Ranger Class Needs Some Love For Full Release.

[Wolff]

Patch #9 has been the longest for testing since EA started. I’ve been going over all the classes and working with the Ranger class and I am not very happy with it. I’ve tried tanking and, the Ranger just can’t hold his or, her concentration and, with only three spell slots, meh. I’ve tried also the strength DPS Ranger and I would have to drop either Astarion or Gale, the DPS Ranger loses out, and I would rather have the wizard or Rogue. So I decided on replacing Astarion with a Dex Deul-wielding Hunter with Colossus Slayer. Now I can feel comfortable with this build that Astarion’s job can be fulfilled and has been fun to play.

I think the Ranger class could use some love before release. Hunters mark maybe not use the only bonus action you have left for reapplying the spell without losing your stealth would help a lot. Or be able to apply hunter's mark while staying crouched.


For the upcoming duergar fight, hunters stats.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2943208037

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

Ranger has been one of the most fun classes for me to play, and I rarrly use Hunter's Mark. From what I understand, the BG3 Ranger is an improvement over 5e vanilla Ranger.

I find many of their class features somewhat useless (Mage Slayer, etc.)

Bounty Hunter, Ranger Knight, and the resistances are good.

Most often I tske Hunter Colossus Slayer as it gives the most consistent damage bonus, but I hear Beastmaster is pretty good now too, as animal companions get a big boost at level five.

If anything, I want more Ranger subclass choices.

[Gaius]

Pet focused rangers are now really, really good, just go with the flow and accept they are better as ranged damage dealers so you don't have to death with concentration issues as much.

Me personally, I'm not a fan, but not because of their combat capabilities - those are real good. My issue is having a non-charisma, non skill monkey character taking one of my very valuable 4 character slots. I'd play Astarion or a Lore Bard in that slot basically every time because of their ability with basically all non combat rolls.

[WeenerTuck813]

Rangers are awesome in BG3 not sure what u mean.

One of my best playthroughs was a drow ranger who used those gloves off the goblins and just played standard Dex archer.

My +attack was through the roof, I did decent damage with hunters mark, a +1 longbow, and 20 dex, but also I was a ranger Bane-disher who debuffed mobs super consistently.

I also enjoyed all the different arrows I had access to, using fire/cold/poison/etc arrows in different situations

Additionally I was so dexy that I didn’t need to bring Astarion.

I’m likely playing Paladin my first playthrough, but ranger would be a close 2nd. The only thing hurting it is that I think I can have a ranger in my party (that Teifling you meet at the toll place by the river). I’ll probably bring her as my ranger and use like Shadowheart and either Wyll or Gale.

Good balance. Pala front liner, Cleric healer, Ranger Dex Archer, and a Caster.

[Wolff]

Originally posted by WeenerTuck813:

Rangers are awesome in BG3 not sure what u mean.

One of my best playthroughs was a drow ranger who used those gloves off the goblins and just played standard Dex archer.

My +attack was through the roof, I did decent damage with hunters mark, a +1 longbow, and 20 dex, but also I was a ranger Bane-disher who debuffed mobs super consistently.

I also enjoyed all the different arrows I had access to, using fire/cold/poison/etc arrows in different situations

Additionally I was so dexy that I didn’t need to bring Astarion.

Has the ranger become just a long-distance hitter? I would rather have a paladin for tanking and other classes for DPS. I found one build for the ranger and that is DPS range/ melee.

Scimitars are awesome for Dex build and now for EA I give Astarion the ability to use scimitars and hvy crossbows for level 4 feat as of late.

For full release, I don't think the ranger class will be my first choice for a character. Probably go with Paladin for tanking.

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

For me the question is whether it's necessary to level past getting my subclass, or perhaps level five for Extra Attack at most.

I intend to create a Ranger/Rogue, and I'll either go 3/11 or 5/9, depending upon whether I want that Extra Attack or not.

Snek Attac + Colossus Slayer + Hunter's Mark + Sharpshooter + Skulker = death from the shadows. With Haste and the extra bonus action from Thief, you can even pull off Hail of Thorns without screwing yourself, and still Hide on your turn. Use Spellthief to recharge spell slots for more Hail. Wood Elf + Longstrider + Crusher's Ring + Mobility = catch me if you can.

[Wolff]

Mobility is king :) I like to put on the DARK JUSTICIAR MAIL for Shadowheart, looks badass but I like putting on Chain of Liberation with Haste Helm. Use rush attack with the watcher's Guide, cast inflict wounds and use sprint to get behind target and get back into stealth. Love momentum.

[sevensided]

The Ranger is in a decent place for BG3, and the beastmaster is a little better in game than in the actual tabletop game. And if multiclassing is in the game, Ranger+ Thief is going to be a disgustingly effective range DPS.

[Metallicus]

Ranger is my favorite class. I prefer the skill monkey fighter with range over the one-dimensional melee fighter or the squishy mage types.

[ExcaliburV]

Ok, wait, I know this has nothing to do with the conversation, but what is that hood your ranger is wearing and where do I find it?

[Wolff]

Originally posted by ExcaliburV:

Ok, wait, I know this has nothing to do with the conversation, but what is that hood your ranger is wearing and where do I find it?

My fav helm for Astarion. Being able to go invisible for 3 turns is awesome.

https://baldursgate3.wiki.fextralife.com/Shadow+of+Menzoberranzan

[ExcaliburV]

Originally posted by Wolff:

Originally posted by ExcaliburV:

Ok, wait, I know this has nothing to do with the conversation, but what is that hood your ranger is wearing and where do I find it?

My fav helm for Astarion. Being able to go invisible for 3 turns is awesome.

https://baldursgate3.wiki.fextralife.com/Shadow+of+Menzoberranzan

Oh, niiice. I must've completely forgotten about that, somehow.

It's the exact kind of look I want for one of the character concepts I've been tinkering with. I gotta get my hands on that.