The companion’s survival is basically the only major mechanical issue for the Beastmaster, although the Ranger archetype has more issues of its own. It’s not AS bad. Before lvl5 you picked a spec to really be best suited as Utility if you take the right animal. Look at it this way for your attacks.
What level do Rangers get animal companions?
3rd level
Once you reach 3rd level and choose this subclass, you gain the Ranger’s Companion feature, allowing you to choose your animal companion.
How to make a beast master Ranger’s companion?
Choose a beast that is no larger than Medium and that has a challenge rating of 1/4 or lower (appendix D presents statistics for the hawk, mastiff, and panther as examples). Add your proficiency bonus to the beast’s AC, attack rolls, and damage rolls, as well as to any saving throws and skills it is proficient in.
How many proficiency points does beast master Ranger have?
Add your proficiency bonus to the beast’s AC, attack rolls, and damage rolls, as well as to any saving throws and skills it is proficient in. Its hit point maximum equals its normal maximum or four times your ranger level, whichever is higher. This is largely why the Beast Master archetype is considered a little underpowerd by many.
What happens if you die on beast master Ranger?
Your beast does not stop you from moving stealthily through your favored terrain. If it dies, you can bond with another beast in an 8 hour ritual. Okay, so you have a ton of options for animals that are at most Medium and a CR of 1/4th or lower. Never, ever choose a CR 0 animal.
How big is a beast master Ranger baboon?
Beast Master Ranger Animal Companion List Name (size, armor class, hit points, movement modes, skills, senses (PP=Passive Perception), special abilities (if any), attacks (damage and damage type)) Baboon (Small, AC:12, HP:3, Spd 30 Climb 30, Skills : None, Senses : PP11, Pack Tactics , Bite +1 (1 prc))
