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(Added a simple reference list of companions and added clarity to the spell description.)
(Expanded high level features from this Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/BG3Builds/comments/15pfg4i/the_definitive_guide_to_beast_master_ranger/)
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== List of Summoned Companions ==
== List of Summoned Companions ==
Note: All companions have the [[File:Prey's Scent Icon.png]] [[Prey's Scent]] passive ability, which allows them to do an extra 1d6 damage to targets marked by [[Hunter's Mark]].


=== Levels 1-4 ===
===Levels 1-4===
==== [[File:Summon Bear Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Bear (Ursa) ====
====[[File:Summon Bear Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Bear (Ursa)====


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==== [[File:Summon Boar Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Boar (Verres) ====
====[[File:Summon Boar Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Boar (Verres)====


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==== [[File:Summon Dire Raven Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Dire Raven (Corvus) ====
====[[File:Summon Dire Raven Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Dire Raven (Corvus)====


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Summon a '''Dire Raven''' companion that can cover great distances and Blind enemies.
Summon a '''Dire Raven''' companion that can cover great distances and Blind enemies.


Abilities: [[File:Beak Attack Raven Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Beak Attack]] and [[File:Rend Vision Raven Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rend Vision]]
Abilities: [[File:Beak Attack Raven Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Beak Attack]], [[File:Rend Vision Raven Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rend Vision]] and can [[Fly]].


Your dire raven companion has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|13 Hit Points and 16 AC}}}}.
Your dire raven companion has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|13 Hit Points and 16 AC}}}}. It is also proficient in [[Perception]]. Of note is that this companion won't cause NPC's to flee in terror.
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====[[File:Summon Wolf Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Wolf (Lupus)====
====[[File:Summon Wolf Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Wolf (Lupus) ====


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Abilities: [[File:Bite Wolf Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Lunging Bite]] and [[File:Bite Wolf Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Bite (Wolf)|Bite]]. Like all wolves, this companion also has the [[Pack Tactics]] passive feature.
Abilities: [[File:Bite Wolf Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Lunging Bite]] and [[File:Bite Wolf Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Bite (Wolf)|Bite]]. Like all wolves, this companion also has the [[Pack Tactics]] passive feature.


Your wolf companion has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|11 Hit Points and 13 AC}}}}.
Your wolf companion has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|11 Hit Points and 13 AC}}}}. It is also proficient in [[Stealth]] and [[Perception]].
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!Intelligence !!Wisdom!! Charisma
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Abilities: [[File:Web Spider Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Web (Spider)|Web]] and [[File:Venomous Bite Spider Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Venomous Bite]]
Abilities: [[File:Web Spider Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Web (Spider)|Web]] and [[File:Venomous Bite Spider Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Venomous Bite]]


Your wolf spider companion has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|10 Hit Points and 14 AC}}}}.
Your wolf spider companion has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|10 Hit Points and 14 AC}}}}. Also has [[Darkvision]] up to 12m / 40ft, and can walk on webs unimpeded.
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===Level 5+===
===Level 5+===
At level 5 you gain the [[File:Companions Bond Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Companion's Bond''' ability, which causes your summoned companions receive a bonus to [[Armour Class]] and damage equal to your [[Proficiency Bonus]]. They also receive upgraded Hit Points and new abilities, as described below.
At level 5 you gain the [[File:Companions Bond Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Companion's Bond''' ability, which causes your summoned companions receive a bonus to [[Armour Class]], damage, and attack roles (even though this is not stated) equal to your [[Proficiency Bonus]]. They also receive upgraded Hit Points, new abilities, and a visual upgrade, as described below.


====[[File:Summon Bear Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Bear (Ursa Major) ====
====[[File:Summon Bear Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Bear (Ursa Major)====
New Ability: [[File:Bear Honeyed Paws Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Honeyed Paws]]
New Ability: [[File:Bear Honeyed Paws Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Honeyed Paws]]


Your Bear companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|39 Hit Points and 15 AC}}}}.
Your Bear companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|39 Hit Points and 15 AC}}}}. Its [[Constitution]] increases by 2.


====[[File:Summon Boar Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Boar (Verres Major) ====
====[[File:Summon Boar Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Boar (Verres Major)====
New Abilities: [[File:Boar Rage Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage (Boar)]], [[File:Boar Frenzied Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Frenzied Strike (Boar)]]
New Abilities: [[File:Boar Rage Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage (Boar)]], [[File:Boar Frenzied Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Frenzied Strike (Boar)]]


Your Boar companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|27 Hit Points and 14 AC}}}}.
Your Boar companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|27 Hit Points and 14 AC}}}}. Its [[Strength]] increases by 2.


====[[File:Summon Dire Raven Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Dire Raven (Corvus Major)====
====[[File:Summon Dire Raven Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Dire Raven (Corvus Major)====
Ability Upgrade: The damage of its [[File:Beak Attack Raven Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Beak Attack]] increases by 1d4.
New Ability: [[File:Raven Bad Omen Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Bad Omen]]
New Ability: [[File:Raven Bad Omen Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Bad Omen]]


Your Dire Raven companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|21 Hit Points and 19 AC}}}}.
Your Dire Raven companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|21 Hit Points and 19 AC}}}}. Its [[Constitution]] increases by 2.


====[[File:Summon Wolf Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Wolf (Lupus Major) ====
====[[File:Summon Wolf Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Wolf (Lupus Major)====
New Ability: [[File:Wolf Infectious Bite Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Infectious Bite]]
Ability Upgrade: [[File:Bite Wolf Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Bite (Wolf)|Bite]] upgrades to [[File:Wolf Infectious Bite Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Infectious Bite]]


Your Wolf companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|31 Hit Points and 16 AC}}}}.
Your Wolf companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|31 Hit Points and 16 AC}}}}. Its [[Constitution]] increases by 3.


====[[File:Summon Wolf Spider Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Wolf Spider (Aranea Major)====
====[[File:Summon Wolf Spider Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Wolf Spider (Aranea Major)====
New Ability: [[File:Spider Entomb Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Entomb]]
New Ability: [[File:Spider Entomb Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Entomb]]


Your Wolf Spider companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|24 Hit Points and 18 AC}}}}.
Your Wolf Spider companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|24 Hit Points and 18 AC}}}}. Its [[Dexterity]] increases by 2
 
===Level 7+===
At level 7, you gain the [[File:Exceptional Training Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1]]'''Exceptional Training''' ability, which allows all your companions to [[Dash]], [[Disengage]] and [[Help]] as a bonus action.
 
===Level 8+===
All companions gain additional Hit Points.
 
====[[File:Summon Bear Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Bear (Ursa Major)====
Your Bear companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|59 Hit Points and 15 AC}}}}.
 
====[[File:Summon Boar Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Boar (Verres Major)====
Your Boar companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|51 Hit Points and 14 AC}}}}.
 
====[[File:Summon Dire Raven Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Dire Raven (Corvus Major)====
Your Dire Raven companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|32 Hit Points and 19 AC}}}}.
 
====[[File:Summon Wolf Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Wolf (Lupus Major)====
Your Wolf companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|61 Hit Points and 16 AC}}}}.
 
====[[File:Summon Wolf Spider Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Wolf Spider (Aranea Major)====
Your Wolf Spider companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|42 Hit Points and 18 AC}}}}.
 
===Level 11+===
At level 11 you get the [[File:Bestial Fury Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1]]'''Bestial Fury''' ability, which grants all your companions an extra attack. They also receive upgraded Hit Points, new abilities, and a visual upgrade, as described below.
 
====[[File:Summon Bear Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Bear (Ursa Major)====
New Ability: [[File:Ursine Reinforcements.png]] [[Ursine Reinforcements]].
 
Your Bear companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|89 Hit Points and 16 AC}}}}. Its [[Strength]] Increases by 4.
 
====[[File:Summon Boar Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Boar (Verres Major)====
New Ability: [[File:Kick Up Muck.png]] [[Kick Up Muck]].
 
Your Boar companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|85 Hit Points and 17 AC}}}}. Its [[Constitution]] increases by 4.
 
====[[File:Summon Dire Raven Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Dire Raven (Corvus Major)====
Ability Upgrade: The extra damage added at level 5 increases from 1d4 to 1d6. Additionally, whenever the Dire Raven uses Fly, it casts [[Darkness]] on its landing location for 2 turns. It also gains the '''Raven Sight''' passive feature which prevents the Raven from being [[Blinded]].
 
New Ability: [[File:On Black Wings.png]] [[On Black Wings]].
 
Your Dire Raven companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|44 Hit Points and 20 AC}}}}. Its [[Wisdom]] increases by 2, and its [[Charisma]] increases by 2.
 
====[[File:Summon Wolf Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Wolf (Lupus Major)====
New Ability: [[File:Lupine Slash.png]] [[Lupine Slash]].
 
Your Wolf companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|91 Hit Points and 21 AC}}}}. Its [[Dexterity]] increases by 3.
 
====[[File:Summon Wolf Spider Companion Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] Wolf Spider (Aranea Major)====
New Ability: [[File:Bursting Brood.png]] [[Bursting Brood]]. It also gains the '''Eight-Legged Waltz''' passive feature, which grants the Wolf Spider extra movement speed and Resistance to Poison Damage whenever it starts its turn on a Web.
 
Your Wolf Spider companion now has {{code|{{color|mediumturquoise|54 Hit Points and 19 AC}}}}. Its [[Wisdom]] increases by 3.

Revision as of 15:52, 13 August 2023

Summon Companion Icon.png

Summon Companion is a Subclass Feature of Rangers learned immediately upon choosing the Beast Master subclass. This ability allows the Beast Master to call upon their animal companion to fight and aid them in combat.

Description

Gain a beast companion that accompanies you on your adventures and fights alongside you.

Properties

Action

List of Summoned Companions

Note: All companions have the File:Prey's Scent Icon.png Prey's Scent passive ability, which allows them to do an extra 1d6 damage to targets marked by Hunter's Mark.

Levels 1-4

Summon Bear Companion Icon 64px.png Bear (Ursa)

Summon a black Bear companion that can draw the enemy's attention and endure heavy attacks.

Abilities: Goading Roar Icon.png Goading Roar and Claws (Bear) Icon.png Claws

Your bear companion has 19 Hit Points and 11 AC.

Bear Companion Stats
Strength Dexterity Constitution
15 10 14
Intelligence Wisdom Charisma
2 12 7

Bear Companion Portrait.png

Summon Boar Companion Icon 64px.png Boar (Verres)

Summon a Boar companion that can sweep through the battlefield and knock enemies off their feet.

Abilities: Tusk Attack Icon.png Tusk Attack and Boar Charge Icon.png Boar Charge

Your boar companion has 11 Hit Points and 11 AC.

Boar Companion Stats
Strength Dexterity Constitution
13 11 12
Intelligence Wisdom Charisma
2 9 5

Boar Companion Portrait.png

Summon Dire Raven Companion Icon 64px.png Dire Raven (Corvus)

Summon a Dire Raven companion that can cover great distances and Blind enemies.

Abilities: Beak Attack Raven Icon.png Beak Attack, Rend Vision Raven Icon.png Rend Vision and can Fly.

Your dire raven companion has 13 Hit Points and 16 AC. It is also proficient in Perception. Of note is that this companion won't cause NPC's to flee in terror.

Dire Raven Companion Stats
Strength Dexterity Constitution
6 14 8
Intelligence Wisdom Charisma
3 12 6

Dire Raven Portrait.png

Summon Wolf Companion Icon 64px.png Wolf (Lupus)

Summon a Wolf that can inflict devastating wounds and knock enemies Prone.

Abilities: Bite Wolf Icon.png Lunging Bite and Bite Wolf Icon.png Bite. Like all wolves, this companion also has the Pack Tactics passive feature.

Your wolf companion has 11 Hit Points and 13 AC. It is also proficient in Stealth and Perception.

Wolf Companion Stats
Strength Dexterity Constitution
12 15 12
Intelligence Wisdom Charisma
3 12 6

Wolf Companion Portrait.png

Summon Wolf Spider Companion Icon 64px.png Wolf Spider (Aranea)

Summon a Wolf Spider companion that can poison enemies and shoot webs from afar.

Abilities: Web Spider Icon.png Web and Venomous Bite Spider Icon.png Venomous Bite

Your wolf spider companion has 10 Hit Points and 14 AC. Also has Darkvision up to 12m / 40ft, and can walk on webs unimpeded.

Wolf Spider Companion Stats
Strength Dexterity Constitution
12 16 13
Intelligence Wisdom Charisma
3 12 4

Wolf Spider Companion Portrait.png

Level 5+

At level 5 you gain the Companions Bond Icon.png Companion's Bond ability, which causes your summoned companions receive a bonus to Armour Class, damage, and attack roles (even though this is not stated) equal to your Proficiency Bonus. They also receive upgraded Hit Points, new abilities, and a visual upgrade, as described below.

Summon Bear Companion Icon 64px.png Bear (Ursa Major)

New Ability: Bear Honeyed Paws Icon.png Honeyed Paws

Your Bear companion now has 39 Hit Points and 15 AC. Its Constitution increases by 2.

Summon Boar Companion Icon 64px.png Boar (Verres Major)

New Abilities: Boar Rage Icon.png Rage (Boar), Boar Frenzied Strike Icon.png Frenzied Strike (Boar)

Your Boar companion now has 27 Hit Points and 14 AC. Its Strength increases by 2.

Summon Dire Raven Companion Icon 64px.png Dire Raven (Corvus Major)

Ability Upgrade: The damage of its Beak Attack Raven Icon.png Beak Attack increases by 1d4. New Ability: Raven Bad Omen Icon.png Bad Omen

Your Dire Raven companion now has 21 Hit Points and 19 AC. Its Constitution increases by 2.

Summon Wolf Companion Icon 64px.png Wolf (Lupus Major)

Ability Upgrade: Bite Wolf Icon.png Bite upgrades to Wolf Infectious Bite Icon.png Infectious Bite

Your Wolf companion now has 31 Hit Points and 16 AC. Its Constitution increases by 3.

Summon Wolf Spider Companion Icon 64px.png Wolf Spider (Aranea Major)

New Ability: Spider Entomb Icon.png Entomb

Your Wolf Spider companion now has 24 Hit Points and 18 AC. Its Dexterity increases by 2

Level 7+

At level 7, you gain the Exceptional Training Icon.pngExceptional Training ability, which allows all your companions to Dash, Disengage and Help as a bonus action.

Level 8+

All companions gain additional Hit Points.

Summon Bear Companion Icon 64px.png Bear (Ursa Major)

Your Bear companion now has 59 Hit Points and 15 AC.

Summon Boar Companion Icon 64px.png Boar (Verres Major)

Your Boar companion now has 51 Hit Points and 14 AC.

Summon Dire Raven Companion Icon 64px.png Dire Raven (Corvus Major)

Your Dire Raven companion now has 32 Hit Points and 19 AC.

Summon Wolf Companion Icon 64px.png Wolf (Lupus Major)

Your Wolf companion now has 61 Hit Points and 16 AC.

Summon Wolf Spider Companion Icon 64px.png Wolf Spider (Aranea Major)

Your Wolf Spider companion now has 42 Hit Points and 18 AC.

Level 11+

At level 11 you get the Bestial Fury Icon.pngBestial Fury ability, which grants all your companions an extra attack. They also receive upgraded Hit Points, new abilities, and a visual upgrade, as described below.

Summon Bear Companion Icon 64px.png Bear (Ursa Major)

New Ability: Ursine Reinforcements.png Ursine Reinforcements.

Your Bear companion now has 89 Hit Points and 16 AC. Its Strength Increases by 4.

Summon Boar Companion Icon 64px.png Boar (Verres Major)

New Ability: File:Kick Up Muck.png Kick Up Muck.

Your Boar companion now has 85 Hit Points and 17 AC. Its Constitution increases by 4.

Summon Dire Raven Companion Icon 64px.png Dire Raven (Corvus Major)

Ability Upgrade: The extra damage added at level 5 increases from 1d4 to 1d6. Additionally, whenever the Dire Raven uses Fly, it casts Darkness on its landing location for 2 turns. It also gains the Raven Sight passive feature which prevents the Raven from being Blinded.

New Ability: File:On Black Wings.png On Black Wings.

Your Dire Raven companion now has 44 Hit Points and 20 AC. Its Wisdom increases by 2, and its Charisma increases by 2.

Summon Wolf Companion Icon 64px.png Wolf (Lupus Major)

New Ability: File:Lupine Slash.png Lupine Slash.

Your Wolf companion now has 91 Hit Points and 21 AC. Its Dexterity increases by 3.

Summon Wolf Spider Companion Icon 64px.png Wolf Spider (Aranea Major)

New Ability: File:Bursting Brood.png Bursting Brood. It also gains the Eight-Legged Waltz passive feature, which grants the Wolf Spider extra movement speed and Resistance to Poison Damage whenever it starts its turn on a Web.

Your Wolf Spider companion now has 54 Hit Points and 19 AC. Its Wisdom increases by 3.