Baldur's Gate 3 Ranger Guide: Best Items & Build for Epic Wins

Hey gamers! Looking to dominate Baldur's Gate 3 as a Ranger? You've come to the right place. Rangers are awesome, super versatile, and with a few key items, you'll be a force to be reckoned with!

Top 15 Ranger Items in Baldur's Gate 3

Forget being overlooked – with these items, your Ranger will be anything but. We're talking game-changing gear that boosts damage, enhances spells, and makes you practically unkillable!

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Armor & Protection

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Elven Chain (Rare): This medium armor is a total beast for any character, especially Rangers. +2 to initiative, and advantage on Dexterity saving throws? Yes, please! Find it early on, a great starting item!
Armour of Agility (Very Rare): Perfect for high-Dexterity Rangers. Full Dexterity modifier to AC, no stealth penalty, and +2 to all saves? You'll be practically invisible!
Adamantine Scale Mail (Very Rare): This medium armor is insane. Immune to critical hits, -1 damage from all sources, and it sends attackers reeling! It can be crafted in the game.
Helldusk Armour (Legendary): Heavy armor proficiency for anyone wearing this! It also does fire damage to enemy spellcasters and provides fire resistance and reduced damage. Its Fly spell is super clutch!

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Weapons & Damage

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Harold (Rare): A heavy crossbow. When you hit, your enemy gets Bane for two turns! Great damage bonus!
The Dead Shot (Very Rare): This longbow gives a HUGE bonus to attack and lowers crit thresholds. You'll be critting like a pro, guaranteed to hit.
Knife of the Undermountain King (Very Rare): This shortsword also lowers your crit threshold by one and offers advantage in obscured environments. Awesome for rogues and rangers alike. It's great when entering into a battlefield full of shadows!
Gontr Mael (Legendary): This longbow is nuts. Frighten enemies, radiant damage, Guiding Bolt potential, and you can even cast Celestial Haste. Double movement, extra action, AC and saving throw boosts!

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Accessories & Enhancements

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Strange Conduit Ring (Uncommon): Deal extra 1d4 psychic damage while concentrating on a spell. Great for spells such as Hunter's Mark!
Circlet of Hunting (Very Rare): 1d4 bonus to attacks against marked targets (Hunter's Mark, etc.) This item helps with many other spells, like True Strike, Faerie Fire, and Guiding Bolt. It's an all around must-have! Buy this when you meet Araj Oblodra in Act 2.
Ring of Mental Inhibition (Uncommon): Makes the other spellcasters in your party better. When an enemy fails a saving throw, they get Mental Fatigue!
Legacy of the Masters (Very Rare): +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls! A significant damage boost that will ensure you keep critting with all of your moves!
Helldusk Boots (Very Rare): Ignore difficult terrain, can't be knocked prone, and you can’t be moved. Once per long rest, you succeed on a failed saving throw!
Helm of Balduran (Legendary): Prevents critical hits, gives +1 to AC and saves, and immunity to stun! This also provides two hit points!

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Where To Find These Items

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Many of these items have specific locations in the game! Check rAaz and Salty on YouTube for guides on how to acquire each! These videos go step-by-step!

These items, combined with a solid build and skillful gameplay, will take your Ranger to the next level. Good luck, adventurers!