Character class
Ranger
A Dexterity 
D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/- and Wisdom 
D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/-based wilderness martial half caster with tracking, exploration, mobility, and subclass-driven combat tools.
Mechanically, the Ranger is built around Dexterity D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/ and Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/, uses a d10 Hit Die, and follows the progression table below for proficiency bonus, class features, and class-specific resources.
This page collects the Ranger core traits, starting equipment, level progression, class feature summaries, and published subclasses in one place. Spellcasting note: Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/; known- spell 
D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ half-caster progression beginning at 2nd level.
Implementation Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary ability | Dexterity D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/ and Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/ |
| Multiclass prerequisite | Dexterity D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/ 13 and Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/ 13 |
| Spellcasting | Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/; known- spell D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ half-caster progression beginning at 2nd level. |
| Suggested tags | ranged, melee, explorer, primal, half-caster |
Core Class Traits
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hit Die | d10 |
| Armor | Light armor  D&D Portal - Light Armor Equipment reference Light Armor is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/light-armor/, medium armor D&D Portal - Medium Armor Equipment reference Medium Armor is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/medium-armor/, shields  D&D Portal - Shields Equipment reference Shields is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/shields/ |
| Weapons | Simple weapons  D&D Portal - Simple Weapons Equipment reference Simple Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/simple-weapons/, martial weapons  D&D Portal - Martial Weapons Equipment reference Martial Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/martial-weapons/ |
| Tools | None |
| Saving Throws | Strength  D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic
ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/, Dexterity D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/ |
| Skills | Choose three: Animal Handling  D&D Portal - Animal Handling Skill reference Animal Handling is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/animal-handling/, Athletics  D&D Portal - Athletics Skill reference Athletics is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/athletics/, Insight  D&D Portal - Insight Skill reference Insight is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/insight/, Investigation  D&D Portal - Investigation Skill reference Investigation is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/investigation/, Nature  D&D Portal - Nature Skill reference Nature is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/nature/, Perception  D&D Portal - Perception Skill reference Perception is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/perception/, Stealth  D&D Portal - Stealth Skill reference Stealth is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/stealth/, Survival  D&D Portal - Survival Skill reference Survival is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/survival/ |
Starting Equipment
Choose one
Option 1
Scale mail orleather armor .
Choose one
Option 2
Two shortswords ortwo simple melee weapons .
Choose one
Option 3
Dungeoneer’s pack orexplorer’s pack .
Longbow and 20 arrows
Longbow and 20 arrows .
Ranger Progression
| Level | Prof.  D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/ | Features | Spells Known |
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Level 1 4 features gained Favored Enemy | Natural Explorer | Deft Explorer | Favored Foe +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Favored Enemy
- Natural Explorer
- Deft Explorer Optional
- Favored Foe Optional
- Spells Known
- —
Level 2 3 features gained Fighting Style | Spellcasting | Spellcasting Focus +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Fighting Style
- Spellcasting
- Spellcasting Focus Optional
- Spells Known
- 2
Level 3 3 features gained Primeval Awareness | Ranger Conclave | Primal Awareness +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Spells Known
- 3
Level 4 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Ability Score Improvement
- Martial Versatility Optional
- Spells Known
- 3
Level 5 1 feature gained Extra Attack +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Spells Known
- 4
Level 6 3 features gained Favored Enemy improvement | Natural Explorer improvement | Deft Explorer improvement +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Favored Enemy improvement
- Natural Explorer improvement
- Deft Explorer improvement Optional
- Spells Known
- 4
Level 7 1 feature gained Conclave feature +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Conclave feature
- Spells Known
- 5
Level 8 3 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Land’s Stride | Martial Versatility +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Ability Score Improvement
- Land’s Stride
- Martial Versatility Optional
- Spells Known
- 5
Level 9 1 feature gained — +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- —
- Spells Known
- 6
Level 10 4 features gained Natural Explorer improvement | Hide in Plain Sight | Deft Explorer feature | Nature’s Veil +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Natural Explorer improvement
- Hide in Plain Sight
- Deft Explorer feature Optional
- Nature’s Veil Optional
- Spells Known
- 6
Level 11 1 feature gained Conclave feature +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Conclave feature
- Spells Known
- 7
Level 12 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Ability Score Improvement
- Martial Versatility Optional
- Spells Known
- 7
Level 13 1 feature gained — +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- —
- Spells Known
- 8
Level 14 2 features gained Favored Enemy improvement | Vanish +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Favored Enemy improvement
- Vanish
- Spells Known
- 8
Level 15 1 feature gained Conclave feature +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Conclave feature
- Spells Known
- 9
Level 16 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Ability Score Improvement
- Martial Versatility Optional
- Spells Known
- 9
Level 17 1 feature gained — +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- —
- Spells Known
- 10
Level 18 1 feature gained Feral Senses +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Spells Known
- 10
Level 19 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Ability Score Improvement
- Martial Versatility Optional
- Spells Known
- 11
Level 20 1 feature gained Foe Slayer +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Spells Known
- 11
Class Features
As a ranger, you gain the following class features.
Favored Enemy
Levels 1, improves at 6, 14
Choose creature types to track and recall information about with advantage, gaining related languages.
Favored Foe (Optional)
Levels 1, replaces Favored Enemy
Mark a hit target with concentration 
D&D Portal - Concentration Spellcasting rule Concentration is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/concentration/ and deal extra damage once per turn, scaling by level.
Natural Explorer
Levels 1, improves at 6, 10
Choose favored terrain and gain extensive travel, tracking, foraging, and navigation benefits there.
Deft Explorer (Optional)
Levels 1, 6, 10, replaces Natural Explorer
Gain Canny expertise and languages, Roving speed 
D&D Portal - Speed Movement rule Speed is a movement rule used during
exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/speed/ and movement modes, then Tireless temporary hit points 
D&D Portal - Hit Points Combat rule Hit Points is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/hit-points/ and exhaustion 
D&D Portal - Exhaustion Condition Exhaustion is a game condition that can affect
what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/exhaustion/ recovery.
Fighting Style
Level 2
Choose a ranger-compatible combat style, including Druidic Warrior.
Spellcasting
Level 2
Learn ranger spells D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ with Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/ using the half-caster slot table.
Spellcasting Focus (Optional)
Level 2
Use a druidic focus for ranger spells D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/.
Primeval Awareness
Level 3
Spend a spell D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ slot to sense the presence of specified supernatural creature types across a wide area.
Primal Awareness (Optional)
Levels 3, replaces Primeval Awareness
Learn and cast a level-based set of nature D&D Portal - Nature Skill reference Nature is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/nature/-detection spells D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ once per long rest 
D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/ without slots.
Ranger Conclave
Levels 3, 7, 11, 15
Choose a subclass that defines the ranger’s specialist hunt and combat features.
Ability Score Improvement
Levels 4, 8, 12, 16, 19
Increase ability scores or take a feat.
Extra Attack
Level 5
Attack twice with the Attack action 
D&D Portal - Attack Action Action rule Attack Action is an action economy rule used to
describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/attack-action/.
Land’s Stride
Level 8
Ignore nonmagical difficult terrain 
D&D Portal - Difficult Terrain Movement rule Difficult Terrain is a movement rule used during
exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/difficult-terrain/ and resist magical plants that impede movement.
Hide in Plain Sight
Level 10
Create camouflage for a large Stealth D&D Portal - Stealth Skill reference Stealth is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/stealth/ bonus while remaining still.
Nature’s Veil (Optional)
Levels 10, replaces Hide in Plain Sight
Become invisible 
D&D Portal - Invisible Condition Invisible is a game condition that can affect
what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/invisible/ until the start of the next turn as a bonus action 
D&D Portal - Bonus Action Action rule Bonus Action is an action economy rule used to
describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/bonus-action/, proficiency-bonus times per long rest D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/.
Vanish
Level 14
Hide D&D Portal - Hide Action rule Hide is an action economy rule used to
describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/hide/ as a bonus action D&D Portal - Bonus Action Action rule Bonus Action is an action economy rule used to
describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/bonus-action/ and avoid nonmagical tracking.
Feral Senses
Level 18
Remove disadvantage against unseen targets and locate nearby invisible D&D Portal - Invisible Condition Invisible is a game condition that can affect
what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/invisible/ creatures.
Foe Slayer
Level 20
Once each turn add Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/ modifier to an attack or damage roll 
D&D Portal - Damage Roll Combat rule Damage Roll is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/damage-roll/ against a favored enemy.
Published Subclasses
Published Subclasses
Player’s Handbook
Beast Master
Fight alongside an animal companion; Tasha’s offers primal companion replacements.
- ranger
- subclass
- beast-master
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Fey Wanderer
Psychic damage, social bonuses, fear manipulation, and fey summons.
- ranger
- subclass
- fey-wanderer
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Gloom Stalker
Ambush initiative, darkness superiority, and extra opening attacks.
- ranger
- subclass
- gloom-stalker
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Horizon Walker
Planar detection, force damage, and teleporting attacks.
- ranger
- subclass
- horizon-walker
Player’s Handbook
Hunter
Choose modular offense and defense options against common enemy patterns.
- ranger
- subclass
- hunter
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Monster Slayer
Identify weaknesses, mark prey, and disrupt supernatural effects.
- ranger
- subclass
- monster-slayer
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Swarmkeeper
Move creatures and self with a magical swarm.
- ranger
- subclass
- swarmkeeper
Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons
Drakewarden
Bond with a scaling drake companion and gain draconic damage and flight.
- ranger
- subclass
- drakewarden
FAQ
What is a Ranger in D&D?
A Ranger is a d10 martial half-caster built around weapons, exploration, tracking, and Wisdom-based primal magic. In the 2014 rules, Rangers begin with Favored Enemy and Natural Explorer, gain Fighting Style and Spellcasting at 2nd level, choose a Ranger Archetype at 3rd level, and gain Extra Attack at 5th level. Dexterity and Wisdom are the most common priorities, although Strength-based Rangers are possible.
Read more: Ranger 
D&D Portal - What is a Ranger in D&D? Ranger FAQ A Ranger is a d10 martial half-caster built around weapons, exploration, tracking, and Wisdom-based primal magic. In the 2014 rules, Rangers begin with Favored Enemy and Natural Explorer, gain Fighting Style and Spellcasting at 2nd level, choose a Ranger Archetype at 3rd level, and gain Extra Attack at 5th level. Dexterity and Wisdom are the most common priorities, although Strength-based Rangers are possible. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/ranger/what-is-a-ranger-in-dnd/
How do you play a Ranger?
Play a Ranger by choosing a clear weapon style, keeping Dexterity or Strength high, and using Wisdom for spells and exploration skills. Use the Ranger's spells to improve positioning, tracking, control, healing, or weapon pressure rather than treating them as a separate full-caster system. Favored Enemy and Natural Explorer are the 2014 exploration features, while the Ranger Archetype determines the character's main specialist combat identity.
Read more: Ranger D&D Portal - How do you play a Ranger? Ranger FAQ Play a Ranger by choosing a clear weapon style, keeping Dexterity or Strength high, and using Wisdom for spells and exploration skills. Use the Ranger's spells to improve positioning, tracking, control, healing, or weapon pressure rather than treating them as a separate full-caster system. Favored Enemy and Natural Explorer are the 2014 exploration features, while the Ranger Archetype determines the character's main specialist combat identity. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/ranger/how-do-you-play-a-ranger/
What ability scores are best for a Ranger?
Dexterity and Wisdom are the most common Ranger ability priorities. Dexterity powers bows and finesse weapons and improves Armor Class and initiative, while Wisdom powers Ranger spellcasting and important exploration skills. Constitution is usually the next priority. Strength can replace Dexterity as the main attack ability for a melee build. The 2014 multiclassing prerequisites require Dexterity 13 and Wisdom 13.
Read more: Ranger D&D Portal - What ability scores are best for a Ranger? Ranger FAQ Dexterity and Wisdom are the most common Ranger ability priorities. Dexterity powers bows and finesse weapons and improves Armor Class and initiative, while Wisdom powers Ranger spellcasting and important exploration skills. Constitution is usually the next priority. Strength can replace Dexterity as the main attack ability for a melee build. The 2014 multiclassing prerequisites require Dexterity 13 and Wisdom 13. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/ranger/what-ability-scores-are-best-for-a-ranger/
What are the main Ranger class features?
The 2014 Ranger's main features are Favored Enemy, Natural Explorer, Fighting Style, Wisdom-based Spellcasting, a Ranger Archetype, Primeval Awareness, Extra Attack, Land's Stride, Hide in Plain Sight, Vanish, Feral Senses, and Foe Slayer. The base class combines martial combat and exploration, while the Archetype supplies much of the Ranger's specialised combat identity.
Read more: Ranger D&D Portal - What are the main Ranger class features? Ranger FAQ The 2014 Ranger's main features are Favored Enemy, Natural Explorer, Fighting Style, Wisdom-based Spellcasting, a Ranger Archetype, Primeval Awareness, Extra Attack, Land's Stride, Hide in Plain Sight, Vanish, Feral Senses, and Foe Slayer. The base class combines martial combat and exploration, while the Archetype supplies much of the Ranger's specialised combat identity. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/ranger/what-are-the-main-ranger-class-features/
What subclasses can a Ranger choose?
A Ranger's subclass is called a Ranger Archetype and is chosen at 3rd level in the 2014 rules. Major official pre-2024 Fifth Edition options include Hunter, Beast Master, Gloom Stalker, Horizon Walker, Monster Slayer, Fey Wanderer, Swarmkeeper, and Drakewarden. Each keeps the Ranger's weapon combat and spellcasting while adding a different specialisation such as hunting techniques, a companion, ambushes, planar mobility, supernatural monster hunting, fey magic, a swarm, or a drake.
Read more: Ranger D&D Portal - What subclasses can a Ranger choose? Ranger FAQ A Ranger's subclass is called a Ranger Archetype and is chosen at 3rd level in the 2014 rules. Major official pre-2024 Fifth Edition options include Hunter, Beast Master, Gloom Stalker, Horizon Walker, Monster Slayer, Fey Wanderer, Swarmkeeper, and Drakewarden. Each keeps the Ranger's weapon combat and spellcasting while adding a different specialisation such as hunting techniques, a companion, ambushes, planar mobility, supernatural monster hunting, fey magic, a swarm, or a drake. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/ranger/what-subclasses-can-a-ranger-choose/