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<blockquote data-quote="Psyduck" data-source="post: 425007" data-attributes="member: 2150"><p>Ok...I've played a few single classed Rangers, and I think I have some good tips, for my Ranger always seems pretty flexible.</p><p></p><p>Since your strength and dex look equal, Make sure you pick up a bow along with your melee weapons. A lot of people I've gamed with like to limit their usage of weapons to either melee or ranged. Don't do this.</p><p></p><p>Having said that, stay away from weapon focus. This feat will persuade you to use a specific weapon. If you really want to take it, take it more than once, but I recommend using your feats somewhere else.</p><p></p><p>Is there any other fighters in the group? Not just any fighters, but the power attack/cleavers. If so, then you could use some feats in the point blank shot chain. If there are no fighters, you are gonna want to snag power attack at minimum (nishruus are hard to kill without it). If you are not sure about the other classes, take a mix (maybe point blank shot, powr attack, and the others you want).</p><p></p><p>Onward to favorite enemies...Beasts and abberations (sp?) are definitely the most common, but if you are determined for your theme, make sure your DM is going to use giants before you select it as a fav enemy. Have you heard of a giant killer in a world without giants? Most DMs I game with don't mind telling you a little about what you may face, but I never did ask for specified races. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Also, as much as some people say you have to, you DO NOT have to fight with twf, but remember it is an option. If you find you are using your bow a lot, then don't feel bad for not fighting with two weapons. Just remember that when an enemy tries to corner you, you have the opportunity to draw two weapons and surprise them. They may even try to retreat (at 9th level, you have 4 attacks fighting 2 handed!). If this seems like a tactic you may use (as I did a bunch with my Rangers), pick up the quick draw feat.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, your skill point distribution...I like the stealth skills (spot, listen, hide, move silently) If you have any extra skill points, wilderness lore will save you and your group quite often. Never underestimate tracking. Animal empathy may also save you, but I don't have my PhB with me, and I'm not sure if it is a class skill.</p><p></p><p>That's about all I can rack up for now. Good luck, and have fun!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Psyduck, post: 425007, member: 2150"] Ok...I've played a few single classed Rangers, and I think I have some good tips, for my Ranger always seems pretty flexible. Since your strength and dex look equal, Make sure you pick up a bow along with your melee weapons. A lot of people I've gamed with like to limit their usage of weapons to either melee or ranged. Don't do this. Having said that, stay away from weapon focus. This feat will persuade you to use a specific weapon. If you really want to take it, take it more than once, but I recommend using your feats somewhere else. Is there any other fighters in the group? Not just any fighters, but the power attack/cleavers. If so, then you could use some feats in the point blank shot chain. If there are no fighters, you are gonna want to snag power attack at minimum (nishruus are hard to kill without it). If you are not sure about the other classes, take a mix (maybe point blank shot, powr attack, and the others you want). Onward to favorite enemies...Beasts and abberations (sp?) are definitely the most common, but if you are determined for your theme, make sure your DM is going to use giants before you select it as a fav enemy. Have you heard of a giant killer in a world without giants? Most DMs I game with don't mind telling you a little about what you may face, but I never did ask for specified races. :) Also, as much as some people say you have to, you DO NOT have to fight with twf, but remember it is an option. If you find you are using your bow a lot, then don't feel bad for not fighting with two weapons. Just remember that when an enemy tries to corner you, you have the opportunity to draw two weapons and surprise them. They may even try to retreat (at 9th level, you have 4 attacks fighting 2 handed!). If this seems like a tactic you may use (as I did a bunch with my Rangers), pick up the quick draw feat. Lastly, your skill point distribution...I like the stealth skills (spot, listen, hide, move silently) If you have any extra skill points, wilderness lore will save you and your group quite often. Never underestimate tracking. Animal empathy may also save you, but I don't have my PhB with me, and I'm not sure if it is a class skill. That's about all I can rack up for now. Good luck, and have fun! [/QUOTE]
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