Ranger Guide — D&D 5e

d10 Hit Die DEX and WIS Primary 4 Subclasses Yes Spellcasting Striker Role

Best Races for Ranger

#1
Aasimar Ranger 6/10

Flight provides incredible mobility, letting the Ranger reach otherwise inaccessible positions.

 #2
Dragonborn Ranger 6/10

Flight provides incredible mobility, letting the Ranger reach otherwise inaccessible positions.

 #3
Elf Ranger 6/10

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

 #4
Human Ranger 6/10

A free Origin feat provides a meaningful boost to any Ranger build right from level 1.

 #5
Dwarf Ranger 4/10

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

All 10 Ranger builds ranked:

#6 Gnome Ranger 4/10 #7 Halfling Ranger 4/10 #8 Orc Ranger 4/10 #9 Tiefling Ranger 4/10 #10 Goliath Ranger 3/10

Ranger Subclasses

Beast Master

Available at level 3

Ranger bonded with a primal beast companion. Beast Masters form profound connections with animals, and fight alongside their animal companions with perfect coordination.

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Fey Wanderer

Available at level 3

Ranger touched by fey magic. Fey Wanderers are mysterious wanderers imbued with the magic of the fey realms, able to charm and mystify their foes.

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Gloom Stalker

Available at level 3

Ranger of shadow and darkness. Gloom Stalkers are at home in the deepest darkness, able to see in absolute darkness and strike from the shadows with deadly precision.

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Hunter

Available at level 3

Ranger of legendary prowess. Hunters are the most famous rangers, known for their ability to track prey and master multiple fighting styles to overcome any quarry.

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Further Reading

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Ranger Spells

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Spells available to the Ranger in D&D 5e (2024).

AlarmAnimal FriendshipCure WoundsDetect MagicDetect Poison and DiseaseEnsnaring StrikeEntangleFog CloudGoodberryHail of ThornsHunter's MarkJumpLongstriderSpeak with AnimalsAidAnimal MessengerBarkskinBeast SenseCordon of ArrowsDarkvisionEnhance AbilityFind TrapsGust of WindLesser Restoration

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