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|3|2}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
:; Spells Known&colon; 6
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]]
:; Replacement Spell
:: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]].

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; New 3rd Level Spells available for selection
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Conjure Barrage}}
* {{SAI|Daylight}}
* {{SAI|Lightning Arrow}}
* {{SAI|Plant Growth}}
* {{SAI|Protection from Energy|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

==== Subclass features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Hunter]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Beast Master]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Gloom Stalker]]
|-
| style="vertical-align: top;” " | 
*None
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
*None
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
* Spell: {{SAI|Fear|w=40|c=16}}
|}

{{H3|Level 10}}

; {{SAI|Hide in Plain Sight|w=40}}
: Become {{Cond|Invisible}} and gain +10 bonus to [[Stealth]] [[Ability Check|Checks]] as long as you stand still.
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]]

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Favoured Enemy
: Choose 1 additional [[Favoured Enemy]]
; Natural Explorer
: Choose 1 additional [[Natural Explorer]]

{{H3|Level 11}}

; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|3|3}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 7
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]]
:; Replacement Spell
:: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]]

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

==== Subclass features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Hunter]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Beast Master]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Gloom Stalker]]
|-
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
* {{SAI|Volley|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Whirlwind Attack|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
* {{SAI|Bestial Fury|w=40}}
* Upgraded {{SmallIcon|HP Icon.png|link=Hit Points}} [[Hit Points]] and abilities for {{SAI|Summon Companion}}
| style="vertical-align: top;” " |
* {{SAI|Stalker's Flurry|w=40}}
|}

{{H3|Level 12}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Replacement Spell
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the [[Ranger/Spells|Ranger Spell List]]

== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Ranger|long}}

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