Halfling Fey Wanderer Ranger Build Guide

With natural charm and uncanny luck, the Halfling is the perfect vessel for the whimsical, face-of-the-party magic of the Fey Wanderer Ranger.

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Why Fey Wanderer?

The Fey Wanderer Ranger blends martial skill with fey magic, making them excellent support characters. While Rangers usually stay in the shadows, the Fey Wanderer shines in social situations thanks to Otherworldly Glamour, a level 3 feature that lets you add your Wisdom modifier to Charisma checks. As a Halfling, your natural charm and the Luck trait ensure you rarely fail these crucial social rolls, letting you charm allies and outwit foes with ease.

On the battlefield, Halflings bring incredible maneuverability to this support role. Halfling Nimbleness allows you to slip through the spaces of larger enemies, positioning yourself perfectly to control the battlefield. This mobility is vital when you need to get close to cast your Fey Wanderer spells or set up tactical advantages for your teammates.

Additionally, defensive traits like Brave keep you focused and immune to fear, ensuring you can reliably trigger features like Beguiling Twist to redirect enemy charm and fear effects back at them. This combination makes you a slippery, charming, and highly resilient support coordinator.

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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Halfling Traits That Benefit Fey Wanderer Ranger

Brave

Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.

Halfling Nimbleness

Moving through larger creatures' spaces gives the Ranger exceptional battlefield mobility.

Naturally Stealthy

Natural stealth abilities enhance the Ranger's ability to operate unseen.

Luck

Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.

Combat Effectiveness

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

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Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

♦ Low Charisma limits social interactions
♦ Small size limits heavy weapon usage
♦ No Darkvision — may need light sources in dungeons

Pro Tips

Use Halfling Nimbleness to weave through enemies and position yourself perfectly to deploy your Fey Wanderer Spells from safety.

Lean into your Luck trait during social encounters, as it virtually guarantees your Otherworldly Glamour Charisma bonuses won't be ruined by a natural 1.

Use Naturally Stealthy to hide behind larger allies, allowing you to safely cast support spells without becoming an easy target.

When enemies try to frighten you, your Brave trait helps you resist, setting up an easy reaction to redirect the effect using Beguiling Twist.

Other Ranger Subclasses for Halfling

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fey Wanderer a good subclass for Halfling Ranger?

Yes, it is an excellent choice. Halflings make fantastic Fey Wanderers because their natural traits shore up the Ranger's typical social weaknesses. Thanks to Otherworldly Glamour, your Halfling can act as the party's spokesperson without sacrificing martial power. Plus, traits like Luck prevent critical failures on both your spell attacks and crucial persuasion checks, making you a highly reliable support character.

What makes Fey Wanderer different from other Ranger subclasses?

Unlike traditional Rangers who focus purely on stealth and damage, the Fey Wanderer specializes in social manipulation, crowd control, and magical support. It uniquely allows you to face social encounters using your Wisdom score via Otherworldly Glamour, and later control the battlefield by summoning fey allies and turning enemy charm or fear attacks against them with Beguiling Twist.

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