Whaler

Whalers are most adept at hunting prey on the open sea. Few know what true evil lurks in the bottom of the seas better than the whaler. Even fewer are willing to believe the tales.

CONSIDER THE SUBTLENESS OF THE SEA; how its most dreaded creatures glide under water, unapparent for the most part, and treacherously hidden beneath the loveliest tints of azure. Consider also the devilish brilliance and beauty of many of its most remorseless tribes, as the dainty embellished shape of many species of sharks. Consider, once more, the universal cannibalism of the sea; all whose creatures prey upon each other, carrying on eternal war since the world began. -Herman Melville, Moby Dick

Whaler Features Ranger Level Feature 3rd Whaler Magic, Deep Diver, Iron Readied 7th Leviathan Hunter 11th Constant Vigilance 15th Sea Legs

Whaler Magic Starting at 3rd level, you learn an additional spell when you reach certain levels in this class, as shown in the Whaler Spells table. The spell counts as a ranger spell for you, but it does not count against the number of ranger spells you know. Whaler Spells Table Ranger Level Spell 3rd Create or Destroy Water 5th Misty Step 9th Water Breathing 13th Black Tentacles 17th Hold Monster

Deep Diver You have spent so much time at sea, you have become accustomed to being in the water. Starting at 3rd Level, you gain a Swim speed equal to 30 feet.

Iron Readied Starting at 3rd level, as a bonus action, you may choose one target that you can see within 120 feet. You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls against this target when wielding a thrown weapon. In addition if that target moves within reach on its next turn, you can make a melee attack against it with your thrown weapon as a reaction. This benefit lasts until you designate a different creature.

Leviathan Hunter At 7th level, If the target of Iron Readied is at least one size larger than yourself, add a bonus 1d8 to damage roll.

Constant Vigilance At 11th level, you gain a +5 bonus to Initiative rolls and cannot be surprised while you are conscious.