Episode #10: Warriors of the wilderness - Rangers Pt. 1
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09/07/22 • 76 min
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Show Notes
This week, Fiona and Hamilton take a deep dive into the Ranger - a playable class from the original 5e Player's Handbook. An interesting mix of Druid-style spellcasting, Fighter-style combat capabilities, and Rogue-style skills, Rangers could be a welcome asset in adventuring parties...could be.
According to the Player's Handbook:
'Rangers specialize in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of civilization—humanoid raiders, rampaging beasts and monstrosities, terrible giants, and deadly dragons. They learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on techniques that are particularly useful against their specific favored foes.
Thanks to their familiarity with the wilds, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s talents and abilities are honed with deadly focus on the grim task of protecting the borderlands.'
In this episode, we cover the following:
- Ranger Class Features (as it appears in PHB)
- Hunter Subclass (from PHB)
- Beast Master (from PHB)
Chapter discussed: 'Rangers' from 'Ch. 3: Classes'
Book: 'Player's Handbook' published by Wizards of the Coast, August 2014.
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Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
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Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
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Show Notes
This week, Fiona and Hamilton take a deep dive into the Ranger - a playable class from the original 5e Player's Handbook. An interesting mix of Druid-style spellcasting, Fighter-style combat capabilities, and Rogue-style skills, Rangers could be a welcome asset in adventuring parties...could be.
According to the Player's Handbook:
'Rangers specialize in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of civilization—humanoid raiders, rampaging beasts and monstrosities, terrible giants, and deadly dragons. They learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on techniques that are particularly useful against their specific favored foes.
Thanks to their familiarity with the wilds, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s talents and abilities are honed with deadly focus on the grim task of protecting the borderlands.'
In this episode, we cover the following:
- Ranger Class Features (as it appears in PHB)
- Hunter Subclass (from PHB)
- Beast Master (from PHB)
Chapter discussed: 'Rangers' from 'Ch. 3: Classes'
Book: 'Player's Handbook' published by Wizards of the Coast, August 2014.
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Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!
#SupportyourFLGS
Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
#DMsBookClub
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Episode #9: Meanwhile...on another plane...Wonders of the Multiverse UA!
Show Notes
This week, Fiona and Hamilton (from the distant past) explore D&D character options from across the multiverse in the latest Unearthed Arcana - 'Wonders of the Multiverse'!
This playtest document presents:
- Glitchlings - Mechanical servants of law seek to experience all the multiverse has to offer.
- Cleric Subclass: The Fate Domain - Allows clerics to influence fortune's ebb and flow.
- Backgrounds - The Gate Warden, Giant Foundling, Planar Philosopher, and Rune Carver.
- Feats - A collection of feats options for players who wish to link their characters to giants, primordial magic, and the planes.
- Spells - a selection of new spells highlight the power of fate and chance.
Unearthed Arcana discussed: 'Unearthed Arcana 2022: Wonders of Multiverse 2022', July 2022.
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Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
#DMsBookClub
Next Episode
Episode #11: Warriors of the wilderness - Rangers Pt. 2
Show Notes
This week, Fiona and Hamilton head back to the wilderness and discuss the other 6 subclasses for the Ranger - a playable class from the original 5e Player's Handbook. An interesting mix of Druid-style spellcasting, Fighter-style combat capabilities, and Rogue-style skills, Rangers could be a welcome asset in adventuring parties...could be.
According to the Player's Handbook:
'Rangers specialize in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of civilization—humanoid raiders, rampaging beasts and monstrosities, terrible giants, and deadly dragons. They learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on techniques that are particularly useful against their specific favored foes.
Thanks to their familiarity with the wilds, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s talents and abilities are honed with deadly focus on the grim task of protecting the borderlands.'
In this episode, we cover the following subclasses:
- Updated Beast Master (from TCoE)
- Optional Class Features (from TCoE)
- Gloom Stalker (from XGtE)
- Horizon Walker (from XGtE)
- Monster Slayer (from XGtE)
- Fey Wanderer (from TCoE)
- Swarmkeeper (from TCoE)
- Drakewarden (from FToD)
Chapters discussed: 'Ranger' from 'Ch 1: Character options', 'Ranger' from 'Ch. 1: Character options' and 'Subclass Options: Ranger: Drakewarden' from 'Ch. 1: Character creation'
Books: 'Xanathar's Guide to Everything', 'Tasha's Cauldron of Everything' and 'Fizban's Treasury of Dragons' published by Wizards of the Coast, November 2017, November 2020 and October 2021 respectively.
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Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!
#SupportyourFLGS
Credits
The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM).
The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).
The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.
Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub
Linktr.ee: DMBC
#DMsBookClub
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