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For questions about the ranger, a class or archetype appearing in a number of different RPGs that has both martial prowess and skills in the wilderness. Rangers may have an animal companion, depending on the game system.

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Who should know/inform the Ranger's Favored Enemy?

The ranger in the game I am DMing, for example, has chosen Aberrations. In combat, the party is attacked by some enemies. … When the Ranger rolls his dice, should I: Inform the player that it's an aberration and therefore he has bonuses? Wait for the PC to find on his own it's an Aberration? …
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Can a Beast Master command their stirge companion to use Blood Drain and then Dodge on subse...

I'm trying to optimize the damage done by a ranged Beast Master ranger, and was thinking of choosing the Stirge as a companion. Blood Drain. … This means another 7 auto-hit damage with it, my possible attack, and the stirge doing the Dodge action (per Errata '18 at "Ranger: Ranger's Companion"). …
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In the UA Ranger, does the pet gain Ability Score Improvements if I take a feat?

One of my players is using the new UA Beast Conclave ranger, and we are approaching level 16, where he gains an Ability Score Improvement. … In the new UA Ranger, the pet has Whenever you gain the Ability Score Improvement class feature, your companion’s abilities also improve. …
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What counts as an attack for the Attack action of a Beast Master ranger's animal companion?

As a Beast Master ranger, can I command my companions to use any of these abilities with the Attack action? …
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