Hunter (One)

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	For other uses of Hunter, see Hunter (disambiguation).

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UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6

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Design Note: Hunter Updates

 Here are the main updates in this subclass since its last playtest version:

• Hunter’s Prey now contains the three feature options that appeared in 2014. Giant Killer has been renamed to Retaliator and now works against attackers of any size.
• Hunter’s Lore has moved from 6th level to 3rd.
• Defensive Tactics returns, but it contains Evasion and Uncanny Dodge from Superior Hunter’s Defense. It also includes a new option, Hunter’s Leap. Feedback on the 2014 Hunter strongly preferred the options in Superior Hunter’s Defense over the ones in Defensive Tactics.
• Superior Hunter’s Prey replaces Multiattack and lets you choose another option from Hunter’s Prey.
• Superior Hunter’s Defense now lets you choose another option from Defensive Tactics.

Hunter  subclass (pointer)
Hunter is a subclass of the Ranger class.

This ranger subclass specializes in knowledge of its prey.

Hunter Features

Ranger Level	Features
3rd	Hunter's Prey, Hunter's Lore
7th	Defensive Tactics
11th	Superior Hunter's Prey
15th	Superior Hunter's Defense

 

Subclass Features

Hunter's Prey

3rd Feature
Summary: Choose one:

• Colossus Slayer. Once per turn, a weapon attack does bonus damage if the target is below its hit point maximum.
• Horde Breaker. Once per turn, after you make a weapon attack, you may make a free attack against a different, nearby creature (with some restrictions).
• Retaliator. Use your Reaction in response to being attacked to make a weapon attack against that creature. 

Hunter's Lore

7th Feature
Summary: Your Hunter's Mark reveals damage and condition Immunities, damage Resistances, and damage Vulnerabilities of the target creature. 

Defensive Tactics

11th Feature
Summary: Gain one:

• Evasion. When you are subjected to an effect that allows you to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, you instead take no damage if you succeed on the saving throw, and only half  damage if you fail.^{[SRD5 OGL/CC-BY]} 

Hunter's Leap. When an enemy enters a space next to you, use your Reaction to move half your Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks.

Uncanny Dodge. When hit by an attack rolling an attack roll, use your Reaction to halve the damage. 

Superior Hunter's Defense

14th Feature
Summary: Gain a second choice from Defensive Tactics.

Sources and Notes

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