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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]

Ranger's default armour
This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Ranger, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 3

Prey's Scent Prey's Scent
Your swarm deals additional damage to creatures marked by Hunter's Mark Hunter's Mark
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.
Cloud of Jellyfish Cloud of Jellyfish
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 Damage TypesLightning damage, Shock Shock your enemy, or teleport you to a safer location.
Flurry of Moths Flurry of Moths
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 Damage TypesPsychic damage, Blind Blind your enemy, or teleport you to a safer location.
Legion of Bees Legion of Bees
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 Damage TypesPiercing damage, push the enemy away from you, or teleport you to a safer location.
Swarm options
Swarm choice Damage option Teleport option Utility option
Cloud of Jellyfish Cloud of Jellyfish
Cloud of Jellyfish: Attack Cloud of Jellyfish: Attack
Deal an extra 1d6LightningLightning to the target of your attack
Cloud of Jellyfish: Teleport Cloud of Jellyfish: Teleport
Teleport 5 m / 17 ft away
Cloud of Jellyfish: Shocking Sting Cloud of Jellyfish: Shocking Sting
Shock Shock the target of your attack on a failed Constitution saving throw
Flurry of Moths Flurry of Moths
Flurry of Moths: Attack Flurry of Moths: Attack
Deal an extra 1d6PsychicPsychic to the target of your attack
Flurry of Moths: Teleport Flurry of Moths: Teleport
Teleport 5 m / 17 ft away
Flurry of Moths: Blinding Swarm Flurry of Moths: Blinding Swarm
Blind Blind the target of your attack on a failed Constitution saving throw
Legion of Bees Legion of Bees
Legion of Bees: Attack Legion of Bees: Attack
Deal an extra 1d6PiercingPiercing to the target of your attack
Legion of Bees: Teleport Legion of Bees: Teleport
Teleport 5 m / 17 ft away
Legion of Bees: Knockback Legion of Bees: Knockback
Push the target of your attack back 5 m / 17 ft on a failed Strength saving throw
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.
Writhing Tide Writhing Tide (Bonus Action + Writhing Current)
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

Mighty Swarm Mighty Swarm
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 Armour Class for the rest of the round.
Upgraded swarm options
Swarm choice Damage option Teleport option Utility option
Cloud of Jellyfish Cloud of Jellyfish
Cloud of Jellyfish: Attack Cloud of Jellyfish: Attack
Deal an extra 1d8LightningLightning to the target of your attack
Cloud of Jellyfish: Mighty Teleport Cloud of Jellyfish: Mighty Teleport
Teleport 5 m / 17 ft away and get +2 AC for one turn
Cloud of Jellyfish: Mighty Shocking Sting Cloud of Jellyfish: Mighty Shocking Sting
Shock Shock and Disarm Disarm the target of your attack on a failed Constitution saving throw
Flurry of Moths Flurry of Moths
Flurry of Moths: Attack Flurry of Moths: Attack
Deal an extra 1d8PsychicPsychic to the target of your attack
Flurry of Moths: Mighty Teleport Flurry of Moths: Mighty Teleport
Teleport 5 m / 17 ft away and get +2 AC for one turn
Flurry of Moths: Mighty Blinding Swarm Flurry of Moths: Mighty Blinding Swarm
Blind Blind and Slow Slow the target of your attack on a failed Constitution saving throw
Legion of Bees Legion of Bees
Legion of Bees: Attack Legion of Bees: Attack
Deal an extra 1d8PiercingPiercing to the target of your attack
Legion of Bees: Mighty Teleport Legion of Bees: Mighty Teleport
Teleport 5 m / 17 ft away and get +2 AC for one turn
Legion of Bees: Mighty Knockback Legion of Bees: Mighty Knockback
Push the target of your attack back 5 m / 17 ft and Prone Prone on a failed Strength saving throw


External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Larian Studios. Community Update 30.