One:Ranger
See Ranger (disambiguation)
Ranger class [1]
Class Group: Experts
Primary Abiliy: Dexterity, Wisdom
Design Notes: Ranger Updates
+ Here are the main updates in this class since its last playtest version:
- Deft Explorer replaces the Expertise feature at 1st level. Deft Explorer includes one Expertise choice, along with some terrain-oriented material, which playtesters requested. The feature now improves at 9th level.
- Spellcasting has three noteworthy changes: (1) spell preparation is no longer tied to the level of your spell slots, (2) the Ranger can change one prepared spell upon finishing a Long Rest, and (3) cantrips are no longer included; the Ranger instead gets Weapon Mastery at 1st level.
- Weapon Mastery is a new 1st-level feature.
- Favored Enemy has moved to 2nd level, and it no longer removes Concentration from Hunter’s Mark, which was overpowered in playtests. The feature instead now allows you to cast the spell a number of times without expending a spell slot.
- Ranger Subclass levels now match the level progression in the 2014 Ranger, ensuring compatibility with subclasses already in print.
- Conjure Barrage is a new 9th-level feature.
- Nature’s Veil no longer uses spell slots, and it has moved to 14th level.
- Tireless now gives Temporary Hit Points as an action, as in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything.
- Conjure Volley is a new 17th-level feature.
- Feral Senses has returned to 18th level.
- Foe Slayer is now an improved version of the 2014 feature and has returned to 20th level, replacing Epic Boon (Epic Boon feats will return in a future UA, but they won’t be built into a class’s level progression). Foe Slayer is now not limited to once per turn.
Unofficial Description: Rangers are specialist in wilderness exploration and survival; guardians of nature.
| Level | Proficiency Bonus |
Class Features | Prepared Spells |
—Prepared Spells per Spell Level— | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | |||||||||
| 1st | +2 | Deft Explorer, Spellcasting, Weapon Mastery | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 2nd | +2 | Favored Enemy, Fighting Style | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 3rd | +2 | Ranger Subclass | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 4th | +2 | Ability Score Improvement | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 5th | +3 | Extra Attack | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | |||||
| 6th | +3 | Roving | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | |||||
| 7th | +3 | Subclass Feature | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | |||||
| 8th | +3 | Ability Score Improvement | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | |||||
| 9th | +4 | Conjure Barrage, Deft Explorer Improvement | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | |||||
| 10th | +4 | Tireless | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | |||||
| 11th | +4 | Subclass Feature | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | |||||
| 12th | +4 | Ability Score Improvement | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | |||||
| 13th | +5 | — | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | |||||
| 14th | +5 | Nature's Veil | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | |||||
| 15th | +5 | Subclass Feature | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | |||||
| 16th | +5 | Ability Score Improvement | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | |||||
| 17th | +6 | Conjure Volley | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |||||
| 18th | +6 | Feral Senses | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |||||
| 19th | +6 | Ability Score Improvement | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||||
| 20th | +6 | Foe Slayer | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||||
Creating a Ranger
[1] Class Group: Experts
Primary Ability: Dexterity, Wisdom
To create a Ranger, consult the following lists, which provide Hit Points, Proficiencies, and Armor Training. If you’re making a 1st-level character, also consult the “Starting Equipment” section, and if you’re using the multiclassing rules, see the “Multiclassing and the Ranger” section.
Then look at the Ranger table to see the Class Features you get at each level in this Class. The descriptions of those features appear in the “Ranger Class Features” section.
Hit Points
Hit Dice: 1d10 per Ranger level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points per Level after 1st: 1d10 (or 6) + your Constitution modifier
Proficiencies
Saving Throws: Strength, Dexterity.
Skills: Choose 3 from Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival).
Weapons: Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons
Tools: None
Armor Training
Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields
Starting Equipment
As a 1st-level character, you start with the following equipment, or you can forgo it and spend 150 GP on equipment of your choice. Arrows (20), Druidic Focus (Sprig of Mistletoe), Explorer's Pack, Longbow or Shortbow, Quiver, Scimitar, Shortsword, Studded Leather Armor, 7 gp
Multiclassing and the Ranger
If your group uses the multiclassing rules in the Player's Handbook, here’s what you need to know if you choose Ranger as one of your Classes.
Ability Score Minimum. 13+ Dexterity and Wisdom.
Proficiencies. Martial Weapons and one Ranger Skill.
Armor Training. Light Armor, Medium Armor, and Shield.
Spell Slots. Half your Ranger levels (rounded up).
Ranger Class Features
Deft Explorer
1st and 9th Level
Summary: Gain Expertise in a skill in which you have proficiency. Gain Advantage on Intelligence (Nature) checks related to one terrain type: arctic, coast, desert, forest, grassland, mountain, swamp, or the Underdark (you can change terrain type after a Long Rest).
Spellcasting
1st level
Summary: You can cast Divine spells.
- Spell Slots. You gain spell slots as indicated on the Ranger overview table. They are replenished after a Long Rest.
- Prepared Spells of 1st+ Level. You prepare a number of Ranger spells (as shown on the Ranger overview table).
- Changing Your Prepared Spells. You can change one of your prepared spells for another after a Long Rest.
- Spellcasting Ability. Wisdom is your Spellcasting Ability.
- Spellcasting Focus. You can use a Druidic Focus as a Spellcasting Focus.
Favored Enemy
2nd Level
Summary: You always have the Hunter's Mark Spell prepared. You can cast it a number of times per Long Rest without expending a spell slot, but regain all uses of this after a Long Rest.
Fighting Style
2nd Level
Summary: You gain one Fighting Style Feat of your choice: Archery, Defense, or Two-Weapon Fighting.
Ranger Subclass
3rd Level (features at 3rd, 7th, 11th, 15th)
Summary: You choose a Ranger subclass.
List of Ranger Subclasses
6 official and unofficial subclasses.
| Subclass | Summary | Features | Flags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beast Master | This ranger subclass forms a special bond with a beast, utilizing Primal power. | Primal Companion, Exceptional Training, Bestial Fury, Share Spells | Noncanon, Pointer, UA | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6 |
| Beast Master | This ranger subclass forms a special bond with a beast, utilizing Primal power. | Primal Companion, Exceptional Training, Bestial Fury, Share Spells | Noncanon, Pointer, UA | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6 |
| Beast Master | This ranger subclass forms a special bond with a beast, utilizing Primal power. | Primal Companion, Exceptional Training, Bestial Fury, Share Spells | Noncanon, Pointer, UA | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6 |
| Beast Master | This ranger subclass forms a special bond with a beast, utilizing Primal power. | Primal Companion, Exceptional Training, Bestial Fury, Share Spells | Noncanon, Pointer, UA | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6 |
| Gloom Stalker | Gloom stalkers draw power from the Shadowfell. | Gloom Stalker Magic, Dread Ambusher, Umbral Sight, Iron Mind, Stalker's Fury, Shadowy Dodge | Noncanon, Pointer, UA | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6 |
| Hunter | This ranger subclass specializes in knowledge of its prey. | Hunter's Prey, Hunter's Lore, Defensive Tactics, Superior Hunter's Defense | Noncanon, Pointer, UA | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6 |
Ability Score Improvement
4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, 19th Levels
You gain the Ability Score Improvement Feat or another Feat of your choice for which you qualify.[1]
Extra Attack
5th Level
You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack Action on your turn.[1]
Roving
6th Level
Summary: While not wearing Heavy Armor your Speed is buffed. You also gain Climbing and Swimming speeds.
Conjure Barrage
9th Level
Summary: You always have the Conjure Barrage spell prepared.
Tireless
10th Level
Summary: You gain the following benefits:
- Temporary Hit Points. A limited number of times a day you can use an action to give yourself Temporary Hit Points [2].
- Decrease Exhaustion. Your Exhaustion level decreases by 1 at the end of a Short Rest.
Nature's Veil
14th Level
Summary: A limited number of times per Long Rest, you can use a Bonus Action to become Invisible until the end of your next turn.
Conjure Volley
17th Level
Summary: You always have the Conjure Volley spell prepared.
Feral Senses
18th Level
Summary: You gain Blindsight.
Foe Slayer
20th Level
Summary: Your Hunter's Mark can buff your attack rolls that miss (possibly changing it to a hit), and buff damage if you hit with an attack.
Sources and Notes
- Jeremy Crawford, et. al.. UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6 (Dungeons and Dragons One D&D) (2023-06-29). Wizards of the Coast. © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
- Rule Tip: Temporary Hit Points Don't Stack. If you have temporary hit points and receive more of them, you don’t add them together, unless a rule says you can. Instead, you decide which temporary hit points to keep. For more information on temporary hit points, see chapter 9 of the Player's Handbook (5e). - Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica p.27, UA 2020 Subclasses Part 1, UA 2020 Subclasses Part 3, Player's Handbook (5e) p.198 (different wording). ↑
- A deprecated version of this class was published in UA 2022 Expert Classes.
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