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Gnome Gloom Stalker Ranger Build Guide

Gnome Gloom Stalker Ranger Build Guide

4/10 Synergy Striker Role Medium Difficulty

Why Gloom Stalker?

The Gnome Gloom Stalker Ranger combines Gnome's racial traits with the Gloom Stalker's specialized features. As a Striker, this build leverages spellcasting with a unique twist from the Gloom Stalker archetype.

Key features include Dread Ambusher, Gloom Stalker Spells, Umbral Sight. With DEX and WIS as the primary ability at 15, this build maximizes the Ranger's core strengths.

Gloom Stalker Features

Dread Ambusher

Level 3

You excel at striking before your enemies can react. You have Advantage on attack rolls against creatures that haven't taken a turn yet in the combat. In addition, if you're hidden when you make an attack roll, you deal an extra 1d8 damage with that attack.

Gloom Stalker Spells

Level 3

You gain oath spells at the ranger levels listed in the Gloom Stalker Spells table. [Gloom Stalker Spells: 3rd - Disguise Self, Invisibility; 5th - Darkness, Pass without Trace; 9th - Fear, Nondetection; 13th - Dimension Door, Greater Invisibility; 17th - Animate Objects, Mislead]

Umbral Sight

Level 3

You gain Darkvision within a range of 300 feet. If you already have Darkvision from another source, it increases by 300 feet. You can see in Dim Light within this radius as if it were Bright Light, and in Darkness as if it were Dim Light. You can't discern color in Darkness, only Shades of Gray.

Iron Mind

Level 7

You gain proficiency in Wisdom saves. If you're already proficient in Wisdom saves, you gain proficiency in Intelligence saves instead.

Stalker's Flurry

Level 11

You can use your Bonus Action to make two weapon attacks as part of the Attack action on your turn, rather than one. This increases to three attacks when you reach 11th level.

Shadowy Dodge

Level 15

Starting at 15th level, when a creature within 5 feet of you hits you with an attack while you're in Dim Light or Darkness, you can use your Reaction to impose Disadvantage on the attack roll.

Recommended Ability Scores

Strength
12(+1)
Dexterity
15(+2)
Constitution
13(+1)
Intelligence
8(-1)
Wisdom
14(+2)
Charisma
10(+0)
HP (Lv1)
11
AC
12
Initiative
+2
Passive Per.
12
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Gnome Traits That Benefit Gloom Stalker 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

  • Gloom Stalker grants Dread Ambusher 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gloom Stalker a good subclass for Gnome Ranger?
The Gloom Stalker is a Striker archetype that grants Dread Ambusher at level 3. Combined with Gnome traits, this build rated 4/10 for the base class.
What makes Gloom Stalker different from other Ranger subclasses?
The Gloom Stalker focuses on the Striker role. Dexterity (15) remains the priority. Other Ranger subclasses like Beast Master fill the Support role instead.

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