Ranger
d10 Hit Die -- Dexterity and Wisdom -- medium Difficulty
PvE Rating
★★★★★
PvP Rating
★★★★★
Hit Die
d10
Primary Stat
Dexterity and Wisdom
Armor
Light, Medium, Shields
Weapons
Simple, Martial
Description
Nature warriors who excel with bows and have an animal companion. Gloom Stalker subclass is one of the strongest in the game.
Strengths
- +Gloom Stalker is one of the strongest subclasses in the game
- +Pass Without Trace enables party-wide stealth
- +Strong ranged damage with longbow proficiency
- +Excellent multiclass synergy with Rogue and Fighter
Weaknesses
- -Hunter and Beast Master are underwhelming compared to Gloom Stalker
- -Half-caster with fewer slots than Cleric or Druid
- -Hunters Mark is Concentration and competes with better spells
- -Less utility than Druid for nature-themed caster
Tips & Strategy
- 1Gloom Stalker Dread Ambusher gives a free extra attack on the first turn.
- 2Pass Without Trace (+10 Stealth) guarantees surprise rounds for the party.
- 3Gloom Stalker / Assassin / Fighter multiclass is the highest first-turn damage.
- 4Beast Master companion scales well and acts independently in combat.
- 5Hunters Mark is good early but competes with Concentration later.
Subclasses
HunterBeast MasterGloom Stalker
Best For
Ranged combatExplorationGloom Stalker multiclass
Saving Throws
StrengthDexterity