Theoretically BG3 Rangers should come out further behind than even in D&D raw. ESPECIALLY if actually using the abilities Larian "buffed" them with ironically. This issue will be more noticeable as Rangers gain levels given they start out relatively strong, but fade quickly relative to just about every other class. Larian's homebrew does nothing to prevent this either. Then finally consider damage is pretty much all (most) Rangers bring, while Fighters generally are more versatile and can bring damage/burst damage and tanking, while casters bring damage, control and support (even tanking considering you can be buffed to the gills at nearly every encounter given unlimited rest). Besides, I believe Rangers tend to start relatively strong but fade quickly relative to just about every other class and Larian's homebrew does nothing to prevent this.
I'm wondering if ranger will be buffed at level 5, 6, etc. Hunter's Mark has always made ranger strong levels 1-4.
(In 5e) After level 5, ranger starts fading into the background for the group.
TBH I wish they had gone the route of buffing dex ranger instead of str ranger.
Ranger in 5e has always had the issue of being a quasi fighter/rogue/druid and they become dependent on hunter's mark similar to Warlock and Eldritch Blast.
It'd be good to use warlock as an example of how to fix ranger instead of incentivizing str ranger.
