Keyleth/Player Guide

Keyleth Siannodel - Player Guide

Keyleth is a Level 7 Elf Ranger (Swarmkeeper) with the Guide background. Keyleth is a member of the Emerald Enclave and follows the Talons of Veylan.

Overview

Core Stats:

• AC: 18 (Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields)
• HP: 67 (Max)
• Speed: 45 ft. (Walking), 45 ft. (Climbing), 45 ft. (Swimming)
• Initiative: +4
• Proficiency Bonus: +3

Ability Scores:

• STR 16 (+3) | DEX 18 (+4) | CON 16 (+3)
• INT 15 (+2) | WIS 17 (+3) | CHA 8 (-1)

Saving Throws:

• Strength: +6
• Dexterity: +7 (Advantage Made to avoid or end the Charmed condition; Advantage against the poisoned condition)
• Constitution: +3
• Intelligence: +2
• Wisdom: +6
• Charisma: -1

Spell Save DC: 14 | Spell Attack Bonus: +6

COMBAT - What Can I Do On My Turn?

Basic Actions

• Attack, Cast a Spell, Dash, Disengage, Dodge, Help, Hide, Ready, Search, Utilize, Opportunity Attack, Grapple, Shove, Improvise

Weapon Attacks

• Longbow, +1: +10 to hit, 1d8+7 piercing (Martial, Ammunition, Heavy, Range, Two-Handed, Slow, Range (150/600))
• Shortsword, +1: +8 to hit, 1d6+5 piercing (Martial, Finesse, Light, Vex)
• Shortsword, +1: +8 to hit, 1d6+5 piercing (Martial, Finesse, Light, Vex)
• Wyrmreaver: +7 to hit, 1d8+4 slashing (+1d6 Radiant, +3d6 Radiant, 1 Charge, Martial, Versatile, Sap)
• Thorn Whip: +6 to hit, 2d6 piercing (V/S/M)
• Unarmed Strike: +6 to hit, 4 bludgeoning

Special Combat Abilities

Gathered Swarm (CORE CLASS FEATURE): Once on each of your turns, you can cause the swarm to assist you in one of following ways, immediately after you hit a creature with an attack:

• The attack's target takes 1d6 piercing damage from the swarm.
• The attack's target must succeed on a STR saving throw (DC-14) or be moved by the swarm up to 15 ft horizontally in a direction of your choice. [11th] also knocks the creature prone.
• You are moved by the swarm 5 ft horizontally in a direction of your choice. [11th] also gives you half cover until the start of your next turn.

Hunter's Mark (Bonus Action, 3/Long Rest):

• You always have Hunter's Mark prepared and can cast it without expending a spell slot 3 times per Long Rest.
• Mark a creature; deal extra 1d6 damage when you hit with attack.
• As bonus action, gain flying speed of 10 ft and can hover.
• Effect lasts for 1 minute or until you use this feature again.

Writhing Tide (Bonus Action, 3/Long Rest):

• As bonus action, gain flying speed of 10 ft and can hover.
• Effect lasts for 1 minute or until you use this feature again.

Extra Attack:

• When you take the Attack action, you can attack twice instead of once.

Fighting Style - Archery:

• You gain + 2 bonus to attack rolls with Ranged weapons.

Cantrips (At Will)

• Thorn Whip: +6 to hit, 2d6 piercing (Magic Initiate (Druid), 1A, 30 ft, V,S,M, instantaneous) PHB-2024 333 (V/S/M)
• Mold Earth: Shape earth (Magic Initiate (Druid), 1A, 30 ft/5 ft Cube, S, instantaneous) EE 162 (5 ft Cube, S)
• Druidcraft: Minor druid magic (Magic Initiate (Druid), 1A, 30 ft, V,S, instantaneous) PHB-2024 266 (V/S)
• Mage Hand: Spectral hand (Swarmkeeper Magic (Always Prepared), 1A, 30 ft, V,S, 1 minute) PHB-2024 293 (D: 1m, V/S)

Bonus Actions

• Hunter's Mark (3/Long Rest): Mark creature for extra 1d6 damage per hit
• Writhing Tide (3/Long Rest): Gain 10 ft flying speed and hover for 1 minute

Reactions

• None listed

Special Features

• Favored Enemy: Choose type of creature; always have Hunter's Mark prepared and can cast without spell slot 3 times per Long Rest
• Deft Explorer: Expertise in one skill proficiency of choice. Speed increases by 10 ft while not wearing Heavy armor. You also have Climb and Swim Speed equal to your speed.
• Weapon Mastery: Proficient with properties of 3 kinds Simple or Martial weapons of choice. Whenever finish Long Rest, can change one weapon choice.
• Fighting Style: Archery - +2 to attack rolls with Ranged weapons
• Ranger Subclass: Swarmkeeper (Trickster of Elf)
  • Gathered Swarm: Once each turn, cause swarm to assist after you hit creature with attack (see above)
  • Swarmkeeper Magic: Learn additional spell of 1st level or higher when reach certain Ranger levels, as shown in Swarmkeeper Spells table
  • Ability Score Improvement: +1 to two ability scores or feat
  • Roving: Speed increases by 10 ft. while aren't wearing Heavy armor. You also have Climb and Swim speed equal to speed.
  • Writhing Tide: As bonus action, flying speed 10 ft, hover - 3/Long Rest, 1 Bonus Action
• Elven Lineage: Choose lineage from Elven Lineages table. Gain 1 benefit of feat's spells is Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma (choose when select this feat).
  • Wood Elf Lineage: Your Speed increases to 35 ft and gain spells outlined in Elven Lineages table.
  • Elven Lineage Spells: outlined in Wood Elf
• Fey Ancestry: Advantage on saving throws to avoid or end Charmed condition
• Keen Senses: Proficiency in Insight, Perception, or Survival skill
• Trance: Don't need sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep. Spend those hours in trancelike meditation, during which you retain consciousness.
• Two-Weapon Fighting: When make extra attack as result of using weapon that has Light property, can add ability modifier to damage of that attack if it hits
• Archery: Gain +2 bonus to attack rolls with Ranged weapons
• Magic Initiate (Druid): Two Cantrips. Learn two cantrips of choice from Druid spell list. Int., Wis., or Cha. is spellcasting ability for this feat's spells (choose when you select this feat).
• Guide Ability Score Improvements: +2 to two scores (+2 WIS / +1 DEX)
• Talons of Veylan - Rank 1 - Wyrmwatcher: Advantage on Initiative Rolls once per long rest
• Talons of Veylan - Rank 2 - Talon Initiate: You are resistant to an element after slaying a dragonkin. You can select new element associated with a dragon at long rest after you have spilled the blood of a dragon.

Magic Items (Attuned)

• Bracers of Archery: +2 to attack and damage with bows
• Dragon Scale Mail of the Wyrmwood: AC bonus, resistance
• Wyrmreaver: +1d6/+3d6 radiant damage longsword

Spells

Cantrips (At Will)

• Thorn Whip: +6 to hit, 2d6 piercing (Magic Initiate (Druid), 1A, 30 ft, V,S,M, instantaneous) PHB-2024 333 (V/S/M)
• Mold Earth: (Magic Initiate (Druid), 1A, 30 ft/5 ft Cube, S, instantaneous) EE 162 (5 ft Cube, S)
• Druidcraft: (Magic Initiate (Druid), 1A, 30 ft, V,S, instantaneous) PHB-2024 266 (V/S)
• Mage Hand: (Swarmkeeper Magic (Always Prepared), 1A, 30 ft, V,S, 1 minute) PHB-2024 293 (D: 1m, V/S)

1st Level (4 Slots)

• Ensnaring Strike: STR 14, 1BA, Self, V, concentration up to 1 minute - PHB-2024 268 (D: 1m, V)
• Hail of Thorns: DEX 14, 1BA, Self, V, instantaneous - PHB-2024 283 (V)
• Zephyr Strike: Movement buff (Ranger, 1BA, Self, V, concentration up to 1 minute) XGIE 171 (D: 1m, V)
• Absorb Elements: DEX 14, 1R, Self, S, 1 round - Ranger (EE 150, D: 1Rnd, S)
• Detect Poison and Disease: Detect toxins (Ranger, 1A, Self/30 ft Sphere, V,S,M, concentration up to 10 minutes) PHB-2024 282 (1/LR: (Used), D: 10m, 30 ft Sphere, V/S/M)
• Speak with Animals: Talk to animals (Ranger, 1A, Self, V,S, 10 minutes) PHB-2024 318 (1 Use (3/3), D: 10m, V/S)
• Longstrider: Speed boost (Ranger, 1A, Touch, V,S,M, 1 hour) PHB-2024 293 (1/LR: (Used), D: 1h, V/S/M)
• Longstrider (Elven Lineage Spells): (Elven Lineage Spells, 1A, Touch, V,S,M, 1 hour) PHB-2024 293 (1/LR: (Used), D: 1h, V/S/M)
• Faerie Fire: DEX 14, 1A, 60 ft/20 ft Cube, V, concentration up to 1 minute - Swarmkeeper Magic (Always Prepared) (PHB-2024 271, D: 1m, 20 ft Cube, V)
• Hunter's Mark: (Favored Enemy (Always Prepared), 1BA, 90 ft, V, concentration up to 1 hour) PHB-2024 287 (Ext. D: (See Description*); D: 1h, V)

2nd Level (3 Slots)

• Healing Spirit: Heal over time (Ranger, 1BA, 60 ft/5 ft Cube, V,S, concentration up to 1 minute) XGIE 157 (D: 1m, 5 ft Cube, V/S)
• Magic Weapon: Buff weapon (Ranger, 1BA, Touch, V,S, concentration up to 1 hour) PHB-2024 296 (D: 1h, V/S)
• Find Traps: Locate traps (Ranger, 1A, 120 ft, V,S, instantaneous) PHB-2024 273 (V/S)
• Pass without Trace: +10 Stealth (Ranger, 1A, Self/30 ft, V,S,M, concentration up to 1 hour) PHB-2024 303 (1/LR: (Used), D: 1h, 30 ft Emanation, V/S/M)
• Pass without Trace (Elven Lineage Spells): (Elven Lineage Spells, 1A, Self/30 ft, V,S,M, concentration up to 1 hour) PHB-2024 303 (1/LR: (Used), D: 1h, 30 ft Emanation, V/S/M)
• Web: DEX 14, 1A, 60 ft/20 ft Cube, V,S,M, concentration up to 1 hour - Swarmkeeper Magic (Always Prepared) (PHB-2024 340, D: 1h, 20 ft Cube, V/S/M)

SOCIAL SITUATIONS

Skill Bonuses

• Acrobatics (DEX): +4
• Animal Handling (WIS): +6
• Arcana (INT): +2
• Athletics (STR): +6
• Deception (CHA): -1
• History (INT): +2
• Insight (WIS): +6
• Intimidation (CHA): -1
• Investigation (INT): +5
• Medicine (WIS): +3
• Nature (INT): +2
• Perception (WIS): +6
• Performance (CHA): -1
• Persuasion (CHA): -1
• Religion (INT): +2
• Sleight of Hand (DEX): +4
• Stealth (DEX): +7
• Survival (WIS): +9 (Expertise)

Passive Scores

• Passive Perception: 16
• Passive Insight: 16
• Passive Investigation: 15

Senses

• Darkvision: 60 ft

Social Features

• Keen Senses: Proficiency in Perception or Survival
• Speak with Animals: Communicate with beasts
• Trance: Elven meditation instead of sleep

Languages

• Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish

EXPLORATION

Movement

• Walking Speed: 45 ft (35 ft base + 10 ft from Roving)
• Climbing Speed: 45 ft
• Swimming Speed: 45 ft
• Flying Speed: 10 ft (when using Writhing Tide)
• Darkvision: 60 ft

Useful Abilities for Exploration

• Deft Explorer: Expertise in Survival, increased speed, climb/swim speeds
• Roving: +10 ft speed, climb and swim equal to walking speed
• Pass without Trace: +10 to Stealth for party (concentration)
• Speak with Animals: Gather information from beasts
• Detect Poison and Disease: Identify hazards
• Find Traps: Locate traps
• Wood Elf Lineage: 35 ft base speed
• Trance: Only need 4 hours rest instead of 8
• Mask of the Wild: No mentioned in this sheet

Tools

• Cartographer's Tools: Create maps

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Resource	Total	Recharges
Hit Dice	7d10	Long Rest
Hunter's Mark (Free)	3 uses	Long Rest
Gathered Swarm	1/turn (always available)	-
Writhing Tide	3 uses	Long Rest
Spell Slots (1st)	4	Long Rest
Spell Slots (2nd)	3	Long Rest
Extra Attack	Always Available	-
Talons of Veylan - Wyrmwatcher	1 use	Long Rest
Longstrider (Elven Lineage)	1 use	Long Rest
Pass without Trace (Elven Lineage)	1 use	Long Rest
Speak with Animals	3 uses	Unknown
Detect Poison and Disease	1 use	Long Rest
Bracers of Archery	Always Active (+2 attack/damage)	-
Dragon Scale Mail	Always Active	-
Wyrmreaver Charges	1 charge remaining	Unknown

QUICK REFERENCE

In Combat:

1. Turn 1: Cast Hunter's Mark (bonus action, free 3/day) on priority target
2. Make 2 longbow attacks per turn (Extra Attack) at +10 to hit
3. After hitting, use Gathered Swarm for extra 1d6 damage OR movement control
4. Use Writhing Tide for flying/hover if you need positioning or escape
5. Save spell slots for healing (Healing Spirit) or utility

Before Combat:

1. Cast Pass without Trace for stealthy approach (+10 Stealth for party)
2. Position at range (longbow has 150/600 ft range)
3. Cast Hunter's Mark when combat starts

Concentration Spells (can only have ONE active):

• Ensnaring Strike, Zephyr Strike, Absorb Elements, Detect Poison and Disease, Hunter's Mark, Healing Spirit, Magic Weapon, Pass without Trace, Web

Key Numbers to Remember:

• Longbow Attack: +10 to hit (+4 DEX +3 Prof +1 magic +2 Archery)
• Longbow Damage: 1d8+7 (+4 DEX +1 magic +2 Bracers)
• Hunter's Mark: Extra 1d6 per hit
• Gathered Swarm: Extra 1d6 piercing OR move target 15 ft OR move self 5 ft
• AC: 18
• Speed: 45 ft (walking/climbing/swimming)
• Spell Save DC: 14

Resistances:

• Fire Resistance, Poison Resistance
• Advantage vs Charmed
• Advantage vs Poisoned
• Immunity to Magical Sleep

Special Note: Keyleth is a highly mobile ranged damage dealer. Use Hunter's Mark + Extra Attack + Gathered Swarm for consistent damage. Writhing Tide provides flying when needed. Pass without Trace makes the entire party stealthy.