Baldur's Gate 3: How to Build a Ranger (Class Guide)
In Baldur's Gate 3, players can choose to play as a Ranger if they are seeking a character with a lot of utility and versatility. Rangers are perfect for ranged attacks, but they also have spellcasting abilities and similar characteristics to a Rogue, although with less damage output. Because Baldur's Gate 3 is inspired by the classic role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, players will have stats in Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. Additionally, players will need to select abilities, subclasses, and spells.
Because Rangers in Baldur's Gate 3 are best suited for ranged combat and archery, players should prioritize the Dexterity stat. The bows that players will need to fire ranged arrows will require Dexterity for accuracy and damage output. After Dexterity, players should consider increasing their Wisdom stat because Wisdom is required for spellcasting. The higher a player's Wisdom stat, the more likely their spells will hit their target. Constitution can also be a useful stat to have, especially for melee combat. Players should probably avoid the Strength stat unless they intend to use large weapons, which are not designed for use by a Ranger.
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Once players determine their stats for their Ranger, they can also select class abilities in Baldur's Gate 3. Mage Striker is one of the best passive abilities for a Ranger because it grants arcana proficiency as well as access to the True Strike cantrip, which is beneficial when facing difficult-to-hit opponents, like bosses or enemies clad in heavy armor. Alternatively, players can also opt for Bounty Hunter, which will increase the effectiveness of the Ranger's Ensnaring
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