Gnome Beast Master Ranger Build Guide
Why Beast Master?
The Gnome Beast Master Ranger combines Gnome's racial traits with the Beast Master's specialized features. As a Support, this build leverages spellcasting with a unique twist from the Beast Master archetype.
Key features include Primal Companion, Exceptional Training, Bestial Fury. With DEX and WIS as the primary ability at 15, this build maximizes the Ranger's core strengths.
Beast Master Features
Primal Companion
Level 3You can summon the primal beast that is tied to your soul. As an action, you can summon or dismiss a Primal Beast that appears in an unoccupied space you can see within 30 feet of you. When you summon your Primal Beast, choose one of the following options for what appears: a beast that normally has a Challenge rating of 1 or lower, or a dinosaur with a Challenge rating of 3 or lower. On your turn, you can use a Bonus Action to command the beast to take the Dash, Disengage, or Dodge action.
Exceptional Training
Level 7You can use a Bonus Action on your turn to command the Primal Beast to take the Attack action. You can also use a Bonus Action to command it to take the Dodge action.
Bestial Fury
Level 11When you command the beast to take the Attack action, it can make two attacks as part of the action.
Share Spells
Level 15When you cast a spell that targets only you and allows you to form a bond with an object or another creature (for example, Magic Weapon), you can extend the spell to your Primal Beast if the beast is within 30 feet of you and the spell doesn't have a range of Self.
Recommended Ability Scores
Gnome Traits That Benefit Beast Master Ranger
Darkvision
Gnome Darkvision helps Rangers scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.
Gnomish Cunning
Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.
Combat Effectiveness
| Level | HP | Melee DPR | Spell DPR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 |
| Level 11 | 81 | 7.15 | 0 |
| Level 17 | 123 | 7.15 | 0 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ♦ Beast Master grants Primal Companion at level 3
- ♦ High hit points for frontline durability
- ♦ Darkvision for dungeon exploration
- ♦ Good armor class and initiative
Weaknesses
- ♦ Low Charisma limits social interactions
- ♦ Small size limits heavy weapon usage
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