Ranger’s Companion; Primal Companion (optional replacement)

3rd level

Bond with a beast companion that acts with your direction; the optional primal companion uses scaling Land, Sea, or Sky stat blocks.

Exceptional Training

7th level

Command the companion to Dash A stylized walking icon representing the Dash action. D&D Portal - Dash Action rule Dash is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/dash/, Disengage A stylized action icon representing Disengage. D&D Portal - Disengage Action rule Disengage is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/disengage/, Dodge A stylized disadvantage icon representing Dodge. D&D Portal - Dodge Action rule Dodge is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/dodge/, or Help A stylized party icon representing Help. D&D Portal - Help Action rule Help is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/help/ as a bonus action A stylized combat action icon representing a bonus action. D&D Portal - Bonus Action Action rule Bonus Action is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/bonus-action/; its attacks count as magical.

Bestial Fury

11th level

The companion attacks twice when commanded to take the Attack action A stylized combat action icon representing the Attack action. D&D Portal - Attack Action Action rule Attack Action is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/attack-action/.

Share Spells

15th level

Spells A stylized spell icon representing spells. D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells, class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ you cast on yourself can also affect the companion while it is nearby.

FAQ

What is the Beast Master subclass?

Beast Master is a specialised subclass option that builds on the features and progression of its parent class.

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How does the Beast Master subclass work?

The Beast Master subclass changes the character’s play style through its own feature progression.

Read more: Beast Master A stylized Ranger class icon. D&D Portal - Beast Master Ranger subclass Fight alongside an animal companion; Tasha’s offers primal companion replacements. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/ranger/beast-master/

What features does a Beast Master get?

The subclass page lists the features gained by a Beast Master and explains their effects.

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Is Beast Master a good subclass?

Whether Beast Master is a good choice depends on the role, abilities, and play style you want for the character.

Read more: Beast Master A stylized Ranger class icon. D&D Portal - Beast Master Ranger subclass Fight alongside an animal companion; Tasha’s offers primal companion replacements. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/ranger/beast-master/

How do you play a Beast Master?

Use the subclass features to specialise the normal class play pattern and support the role you chose.

Read more: Beast Master A stylized Ranger class icon. D&D Portal - Beast Master Ranger subclass Fight alongside an animal companion; Tasha’s offers primal companion replacements. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/ranger/beast-master/