Monk / UA Ranger multiclass

[Kishigane]

I need help making a Monk / Ranger multiclass. I really enjoy the UA Ranger, especially now that Beast Conclave is actually GOOD, but also get a real kick out of this remastered Way of the Four Elements that my DM let me use. Here: https://criticalkits.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/wayof4elements_remastered_3-0.pdf

Anyway, should I start off with Monk and then dip into Ranger, or vice versa, and how many levels?

[Quietus]

I would start by asking, what are you looking to get out of this? What do you want the character to *do*? It sounds like you want a pet, but what role do you want said pet to take in combat? Do you want it involved in combat at all?

[Kishigane]

Part of it is fluff, but also having some of the Ranger's abilities (i.e. Natural Explorer, Hunter's Mark) to complement the Monk's abilities. Mostly burst DPR, but with some utility on the side.