Gnome Fey Wanderer Ranger Build Guide
Combining gnomish whimsy with the Feywild's magic, a Gnome Fey Wanderer Ranger blends trickster charm with unmatched mental resilience to support their allies.
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Why Fey Wanderer?
The Fey Wanderer Ranger brings a unique twist to the typical wilderness tracker, acting as a charismatic support character who bridges the gap between the material world and the whimsical Feywild. For a Gnome, this subclass is a natural fit. Your Gnomish Cunning trait grants you advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic. This mental defense ensures you stay active, ready to support your party even when facing powerful spellcasters.
Unlike most Rangers who ignore social skills, Fey Wanderers excel in negotiations thanks to the Otherworldly Glamour feature. This ability lets you add your Wisdom modifier to all Charisma checks, transforming your Gnome into a highly capable party spokesperson. Meanwhile, your high Dexterity (15) ensures you remain deadly in combat, keeping your distance to safely cast supportive spells.
As you grow in power, features like Beguiling Twist allow you to redirect charm and fear effects on the battlefield. This pairs beautifully with a Gnome's natural resilience, turning enemy crowd-control attempts into tactical advantages for your team.
Fey Wanderer Features
Fey Wanderer Spells
Level 3You 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 3You 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 7You 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 11When 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 15When 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
Gnome Traits That Benefit Fey Wanderer 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 |
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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
- ♦ Small size limits heavy weapon usage
Pro Tips
Utilize your Gnome Darkvision to scout ahead in total darkness, allowing you to cast supportive Fey Wanderer Spells from safety.
With Otherworldly Glamour, don't fear social encounters; your Wisdom modifier adds directly to your Charisma checks for easier persuasion.
Activate Beguiling Twist whenever an ally resists a charm or fear effect to turn the enemy's own magic back against them.
Keep your distance using your 15 Dexterity with a bow, keeping you safe to concentrate on summoning spells from Fey Reinforcements.
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