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Swarmkeeper is a subclass of Ranger, released as part of Patch 8 in 2025. [url 1]
Subclass features[edit | edit source]
Level 3
- Your swarm deals additional damage to creatures marked by
- Gathered Swarm
- Choose the swarm of nature spirits you've formed a bond with. You can change your swarm whenever you level up. An ability for the chosen swarm can be used once per round after landing an attack.
- You gain a swarm of jellyfish that fights on your side. Once per round, the swarm can assist you in one of three ways after you attack an enemy: it can attack and deal additional
Lightning damage, your enemy, or teleport you to a safer location.
- You gain a swarm of moths that fights on your side. Once per round, the swarm can assist you in one of three ways after you attack an enemy: it can attack and deal additional
Psychic damage, your enemy, or teleport you to a safer location.
- You gain a swarm of bees that fights on your side. Once per round, the swarm can assist you in one of three ways after you attack an enemy: it can attack and deal additional
Piercing damage, push the enemy away from you, or teleport you to a safer location.
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- Subclass Spells
- You gain the following spells. They are Always Prepared.
Level 5
- Subclass Spells
- You gain the following spell. It is Always Prepared.
Level 7
Writhing Currents: 3
- Used to cast Writhing Tide. Replenished on a Long Rest.
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(- Condense part of your swarm into a mass that lifts you up. Gain a flying speed of 9 m / 30 ft and become unaffected by surface effects.
Level 9
Writhing Currents: 4
- One additional use of Writhing Tide.
- Subclass Spells
- You gain the following spell. It is Always Prepared.
Level 11
- Your swarm has grown stronger. The swarm's regular attack now deals 1d8 damage, its special attack has one additional feature, and teleporting with your swarm now also increases your
Armour Class for the rest of the round.
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External links[edit | edit source]
Swarmkeeper on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Larian Studios. Community Update 30.