Swarmkeeper

Swarmkeeper is an upcoming subclass of Ranger. It is planned to be released as part of Patch 8 in 2025.

Subclass features

Ranger's default armour

This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Ranger, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 3

 Prey's Scent

Your swarm deals additional damage to creatures marked by  Hunter's Mark

Gathered Swarm

Choose the swarm of nature spirits you've formed a bond with. You can change your swarm whenever you level up.

Legion of Bees

You gain a swarm of bees that fights on your side. Once per round, the swarm can assist you in one of three ways after you attack an enemy: it can attack and deal additional Piercing damage, push the enemy away from you, or teleport you to a safer location.

Cloud of Jellyfish

You gain a swarm of jellyfish that fights on your side. Once per round, the swarm can assist you in one of three ways after you attack an enemy: it can attack and deal additional Lightning damage,  Shock your enemy, or teleport you to a safer location.

Flurry of Moths

You gain a swarm of moths that fights on your side. Once per round, the swarm can assist you in one of three ways after you attack an enemy: it can attack and deal additional Psychic damage,  Blind your enemy, or teleport you to a safer location.

Level 7

Writhing Tide

You can condense part of your swarm into a focused mass that lifts you up, granting you a flying speed of 3 m / 10 ft and protecting you from surface effects.

Level 11

Mighty Swarm

Your swarm has grown stronger. The swarm's regular attack now deals 1d8 damage, its special attack has one additional feature, and teleporting with your swarm now also increases your  Armour Class for the rest of the round.

External links

• Swarmkeeper on the Forgotten Realms Wiki