Quote Originally Posted by EvilAnagram View Post
I missed that bit about the Blink Dog.

I think the designers intentionally excluded it for the same reason that they intentionally excluded multiattack: It's a powerful ability designed to challenge players, and when they gain access to it it becomes broken. Resource-free teleportation is simply too powerful.



A Stalker will be more effective with GWM than a Beast Conclave Ranger will be thanks to the extra attack. Whereas TWF edges out Polearm Master and GWM for the Beast Conclave, once you get the Extra Attack there's no comparison. The extra first round attack and advantage wipe away GWM's weaknesses in the first round.

Over the course of a battle, a DW stalker could deal more consistent damage, especially against an opponent with a high AC, but for a first round blitz that's hard to beat.
Interesting. I've always liked STR based Two Handed rangers. It seems the UA has a little extra incentive to play one.