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Message: <blockquote data-quote="OnlineDM" data-source="post: 5451134" data-attributes="member: 90804">It sounds like you had some confusion about the downloadable Character Builder and Essentials characters. In case it wasn't clear, Essentials books aren't in the downloadable Character Builder at all (they're in the online version, though). The Ranger in the downloadable Character Builder (the original PHB1 Ranger) is a Striker, while the Hunter build of the Ranger from Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms is a controller (as your son has discovered with the knock-down Clever Shot). They play very differently, but with similar flavor elements.The rules for beast companions are actually from Martial Power, not the original PHB.Also, for some elements you have to go digging. When you mention that Sneak Attack deals "extra damage" without the Builder telling you how much, I'm guessing you're looking at the character sheet printout where it summarizes your class features. If you want the full details, you can go into the Builder and click on the class name in the Select Class section - the right pane should give you the full description of the Rogue and all of its class features, including the details on Sneak Attack (it's 2d6 extra damage, by the way). Note that the rules on Sneak Attack were updated with Essentials to allow the Rogue to use it once per turn rather than just once per round - a nice bonus.</blockquote>