Ranger

Rangers are unrivalled scouts and trackers, honing a deep connection with nature in order to hunt their favoured prey.

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 spellcasting to pursue their prey. Important Ability Scores for Rangers include Dexterity (or Strength), Constitution, and Wisdom.

The Ranger Subclasses are: Hunter, Beast Master, Gloom Stalker

Class Information

Ranger's default armour

Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: 10 + Constitution Modifier
- Hit points at higher levels: 6 + Constitution Modifier
Important Ability Scores: Dexterity (or Strength) for physical attacks, Constitution for Hit Points and Concentration Checks, and Wisdom for Spells.
Saving Throw Proficiencies: Strength, Dexterity
Equipment Proficiencies:
Skills with Proficiency (Choose 3):
- Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, Survival
  - You receive a bonus to every skill that you are proficient in. At Level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.

Spellcasting

Spellcasting Ability: Wisdom
- Rangers are primarily martial fighters; they gain Spell Slots at 1/2 the rate of a full spellcaster.
Known Spells: Ranger Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Rangers know fewer Spells at low levels.

Level Progression

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

Level 1

Favoured Enemy (Choose 1):

Archetypes	Description	Grants
Bounty Hunter	Gain Proficiency in Investigation. Creatures you hit with Ensnaring Strike (either ranged or melee) have Disadvantage on their Saving Throw.	Investigation Proficiency
Keeper of the Veil	You specialise in hunting creatures from other planes of existence. You gain Proficiency in Arcana and can grant protection against aberrations, celestials, elementals, fey, fiends, and undead.	Arcana Proficiency Protection from Evil and Good
Mage Breaker	You have a history of battling spellcasters. Gain Proficiency with Arcana and the True Strike Cantrip, which gives you Advantage on Attack Rolls against a creature. Wisdom is your Spellcasting Ability for this spell.	Arcana Proficiency Cantrip: True Strike
Ranger Knight	You have sworn to serve a crown or nation and seek to bring its foes to ruin. Gain Proficiency with History and Proficiency with Heavy Armour.	Heavy armour Proficiency History Proficiency
Sanctified Stalker	You swore to hunt the enemies of a holy or druidic order. Gain Proficiency with Religion and the Sacred Flame Cantrip, which deals 1d8Radiant damage. Wisdom is your Spellcasting Ability for the Cantrip.	Religion Proficiency Cantrip: Sacred Flame

Natural Explorer (Choose 1):

Archetypes	Description	Grants
Beast Tamer	You have cultivated a strong bond with animals. You can cast Find Familiar as a ritual.	Cast Find Familiar at will
Urban Tracker	An expert at navigating the wild within the city, you gain Sleight of Hand Proficiency.	Sleight of Hand Proficiency
Wasteland Wanderer: Cold	You have spent endless days surviving desolate tundras. Gain resistance to Cold damage, taking only half damage from it.	Cold Resistance
Wasteland Wanderer: Fire	You have spent endless days surviving forbidding deserts. Gain resistance to Fire, taking only half damage from it.	Fire Resistance
Wasteland Wanderer: Poison	You have spent endless days surviving fetid swamps. Gain resistance to Poison, taking only half damage from it.	Poison Resistance

Level 2

Fighting Style (Choose 1):
- Archery: You gain a +2 bonus to Ranged Weapon Attack Rolls
- Defence: You gain a +1 bonus to Armour Class while wearing Armour.
- Duelling: 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.
- Two-Weapon Fighting: When you make an offhand attack, you can add your Ability Score Modifier to the damage of the attack.
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.)

Spells Known (Choose 2)
New 1st Level Spells available:

Level 3

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)

Spells Known:
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Ranger Spell List
- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List

Choose a Subclass:

Hunter	Beast Master	Gloom Stalker
Subclass Features:
Hunter’s Prey	Summon Companion	Dread Ambusher Dread Ambusher Hide Umbral Shroud Superior Darkvision

Level 4

Choose a Feat.

(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List
Spells Known: Choose 1 additional 1st Level Spell from the Ranger Spell List

Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 5

Proficiency Bonus: +3 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
Extra Attack: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.)
(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List

Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Ranger Spell List
New 2nd Level Spells available for selection:

Subclass Features:

Hunter	Beast Master	Gloom Stalker
(none)	Companion's Bond Upgraded HP and abilities for Summon Companion	Learns Misty Step

Level 6

(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List

Favoured Enemy (Choose 1 More):

Archetypes	Description	Grants
Bounty Hunter	Gain Proficiency in Investigation. Creatures you hit with Ensnaring Strike (either ranged or melee) have Disadvantage on their Saving Throw.	Investigation Proficiency
Keeper of the Veil	You specialise in hunting creatures from other planes of existence. You gain Proficiency in Arcana and can grant protection against aberrations, celestials, elementals, fey, fiends, and undead.	Arcana Proficiency Protection from Evil and Good
Mage Breaker	You have a history of battling spellcasters. Gain Proficiency with Arcana and the True Strike Cantrip, which gives you Advantage on Attack Rolls against a creature. Wisdom is your Spellcasting Ability for this spell.	Arcana Proficiency Cantrip: True Strike
Ranger Knight	You have sworn to serve a crown or nation and seek to bring its foes to ruin. Gain Proficiency with History and Proficiency with Heavy Armour.	Heavy armour Proficiency History Proficiency
Sanctified Stalker	You swore to hunt the enemies of a holy or druidic order. Gain Proficiency with Religion and the Sacred Flame Cantrip, which deals 1d8Radiant damage. Wisdom is your Spellcasting Ability for the Cantrip.	Religion Proficiency Cantrip: Sacred Flame

Natural Explorer (Choose 1 More):

Archetypes	Description	Grants
Beast Tamer	You have cultivated a strong bond with animals. You can cast Find Familiar as a ritual.	Cast Find Familiar at will
Urban Tracker	An expert at navigating the wild within the city, you gain Sleight of Hand Proficiency.	Sleight of Hand Proficiency
Wasteland Wanderer: Cold	You have spent endless days surviving desolate tundras. Gain resistance to Cold damage, taking only half damage from it.	Cold Resistance
Wasteland Wanderer: Fire	You have spent endless days surviving forbidding deserts. Gain resistance to Fire, taking only half damage from it.	Fire Resistance
Wasteland Wanderer: Poison	You have spent endless days surviving fetid swamps. Gain resistance to Poison, taking only half damage from it.	Poison Resistance

Level 7

Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)
(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List

Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Ranger Spell List

Subclass Features:

Hunter	Beast Master	Gloom Stalker
Defensive Tactics	Exceptional Training	Iron Mind

Level 8

Choose a Feat.

Land Stride: Difficult Terrain no longer slows you down.
(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List

Subclass Features:

Hunter	Beast Master	Gloom Stalker
None	Upgraded HP for Summon Companion	None

Level 9

Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)
(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List

Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Ranger Spell List

New 3rd Level Spells available for selection:

Subclass Features:

Hunter	Beast Master	Gloom Stalker
None	None	Fear

Level 10

Hide in Plain Sight: Become Invisible and gain +10 bonus to Stealth checks as long as you stand still.
(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List

Favoured Enemy (Choose final one):

Archetypes	Description	Grants
Bounty Hunter	Gain Proficiency in Investigation. Creatures you hit with Ensnaring Strike (either ranged or melee) have Disadvantage on their Saving Throw.	Investigation Proficiency
Keeper of the Veil	You specialise in hunting creatures from other planes of existence. You gain Proficiency in Arcana and can grant protection against aberrations, celestials, elementals, fey, fiends, and undead.	Arcana Proficiency Protection from Evil and Good
Mage Breaker	You have a history of battling spellcasters. Gain Proficiency with Arcana and the True Strike Cantrip, which gives you Advantage on Attack Rolls against a creature. Wisdom is your Spellcasting Ability for this spell.	Arcana Proficiency Cantrip: True Strike
Ranger Knight	You have sworn to serve a crown or nation and seek to bring its foes to ruin. Gain Proficiency with History and Proficiency with Heavy Armour.	Heavy armour Proficiency History Proficiency
Sanctified Stalker	You swore to hunt the enemies of a holy or druidic order. Gain Proficiency with Religion and the Sacred Flame Cantrip, which deals 1d8Radiant damage. Wisdom is your Spellcasting Ability for the Cantrip.	Religion Proficiency Cantrip: Sacred Flame

Natural Explorer (Choose finale one):

Archetypes	Description	Grants
Beast Tamer	You have cultivated a strong bond with animals. You can cast Find Familiar as a ritual.	Cast Find Familiar at will
Urban Tracker	An expert at navigating the wild within the city, you gain Sleight of Hand Proficiency.	Sleight of Hand Proficiency
Wasteland Wanderer: Cold	You have spent endless days surviving desolate tundras. Gain resistance to Cold damage, taking only half damage from it.	Cold Resistance
Wasteland Wanderer: Fire	You have spent endless days surviving forbidding deserts. Gain resistance to Fire, taking only half damage from it.	Fire Resistance
Wasteland Wanderer: Poison	You have spent endless days surviving fetid swamps. Gain resistance to Poison, taking only half damage from it.	Poison Resistance

Level 11

Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.)
(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List

Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Ranger Spell List

Subclass Features:

Hunter	Beast Master	Gloom Stalker
Volley Whirlwind Attack	Bestial Fury	Stalker's Flurry

Level 12

Choose a Feat.

(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List

Ranger Spell List

Level 1 Spells

Level 2 Spells

Level 3 Spells

External Links

Ranger on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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