One of the classes you might choose inBaldur’s Gate 3is the ranger.

Those of the ranger class have an affinity with nature and have the ability to cast spells.

Don’t worry, Boo is included, too.

Baldur’s Gate 3 a wood elf ranger and a beast master ranger with a summoned boar companion

Level

Subclass Feature

3

Summon Companion

5

Companion’s Bond: The bond between you andyour animal companiongrows stronger.

7

Exceptional Training: Your companion candash, disengage, and helpas abonus action.

8

Your companion will haveincreased hit points.

Baldur’s Gate 3 A close up of Minsc and Minsc wearing full armour

11

Bestial Fury:

Your animal companions won’t be heavy hitters when it comes to damage.

Instead,they can provide a distraction while dealing attacks.

Awood elfis the best pick for your beast master ranger because of theirexceptional movement speed at 10.5m/35ft.

Baldur’s Gate 3 the subclass selection menu for rangers

They also enjoyFey Ancestrywhich gives them anadvantage against being charmed and immunity to magical sleep.

They also haveDarkvision, which allows them to see in the dark up to 12m/40ft.

That being said,the outlander and folk hero backgroundscan perform best in this subclass.

Baldur’s Gate 3 wood elf ranger

Folk Hero

A folk hero isproficient in animal handling and survival.

The proficiency of survival is useful, becauseit’ll help in detecting buried treasurein the area.

Athletics will make youmore difficult to shoveand will make iteasier for you to shove others.

Baldur’s Gate 3 the outlander background in the background selection menu

This is useful in battle, especially ones that take place on the edge of a building.

Constitution will help you stay standing with yourincreased hit points, and it’ll also help yousucceed concentration checks.

Wisdom is important foranimal handling and survival checks.

Baldur’s Gate 3 a wood elf ranger in the ability score menu

You’ll also be amore effective spellcasterwith this ability.

Feat

About

Sharpshooter

This feat is perfect for making your beast master apowerful ranged unit.

Ability Improvement

Use this feat toincrease your dexterity by 2 points.

Baldur’s Gate 3 sharpshooter and ability improvement feats

you’re free to encounter plenty of these throughout your journey.

Equipment

Features

Location

Armour:Sharpened Snare Cuirass

Can be purchased fromRoah Moonglow at Moonrise Towers.

Cloak: Cloak of Protection

This can be purchased fromQuartermaster Talli in the Last Light Inn.

Baldur’s Gate 3 a ranger leveling up to level 5

Headwear:Fistbreaker Helm

This can be purchased fromLann Tarv in Moonrise Towers.

Gloves:Gloves of Dexterity

This can be purchased fromA’jak’nir Jeera in Creche Y’llek.

Footwear:Disintegrating Night Walkers

Can be looted fromNere’s body in Grymforge.

Baldur’s Gate 3 A full body view of a wood elf ranger

Can be looted fromMalus Thorm’s body in the House of Healing.

Ring:Crusher’s Ring

Movement speed increases by 3m/10ft.

Can be looted from a chest in theInquisitor’s Chamber in Creche Y’llek.

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To kiss or to not kiss, that is the question.

Headwear:Sarevok’s Horned Helmet

This can be looted fromSarevok’s body at the Murder Tribunal.

Gloves:Helldusk Gloves

This can be looted fromHaarlep’s body in the House of Hope.

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Once spent, this effect refreshes after a long rest.

This will allow you to dealtwo ranged attacks per turn.

check that your more powerful hand crossbow is in your primary hand.

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Weapon

First Hand Crossbow: Hellfire Hand Crossbow

Can be looted fromYurgir’s body at the Gauntlet of Shar.

Second Hand Crossbow:Ne’er Misser

Can be purchased fromRoah Moonglow in Moonrise Towers.

Break an oath, then break your foes.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Crusher’s foot and Tav with a disgusted look

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Baldur’s Gate 3 a beast master ranger with two hand crossbows

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