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Beast Master (Ranger Kit)

This Ranger is not comfortable in civilized lands and maintains a natural affinity for animals, who are friends and comrades-in-arms. The Beast Master has a limited form of telepathic communication with them.

Advantages

  • +15% to Move Silently and Hide in Shadows.
  • May use Find Familiar to summon a pseudo-dragon (lawful or neutral good) or fairy dragon (chaotic good) companion.
  • 8th level: may cast Animal Summoning I.
  • 10th level: may cast Animal Summoning II.
  • 12th level: may cast Animal Summoning III.

Disadvantages

  • May not use metal weapons (e.g. swords, halberds, war hammers, morning stars).
  • May not wear armor heavier than studded leather.

When to pick it

  • A persistent animal companion plus three Animal Summoning chains turns the Beast Master into a one-Ranger menagerie.
  • The metal-weapon restriction is severe — plan around scimitars, quarterstaves, and slings.

Source: iwdee/original_manuals/IWDEE - Mastering Melee & Magic.pdf — "Beast Master (Ranger Kit)".