Nerdarchy on 5 Best Feats for a Gloom Stalker D&D Ranger
In this 9-minute video on Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted explore the best 5E D&D feats for the Gloom Stalker Ranger Archetype.
The conversation begins with Dave and Ted taking a look at the Gloom Stalker to determine what makes them different from other Ranger Archetypes. Their Dread Ambusher feature brings a unique set of circumstances to these ranger’s suite of abilities. Keeping the mechanics of this feature under consideration when selecting feats makes a significant difference.
Diving into the discussion Dave and Ted take a broad look at all the feat options available in 5E D&D and then go over their picks when it comes to synergy for a Gloom Stalker. How would you rank these feats? Is it better to shore up weaknesses and pain points or focus on strengths? Do you prefer passive features providing static benefits at all times or more active options?
The selection of feats begins with one practically tailor made for a Gloom Stalker. (Although the potential changes to the Hide action and other One D&D updates might alter this paradigm.) The next pick doubles down on a Gloom Stalker’s signature readiness while the one after this bolsters their defenses. Coming in next there’s another defense boosting feat providing multiple bonuses. The cherry on top is a feat incredibly useful for any character but particularly impactful given the Gloom Stalker’s signature feature.
Have you played a Gloom Stalker ranger in your D&D games? For a different take on these subterranean survivalists you might be interested to Play Your Next 5E D&D Game as a Sewer Ninja. If you love rangers and want to try something different we’ve got a series of posts where we look at the top 10 homebrew subclasses for each class, which of course includes these warriors of the wild and you can check it out right here. If videos are more your thing you’ll discover some ranger related insights when Dave and Ted discuss Ranger Magic Items 5e: Most Thematic.
What are your top picks for feats for Gloom Stalker rangers in 5E D&D? Do you know any cool interactions you’ve discovered? Got any interesting experiences to share from times your feat choices made a big impact in your games? Let us know in the comments and as always, stay nerdy!
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