Beast Master (One)

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Design Note: Beast Master Updates[edit]

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

Beast Master[1] 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) [2]
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) [2]
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][3]

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) [2]
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][3]

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[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Jeremy Crawford, WotC Development Team (29 June 2023). UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6. (Dungeons and Dragons One D&D) Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause).
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  3. 3.0 3.1 SRD5:

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Facts about "Beast Master (One)"
AuthorUA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6 + and "Varied" +
Canonfalse +
ClassRanger +
FeaturesPrimal Companion, Exceptional Training, Bestial Fury, Share Spells +
NameBeast Master +
OneDnD Playtesttrue +
PublicationUA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6 + and "Varied" +
SortTextBeast Master Subclass One +
SummaryThis ranger subclass forms a special bond with a beast, utilizing Primal power. +
Unearthed Arcanatrue +