Beast Master (One)

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UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6

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Design Note: Beast Master Updates

 Here are the main updates in this subclass since the 2014 Player's Handbook (5e):

• Primal Companion returns from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, which was well received.
• Exceptional Training now allows you to command your beast to use its Bonus Action to take the Dash, Disengage, Dodge, or Help action, and the beast’s attacks ignore damage resistance.
• Bestial Fury now allows your beast to benefit from your Hunter’s Mark spell

Beast Master  subclass (pointer)
Beast Master is a subclass of the Ranger class.

Unofficial Description: This ranger subclass forms a special bond with a beast, utilizing Primal power.

Beast Master Features

Ranger Level	Features
3rd	Primal Companion
7th	Exceptional Training
11th	Bestial Fury
15th	Share Spells

 

Subclass Features

Primal Companion

3rd Feature
Summary: You summon a Beast of the Land, Beast of the Sea, or Beast of the Sky. You can use your Bonus Action to have the primal beast perform an action (otherwise it uses the Dodge action).

Primal Beasts  ⁺ 

Beast of the Land (pointer)
Medium Beast (Primal Beasts),
Armor Class: calculated (natural armor)
Hit Points: calculated (calculated)
Speed: 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages: understands the languages you speak
Challenge: ( xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): equals your Proficiency Bonus
Features Charge. Summary: If the creature moves in straight line and ends the movement with an Attack that hits, it does bonus damage and the target becomes prone (Strength save to avoid being prone). Primal Bond. ability checks and saving throws are buffed by the Ranger's PB.  Actions Maul. Melee Weapon Attack

Beast of the Sea (pointer)
Medium Beast (Primal Beasts),
Armor Class: calculated (natural armor)
Hit Points: calculated (calculated)
Speed: 5 ft., swim 60 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages: understands the languages you speak
Challenge: ( xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): equals your Proficiency Bonus
Features Amphibiouus. The beast can breathe air and water.[SRD5 OGL/CC-BY]  Primal Bond. The beast's ability check or saving throws are buffed by the Ranger's PB.  Actions Blinding Strike. Melee Weapon Attack

Beast of the Sky (pointer)
Small Beast (Primal Beasts),
Armor Class: calculated (natural armor)
Hit Points: calculated (calculated)
Speed: 10 ft., fly 60 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages: understands the languages you speak
Challenge: ( xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): equals your Proficiency Bonus
Features Flyby. The beast doesn’t provoke Opportunity Attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.[SRD5 OGL/CC-BY]  Primal Bond. Summary: Buff ability checks and saving throw by Ranger's PB.  Actions Shred. Melee Weapon Attack

 

Exceptional Training

7th Feature
Summary: Use a Bonus Action to have your Primal Companion use a Bonus Action to Dash, Disengage, Dodge, or Help. Also the primal beast can cause Force damage instead of its normal damage type. 

Bestial Fury

11th Feature
Summary: Your Primal Companion beast makes two attacks instead of one when it takes the Attack action. Once per turn, it may do bonus damage to the target of your Hunter's Mark when it hits with an attack. 

Share Spells

14th Feature
Summary: If you target yourself with a spell, it may affect your Primal Companion.

Sources and Notes

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