Ranger
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Ranger is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
“Rangers are unrivalled scouts and trackers, honing a deep connection with nature in order to hunt their favoured prey.„
Overview edit
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.
Subclasses edit
The Ranger Subclasses are:
Class progression edit
| Ranger class progression | Spell Slots per Spell Level | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features | Spells Known | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| 1st | +2 |  Favoured Enemy,  Natural Explorer
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- | - | - | - |
| 2nd |  Fighting Style,  Spellcasting
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2 | 2 | - | - | |
| 3rd | Choose a subclass
|
3 | 3 | - | - | |
| 4th |  Feat
|
3 | - | - | ||
| 5th | +3 |  Extra Attack, Subclass Feature
|
4 | 4 | 2 | - |
| 6th | Favoured Enemy, Natural Explorer
|
4 | 2 | - | ||
| 7th | Subclass Feature
|
5 | 4 | 3 | - | |
| 8th | Feat,  Land's Stride: Difficult Terrain
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4 | 3 | - | ||
| 9th | +4 | - | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 10th | Favoured Enemy, Natural Explorer,  Hide in Plain Sight
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4 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 11th | Subclass Feature
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7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| 12th | Feat
|
4 | 3 | 4 | ||
Class information edit
Attributes edit
- Hit points
- At level 1: 10 +
Constitution modifier - On level up: 6 + Constitution modifier
- Key abilities
Dexterity (or 
Strength) for physical attacks- Constitution for Hit Points and
Concentration Checks 
Wisdom for Spells.- Spellcasting Ability
- Wisdom
- Known Spells
For a list of spells available to the Ranger, see: List of Ranger 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.
Starting Proficiencies edit
- Saving throw proficiencies
- Strength, Dexterity
- Equipment proficiencies
Simple weapons, 
Martial weapons
Light armour, 
Medium armour
Shields- Skill proficiencies (Choose 3)
Animal Handling, 
Athletics, 
Insight, 
Investigation, 
Nature, 
Perception, 
Stealth, 
Survival- You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
- Starting Equipment
Shortbow, 
Leather Armour (green variant), 
Leather Boots, 
Arrow of Ice
Multiclass Proficiencies edit
- Equipment proficiencies
- Simple weapons, Martial weapons
- Light armour, Medium armour
- Shields
- Skill proficiencies (Choose 1)
- Same list as Starting Proficiencies
Level progression edit
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
Level 1 edit
- Favoured Enemy
- Choose 1 Favoured Enemy
| 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.
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 Keeper of the Veil
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You specialize 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. |
Gain a free spell ( |
 Mage Breaker
|
You have a history of battling spellcasters. Gain Proficiency with Arcana and  True Strike, which gives you  Advantage on Attack Rolls against a creature. Wisdom is your Spellcasting Ability for this spell.
|
Gain a free cantrip: |
 Ranger Knight
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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. |
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 Sanctified Stalker
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You swore to hunt the enemies of a holy or druidic order. Gain Proficiency with Religion and the Sacred Flame Cantrip, which deals 1d8 Radiant damage. Wisdom is your Spellcasting Ability for the Cantrip.
|
Gain a free cantrip: |
- Natural Explorer
- Choose 1 Natural Explorer
| Archetypes | Description | Grants |
|---|---|---|
 Beast Tamer
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You have cultivated a strong bond with animals. You can cast  Find Familiar as a ritual.
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 Urban Tracker
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An expert at navigating the wild within the city, you gain  Sleight of Hand Proficiency.
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 Wasteland Wanderer: Cold
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You have spent endless days surviving desolate tundras. Gain resistance to  Cold damage, taking only half damage from it.
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 Wasteland Wanderer: Fire
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You have spent endless days surviving forbidding deserts. Gain resistance to  Fire, taking only half damage from it.
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 Wasteland Wanderer: Poison
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You have spent endless days surviving fetid swamps. Gain resistance to  Poison, taking only half damage from it.
|
Level 2 edit
- Fighting Style
- Gain 1 of the fighting styles:
Archery- You gain a +2 bonus to
Attack rolls you make with ranged Weapons. 
Defence- You gain a +1 bonus to
Armour Class while wearing Armour. 
Duelling- When you are wielding a melee weapon that is not Two-Handed in one hand, and no weapon in the other, you deal an additional 2 damage with that weapon.
Two-Weapon Fighting- When you make an offhand attack, you can add your Ability Score Modifier to the damage of the attack.
- Spellcasting
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Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2- You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
- Spells Known: 2
- Choose 2 starting spells from the Ranger Spell List.
- New 1st Level Spells available
Level 3 edit
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3- You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
- Spells Known: 3
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Ranger Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List
Select a subclass edit
|
Gain a free spell (always prepared): |
Hunter’s Prey (Choose 1): |
Gathered Swarm (Choose 1): Gain two free spells (always prepared): |
Level 4 edit
- Choose a Feat.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List.
Level 5 edit
Extra Attack- You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.
- Spellcasting
-
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.
- Spells Known: 4
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Ranger Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List
- New 2nd Level Spells available for selection
Subclass features edit
| Beast Master | Gloom Stalker | Hunter | Swarmkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gain a free spell (always prepared): |
(none) |
Gain a free spell (always prepared): |
Level 6 edit
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List.
- Favoured Enemy
- Choose 1 additional Favoured Enemy
- Natural Explorer
- Choose 1 additional Natural Explorer
Level 7 edit
- Spellcasting
-
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3- You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
- Spells Known: 5
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Ranger Spell List.
- Replacement Spell
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List.
Subclass features edit
| Beast Master | Gloom Stalker | Hunter | Swarmkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Defensive Tactics (Choose 1): |
Level 8 edit
- Choose a Feat.
Land's Stride: Difficult Terrain- You have become an expert at moving through the wilderness. Difficult Terrain no longer slows you down.
This feature is hidden and will not appear anywhere, but is nonetheless granted.
Land's Stride: Plants- You have become an expert at moving through the wilderness. Plant-based surfaces with thorns, spines, or similar hazards no longer harm you.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List
Level 9 edit
- Spellcasting
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Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2- You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
- Spells Known: 6
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Ranger Spell List
- Replacement Spell
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List.
- New 3rd Level Spells available for selection
Subclass features edit
| Beast Master | Gloom Stalker | Hunter | Swarmkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|
| (none) |
Gain a free spell (always prepared) |
(none) |
Gain a free spell (always prepared) |
Level 10 edit
Hide in Plain Sight (
)- Camouflage yourself with your environment to become Invisible and gain a +10 bonus on Stealth Checks, as long as you stand still.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List
- Favoured Enemy
- Choose 1 additional Favoured Enemy
- Natural Explorer
- Choose 1 additional Natural Explorer
Level 11 edit
- Spellcasting
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Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3- You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
- Spells Known: 7
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Ranger Spell List
- Replacement Spell
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List
Subclass features edit
| Beast Master | Gloom Stalker | Hunter | Swarmkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|
Level 12 edit
- Choose a Feat.
- Spellcasting
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Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4- You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.*
* This differs from the normal D&D 5e spell progression.
- Replacement Spell
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Ranger Spell List
Notable rangers edit
See also edit
External links edit
Ranger on the Forgotten Realms Wiki