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Message: <blockquote data-quote="famousringo" data-source="post: 6819637" data-attributes="member: 6792445">A couple other things I've noticed after digging into this some more:Under bard multiclass, you mention using Cutting Words to undermine enemy saves. Cutting Words doesn't work on saves, only checks, attacks and damage rolls. Still a good option for protecting your companion, though. Wild sorcerers can reduce enemy saves, but it's deep into the class, it's expensive, and it's probably better spent on a true save-or-suck effect.You also talk about going Bard 6 to get Enlarge/Reduce and Haste. If that's what you want, wizard or sorcerer would be a more efficient way to get those buffs. Sorcerers could also twin them so you can buff yourself and your companion at the same time. But neither class really does much for you except buffs and the general utility that comes from having more spells.Speaking of Haste, I'm not sure it's such a great option. Your beast doesn't exactly use its own actions, but rather waits for commands, so it wouldn't benefit from the bonus action granted by Haste, and if cast on yourself, the action is restricted in what it can do, and "command your beast" isn't on the list. Perhaps your DM is lenient, but RAW I don't think it's useful beyond an extra attack for yourself.And on the subject of spells, here are some handy ones you didn't mention:Longstrider: Riding just about any beast is going to be a nice boost in mobility, but why stop there. Longstrider is a cheap, non-concentration way to make your steed even more mobile.Absorb Elements: I didn't realize this was on the ranger list, but once you're level 15, this can really help you protect your mount and give you a little damage boost on the side. But, it requires either Warcaster or a free hand to cast. Tricky to work in.Beast Bond: Obviously made for beastmasters, this spell basically gives any animal Pack Tactics. It's therefore useless for wolf pets. It's also concentration. But it has an okay duration, and giving your pet advantage will probably yield more damage than giving yourself an extra 1d6 with Hunter's Mark.Jump: This one is for the frog knights. Flyers beware a 30 foot vertical jump with an auto-grapple attached! Also an insane way to clear obstacles or get to the opposite side of the battlefield. Optimal choice for fun, indeed.</blockquote>

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