Class:Ranger

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Class: Ranger

The ranger is a deadly marksman, a stealthy scout, and an agile swordsman. At higher levels, these abilities increase, giving them extra damage and attacks with these weapons, as well as access to divine spells.

A good combatant but better suited as a ranged attacker in a party
At 2nd level they can dual-wield weapons, and they gain a strength bonus to bow attacks at level 1
Relies on a high dexterity and light armor for protection
Proficient with all simple and martial weapons
Can wear light armor and shields, except tower shields
Has access to a wide array of stealth and perception-based skills
Can cast divine spells at level 4
Specialized training gives them bonuses against favored enemy races
No alignment restriction

Recommended Attributes: Dexterity, Strength, Wisdom

Although the wilds are home to fierce and cunning creatures, such as bloodthirsty worgs and malicious spiders, none are more cunning and powerful than the ranger. A skilled hunter and stalker, the ranger knows both the hidden hearts of the woodlands and the darkest caves of the underworld. Skilled in woodcraft as well as combat, he spends years studying the habits of his prey in order to defeat it.

Hit Die:	D8
Caster Type:	Divine
Spell Casting:	Wisdom determines how powerful a spell a Ranger can cast, how many spells they can cast, and how hard those spells are to resist.
Path(s):	Deepwood Sniper, Tempest, Arcane Archer


1	+1	2	2	0
2	+2	3	3	0
3	+3	3	3	1
4	+4	4	4	1
5	+5	4	4	1
6	+6 / +1	5	5	2
7	+7 / +2	5	5	2
8	+8 / +3	6	6	2
9	+9 / +4	6	6	3
10	+10 / +5	7	7	3
11	+11 / +6 / +1	7	7	3
12	+12 / +7 / +2	8	8	4
13	+13 / +8 / +3	8	8	4
14	+14 / +9 / +4	9	9	4
15	+15 / +10 / +5	9	9	5
16	+16 / +11 / +6 / +1	10	10	5


	Concentration	Allows you a chance to continue casting a spell when you would normally be interrupted.
	Heal	Allows you to revive unconscious and bleeding companions to 1 hit point. Also grants additional hit points for yourself and your companions when resting in a dungeon. Doesn't affect warforged characters.
	Hide	Allows you to sneak past monsters, avoiding their sight.
	Jump	Allows you to jump higher.
	Listen	Allows you to hear enemies that are trying to move silently as well as subtle noises which others may not hear.
	Move Silently	Allows you to sneak past monsters, avoiding their hearing.
	Search	Allows you to find hidden doors, traps, and objects when activated.
	Spot	Allows you to notice hidden doors, traps, and objects nearby, and to spot enemies that are trying to hide. A passive skill.
	Swim	Allows you to swim faster and for a longer period of time underwater.



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1	Camouflage	An ally becomes more able to blend in with his or her surroundings, giving a +10 circumstances bonus to Hide.
1	Jump	Gives an ally a +10 enhancement bonus on Jump checks. This bonus increases to +20 at 5th level and +30 at 9th level.
1	Longstrider	Increases your base run speed by +15%.
1	Merfolk's Blessing	Gives an ally per caster level a +10 enhancement bonus on Swim checks, plus one for every 2 caster levels.
1	Ram's Might	Your hands increase in size, granting a +2 size bonus to Strength and damage.
1	Resist Energy	Gives an ally limited protection from an elemental damage type, reducing that type of damage taken by 10. The damage reduction increases to 20 at caster level 7 and 30 at caster level 11.
1	Summon Nature's Ally I	Summons a gray wolf to fight for you for a brief time. Casting this spell locks out casting any other Summon Nature's Ally spell for 1 minute.
1	Tumble	Gives an ally a +10 enhancement bonus on Tumbling.



2	Barkskin	Toughens the skin of an ally, giving a +2 natural armor bonus to AC with an additional +1 bonus for every 3 caster levels above 3rd, to a maximum of +5 at caster level 12th.
2	Bear's Endurance	An ally gains greater vitality and stamina, giving a +4 enhancement bonus to Constitution.
2	Camouflage, Mass	Casts Camouflage on multiple targets giving a +10 circumstances bonus to Hide to each.
2	Cat's Grace	An ally becomes more graceful, agile, and coordinated, giving a +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity.
2	Cure Light Wounds	Positive energy is channeled to heal light wounds of your target or damage undead for 1d8 hit points +1 per caster level (max +5). Undead who make a successful Will save reduce the damage by half.
2	Hold Animal	An animal becomes paralyzed and freezes in place. It is aware, but can take no actions for a maximum of 6 seconds per caster level. The enemy may attempt to make a new Will save every 3 seconds.
2	Owl's Wisdom	Grants an ally a +4 enhancement bonus to wisdom.
2	Protection from Energy	Grants temporary immunity to a form of energy for 1 minute per caster level or until 12 points of energy per caster level (max 120) have been absorbed.
2	Snare	Creates a snare that, when triggered, entangles a single enemy. An entangled creature may attempt to make a Strength check every 2 seconds to escape. Incorporeal creatures and oozes cannot be caught in the snare.
2	Spike Growth	Creates hard and pointed vegetation that injures the feet and legs of enemies that pass over it, slowing movement and causing 1d4 piercing damage every 2 seconds. A successful Reflex save negates the slow effect.
2	Summon Nature's Ally II	Summons a hyena to fight for you for a brief time. Casting this spell locks out casting any other Summon Nature's Ally spell for 2 minutes.



3	Cure Moderate Wounds	Positive energy is channeled to heal moderate wounds of your target or damage undead for 2d8 hit points +1 per caster level (max +10). Undead who make a successful Will save reduce the damage by half.
3	Neutralize Poison	Detoxifies any sort of venom in an ally, causing him to suffer no additional effects from the poison. Additionally, it immunizes the ally from any poison he is exposed to during the duration of the spell.
3	Remove Disease	Cures all diseases on an ally. Does not prevent re-infection after a new exposure.
3	Summon Nature's Ally III	Summons a lioness to fight for you for a brief time. Casting this spell locks out casting any other Summon Nature's Ally spell for 3 minutes.
3	Wild Instincts	You sharpen your instincts and your awareness of immediate surroundings, giving a +10 Insight bonus on Listen and Spot checks.



4	Cure Serious Wounds	Positive energy is channeled to heal serious wounds of your target or damage undead for 3d8 hit points +1 per caster level (max +15). Undead who make a successful Will save reduce the damage by half.
4	Freedom of Movement	This spell enables an ally to move and attack normally for the duration of the spell, even under the influence of magic that normally impedes movement, such as paralysis, entanglement, or solid fog.
4	Longstrider, Mass	Casts Longstrider on multiple targets, increasing base run speed of allies by +15%.
4	Summon Nature's Ally IV	Summons a young razor cat to fight for you for a brief time. Casting this spell locks out casting any other Summon Nature's Ally spell for 4 minutes.

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1	Attack	Your basic attack. When activated, you will continue attacking until your target is defeated.
1	Bow Strength	A ranger can apply his or her Strength bonus to bow damage.
1	Defensive Fighting	While using Defensive Fighting mode, you trade attack bonus for a small AC bonus. Casting a spell ends this mode.
1	Heroic Durability	Increases your maximum hit points by 20.
1	Light Armor Proficiency	You are proficient with light armor, and do not suffer armor penalties to your attack rolls when wearing light armor.
1	Martial Weapon Proficiency	You do not suffer an attack penalty for martial weapons.
1	Shield Proficiency (General)	You are proficient with bucklers, small, and large shields.
1	Simple Weapon Proficiency	You do not suffer an attack penalty for simple weapons.
1	Sneak	Uses your Move Silently and Hide in Shadows skills to stealth through dungeons.
1	Sunder	Using this attack, you may reduce the target's Armor Class by 4 for a short time. Some creatures may be immune to the sunder effect. A successful Fortitude save negates this effect. (DC 10 + Str mod)
1	Trip	Using this attack, you may trip the target, rendering it prone. Some creatures may be immune to this effect. A successful Balance check negates this effect. (DC 10 + Str mod)
1	Wild Empathy	Activate this ranger ability to lower an animal's or beast's aggression, effectively mesmerizing them.



2	Rapid Shot	You can fire ranged attacks faster and reload faster when using a ranged weapon.
2	Two Weapon Fighting	Reduces the penalty for fighting with two weapons.



3		Diehard	You automatically stabilize when incapacitated.



6	Improved Two Weapon Fighting	Increases the number of attacks when fighting with two weapons.
6	Manyshot	By activating this ability, you can shoot multiple arrows simultaneously for a time. With a Base Attack Bonus of 10 and under you can shoot two arrows, from 11 to 15 you can shoot 3, and at 16 and up you can shoot 4 at once.



7		Improved Wild Empathy	Activate this ranger ability to befriend an animal or beast, effectively charming them.



9		Evasion	When you make a successful Reflex save to avoid damage, you suffer no damage instead of half damage.



11	Greater Two Weapon Fighting	Increases the number of attacks when fighting with two weapons.
11	Improved Precise Shot	Your missile attacks may pass through friends and foes to strike your target. Foes between you and your target might be hit.
11	Precise Shot	Your missile attacks may pass through other characters and monsters to strike their target.

Rangers may select one additional feat at levels 1, 5, 10, and 15 from the list below.

	Favored Enemy	A ranger receives a damage bonus when fighting certain foes. The bonus starts at +2, and increases every five ranger levels.

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Ranger Devotion I

Grants a 10% increase to the effectiveness of your healing spells.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Energy Resistance Boost I

Activate this ability to receive energy resistance 8 for 20 seconds.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Extra Empathy I

You gain 1 additional use of Wild Empathy per rest.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Favored Damage I

When attacking a favored enemy, you receive an additional +1 bonus on damage rolls.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Favored Defense I

When attacked by a favored enemy, you receive a +1 bonus on Armor Class.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Heal I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Heal skill.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Hide I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Hide skill.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Jump I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Jump skill.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Move Silently I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Move Silently skill.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Search I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Search skill.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Skill Boost I

Activate this ability to receive a +2 bonus to skills for 20 seconds.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Spot I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Spot skill.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Sprint Boost I

Activate this ability to receive a 35% bonus to running speed for 20 seconds.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Swim I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Swim skill.

AP Cost:	1

Ranger Desert Lore I

You gain energy resistance 2 versus fire, or improve your existing resistance by 2.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	3

Ranger Dexterity I

Grants a +1 increase to your Dexterity score.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	2

Ranger Favored Resistance I

When making a save against a spell or effect from a favored enemy, you receive a +1 bonus to saves.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	3

Ranger Swamp Lore I

You gain energy resistance 2 versus acid, or improve your existing resistance by 2.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	3

Ranger Tundra Lore I

You gain energy resistance 2 versus cold, or improve your existing resistance by 2.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	3

Ranger Vermin Empathy

You can use this ability to pacify Vermin much like you can pacify animals with Wild Empathy.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	2
Requires One of:	Favored Enemy (Vermin) Ranger Swamp Lore II Ranger Desert Lore II Ranger Extra Empathy IV
Requires All of:	Ranger Extra Empathy I

Ranger Devotion II

Grants an additional 10% increase to the effectiveness of your healing spells, bringing the total increase to 20%.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Devotion I

Ranger Elemental Empathy

You can use this ability to pacify Elementals much like you can pacify animals with Wild Empathy.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires One of:	Favored Enemy (Elemental) Ranger Energy Resistance Boost III Ranger Extra Empathy IV
Requires All of:	Ranger Extra Empathy I

Ranger Energy of the Wild I

Grants a 20 point increase to spell points.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	11

Ranger Energy Resistance Boost II

Activate this ability to receive energy resistance 10 for 20 seconds.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Energy Resistance Boost I

Ranger Extra Empathy II

You gain 1 additional use of Wild Empathy per rest, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Extra Empathy I

Ranger Heal II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Heal skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Heal I

Ranger Hide II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Hide skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Hide I

Ranger Jump II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Jump skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Jump I

Ranger Move Silently II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Move Silently skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Move Silently I

Ranger Search II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Search skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Search I

Ranger Skill Boost II

Activate this ability to receive a +3 bonus to skills for 20 seconds.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Skill Boost I

Ranger Spot II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Spot skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Spot I

Ranger Sprint Boost II

Activate this ability to receive a 40% bonus to running speed for 20 seconds.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Sprint Boost I

Ranger Swim II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Swim skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Ranger Swim I

Ranger Favored Damage II

When attacking a favored enemy, you receive an additional +2 bonus on damage rolls.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	14
Requires All of:	Ranger Favored Damage I

Ranger Item Defense I

You are skilled at protecting your gear against damage, granting you a 25% chance to negate potential item wear before it occurs.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	15

Arcane Archer: Force Arrow

Fires an arrow that will deal 3d6 additional Force damage at your currently selected target. This ability costs 1 spell point to activate.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	19
Requires All of:	Ranger Arcane Archer I

Ranger Arcane Archer I

Grants the abilities to conjure returning magical arrows and fire True Strike arrows. Also grants +20 spell points.

AP Cost:	4
AP Spent:	16
Requires One of:	Mental Toughness Elven Arcanum I Sorcerer Energy of the Dragonblooded I Wizard Energy of the Scholar I Bard Energy of Music I
Requires All of:	Point Blank Shot Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons

Ranger Deepwood Sniper I

Grants a +1 bonus to Hide, Move Silently, and Spot. Also grants the ability to take an aimed 'sniper shot' with a bonus to hit, critical threat range, and critical threat multiplier.

AP Cost:	4
AP Spent:	16
Requires All of:	Point Blank Shot Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons Ranger Hide II Ranger Move Silently II Ranger Spot II

Ranger Desert Lore II

Your energy resistance versus fire is increased by 2, bringing the total increase to 4.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	18
Requires All of:	Ranger Desert Lore I

Ranger Dexterity II

Grants an additional +1 to your Dexterity score.

AP Cost:	4
AP Spent:	16
Requires All of:	Ranger Dexterity I

Ranger Favored Attack I

When attacking a favored enemy, you receive a +1 bonus to attack.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	18

Ranger Swamp Lore II

Your energy resistance versus acid is increased by 2, bringing the total increase to 4.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	18
Requires All of:	Ranger Swamp Lore I

Ranger Tempest I

Your training has turned you into a whirling tempest of steel, granting a 10% bonus to dual wield attack speed.

AP Cost:	4
AP Spent:	16
Requires All of:	Spring Attack Mobility Dodge Two Weapon Fighting Improved Two Weapon Fighting

Ranger Tundra Lore II

Your energy resistance versus cold is increased by 2, bringing the total increase to 4.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	18
Requires All of:	Ranger Tundra Lore I

Ranger Devotion III

Grants an additional 10% increase to the effectiveness of your healing spells, bringing the total increase to 30%.

AP Cost:	3
AP Spent:	21
Requires All of:	Ranger Devotion II

Ranger Energy Resistance Boost III

Activate this ability to receive energy resistance 12 for 20 seconds.

AP Cost:	3
AP Spent:	21
Requires All of:	Ranger Energy Resistance Boost II

Ranger Extra Empathy III

You gain 1 additional use of Wild Empathy per rest, bringing the total increase to 3.

AP Cost:	3
AP Spent:	21
Requires All of:	Ranger Extra Empathy II

Ranger Favored Defense II

When attacked by a favored enemy, you receive a +2 bonus on Armor Class.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	22
Requires All of:	Ranger Favored Defense I

Ranger Skill Boost III

Activate this ability to receive a +4 bonus to skills for 20 seconds.

AP Cost:	3
AP Spent:	21
Requires All of:	Ranger Skill Boost II

Ranger Sprint Boost III

Activate this ability to receive a 45% bonus to running speed for 20 seconds.

AP Cost:	3
AP Spent:	21
Requires All of:	Ranger Sprint Boost II

Ranger Energy of the Wild II

Grants an additional 20 spell points, bringing your total increase to 40 points.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	26
Requires All of:	Ranger Energy of the Wild I

Ranger Favored Resistance II

When making a save against a spell or effect from a favored enemy, you receive a +2 bonus to saves.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	26
Requires All of:	Ranger Favored Resistance I