A Ranger Variant for Shadowdark RPG

By: Jeff Craigmile

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Venators are stalwart hunters, guides, scouts, and trackers who spend most of their time in the woods or another specific terrain environment.

Weapons: Club, Crossbow, Dagger, Javelin, Longbow, Shortbow, Spear, Staff.

Armor: Leather and shields

Hit Dice: 1d8

Language:  You know Common and may also learn Elvish, Sylvan, or Thanian.

Experienced Tracker. You have advantage on checks associated with:

  • Simple Traps and Snares
    • Stealth
    • Tracking
    • Wild animals
    • Woodland Survival.

Venator’s Mark. You may designate ONE creature or character. You receive 1 +1/2 your level rounded down on all To Hit rolls until your target drops or you designate a new target.

  Venator TALENTS  
2d6Effect
2You deal 1d10 with ONE weapon of your choice.
3-6+2 on Dexterity, Constitution, or Wisdom.
7-9+1 to melee or ranged attacks and damage with ONE weapon of your choice.
10-11Additional +1 to hit the Marked target.
12Choose a talent or +2 points to distribute to ability scores.