D&D 5E (2014) Convince me that the Ranger is a necessary Class.

[Corinnguard]

Or the great versions in other games (Shadowdark and Daggerheart)

There's also Level Up's spell-less Ranger. Its' Wildborn Ranger is the equivalent of the Eldritch Knight Fighter.

 

[Micah Sweet]

Or the great versions in other games (Shadowdark and Daggerheart)

I'd add A5e's spell-less ranger to that list too. Great class! My wife's playing one in our current game.