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<blockquote data-quote="StreamOfTheSky" data-source="post: 5640875" data-attributes="member: 35909">The Weapon and Shield Fighter (new combat style found in APG and also included in the <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger" target="_blank">Ranger entry</a> on d20pfsrd.org) adds Shield Master to its list of bonus feats at level 6. Rangers do NOT need to meet the pre-requisites for their bonus feats, unlike Fighters.That's it, basically.&nbsp; Archery and Crossbow (which is almost identical to archery, ultimately...) has a similar sweet deal with Improved Precise Shot at level 6.&nbsp; Mounted combat style lets you take Trick Riding (normally requires level 9+ !) at level 2 and Mounted Skirmisher (normally requires level 14+) at level 10.&nbsp; Therefore, I find them to be the best combat styles for a ranger.&nbsp; TWF, two handed, and natural weapon all fail to offer such early entry options, making them subpar, IMO.&quot;At 2nd level, a ranger must select one of two (seven, if styles from Advanced Player's Guide are allowed) combat styles to pursue: archery or two-weapon combat (Note: Advanced Player's Guide adds 5 new combat style options: crossbow, mounted combat, natural weapon, two-handed weapon, and weapon and shield).The ranger's expertise manifests in the form of bonus feats at 2nd, 6th, 10th, 14th, and 18th level. He can choose feats from his selected combat style, even if he does not have the normal prerequisites.The benefits of the ranger's chosen style feats apply only when he wears light, medium, or no armor. He loses all benefits of his combat style feats when wearing heavy armor. Once a ranger selects a combat style, it cannot be changed.&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="StreamOfTheSky, post: 5640875, member: 35909"] The Weapon and Shield Fighter (new combat style found in APG and also included in the [url=http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger]Ranger entry[/url] on d20pfsrd.org) adds Shield Master to its list of bonus feats at level 6. Rangers do NOT need to meet the pre-requisites for their bonus feats, unlike Fighters. That's it, basically. Archery and Crossbow (which is almost identical to archery, ultimately...) has a similar sweet deal with Improved Precise Shot at level 6. Mounted combat style lets you take Trick Riding (normally requires level 9+ !) at level 2 and Mounted Skirmisher (normally requires level 14+) at level 10. Therefore, I find them to be the best combat styles for a ranger. TWF, two handed, and natural weapon all fail to offer such early entry options, making them subpar, IMO. "At 2nd level, a ranger must select one of two (seven, if styles from Advanced Player's Guide are allowed) combat styles to pursue: archery or two-weapon combat (Note: Advanced Player's Guide adds 5 new combat style options: crossbow, mounted combat, natural weapon, two-handed weapon, and weapon and shield). The ranger's expertise manifests in the form of bonus feats at 2nd, 6th, 10th, 14th, and 18th level. [b]He can choose feats from his selected combat style, even if he does not have the normal prerequisites.[/b] The benefits of the ranger's chosen style feats apply only when he wears light, medium, or no armor. He loses all benefits of his combat style feats when wearing heavy armor. Once a ranger selects a combat style, it cannot be changed." [/QUOTE]

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