Elf Fey Wanderer Ranger Build Guide

6/10 Synergy Support Role Medium Difficulty

Why Fey Wanderer?

The Elf Fey Wanderer Ranger combines Elf's racial traits with the Fey Wanderer's specialized features. As a Support, this build leverages spellcasting with a unique twist from the Fey Wanderer archetype.

Key features include Fey Wanderer Spells, Otherworldly Glamour, Beguiling Twist. With DEX and WIS as the primary ability at 15, this build maximizes the Ranger's core strengths.

Fey Wanderer Features

Fey Wanderer Spells

Level 3

You gain oath spells at the ranger levels listed in the Fey Wanderer Spells table. [Fey Wanderer Spells: 3rd - Charm Person, Cure Wounds; 5th - Enthrall, Misty Step; 9th - Dispel Magic, Nondetection; 13th - Dimension Door, Polymorph; 17th - Animate Objects, Mislead]

Otherworldly Glamour

Level 3

You can add your Wisdom modifier to your Charisma checks. In addition, when you finish a Short or Long Rest, you can gain temporary hit points equal to your Ranger level + your Charisma modifier.

Beguiling Twist

Level 7

You can use your Reaction to add your Wisdom modifier to a Charisma check made by a friendly creature within 10 feet of you. In addition, you gain Advantage on saving throws against being Charmed.

Fey Reinforcements

Level 11

When you reach 5th level, you can cast Faerie Fire a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once) without expending a spell slot. You regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.

Misty Wanderer

Level 15

When you reach 11th level, you can cast Misty Step a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once) without expending a spell slot. You regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.

Recommended Ability Scores

Strength

12(+1)

Dexterity★

15(+2)

Constitution

13(+1)

Intelligence

8(-1)

Wisdom★

14(+2)

Charisma

10(+0)

HP (Lv1)

Initiative

Passive Per.

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Elf Traits That Benefit Fey Wanderer Ranger

Darkvision

Elf Darkvision helps Rangers scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.

Fey Ancestry

Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.

Keen Senses

Free Perception proficiency is valuable for any Ranger, especially in exploration.

Trance

Trance means shorter rests and the ability to keep watch more effectively.

Combat Effectiveness

Level	HP	Melee DPR
Level 5	39	7.8
Level 11	81	7.15
Level 17	123	7.15

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

♦ Fey Wanderer grants Fey Wanderer Spells at level 3
♦ High hit points for frontline durability
♦ Darkvision for dungeon exploration
♦ Good armor class and initiative

Weaknesses

♦ Low Charisma limits social interactions
♦ May require careful feat selection to optimize

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Other Ranger Subclasses for Elf

Elf Beast Master Ranger Support Elf Gloom Stalker Ranger Striker Elf Hunter Ranger Striker

Other Races for Fey Wanderer Ranger

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fey Wanderer a good subclass for Elf Ranger?

The Fey Wanderer is a Support archetype that grants Fey Wanderer Spells at level 3. Combined with Elf traits, this build rated 6/10 for the base class.

What makes Fey Wanderer different from other Ranger subclasses?

The Fey Wanderer focuses on the Support role. Dexterity (15) remains the priority. Other Ranger subclasses like Beast Master fill the Support role instead.

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