Ranger Archetypes v2.0.0 - Update! (Patreon)

Hey all, excited to share a rather large update to my compendium of Ranger Archetypes. The Ranger is an interesting class thematically (if a little lacking mechanically) and as a huge fan of The Lord of the Rings, it's always fun to come up with new Archetypes for this class. As always, I’m open to any constructive criticism or feedback you have.

RANGER ARCHETYPES

Bounty Hunter (Update). My take on the “urban ranger” that has always seemed like popular homebrew. The Bounty Hunter specializes in hunting and disabling humanoids by making use of Maneuvers from the Battle Master fighter Archetype.

Buccaneer (NEW). Who doesn’t like pirates (sorry privateers)? This is a ranger who hails from the high seas and thrives on the deck of a ship, and as they grow in level they are able to channel more and more watery magic of the high seas.

Druidic Guardian (NEW). Everyone knows the Druid is the half-caster counterpart to the Druid, but what if they were able to wield some of the Druid’s more potent magic? With Limited Wild Shape, now your wondering is over!

Dunestrider (NEW). Why yes I did just finish reading Dune, why do you ask? This is a Ranger who specializes in surviving in wasteland environments. While most iconically they are from deserts, they can use their illusion magic to survive in any environment.

Grim Warden (Update). Part of my attempt to bring the Blood Hunter class into the fold of official classes, the Grim Warden brings the themes and features of the base Blood Hunter into a Ranger Archetype. Are any of you fans of the Witcher?

Nomad (Update). Recycling the old UA Mystic class and I stumbled on an interesting Archetype, the Nomad! Access the strange hivemind known as the Noosphere and teleport across the battlefield with this psionic adjacent Ranger Archetype!

Spellbreaker (Update). Above all, Rangers are hunters, so why don’t they have a subclass that specializes in hunting spellcasters? Some small updates for what I think is one of the biggest Archetypes missing in official 5e content.

Stargazer (Update). I’ve had this concept for a while, but the Circle of the Stars Druid from TCoE kinda stole my thunder. Going in a different direction with this Archetype and allowing Rangers to slightly change their playstyle each long rest.

Wrangler (Update). While the Beast Master has one loyal pet, the Wrangler can go out and find their own (wild and wacky) pet on adventures. For the players that just can’t help but adopt every horrible monstrosity they come across.

Alternate Options (NEW). For those of you familiar with my Alternate Ranger, here are some of the quality of life features I’ve come up with to help out both the Beast Master and Hunter Archetypes from the Player’s Handbook.