Ranger abilities (Deadfire)

The following is a list of ranger abilities in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

Ability tree

Active Abilities

Passive Abilities

Marked Prey Cost: 1 Bond Designates a single target as prey, giving the ranger and animal companion an Accuracy bonus against that target.

Wounding Shot Cost: 1 Bond The ranger aims for a spot that will leave a trail to track, inflicting Raw Damage over time to the target.

Resilient Companion The ranger's animal companion gains improved Armor Rating against all damage types.

Vicious Companion Trains the ranger's animal companion in vicious tactics, causing it to deal more damage and penetrate armor more effectively.

Merciless Companion Animal companions do small amounts of Sneak Attack damage against targets that qualify.

Faithful Companion The ranger's animal companion gains resistance against Intellect and Perception Afflictions.

Arms Bearer Gain an additional Weapon Set.

Fast Runner The character becomes more fleet and nimble, increasing Stride and granting a defensive bonus against Disengagement Attacks.

Monastic Unarmed Training Gain scaling effectiveness in Unarmed attacks. Though, not as effective as a Monk's unarmed strikes, benefit from Increased Accuracy, Damage, and Penetration as you gain levels.

Heal Companion Cost: 2 Bond The ranger can heal their animal companion.

Takedown Cost: 1 Bond Instructs the ranger's animal companion to rush a target, knocking it Prone.

Gunner Reload speeds are faster for crossbows, arbalests, and all firearms.

Marksman Increases the character's Accuracy with ranged weapons used on distant targets.

Protective Companion Long experience fighting together enables the ranger and animal companion to fight as a highly efficient team. The Ranger's animal companion gains +1 Engagement.

Shot on the Run The Recovery penalty while moving is reduced for ranged weapons.

Weapon and Shield Style Equipped shields' Deflection bonuses are increased and grant an equal bonus to the character's Reflex.

Two-Handed Style Grants a Damage bonus while wielding a two-handed weapon.

One-Handed Style While wielding a single one-handed weapon, some of the attacker's Hits are converted to Crits.

Two Weapon Style Specialized training increases the character's Action Speed while using a weapon in each hand.

Marked for the Hunt Upgraded from Marked Prey Cost: 1 Bond Designates a single target as prey, giving the ranger and animal companion an Accuracy bonus against that target. (Marked for the Hunt) - If the prey is killed, the mark will jump to a nearby enemy.

Hobbling Shot Upgraded from Wounding Shot Cost: 1 Bond The ranger aims for a spot that will leave a trail to track, inflicting Raw Damage over time to the target. (Hobbling Shot) - The ranger's shot now Hobbles the target.

Accurate Wounding Shot Upgraded from Wounding Shot Cost: 1 Bond The ranger aims for a spot that will leave a trail to track, inflicting Raw Damage over time to the target. (Accurate Wounding Shot) - The ranger's aim becomes far more accurate.

Revive Companion Cost: 2 Bond The ranger can revive their animal companion and restore a small amount of health.

Evasive Roll Cost: 1 Bond The ranger quickly dives to a safe distance and gains the Quick Inspiration. This ability does not cause recovery.

Snake's Reflexes Increases the character's Reflex defense.

Predator's Sense Heightens the predatory instincts of the ranger's animal companion, giving them a damage bonus on any creature suffering a damage over time effect.

Defensive Bond The empathic bond between ranger and animal companion yields a preternatural awareness of incoming danger, giving both a significant bonus to Defense against area of effect attacks when the two are within 4m of each other.

Bear's Fortitude Increases the character's Fortitude defense.

Combat Focus Gain Concentration at the start of each combat.

Bull's Will Increases the character's Will defense.

Hunter's Claw Cost: 2 Bond The ranger strikes in melee like an apex predator, studying their prey, and learning how best to defeat them. When first used, the ranger will gain additional Accuracy against the Race of their target. This bonus stacks with each successful hit with this ability against creatures of the same race (up to a limit). Once a Race has been chosen as prey, the Ranger cannot designate a new Race as prey until they Rest, at which point all stacks are cleared.

Concussive Shot Cost: 1 Bond The ranger targets the enemy's head, interrupting them.

Hardy Companion Upgraded from Heal Companion Cost: 2 Bond The ranger can heal their animal companion. (Hardy Companion) - Also grants the Hardy Inspiration to the companion.

Takedown Combo Upgraded from Takedown Cost: 1 Bond Instructs the ranger's animal companion to rush a target, knocking it Prone. (Takedown Combo) - The next attack on the target deals greatly increased damage.

Brutal Takedown Upgraded from Takedown Cost: 1 Bond Instructs the ranger's animal companion to rush a target, knocking it Prone. (Brutal Takedown) - Grants a large Penetration bonus to the attack.

Tumbling Gain additional defense against Disengagement attacks.

Stalkers' Link Upgraded from Protective Companion Long experience fighting together enables the ranger and animal companion to fight as a highly efficient team. The Ranger's animal companion gains +1 Engagement. (Stalker's Link) - The ranger now also gains an Accuracy bonus when fighting any enemy threatened by the animal companion.

Strengthened Bond Upgraded from Defensive Bond The empathic bond between ranger and animal companion yields a preternatural awareness of incoming danger, giving both a significant bonus to Defense against area of effect attacks when the two are within 4m of each other. (Strengthened Bond) - Grants more bonus Defense.

Binding Roots Keywords: Ground, Plant Cost: 2 Bond Conjures roots from the ground underneath a target, causing them to become Immobilized.

Master's Call Cost: 1 Bond Calls the ranger's animal companion to their side, granting the companion the Nimble Inspiration and causing them to move back to the ranger incredibly quickly.

Vengeful Revival Upgraded from Revive Companion Cost: 2 Bond The ranger can revive their animal companion and restore a small amount of health. (Vengeful Revival) - The animal companion deals additional damage for a short time after being revived.

Evasive Fire Upgraded from Evasive Roll Cost: 1 Bond The ranger quickly dives to a safe distance and gains the Quick Inspiration. This ability does not cause recovery. (Evasive Fire) - The ranger immediately attacks a random enemy in range. (Requires a ranged weapon)

Tough Increases the base maximum health that you gain with each level.

Practiced Healer Increase the effectiveness of any healing you cause.

Driving Flight Each ranged attack loosed by the ranger contains such force to fly straight through the first target and hit another target behind it for less damage.

Uncanny Luck Gain a small chance to completely avoid any attack and to convert some Hits to Critical Hits.

Hunter's Fang Upgraded from Hunter's Claw Cost: 2 Bond The ranger strikes in melee like an apex predator, studying their prey, and learning how best to defeat them. When first used, the ranger will gain additional Accuracy against the Race of their target. This bonus stacks with each successful hit with this ability against creatures of the same race (up to a limit). Once a Race has been chosen as prey, the Ranger cannot designate a new Race as prey until they Rest, at which point all stacks are cleared. (Hunter's Fang) - Each stack now also increases Damage against the chosen Race.

Beast's Claw Upgraded from Hunter's Claw Cost: 2 Bond The ranger strikes in melee like an apex predator, studying their prey, and learning how best to defeat them. When first used, the ranger will gain additional Accuracy against the Race of their target. This bonus stacks with each successful hit with this ability against creatures of the same race (up to a limit). Once a Race has been chosen as prey, the Ranger cannot designate a new Race as prey until they Rest, at which point all stacks are cleared. (Beast's Claw) - Each stack now also increases Defenses against the chosen Race.

Concussive Tranquilizer Upgraded from Concussive Shot Cost: 1 Bond The ranger targets the enemy's head, interrupting them. (Concussive Tranquilizer) - Shortens the duration of beneficial effects on the target.

Play Dead Cost: 2 Bond The ranger's animal companion falls over and appears to be dead for a limited time. When the companion stands back up, they regain health from the time spent resting.

Spell Resistance Grants a chance to completely resist the effects of a hostile spell.

Survival of the Fittest While Hurt or better, the ranger and their animal companion both gain an Accuracy bonus against any enemies that are Bloodied or worse.

Improved Critical Increases the amount of damage dealt by Critical Hits.

Thorny Roots Upgraded from Binding Roots Keywords: Ground, Plant Cost: 2 Bond Conjures roots from the ground underneath a target, causing them to become Immobilized. (Thorny Roots) - Adds nasty thorns that deal Pierce/Slash damage.

Furious Call Upgraded from Master's Call Cost: 1 Bond Calls the ranger's animal companion to their side, granting the companion the Nimble Inspiration and causing them to move back to the ranger incredibly quickly. (Furious Call) - Hits each enemy between the ranger and the animal companion dealing damage and knocking them Prone.

Deadly Surprise Upgraded from Play Dead Cost: 2 Bond The ranger's animal companion falls over and appears to be dead for a limited time. When the companion stands back up, they regain health from the time spent resting. (Deadly Surprise) - Afterwards, the animal companion gains a large damage bonus on their next attack.

Superior Camouflage The ranger and their companion each gain a Deflection bonus against ranged attacks.

Accurate Empower Empowered attacks gain increased Accuracy.

Potent Empower Empowered attacks gain increased Damage.

Penetrating Empower Empowered attacks gain increased Penetration.

Lasting Empower Empowered attacks gain increased duration on Affliction and Inspiration effects.

Bonded Fury Cost: 3 Bond The ranger calls out to their Animal Companion, inspiring a primal rage within them and granting them several powerful Inspirations for an extended time.

Whirling Strikes Cost: 3 Bond The ranger performs a violent swirl of deadly attacks, dealing Full Attacks to each enemy within range and applying Raw damage over time. (Requires a melee weapon)

Twinned Shot Cost: 2 Bond The ranger performs a ranged primary attack that shoots two projectiles at once.

Vengeful Grief When a ranger or their animal companion are knocked out, the partner suffers the normal effects of Bonded grief, but becomes filled with focused rage for a short duration. While affected, they gain the Nimble and Tenacious inspirations.

Great Soul Increases the maximum number of times Empower can be used before resting.

Heart Seeker Cost: 4 Bond The ranger fires a powerful unerring shot with their ranged weapon, striking all characters in a line with increased Damage and Penetration as well as Enfeebling them.

Shadowed Hunters Cost: 3 Bond The ranger and their animal companion both actively conceal themselves, vanishing from sight until they attack. While invisible, both the ranger and their companion receive healing and reduce hostile effect durations.

Stunning Shots The ranger's weapon attacks interrupt on critical hits.

Distraction Training The ranger has trained their companion to use their mobility and quickness to outmaneuver enemies in combat. When an enemy misses the ranger's animal companion with a melee attack, that enemy receives a penalty to their Deflection.

Prestige Increases your Power Level, increasing the effectiveness of all abilities.

Active abilities

Level		Ability	Activation	Cost	Effects	Description
Core Ranger Abilities
Core		Antelope Companion (Ghost Heart)	Active	1 Bond	Summon: Antelope Companion	Call to the spirit of your ghost companion, manifesting their presence in battle to aid your party. Antelope companions have naturally superior defenses (Deflection, Fortitude, Reflex, and Will).
		Bear Companion (Ghost Heart)	Active	1 Bond	Summon: Bear Companion	Call to the spirit of your ghost companion, manifesting their presence in battle to aid your party. Bear companions have an unusually high Armor Rating, giving them superior protection from most forms of damage.
		Boar Companion (Ghost Heart)	Active	1 Bond	Summon: Boar Companion	Call to the spirit of your ghost companion, manifesting their presence in battle to aid your party. Boar companions slowly regenerate health, even during combat.
		Lion Companion (Ghost Heart)	Active	1 Bond	Summon: Lion Companion	Call to the spirit of your ghost companion, manifesting their presence in battle to aid your party. Lion companions have a naturally faster Action Speed.
		Stag Companion (Ghost Heart)	Active	1 Bond	Summon: Stag Companion	Call to the spirit of your ghost companion, manifesting their presence in battle to aid your party. Stags naturally damage all enemies around their target when they Critically Hit.
		Wolf Companion (Ghost Heart)	Active	1 Bond	Summon: Wolf Companion	Call to the spirit of your ghost companion, manifesting their presence in battle to aid your party. Wolf animal companions naturally deal more damage with their attacks.
1st Level Ranger Abilities
1 (I)		Imbue: Missiles (Arcane Archer)	Active	2 Bond	Target: Primary Attack, Apply Minoletta's Minor Missiles on hit	Briefly store a spell in the ammunition of your ranged weapon, then perform a Primary Attack, releasing the magic on impact. (Imbue: Missiles) - Stores the spell Minoletta's Minor Missiles.
		Marked Prey	Active	1 Bond	Foe Target: +10 Accuracy against Marked target (Marked)	Designates a single target as prey, giving the ranger and animal companion an Accuracy bonus against that target.
		Wounding Shot	Active	1 Bond	Target: Full Attack Attackers: Deals 20% Weapon Damage per 3.0 sec over 6.0 sec	The ranger aims for a spot that will leave a trail to track, inflicting Raw Damage over time to the target.
2nd Level Ranger Abilities
2 (II)		Heal Companion	Active	2 Bond	Animal Companion: +20 Health Restored per 3.0 sec for 6.0 sec	The ranger can heal their animal companion.
		Takedown	Active	1 Bond	Target: Primary Attack | Accuracy vs. Fortitude	Instructs the ranger's animal companion to rush a target, knocking it Prone.
3rd Level Ranger Abilities
3 (III)		Accurate Wounding Shot	Active	1 Bond	Target: Full Attack Attackers: Deals 20% Weapon Damage per 3.0 sec over 6.0 sec	The ranger aims for a spot that will leave a trail to track, inflicting Raw Damage over time to the target. (Accurate Wounding Shot) - The ranger's aim becomes far more accurate.
		Evasive Roll	Active	1 Bond	Self: Teleport to target location, Quick for 10.0 sec	The ranger quickly dives to a safe distance and gains the Quick Inspiration. This ability does not cause recovery.
		Hobbling Shot	Active	1 Bond	Target: Full Attack If successful: Hobbled for 10.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Fortitude Attackers: Deals 20% Weapon Damage per 3.0 sec over 6.0 sec	The ranger aims for a spot that will leave a trail to track, inflicting Raw Damage over time to the target. (Hobbling Shot) - The ranger's shot now Hobbles the target.
		Imbue: Web (Arcane Archer)	Active	2 Bond	Target: Primary Attack, Apply Binding Web on hit	Briefly store a spell in the ammunition of your ranged weapon, then perform a Primary Attack, releasing the magic on impact. (Imbue: Web) - Stores the spell Binding Web.
		Marked for the Hunt	Active	1 Bond	Foe Target: +10 Accuracy against Marked target, Transfers on Kill	Designates a single target as prey, giving the ranger and animal companion an Accuracy bonus against that target. (Marked for the Hunt) - If the prey is killed, the mark will jump to a nearby enemy.
		Revive Companion	Active	2 Bond	Animal Companion: Revive with 50 Health	The ranger can revive their animal companion and restore a small amount of health.
4th Level Ranger Abilities
4 (IV)		Brutal Takedown	Active	1 Bond	Target: Primary Attack | Accuracy vs. Fortitude	Instructs the ranger's animal companion to rush a target, knocking it Prone. (Brutal Takedown) - Grants a large Penetration bonus to the attack.
		Concussive Shot	Active	1 Bond	Target: Primary Attack	The ranger targets the enemy's head, interrupting them.
		Hardy Companion	Active	2 Bond	Animal Companion: +20 Health Restored per 3.0 sec for 6.0 sec, Hardy for 6.0 sec	The ranger can heal their animal companion. (Hardy Companion) - Also grants the Hardy Inspiration to the companion.
		Hunter's Claw	Active	2 Bond	Target: Full Attack +1 Accuracy against target Race (Stacks 20 times)	The ranger strikes in melee like an apex predator, studying their prey, and learning how best to defeat them. When first used, the ranger will gain additional Accuracy against the Race of their target. This bonus stacks with each successful hit with this ability against creatures of the same race (up to a limit). Once a Race has been chosen as prey, the Ranger cannot designate a new Race as prey until they Rest, at which point all stacks are cleared.
		Takedown Combo	Active	1 Bond	Target: Primary Attack | Accuracy vs. Fortitude +100% Damage taken for 10.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Fortitude	Instructs the ranger's animal companion to rush a target, knocking it Prone. (Takedown Combo) - The next attack on the target deals greatly increased damage.
5th Level Ranger Abilities
5 (V)		Binding Roots	Active	2 Bond	Foe AoE: Immobilized for 20.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Reflex	Conjures roots from the ground underneath a target, causing them to become Immobilized.
		Evasive Fire	Active	1 Bond	Foe AoE: 15-20 | Accuracy vs. Deflection per 3.0 sec Self: Teleport to target location, Quick for 10.0 sec	The ranger quickly dives to a safe distance and gains the Quick Inspiration. This ability does not cause recovery. (Evasive Fire) - The ranger immediately attacks a random enemy in range. (Requires a ranged weapon)
		Imbue: Fireball (Arcane Archer)	Active	3 Bond	Target: Primary Attack, Apply Fireball on hit	Briefly store a spell in the ammunition of your ranged weapon, then perform a Primary Attack, releasing the magic on impact. (Imbue: Fireball) - Stores the spell Fireball.
		Master's Call	Active	1 Bond	Self (animal companion): Teleport to Ranger, Nimble for 10.0 sec	Calls the ranger's animal companion to their side, granting the companion the Nimble Inspiration and causing them to move back to the ranger incredibly quickly.
		Vengeful Revival	Active	2 Bond	Animal Companion: Revive with 50 Health, +20% Damage for 15.0 sec	The ranger can revive their animal companion and restore a small amount of health. (Vengeful Revival) - The animal companion deals additional damage for a short time after being revived.
6th Level Ranger Abilities
6 (VI)		Beast's Claw	Active	2 Bond	Target: Full Attack +1 Accuracy and +1 Defense against target Race (Stacks 20 times)	The ranger strikes in melee like an apex predator, studying their prey, and learning how best to defeat them. When first used, the ranger will gain additional Accuracy against the Race of their target. This bonus stacks with each successful hit with this ability against creatures of the same race (up to a limit). Once a Race has been chosen as prey, the Ranger cannot designate a new Race as prey until they Rest, at which point all stacks are cleared. (Beast's Claw) - Each stack now also increases Defenses against the chosen Race.
		Concussive Tranquilizer	Active	1 Bond	Target: Primary Attack, -30 sec Duration of Beneficial Effects	The ranger targets the enemy's head, interrupting them. (Concussive Tranquilizer) - Shortens the duration of beneficial effects on the target.
		Hunter's Fang	Active	2 Bond	Target: Full Attack +1 Accuracy and 1% Damage against target Race (Stacks 20 times)	The ranger strikes in melee like an apex predator, studying their prey, and learning how best to defeat them. When first used, the ranger will gain additional Accuracy against the Race of their target. This bonus stacks with each successful hit with this ability against creatures of the same race (up to a limit). Once a Race has been chosen as prey, the Ranger cannot designate a new Race as prey until they Rest, at which point all stacks are cleared. (Hunter's Fang) - Each stack now also increases Damage against the chosen Race.
		Play Dead	Active	2 Bond	Self (animal companion): Revive with 350 Health, Play dead Target (ranger and animal companion): Immunity to Bonded Grief attacks for 10.0 sec	The ranger's animal companion falls over and appears to be dead for a limited time. When the companion stands back up, they regain health from the time spent resting.
7th Level Ranger Abilities
7 (VII)		Deadly Surprise	Active	2 Bond	Self (animal companion): Revive with 350 Health, +100% Damage on next attack, Play dead Target (ranger and animal companion): Immunity to Bonded Grief attacks for 10.0 sec	The ranger's animal companion falls over and appears to be dead for a limited time. When the companion stands back up, they regain health from the time spent resting. (Deadly Surprise) - Afterwards, the animal companion gains a large damage bonus on their next attack.
		Furious Call	Active	1 Bond	Foe Target (in path between ranger and animal companion): Interrupt | Accuracy vs. Fortitude Primary Attack Self (animal companion): Teleport to Ranger, Nimble for 10.0 sec	Calls the ranger's animal companion to their side, granting the companion the Nimble Inspiration and causing them to move back to the ranger incredibly quickly. (Furious Call) - Hits each enemy between the ranger and the animal companion dealing damage and knocking them Prone.
		Imbue: Eora (Arcane Archer)	Active	3 Bond	Target: Primary Attack, Apply Pull of Eora on hit	Briefly store a spell in the ammunition of your ranged weapon, then perform a Primary Attack, releasing the magic on impact. (Imbue: Eora) - Stores the spell Pull of Eora.
		Thorny Roots	Active	2 Bond	Foe AoE: 19-27 , Immobilized for 20.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Reflex	Conjures roots from the ground underneath a target, causing them to become Immobilized. (Thorny Roots) - Adds nasty thorns that deal Pierce/Slash damage.
8th Level Ranger Abilities
8 (VIII)		Bonded Fury	Active	3 Bond	Animal Companion: Tenacious, Hardy, Nimble, Aware, Acute, Resolute for 30.0 sec	The ranger calls out to their Animal Companion, inspiring a primal rage within them and granting them several powerful Inspirations for an extended time.
		Twinned Shot	Active	2 Bond	Target: Primary Attack	The ranger performs a ranged primary attack that shoots two projectiles at once.
		Whirling Strikes	Active	3 Bond	AoE: Full Attack Attack Targets (when scoring a hit with an attack): 9 Raw Damage per 1.0 sec for 6.0 sec	The ranger performs a violent swirl of deadly attacks, dealing Full Attacks to each enemy within range and applying Raw damage over time. (Requires a melee weapon)
9th Level Ranger Abilities
9 (IX)		Heart Seeker	Active	4 Bond	Target: Primary Attack, Enfeebled for 20.0 sec	The ranger fires a powerful unerring shot with their ranged weapon, striking all characters in a line with increased Damage and Penetration as well as Enfeebling them.
		Imbue: Death (Arcane Archer)	Active	3 Bond	Target: Primary Attack, Apply Death Ring on hit	Briefly store a spell in the ammunition of your ranged weapon, then perform a Primary Attack, releasing the magic on impact. (Imbue: Death) - Stores the spell Death Ring.
		Shadowed Hunters	Active	3 Bond	Animal Companion + Self: Invisible, Untargetable, +8 Health Restored per 3.0 sec, -50% Hostile effect duration for 30.0 sec	The ranger and their animal companion both actively conceal themselves, vanishing from sight until they attack. While invisible, both the ranger and their companion receive healing and reduce hostile effect durations.

Passive abilities

Note: Includes both class-compatible and class-exclusive passives.

Level		Ability	Activation	Cost	Effects	Description
Core Ranger Passives
Core		Antelope Companion	Passive		Summon: Antelope Companion	Antelope companions have naturally superior defenses (Deflection, Fortitude, Reflex, and Will). All rangers form a strong spiritual connection with a single creature, their animal companion. This connection allows rangers and their companions to coordinate attacks and efficiently take down prey. In most situations, the companion runs interference while the ranger attacks at range. Despite these advantages, there are risks to the relationship. Rangers share a literal life bond with their animal companions. When one is wounded, the other can sense it and feel intense emotional pain. If a ranger or animal companion are knocked unconscious, the partner suffers from Bonded Grief, affecting Accuracy and other stats, until the downed ally is revived. If a ranger is ever killed, the animal companion immediately dies from grief.
		Arcane Archer (Arcane Archer)	Passive		Self: Imbue spell effects gain +5 Accuracy (Increases with Arcana) -5 Accuracy from non Imbue / Elements / Fire / Frost / Acid / Electricity / Spell attacks -15% Max Health	A rare few find themselves gifted in both physical ability and the more cerebral, arcane talents. Arcane Archers are among those few, and apply their innate aptitude with magic by temporarily infusing spells into their projectiles. More commonly seen among traveling performers or during archery contests, these skilled individuals are both admired and reviled for their abilities. Bonus Imbue spell effects gain increased Accuracy from Arcana skill. Gain Imbue: Missiles at Power Level 1. Gain Imbue: Web at Power Level 3. Gain Imbue: Fireball at Power Level 5. Gain Imbue: Eora at Power Level 7. Gain Imbue: Death at Power Level 9. Penalty Receive a penalty to Accuracy with attacks not of the following traits: Imbue, Elements, Fire, Frost, Acid, Electricity, and Spell. Max health is reduced.
		Bear Companion	Passive		Summon: Bear Companion	Bear companions have an unusually high Armor Rating, giving them superior protection from most forms of damage. All rangers form a strong spiritual connection with a single creature, their animal companion. This connection allows rangers and their companions to coordinate attacks and efficiently take down prey. In most situations, the companion runs interference while the ranger attacks at range. Despite these advantages, there are risks to the relationship. Rangers share a literal life bond with their animal companions. When one is wounded, the other can sense it and feel intense emotional pain. If a ranger or animal companion are knocked unconscious, the partner suffers from Bonded Grief, affecting Accuracy and other stats, until the downed ally is revived. If a ranger is ever killed, the animal companion immediately dies from grief.
		Bird Companion (Gunhawk)	Passive		Summon: Bird	The ability to fly grants birds a natural ability to avoid engagement entirely. All rangers form a strong spiritual connection with a single creature, their animal companion. This connection allows rangers and their companions to coordinate attacks and efficiently take down prey. In most situations, the companion runs interference while the ranger attacks at range. Despite these advantages, there are risks to the relationship. Rangers share a literal life bond with their animal companions. When one is wounded, the can sense it and feel intense emotional pain. If a ranger or animal companion are knocked unconscious, the partner suffers from Bonded Grief, affecting Accuracy and other stats, until the downed ally is revived. If a ranger is ever killed, the animal companion immediately dies from grief.
		Boar Companion	Passive		Summon: Boar Companion	Boar companions slowly regenerate health, even during combat. All rangers form a strong spiritual connection with a single creature, their animal companion. This connection allows rangers and their companions to coordinate attacks and efficiently take down prey. In most situations, the companion runs interference while the ranger attacks at range. Despite these advantages, there are risks to the relationship. Rangers share a literal life bond with their animal companions. When one is wounded, the other can sense it and feel intense emotional pain. If a ranger or animal companion are knocked unconscious, the partner suffers from Bonded Grief, affecting Accuracy and other stats, until the downed ally is revived. If a ranger is ever killed, the animal companion immediately dies from grief.
		Companion Bond (Stalker)	Passive		Self: +5 Deflection, +1 Armor Rating	Stalkers gain combat bonuses when their companion is near them.
		Ghost Heart (Ghost Heart)	Passive		Self: Immunity to Bonded Grief attacks	Ghost Hearts are rangers whose animal companions have died but remained in the In-Between as spirits to serve their masters. Ghost Hearts can summon the spirit of their companion in combat for a limited duration.
		Ghostly Form (Ghost Heart)	Passive		Self: Immune to Engagement	Ghost Heart animal companions are Immune to Engagement, due to their intangible form.
		Gunhawk (Gunhawk)	Passive		Self: +20% Range with Arquebus / Blunderbuss / Hand Mortar / Pistol attacks, 20% chance to Interrupt target with Arquebus, Hand Mortar, and Pistol attacks, 5% chance to Interrupt target with Blunderbuss attacks	Gunhawks are a type of ranger unique to Rauatai who use hawk companions to complement their sharpshooting skills.
		Lion Companion	Passive		Summon: Lion Companion	Lion companions have a naturally faster Action Speed. All rangers form a strong spiritual connection with a single creature, their animal companion. This connection allows rangers and their companions to coordinate attacks and efficiently take down prey. In most situations, the companion runs interference while the ranger attacks at range. Despite these advantages, there are risks to the relationship. Rangers share a literal life bond with their animal companions. When one is wounded, the other can sense it and feel intense emotional pain. If a ranger or animal companion are knocked unconscious, the partner suffers from Bonded Grief, affecting Accuracy and other stats, until the downed ally is revived. If a ranger is ever killed, the animal companion immediately dies from grief.
		Separation Anxiety (Stalker)	Passive		Self: Bonded Grief	Stalkers receive Bonded Grief when their companion is too far.
		Sharpshooter (Sharpshooter)	Passive		Self: +1 Penetration with Ranged weapons against ≤ 4m distance targets, 15% of Hits converted to Crits with Ranged weapons against > 4m distance targets, -10 Deflection, +10% Recovery Time	Sharpshooters focus their attention entirely on ranged combat, relying on their animal companions to provide defense for them. Their Penetration and Accuracy with ranged weapons is superior, but they take more time to recover between attacks and have poor Deflection.
		Stag Companion	Passive		Summon: Stag Companion	Stags naturally damage all enemies around their target when they Critically Hit. All rangers form a strong spiritual connection with a single creature, their animal companion. This connection allows rangers and their companions to coordinate attacks and efficiently take down prey. In most situations, the companion runs interference while the ranger attacks at range. Despite these advantages, there are risks to the relationship. Rangers share a literal life bond with their animal companions. When one is wounded, the other can sense it and feel intense emotional pain. If a ranger or animal companion are knocked unconscious, the partner suffers from Bonded Grief, affecting Accuracy and other stats, until the downed ally is revived. If a ranger is ever killed, the animal companion immediately dies from grief.
		Wolf Companion	Passive		Summon: Wolf Companion	Wolf animal companions naturally deal more damage with their attacks. All rangers form a strong spiritual connection with a single creature, their animal companion. This connection allows rangers and their companions to coordinate attacks and efficiently take down prey. In most situations, the companion runs interference while the ranger attacks at range. Despite these advantages, there are risks to the relationship. Rangers share a literal life bond with their animal companions. When one is wounded, the other can sense it and feel intense emotional pain. If a ranger or animal companion are knocked unconscious, the partner suffers from Bonded Grief, affecting Accuracy and other stats, until the downed ally is revived. If a ranger is ever killed, the animal companion immediately dies from grief.
1st Level Ranger Passives
1 (I)		Arms Bearer	Passive		Self: +1 Weapon Sets	Gain an additional Weapon Set.
		Faithful Companion	Passive		Self (animal companion): Resistance to Intellect afflictions, Resistance to Perception afflictions	The ranger's animal companion gains resistance against Intellect and Perception Afflictions.
		Fast Runner	Passive		Self: +15% Stride, +5 Defense when Disengaging	The character becomes more fleet and nimble, increasing Stride and granting a defensive bonus against Disengagement Attacks.
		Marked Prey	Passive		Self: +10 Accuracy against targets affected by Marked Prey effects	Designates a single target as prey, giving the ranger and animal companion an Accuracy bonus against that target.
		Merciless Companion	Passive		Self (animal companion): +30% Damage against Sneak Attack vulnerable targets	Animal companions do small amounts of Sneak Attack damage against targets that qualify.
		Monastic Unarmed Training	Passive		Self: +5% Damage with Unarmed attacks, +2 Accuracy with Unarmed attacks, +1 Penetration with Unarmed attacks	Gain scaling effectiveness in Unarmed attacks. Though, not as effective as a Monk's unarmed strikes, benefit from Increased Accuracy, Damage, and Penetration as you gain levels.
		Resilient Companion	Passive		Self (animal companion): +2 Armor Rating	The ranger's animal companion gains improved Armor Rating against all damage types.
		Vicious Companion	Passive		Self (animal companion): +15% Damage, +2 Penetration	Trains the ranger's animal companion in vicious tactics, causing it to deal more damage and penetrate armor more effectively.
2nd Level Ranger Passives
2 (II)		Gunner	Passive		Self: -20% Reload Time	Reload speeds are faster for crossbows, arbalests, and all firearms.
		Marksman	Passive		Self: +5 Accuracy with Ranged weapons against > 4m distance targets	Increases the character's Accuracy with ranged weapons used on distant targets.
		One-Handed Style	Passive		Self: 20% of Hits converted to Crits with weapons	While wielding a single one-handed weapon, some of the attacker's Hits are converted to Crits.
		Protective Companion	Passive		Self (animal companion): +1 enemies Engaged	Long experience fighting together enables the ranger and animal companion to fight as a highly efficient team. The Ranger's animal companion gains +1 Engagement.
		Shot on the Run	Passive		Self: -50% Ranged Recovery when moving	The Recovery penalty while moving is reduced for ranged weapons.
		Two Weapon Style	Passive		Self: -15% Weapon Recovery Time when dual-wielding	Specialized training increases the character's Action Speed while using a weapon in each hand.
		Two-Handed Style	Passive		Self: +15% Damage with two-handed weapons	Grants a Damage bonus while wielding a two-handed weapon.
		Weapon and Shield Style	Passive		Self: +6 Shield Deflection, Shield Deflection bonus also applies to Reflex.	Equipped shields' Deflection bonuses are increased and grant an equal bonus to the character's Reflex.
3rd Level Ranger Passives
3 (III)		Bear's Fortitude	Passive		Self: +10 Fortitude	Increases the character's Fortitude defense.
		Bull's Will	Passive		Self: +10 Will	Increases the character's Will defense.
		Combat Focus	Passive		Self: Concentration	Gain Concentration at the start of each combat.
		Defensive Bond	Passive		Self (both ranger and animal companion): +10 All Defenses against Area-of-Effect attacks	The empathic bond between ranger and animal companion yields a preternatural awareness of incoming danger, giving both a significant bonus to Defense against area of effect attacks when the two are within 4m of each other.
		Marked for the Hunt	Passive		Self: +10 Accuracy against targets affected by Marked Prey effects	(Marked for the Hunt) - If the prey is killed, the mark will jump to a nearby enemy.
		Predator's Sense	Passive		Self (animal companion): +50% Damage	Heightens the predatory instincts of the ranger's animal companion, giving them a damage bonus on any creature suffering a damage over time effect.
		Snake's Reflexes	Passive		Self: +10 Reflex	Increases the character's Reflex defense.
4th Level Ranger Passives
4 (IV)		Stalkers' Link	Passive		Self: +10 Accuracy when attacking the same target as animal companion	Long experience fighting together enables the ranger and animal companion to fight as a highly efficient team. The Ranger's animal companion gains +1 Engagement. (Stalker's Link) - The ranger now also gains an Accuracy bonus when fighting any enemy threatened by the animal companion.
		Strengthened Bond	Passive		Self: +15 All Defenses against Area-of-Effect attacks	The empathic bond between ranger and animal companion yields a preternatural awareness of incoming danger, giving both a significant bonus to Defense against area of effect attacks when the two are within 4m of each other. (Strengthened Bond) - Grants more bonus Defense.
		Tumbling	Passive		Self: +20 Defense when Disengaging	Gain additional defense against Disengagement attacks.
5th Level Ranger Passives
5 (V)		Driving Flight	Passive		Self: Ranged Attacks bounce +1 times with Ranged weapons	Each ranged attack loosed by the ranger contains such force to fly straight through the first target and hit another target behind it for less damage.
		Practiced Healer	Passive		Self: +15% Healing done	Increase the effectiveness of any healing you cause.
		Tough	Passive		Self: +2 Max Health	Increases the base maximum health that you gain with each level.
		Uncanny Luck	Passive		Self: 5% resistance, 5% of Hits converted to Crits	Gain a small chance to completely avoid any attack and to convert some Hits to Critical Hits.
6th Level Ranger Passives
6 (VI)		Improved Critical	Passive		Self: +10% Crit damage	Increases the amount of damage dealt by Critical Hits.
		Spell Resistance	Passive		Self: 10% resistance against Spells	Grants a chance to completely resist the effects of a hostile spell.
		Survival of the Fittest	Passive		Self + Animal Companion: +10 Accuracy against < 50% health targets	While Hurt or better, the ranger and their animal companion both gain an Accuracy bonus against any enemies that are Bloodied or worse.
7th Level Ranger Passives
7 (VII)		Accurate Empower	Passive		Self: +10 Accuracy with Empowered attacks	Empowered attacks gain increased Accuracy.
		Lasting Empower	Passive		Self: +20% Affliction and Inspiration duration on Empowered attacks	Empowered attacks gain increased duration on Affliction and Inspiration effects.
		Penetrating Empower	Passive		Self: +1 Penetration with Empowered attacks	Empowered attacks gain increased Penetration.
		Potent Empower	Passive		Self: +15% Damage with Empowered attacks	Empowered attacks gain increased Damage.
		Superior Camouflage	Passive		Self (ranger and animal companion): +8 Deflection against Ranged attacks	The ranger and their companion each gain a Deflection bonus against ranged attacks.
8th Level Ranger Passives
8 (VIII)		Great Soul	Passive		Self: +1 max Empower points	Increases the maximum number of times Empower can be used before resting.
		Vengeful Grief	Passive		Animal Companion or Ranger: Enrage, gaining Nimble and Tenacious for 15.0 sec	When a ranger or their animal companion are knocked out, the partner suffers the normal effects of Bonded grief, but becomes filled with focused rage for a short duration. While affected, they gain the Nimble and Tenacious inspirations.
9th Level Ranger Passives
9 (IX)		Distraction Training	Passive		Attackers (when missed by an attack): -10 Deflection for 6.0 sec	The ranger has trained their companion to use their mobility and quickness to outmaneuver enemies in combat. When an enemy misses the ranger's animal companion with a melee attack, that enemy receives a penalty to their Deflection.
		Prestige	Passive		Self: +1 All Power Levels	Increases your Power Level, increasing the effectiveness of all abilities.
		Stunning Shots	Passive		Self: Attacks Interrupt on Crit with weapons	The ranger's weapon attacks interrupt on critical hits.