The Ranger¸ Re-Revised (5e)
This is intended as a complete replacement for the Ranger as presented in the Player's Handbook. It may not be compatible with some options from other sourcebooks¸ as some abilities may be duplicated. The intent is to take the best of both the original class and the Revised Ranger Unearthed Arcana¸ smoothing over the rough edges and improving mechanics¸ while keeping the ranger competitive as a martial class. The ultimate goal is to create a version of the ranger that I would find exciting to play. Includes three Ranger Conclaves: the Beast Master¸ the Hunter¸ and the Gloom Stalker. Focus is on low- to mid-level improvements¸ and emphasizing the "feel" of a ranger: · Skilled at both ranged and melee combat¸ no need to choose one or the other. · No abilities dependent on specific circumstances (favored terrains and enemies¸ winning initiative). · Wilderness skills able to compete with Expertise Rogues and Bards. · Core themes are rangers as wilderness experts¸ mobile combatants¸ swift scouts¸ and stealthy ambushers. · Beast Master Conclave is less "all in" on their beast companion while retaining the companion scaling with the ranger's level. · Hunter options adjusted to be more competitive with each other. · Some abilities expanded to provide benefits to the whole party.