Pathfinder Ranger Race Suggestions: PF

[Xander96]

Ive looked @ Treatmonk's amazing job on the ranger guide. New books have come out since then. Any additional suggestions for the ranger with the new playable races for Pathfinder? Thanks!

[StreamOfTheSky]

Strix gives +2 dex and winged flight right from level 1, and lowlight and darkvision, and a perception bonus.... seems like the ideal archer ranger race to me.

Oread is +2 Str and Wis, decent for melee ranger, though as an outsider, is immune to enlarge person.

With the new bloodline options, there's generally a flavor of Aasimar and Tiefling for any possible build.

If you want a mounted archer, Goblin is a decent choice, at least as good a choice as Halfling.

Vanara and Tengu both buff Dex and Wis and have some nifty features.

[grarrrg]

Strix gives +2 dex and ...
Oread is +2 Str and Wis...
Aasimar and Tiefling for any possible build.
Goblin is a decent choice...
Vanara and Tengu both buff Dex and Wis...

Don't forget Favored Class bonuses.
Strix adds 1/2 round to the duration of the "allies" Hunter's Bond ability. This can actually make it a decent choice (decent, not great, the Animal is still probably better).

Oread gives the Animal companion a +1/4 Natural Armor bonus.

Goblins get +1/2 damage on attacks vs. Dog-ish and Horse-ish creatures (probably a poor choice)

Vanara's have +1/4 Dodge to AC vs. Favored Enemies, pair with the Instant Enemy (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/i/instant-enemy) spell and you're good to go.

Others with notable bonuses:
Grippli, -2 STR, +2 DEX, +2 WIS. Despite being small they still have a 30ft. move speed, and they also have 20ft. Climb speed. Darkvision. Favored Class option of +1 to Swim Checks, when you hit +8 you gain a Swim speed of 15ft. Hmmm... 30ft. move on a Small race, +Climb speed, +Swim speed...lets check out the other Racials and Alt-Racials:
Trade Swamp Stride for the Glider Alternate Racial trait and you treat all Falls as being half the distance. Trade Camoflage for the Alt-Jumper Trait and all your Jumps are treated as being with a running start.
All in all a VERY mobile option.

Hobgoblin, +2 DEX, +2 CON (no penalty stat), Darkvision. Favored option of +1/4 to an existing Favored Enemy bonus. Sadly, you can only get a +1 bonus per each Favored, but it still helps, especially when paired with the Instant Enemy spell.

Samsaran, -2 CON, +2 INT, +2 WIS, the stats are poor, but the Mystic Past Life option lets you add ANY Divine spells to the Ranger list.

Suli, +2 STR, -2 INT, +2 CHA. Resist Acid/Cold/Electricity/Fire 5. Favored Class option of +1 to any existing Resist (no limit, so you could boost one resist up to 25 if you wanted).

Svirfneblin, -2 STR, +2 DEX, +2 WIS, -4 CHA, Small size, +2 Dodge bonus to AC, +2 on All Saves, Spell Resistance of 11+level, Darkvision. Favored class bonus of DR/Magic on their Animal Companion (+1 at first level, +1/2 after, max of DR 10).

[Xander96]

What about for the switch hitter ranger, which would be a race with str & wis

[grarrrg]

What about for the switch hitter ranger, which would be a race with str & wis

Oread +2 STR, +2 WIS -2 CHA
Tiefling>Oni-Spawn +2 STR, +2 WIS, -2 CHA
Tiefling>Qlippoth-Spawn +2 STR, -2 INT, +2 WIS

That is all.
Feel free to also check the Race Guide in my Signature [/shameless plug]