Ranger Q? - Guild Wars Forums

MSecorsky · Jun 28, 2005, 06:55 PM // 18:55

Well, from the "Rangers suck" thread it seems to me that people are inadvertantly overlooking an important part (imo) of Rangers, they're own private mini-tank.

So, that being that, what would you all consider the best pet(s) for a Ranger to run with? My new one just left the pre-searing with the giant chicken, so that's obviously going to change...

Jwh6913 · Jun 28, 2005, 06:59 PM // 18:59

I'm enjoying my wolf

however when I get to lvl 20, I'm heading to the tamer, trading it in, and beg people to take me to the spider

derrtyboy69 · Jun 28, 2005, 07:01 PM // 19:01

well i think a black bear (found near the ice caves) or a wolf would be good. pets can be very good for damage because most people ignore them and go right for the monks, casters. dont concentrate too much on pets tho

MSecorsky · Jun 28, 2005, 07:04 PM // 19:04

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Originally Posted by Jwh6913

I'm enjoying my wolf

however when I get to lvl 20, I'm heading to the tamer, trading it in, and beg people to take me to the spider

The spider?

MSecorsky · Jun 28, 2005, 07:05 PM // 19:05

Hey, afterthought... does anyone know if there's a chart out there for pets? Health, damage, yada yada...?

Thanks!

oulape · Jun 28, 2005, 07:09 PM // 19:09

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Originally Posted by MSecorsky

The spider?

Yep, somewhere somehow there is a black widow spider lvl 20 just waiting to be tamed.

Jwh6913 · Jun 28, 2005, 07:10 PM // 19:10

the spider does 17-26 dam at lvl 12 beastmastery, and has 60 armor and has a slight chance of poisoning

MSecorsky · Jun 28, 2005, 07:11 PM // 19:11

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Originally Posted by oulape

Yep, somewhere somehow there is a black widow spider lvl 20 just waiting to be tamed.

Well now. Instant Pavlovian response.

C'mon folks, where's the spider?

MSecorsky · Jun 28, 2005, 07:11 PM // 19:11

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Originally Posted by Jwh6913

the spider does 17-26 dam at lvl 12 beastmastery, and has 60 armor and has a slight chance of poisoning

So, being the relative newb, how does that relate wrt other pets?

oulape · Jun 28, 2005, 07:12 PM // 19:12

I have no idea, I have the book and it dosent say anything else in the pets section... *bummed*

Jwh6913 · Jun 28, 2005, 07:19 PM // 19:19

the other pets all do 6-10 dam, but they have, slashing, picercing, blunt, etc
spider does piercing I think

Jwh6913 · Jun 28, 2005, 07:21 PM // 19:21

and they don't have any inherent special attacks or inflict condition skills . Bear has its brutal mauling skill, but that's cosmetic.

Reiden Argrock · Jun 28, 2005, 07:25 PM // 19:25

The spider is comes out of a chest in the depths of underworld from temple of ages.
also, from what I understand, their is only one spider in UW, so if you go looking for it, you may be competing with other rangers who want a spider as well.
As far as pets go, I prefer my lizard

UsagiNoSenshi · Jun 28, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32

all pets are the same save the type of damage they deal.

I'm still happy with my strider.

Arvydas · Jun 28, 2005, 07:34 PM // 19:34

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Originally Posted by MSecorsky

Hey, afterthought... does anyone know if there's a chart out there for pets? Health, damage, yada yada...?

Thanks!

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Lasher Dragon · Jun 28, 2005, 07:42 PM // 19:42

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Originally Posted by Reiden Argrock

The spider is comes out of a chest in the depths of underworld from temple of ages.
also, from what I understand, their is only one spider in UW, so if you go looking for it, you may be competing with other rangers who want a spider as well.
As far as pets go, I prefer my lizard

You can get more than one spider in the UW - you just have to keep doing quests. For instance, the first spider I know of is after completion of the Wrathful Spirits quest. The next one is at the second monument in the Monuments quest, there is a sidequest there to kill some beast. Kill it and there will be another spider.

trackxyj · Jun 28, 2005, 08:01 PM // 20:01

Anyone can list your skillsbar with pet? See, if you use pet, you need 2 on your skillbars: charm and revive.

I would rather bring my whirling defense and troll unguent with me...

Lasher Dragon · Jun 28, 2005, 08:04 PM // 20:04

IMO, unless you are going full-on Beast Mastery build, pets are really more of a novelty. They are fun and they look cool, but unless you devote your build to pets, they really aren't worth the skill slots/ability points you have to invest in them. They help when you are low-level, but once you get to 20th chances are you will be leaving your pet behind. The only time I bring my spider anymore is if I am back in lowbie-land (of course, I only have like a 3 in Beast Mastery).

Arvydas · Jun 28, 2005, 08:48 PM // 20:48

bringing in a pet without beastmastery is just like bringing in a spell from an area u have no points in. that said, a pet wouldn't be effective without beastmastery.

Jun 28, 2005, 06:55 PM // 18:55	#1
MSecorsky Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Guild: The Sinister Vanguard Profession: Me/	Ranger Q? Well, from the "Rangers suck" thread it seems to me that people are inadvertantly overlooking an important part (imo) of Rangers, they're own private mini-tank. So, that being that, what would you all consider the best pet(s) for a Ranger to run with? My new one just left the pre-searing with the giant chicken, so that's obviously going to change...

Jun 28, 2005, 06:59 PM // 18:59	#2
Jwh6913 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Death Infernal Evil Profession: Mo/R	I'm enjoying my wolf however when I get to lvl 20, I'm heading to the tamer, trading it in, and beg people to take me to the spider

Jun 28, 2005, 07:01 PM // 19:01	#3
derrtyboy69 Grotto Attendant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Clouds Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] Profession: Mo/Me	well i think a black bear (found near the ice caves) or a wolf would be good. pets can be very good for damage because most people ignore them and go right for the monks, casters. dont concentrate too much on pets tho

Jun 28, 2005, 07:05 PM // 19:05	#5
MSecorsky Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Guild: The Sinister Vanguard Profession: Me/	Hey, afterthought... does anyone know if there's a chart out there for pets? Health, damage, yada yada...? Thanks!

Jun 28, 2005, 07:10 PM // 19:10	#7
Jwh6913 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Death Infernal Evil Profession: Mo/R	the spider does 17-26 dam at lvl 12 beastmastery, and has 60 armor and has a slight chance of poisoning

Jun 28, 2005, 07:12 PM // 19:12	#10
oulape Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Profession: E/Me	I have no idea, I have the book and it dosent say anything else in the pets section... bummed

Jun 28, 2005, 07:19 PM // 19:19	#11
Jwh6913 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Death Infernal Evil Profession: Mo/R	the other pets all do 6-10 dam, but they have, slashing, picercing, blunt, etc spider does piercing I think

Jun 28, 2005, 07:21 PM // 19:21	#12
Jwh6913 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Death Infernal Evil Profession: Mo/R	and they don't have any inherent special attacks or inflict condition skills . Bear has its brutal mauling skill, but that's cosmetic.

Jun 28, 2005, 07:25 PM // 19:25	#13
Reiden Argrock Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Shadowstorm Mercenaries	The spider is comes out of a chest in the depths of underworld from temple of ages. also, from what I understand, their is only one spider in UW, so if you go looking for it, you may be competing with other rangers who want a spider as well. As far as pets go, I prefer my lizard

Jun 28, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#14
UsagiNoSenshi Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Draconian Order Profession: R/E	all pets are the same save the type of damage they deal. I'm still happy with my strider.

Jun 28, 2005, 08:01 PM // 20:01	#17
trackxyj Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005	Anyone can list your skillsbar with pet? See, if you use pet, you need 2 on your skillbars: charm and revive. I would rather bring my whirling defense and troll unguent with me...

Jun 28, 2005, 08:04 PM // 20:04	#18
Lasher Dragon Draconic Rage Incarnate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Alphahive Profession: R/A	IMO, unless you are going full-on Beast Mastery build, pets are really more of a novelty. They are fun and they look cool, but unless you devote your build to pets, they really aren't worth the skill slots/ability points you have to invest in them. They help when you are low-level, but once you get to 20th chances are you will be leaving your pet behind. The only time I bring my spider anymore is if I am back in lowbie-land (of course, I only have like a 3 in Beast Mastery).

Jun 28, 2005, 08:48 PM // 20:48	#19
Arvydas Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Soul Devourers Profession: W/Mo	bringing in a pet without beastmastery is just like bringing in a spell from an area u have no points in. that said, a pet wouldn't be effective without beastmastery.