Ranger Subclass Support Advanced

Beast Master Ranger Guide

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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Best Races for Beast Master Ranger

All 10 races ranked by synergy with the Beast Master. Click any to see the full build.

#1
Aasimar Beast Master Ranger 6/10

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

 #2
Dragonborn Beast Master Ranger 6/10

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

 #3
Elf Beast Master Ranger 6/10

Elf Darkvision helps Rangers scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.
#4Human Ranger 6/10 #5Dwarf Ranger 4/10 #6Gnome Ranger 4/10 #7Halfling Ranger 4/10 #8Orc Ranger 4/10 #9Tiefling Ranger 4/10 #10Goliath Ranger 3/10

Beast Master Features

Primal Companion

Level 3

You 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 7

You 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 11

When you command the beast to take the Attack action, it can make two attacks as part of the action.

Share Spells

Level 15

When 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.

Is Beast Master Right for You?

Pick the Beast Master if you want a Ranger focused on healing, buffing, and keeping allies in the fight. Compare it with the other Ranger subclasses to make sure it fits your party, then build the Aasimar version for the strongest start.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best race for a Beast Master Ranger?
Aasimar rates highest (6/10) for the Beast Master Ranger. Flight provides incredible mobility, letting the Ranger reach otherwise inaccessible positions. Dragonborn (6/10) and Elf (6/10) are also strong picks.
What does the Beast Master specialize in?
The Beast Master fills the Support role — healing, buffing, and keeping allies in the fight. Its features unlock at levels 3, 7, 11, 15.

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