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Ranger

The Ranger (in-game abbreviation Ran) is a base class in LuminariMUD — a wilderness hunter skilled in combat styles, favored enemies, and tracking.

  • Internal class id: CLASS_RANGER
  • Registered in src/class.c (classo(CLASS_RANGER, ...) block)
  • Helper macro: IS_RANGER(ch) in src/utils.h

Class Overview

Section titled “Class Overview”
Attribute Value
Internal name / abbreviation ranger / Ran
Menu entry r) YRangern
Max level 30 (standard cap)
Locked / Prestige No / No (base class)
Unlock cost 0
Base Attack Bonus High (1/1 progression)
Hit Die d10
PSP (psionics) 0
Move gain per level 3
Skill trains per level 4
Epic feat progression every 3 levels
Spell progression Divine Ranger Spells (4th-level progression)

Saving throws: Fortitude Bad, Reflex Bad, Will Bad.

Primary attributes: the Cyclone of Nature.

Concept: the Ranger

Class Titles (by Level)

Section titled “Class Titles (by Level)”
Level range Title
<= 4 the Dirt-watcher
<= 9 the Hunter
<= 14 the Tracker
<= 19 the Finder of Prey
<= 24 the Hidden Stalker
<= 29 the Great Seeker
<= 30 the Avatar of the Wild
Immortal the Wrath of the Wild
Staff the Cyclone of Nature
Greater Staff the Ranger

Class Abilities and Feats

Section titled “Class Abilities and Feats”

Auto-granted feats and level unlocks (from src/class.c):

Level Feat Name Auto-granted
1 Favored Enemy Available Yes
1 Light Armor Proficiency Yes
1 Martial Weapon Proficiency Yes
1 Medium Armor Proficiency Yes
1 Shield Armor Proficiency Yes
1 Simple Weapon Proficiency Yes

Key Ranger Mechanics

Section titled “Key Ranger Mechanics”

  1. Favored Enemy (favored)

    • Select creature types (dragons, undead, giants, humanoids) to gain scaling bonuses to attack, damage, and skill checks against them.

  2. Combat Styles

    • Choose Archery or Two-Weapon Fighting to gain bonus style feats without needing standard prerequisites.

  3. Evasion & Woodland Stride

    • Dodge area-of-effect spells completely and navigate hostile terrain effortlessly.

Quick-Start Guide

Section titled “Quick-Start Guide”
  1. Create a character selecting the Ranger class.
  2. Review your starting equipment and auto-granted proficiencies.
  3. Use class commands (help ranger) to explore your abilities in-game.
  4. Advance levels to unlock core class features and bonus feats.

Source References

Section titled “Source References”
  • Class definition: src/class.c (classo(CLASS_RANGER, ...) block)
  • Class id define: src/structs.h (#define CLASS_RANGER)
  • Helper macro: src/utils.h
  • Feat definitions: src/feats.c