Hunter Ranger Guide
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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Best Races for Hunter Ranger
All 10 races ranked by synergy with the Hunter. Click any to see the full build.
Flight provides incredible mobility, letting the Ranger reach otherwise inaccessible positions.
Flight provides incredible mobility, letting the Ranger reach otherwise inaccessible positions.
Elf Darkvision helps Rangers scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.
Hunter Features
Hunter's Lore
Level 3You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice from the list available to rangers at 1st level. You can also add double your Proficiency Bonus to Intelligence (Nature) checks and Wisdom (Survival) checks.
Hunter's Prey
Level 3You gain the ability to mark your prey. As a Bonus Action, you can designate one creature you can see within 60 feet of you as your prey. You have Advantage on attack rolls against your designated prey, and it can't become Invisible unless it has total cover. This benefit lasts for 1 hour or until you designate another creature.
Defensive Tactics
Level 7You choose one of the following defensive tactics. Escape the Horde: Opportunity attacks against you are made with Disadvantage. Multiattack Defense: When a creature hits you with an attack, you gain a +4 bonus to AC against that creature's attacks until the start of your next turn. Steel Will: You gain proficiency in Wisdom saves. If you're already proficient in Wisdom saves, you gain proficiency in Charisma saves instead.
Superior Hunter's Prey
Level 11You can designate more prey. You can have up to three creatures designated as your prey. You can add your Wisdom modifier to damage rolls against any of your designated prey.
Superior Hunter's Defense
Level 15When a creature within 5 feet of you hits you with an attack while you have a designated prey, that creature takes damage equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1 damage). You can use your Reaction to make one weapon attack against a creature within 5 feet of you.
Is Hunter Right for You?
Pick the Hunter if you want a Ranger focused on dealing heavy single-target damage. Compare it with the other Ranger subclasses to make sure it fits your party, then build the Aasimar version for the strongest start.
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