The
Ranger
Far from the bustle of cities and towns, past the hedges that shelter the most distant farms from the terrors of the wild, amid the dense-packed trees of trackless forests and across wide and empty plains, rangers keep their unending watch.
Who is the Ranger?
Warriors of the wilderness, Rangers specialize in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of civilization—humanoid raiders, rampaging beasts and monstrosities, terrible giants, and deadly dragons. They learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on techniques that are particularly useful against their specific favored foes.
Thanks to their familiarity with the wilds, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s talents and abilities are honed with a deadly focus on the grim task of protecting the borderlands.
((Last updated: 8.15.2024))
Class Abilities
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The Ranger in Numbers
Saving Throws: Strength, Dexterity
Attacking (Bow) Attribute: Dexterity
Armour Proficiency: Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shield Proficiency
Weapon Proficiency: Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons
Skill Proficiency: You gain +2 to Animal Handling, Survival and Investigation.
Base Hit Points: 130
Base Spell Pool: 30
Ranger Mastery Bonuses
4th & 5th Level Spells
Attribute Increase: +1 to 2 attributes of your choice
HP: +15
Spell Pool: +15
Spells & Abilities
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Subclasses
On Mastery & Subclasses
Spells, Abilities, and Cantrips under the base class above spread to the subclasses listed on their respective pages. Any additional abilities under the subclass sections are their special twist.
Subclasses on the Old Guard server work like specializations of your class and enable players to customize their general class into something more fitting their RP and general play style. They create additional nuance in your class, providing unique skills or bonuses.
Changing the subclass (or the class on that account) is also possible, as the only thing required is another player who trains you ICly. All on-class, subclass, and mastery training can be found here.
Gloom Stalker
Gloom stalkers are at home in the darkest places: deep under the earth, in gloomy alleyways, in primeval forests, and wherever else the light dims. Most folks enter such places with trepidation, but a gloom stalker ventures boldly into the darkness, seeking to ambush threats before they can reach the broader world. Such rangers are often found in the Underdark, but they will go to any place where evil lurks in the shadows.
Horizon Walker
Horizon walkers guard the world against threats that originate from other planes or that seek to ravage the mortal realm with otherworldly magic. They seek out planar portals and keep watch over them, venturing to the Inner Planes and the Outer Planes as needed to pursue their foes. These rangers are also friends to any forces in the multiverse – especially benevolent dragons, fey, and elementals – that work to preserve life and the order of the planes.
Class Abilities
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Spells & Abilities
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 7 - Mastery
Hunter
Some rangers seek to master weapons to better protect civilization from the terrors of the wilderness. Members of the Hunter Conclave learn specialized fighting techniques for use against the most dire threats, from rampaging ogres and hordes of orcs to towering giants and terrifying dragons.
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Swarmkeeper
Feeling a deep connection to the environment around them, some rangers reach out through their magical connection to the world and bond with a swarm of nature spirits. The swarm becomes a potent force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others. Other Swarmkeepers enjoy building vibrant communities that work for the mutual benefit of all those they consider part of their swarm.