Difference between revisions of "Ranger (Apath)"

From Action
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (* Added hybrids)
m (reordered)
Line 50: Line 50:
  
 
=== Favored Enemy Replacement Options ===
 
=== Favored Enemy Replacement Options ===
* [[Armsmaster Ranger (Apath)|Armsmaster Ranger]] - Weapon specialization
+
* [[Armsmaster Ranger (Apath) | Armsmaster Ranger]]—Weapon specialization
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/guide Guide] - Focus on quarry, enhanced terrains
+
* [[Crimson_Claw_(Apath) | Crimson Claw]]—Crimson Assassin ranger
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/nirmathi-irregular Woodland Skirmisher] - Focus on one enemy & one terrain
+
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/guide Guide]—Focus on quarry, enhanced terrains
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/yokai-hunter Yokai Hunter] - Senses and fights monsters
+
* [[Horizon_Walker_(Apath) | Horizon Walker]]—Terrain specialist
* [[Crimson_Claw_(Apath) | Crimson Claw]] - Crimson Assassin ranger
+
* [[Naffatun_(Apath) | Naffatun]]—Alchemist hybrid
* [[Horizon_Walker_(Apath) | Horizon Walker]] - Terrain specialist
+
* [[Smuggler_Guide_(Apath) | Smuggler Guide]]—Group guide
* [[Naffatun_(Apath) | Naffastun]] - Alchemist hybrid
+
* [[Warrior_Poet_%28Apath%29 | Warrior Poet]]—Bard hybrid
* [[Smuggler_Guide_(Apath) | Smuggler Guide]] - Group guide
+
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/nirmathi-irregular Woodland Skirmisher]—Focus on one enemy & one terrain
* [[Warrior_Poet_%28Apath%29 | Warrior Poet]] - Bard hybrid
+
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/yokai-hunter Yokai Hunter]—Senses and fights monsters
  
 
== Favored Terrain ==
 
== Favored Terrain ==
Line 67: Line 67:
  
 
=== Favored Terrain Replacement Options ===
 
=== Favored Terrain Replacement Options ===
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/deep-walker Deep Walker] - Underground terrains
+
* [[Crimson_Claw_(Apath) | Crimson Claw]]—Crimson Assassin ranger
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/infiltrator Infiltrator] - Imitate abilities of favored enemies  
+
* [[Domain_Champion_(Apath) | Domain Champion]]—Cleric hybrid
* [[Shadow Ranger (Apath)|Shadow Ranger]] - Has shadows as a favored terrain terrain.
+
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/deep-walker Deep Walker]—Underground terrains
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/shapeshifter Shapeshifter] - Take on aspects of animals
+
* [[Lantern_Bearer_(Apath) | Lantern Bearer]]—Anti slaver ranger
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/urban-ranger Urban Ranger] - Favors communities
+
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/infiltrator Infiltrator]—Imitate abilities of favored enemies  
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/nirmathi-irregular Woodland Skirmisher] - Focus on one enemy & one terrain
+
* [[Low_Templar_(Apath) | Low Templar]]—Mercenary crusader
* [[Crimson_Claw_(Apath) | Crimson Claw]] - Crimson Assassin ranger
+
* [[Mammoth_Rider_(Apath) | Mammoth Rider]]—Giant beast rider
* [[Domain_Champion_(Apath) | Domain Champion]] - Cleric hybrid
+
* [[Naffatun_(Apath) | Naffatun]]—Alchemist hybrid
* [[Lantern_Bearer_(Apath) | Lantern Bearer]] - Anti slaver ranger
+
* [[Shadow Ranger (Apath)|Shadow Ranger]]—Has shadows as a favored terrain terrain.
* [[Low_Templar_(Apath) | Low Templar]] - Mercenary crusader
+
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/shapeshifter Shapeshifter]—Take on aspects of animals
* [[Mammoth_Rider_(Apath) | Mammoth Rider]] - Giant beast rider
+
* [[Steel_Falcon_(Apath) | Steel Falcon]]—Guerrilla
* [[Naffatun_(Apath) | Naffastun]] - Alchemist hybrid
+
* [[Sun_Seeker_(Apath) | Sun Seeker]]—Dwarf tunnel ranger
* [[Shadow_Ranger_(Apath) | Shadow Ranger]] - Shadowdancer ranger
+
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/urban-ranger Urban Ranger]—Favors communities
* [[Steel_Falcon_(Apath) | Steel Falcon]] - Guerilla
+
* [[Warrior_Poet_%28Apath%29 | Warrior Poet]]—Bard hybrid
* [[Sun_Seeker_(Apath) | Sun Seeker]] - Dwarf tunnel ranger
+
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/nirmathi-irregular Woodland Skirmisher]—Focus on one enemy & one terrain
* [[Warrior_Poet_%28Apath%29 | Warrior Poet]] - Bard hybrid
 
  
 
== Spellcasting ==
 
== Spellcasting ==
Spellcasting is another questionable class feature - many prefer a spell-less ranger. Here are alternatives to ranger spells.
+
Spellcasting is another questionable class feature—many prefer a spell-less ranger. Here are alternatives to ranger spells.
  
 
=== Spellcasting Replacement Options ===
 
=== Spellcasting Replacement Options ===
* [[Bow Lord (Apath)|Bow Lord]] - Magical archery
+
* [[Bow Lord (Apath)|Bow Lord]]—Magical archery
* [[Canny Ranger (Apath)|Canny Ranger]] - Fencing
+
* [[Canny Ranger (Apath)|Canny Ranger]]—Fencing
* [[Courier (Apath)|Courier]] - Enhanced mobility
+
* [[Courier (Apath)|Courier]]—Enhanced mobility
* [[Domain_Champion_(Apath) | Domain Champion]] - Domain spells
+
* [[Domain_Champion_(Apath) | Domain Champion]]—Domain spells
* [[Hash Slinger (Apath)|Hash SLinger]] - Field cook
+
* [[Hash Slinger (Apath)|Hash Slinger]]—Field cook
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/skirmisher Skirmisher] - Mundane tricks replace spells
+
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/skirmisher Skirmisher]—Mundane tricks replace spells
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/trapper Trapper] - Sets and removes traps
+
* [http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo---ranger-archetypes/trapper Trapper]—Sets and removes traps
* [[Wild Ranger (Apath)|Wild Ranger]] - Wild shape
+
* [[Wild Ranger (Apath)|Wild Ranger]]—Wild shape
 
* [[Horizon_Walker_(Apath) | Horizon Walker]] Terrain specialist
 
* [[Horizon_Walker_(Apath) | Horizon Walker]] Terrain specialist
* [[Low_Templar_(Apath) | Low Templar]] - Mercenary crusader
+
* [[Low_Templar_(Apath) | Low Templar]]—Mercenary crusader
* [[Mammoth_Rider_(Apath) | Mammoth Rider]] - Giant beast rider
+
* [[Mammoth_Rider_(Apath) | Mammoth Rider]]—Giant beast rider
* [[Naffatun_(Apath) | Naffastun]] - Alchemist hybrid
+
* [[Naffatun_(Apath) | Naffatun]]—Alchemist hybrid
* [[Smuggler_Guide_(Apath) | Smuggler Guide]] - Group guide
+
* [[Smuggler_Guide_(Apath) | Smuggler Guide]]—Group guide
* [[Steel_Falcon_(Apath) | Steel Falcon]] - Guerilla
+
* [[Steel_Falcon_(Apath) | Steel Falcon]]—Guerrilla
* [[Warrior_Poet_%28Apath%29 | Warrior Poet]] - Bard spells
+
* [[Warrior_Poet_%28Apath%29 | Warrior Poet]]—Bard spells
  
 
== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==

Revision as of 08:22, 9 April 2015

ApathApath Logo
Unofficial rules compendium

Many ranger archetypes are very atomized; each covers a very narrow field and thus works with many other archetypes. This is because the ranger has some questionable class abilities – spells, favored enemy, and favored terrain. Each of these options has optional rules and archetypes with suggested replacements below.

Combat Style

These additional combat styles are available.

Firearms Style

If the ranger selects firearms style, he can choose from the following list whenever he gains a combat style feat:

Amateur Gunslinger, Deft Shootist Deed, Extra Grit, Gunsmithing, Rapid Reload.

  • At 6th level, he adds No Name, Ricochet Shot Deed, and Secret Stash Deed to the list.
  • At 10th level, he adds Leaping Shot Deed and Signature Deed to the list. She can also learn the Dead Shot deed (as the gunslinger class ability) as if it was a feat.

A ranger with this fighting style that lacks the Amateur Gunslinger feat has a maximum and initial grit (as the gunslinger class ability) of one.

Quarterstaff Style

If the ranger selects quarterstaff style, he can choose from the following list whenever he gains a combat style feat:

Dodge, Double Slice, Two-Weapon Fighting, Two-Weapon Defense, and Weapon Focus (Quarterstaff).

  • At 6th level, he adds Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Quarterstaff Master, and Tripping Staff to the list.
  • At 10th level, he adds Greater Two-Weapon Fighting and Tripping Twirl to the list.

Spear Style

If the ranger selects spear style, he can choose from the following list whenever he gains a combat style feat:

Bodyguard, Combat Reflexes, Gang Up, Gory Finish, Improved Initiative, and Stand Still.

  • At 6th level, he adds Improved Critical, Shatter Defenses, and Weapon Focus to the list, and the benefit from these feats apply to the boar spear, boarding pike, longspear, shortspear, spear, and syringe spear.
  • At 10th level, he adds Impaling Critical and Pin Down to the list.

Throwing Style

If the ranger selects throwing style, he can choose from the following list whenever he gains a combat style feat:

Charging Hurler, Close-Quarters Thrower, Distance Thrower, Sliding Axe Throw, Two-Handed Thrower, and Quick Draw,

  • At 6th level, he adds False Opening and Parting Shot to the list.
  • At 10th level, he adds Pinpoint Targeting and Shot on the Run to the list.

Favored Enemy

The favored enemy class feature is very situational, and several rules and options are available to correct this if it is felt to be needed.

Equalized Favored Enemy Option

At 5th level, when you select a second type of favored enemy, you can choose to set the bonus against this and all future favored enemies to +4 rather than having differentiated bonuses against different kinds of favored enemies.

Favored Enemy Replacement Options

Favored Terrain

Favored terrain is another questionable class feature with a number of alternates and options presented below.

Equalized Favored Enemy Option

At 8th level, when you select a second type of favored terrain, you can choose to set the bonus with this and all future favored terrains to +4 rather than having differentiated bonuses against different kinds of favored terrain.

Favored Terrain Replacement Options

Spellcasting

Spellcasting is another questionable class feature—many prefer a spell-less ranger. Here are alternatives to ranger spells.

Spellcasting Replacement Options

External Links

OGL logo.png The text in this article is Open Game Content. It is covered by the Open Game License v1.0a, rather than the Action copyright. To distinguish it, these items will have this notice. If you see any page that contains OGL material and does not show this license statement, please contact one of the Action administrators. Please note that images used in article may have different copyright than the text.