D&D 5E (2024) Multiclass Ranger Fix?

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It is a huge AOE and does not hurt freindlies. It is rare that you don't have a lot of targets in it.

Mechanically, I think it is hands down the best 3rd level AOE damage spell, substantially better than Fireball.

The only downside is you don't get it until level 9 and have limited slots for it.

The downside is big. It comes so late, you are rarely killing anything with it.

Good for building up damage. Excellent opener if you have 5 or more targets.

I've played a lot of high level Rangers and I have the same DC as a Druid of the same level. The spell I am casting the most often is probably Truestrike with a Heavy Crossbow. The leveled spell I am casting most is probably Shield

Wisdom rangers aren't any of the main fantasy archetypes.

Good power gamer builds.

Mostly I am going for control spells - Fog Cloud, Summon Fey, Wrathful Smite and damage with an attack action is fine. Not the best in the party but certainly good enough for someone who is not attacking every round.

Rangers put out good damage with decent control.

The only reason I cast Hunter's Mark at all is because it is free. It is nice to have for that though

After level 9, that's why you should use it. 'Cause it's free and don't want to spend a spell slot.

 

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The downside is big. It comes so late, you are rarely killing anything with it.

Good for building up damage. Excellent opener if you have 5 or more targets.



Wisdom rangers aren't any of the main fantasy archetypes.

Good power gamer builds.


Rangers put out good damage with decent control.


After level 9, that's why you should use it. 'Cause it's free and don't want to spend a spell slot.

Wisdom based rangers promotion typical or expected.

Surprisingly decent. Adding a scaling shilleagh spell lol. Hell I've been looking at wisdom based EKs and Rogues.