Makeing new Duergar Ranger

[Killoth]

so what should my stats and skills be for a duerager beastmaster ranger. Im bad at choosing what spells and skills I should have and Im not sure how to do the point buy system. if any one could help me choose the best spells and stats to make this. Im at level 3 and trying out the ranger class. I like the idea of having a pet.

 

[Dracoprimus]

for a beginner, using the standard array[15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8] would probably be best(put the 15 in DEX[use with finesse weapons and ranged weapons], 14 in WIS[for spellcasting], play with the rest). Since you have to start at 0xp, and can rebuild your character anytime up to level 5, you can use the standard array, then tweak it later once you have a feel for the character and what you feel it needs.

 

[CapnZapp]

I would recommend you wait with the pet if you are a beginner, until you have had a chance to get a feel for the system.

 

[Pauper]

I'd ask this question in the Optimization forum, being sure to point out that you're building the character for Adventurers League -- you'll likely get a faster and more comprehensive response there.

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Pauper

 

[Killoth]

for a beginner, using the standard array[15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8] would probably be best(put the 15 in DEX[use with finesse weapons and ranged weapons], 14 in WIS[for spellcasting], play with the rest). Since you have to start at 0xp, and can rebuild your character anytime up to level 5, you can use the standard array, then tweak it later once you have a feel for the character and what you feel it needs.

I was thinking about him being more of a two handed weapon ranger less stealthy and more tanking with the pet flanking

 

[skerritthegreen]

I was thinking about him being more of a two handed weapon ranger less stealthy and more tanking with the pet flanking

Please remember that AL does not use the optional flanking rule.

 

[Killoth]

so I made my ranger a tank. Im gonna take the next three levels in barb to get the battlerager and the three after that Im going with fighter to get battlebaster. I have a giant wolf spider as my pet and Im planning on getting him some armor made to raise his ac a bit. so far I use him as support poisoning my targets wail I take them on with my mace.

 

[RulesJD]

As sad as this is to state, if you want to be a "pet class" your best bet is either Bard or Paladin. Why? Because they are the only classes that get access to Find Steed, by far the best summonable pet. Beast Masters get to be pretty frustrating from a pet control point of view.

 

[Cascade]

As sad as this is to state, if you want to be a "pet class" your best bet is either Bard or Paladin. Why? Because they are the only classes that get access to Find Steed, by far the best summonable pet. Beast Masters get to be pretty frustrating from a pet control point of view.

That's some interesting perspectives...

<Sorry if I hijack this thread but a similar concept for AL.>

Duergar Paladin using find stead but using the Steeder Mount cert from Gencon.
Any reason that that cert couldn't be substituted for the "mount" aspect of the spell?
Also, could I purchase the Find Steed scroll from Fai Chen's and use it before level 5 assuming I'd make my scroll use roll?

 

[kalani]

The steed itself specifically states that it can be used as a ranger companion/druid wildshape, but makes no mention of it being a legal target for the Find Steed spell. This makes sense actually, as the steeder is a flesh-and-blood creature (that can be killed), while the mount summoned by the Find Steed spell cannot be permanently killed (only dismissed).