at some point i would like to try a ranger

[cire87]

i know a similar topic is floating around but its covered int trolls , but would i be able to be a ranger with a bow and maybe a companion animal , or to make the build optimal should i pick a ranged sub class or have pets or both ?

[Jekko]

there's the beastmaster which summons animals, go archery at lvl2 and stay pure to get stronger animals with progression. Archery is stronger than usual since you have those DoS2 crafted arrows mechanics.

Also consider multiclassing into 3 levels of thief to get cunning action and the feat sharpshooter

[Vixziค็็็็็n]

Again the Ranger in BG3 is pretty good. I honestly think you should just play whatever build gives you the immersion you are looking for as you have some specific things you mention you like. If you want something more optimal then you should consider what you want to achieve (i.e. dual wield, pet focused, etc.) and choose accordingly.

Gloom stalker is widely favored as one of the best. You could also multi-class yes.

[Lucky Mud]

Yeah, you can definitely play a Ranger and use a bow and have a pet. There are even a couple variations that work.

They aren't my favorite because most of their turns are like "I shoot my bow," but it's near certain that about half of the internet feels differently, so you should feel free to draw your own conclusions too. :)

[cire87]

Originally posted by Jekko:

there's the beastmaster which summons animals, go archery at lvl2 and stay pure to get stronger animals with progression. Archery is stronger than usual since you have those DoS2 crafted arrows mechanics.

Also consider multiclassing into 3 levels of thief to get cunning action and the feat sharpshooter

so your saying go full archer with some thief ? no pets ?

[Ghost]

Originally posted by cire87:

Originally posted by Jekko:

there's the beastmaster which summons animals, go archery at lvl2 and stay pure to get stronger animals with progression. Archery is stronger than usual since you have those DoS2 crafted arrows mechanics.

Also consider multiclassing into 3 levels of thief to get cunning action and the feat sharpshooter

so your saying go full archer with some thief ? no pets ?

The beastmaster subclass lets you have pets, the Archery fighting style is separate.

[cire87]

dang so i have to choose one , do the animals scale with the player or do they become trash after awhile ?

[Ghost]

Originally posted by cire87:

dang so i have to choose one , do the animals scale with the player or do they become trash after awhile ?

You don't have to choose.

[Jekko]

simply put:
choose ranger
at level 2 pick the archery style
lvl 3 beastmaster subclass --> you can now summon pet
depending on how strong later lvl pets are consider multiclassing into 3 rogue-->thief so you get extra bonus action and easier hide
buy or craft arrows thos DoS2 arrows

[cire87]

im either getting confused or im mixing up what yall are saying , so can i be a ranger archer and still have pets and do those pets scale with the player

[cire87]

Originally posted by Jekko:

simply put:
choose ranger
at level 2 pick the archery style
lvl 3 beastmaster subclass --> you can now summon pet
depending on how strong later lvl pets are consider multiclassing into 3 rogue-->thief so you get extra bonus action and easier hide
buy or craft arrows thos DoS2 arrows

this was pretty helpful but im still not sure if the animal companion scale with the player or are they worthless late game ?

[Ghost]

Originally posted by cire87:

im either getting confused or im mixing up what yall are saying , so can i be a ranger archer and still have pets and do those pets scale with the player

Yes. At some point, you will have to choose a Fighting style - this can be archery. At another, you can choose a Subclass.

[Jekko]

animal companions should get stronger with your ranger levels, not confirmed afaik

edit: for example moon druid get owlbear shape at lvl6, so maybe beastmaster gets a new pet or those lvl3 pets get stronger

[Edstyles]

Originally posted by Jekko:

animal companions should get stronger with your ranger levels, not confirmed afaik

edit: for example moon druid get owlbear shape at lvl6, so maybe beastmaster gets a new pet or those lvl3 pets get stronger

Yes you do get stronger pets. You get them allready at level 5 which is why ranger > druid early access. For instance your Boar becomes a barbarian at level 5 meaning it gets the rage ability.

[TrueWarlord真の武]

Originally posted by cire87:

im either getting confused or im mixing up what yall are saying , so can i be a ranger archer and still have pets and do those pets scale with the player

Ok, relax.

If you want to be an archer and have a pet all you need to do is pick the archer style at level 2 (the game will ask you to chose a style at level 2) and the Best Master subclass at level 3 (the game will ask you to pick a Ranger subclass at level 3).

You're good, pet will always be helpfull. It's a very good choice actually.

[MeldinX2]

Originally posted by cire87:

im either getting confused or im mixing up what yall are saying , so can i be a ranger archer and still have pets and do those pets scale with the player

Yes pets will grow with your character. Just go Ranger and choose Beastmaster at level 3. Then you can summon pets.