Question regarding Ranger and subclass - Guild Wars Forums

Satharsis · May 07, 2005, 06:42 PM // 18:42

Hi there,
Right now i'm currently a level 15 R/W using bow skills. Few questions, first: finding that bow is really starting to drop off in damage compared to melee - ie, I attack really slow. When I do hit, I hit for an average of 20-50 normal hits, and 30 - 80 on hits using a skill.

I'm finding that I don't use very many warrior skills at all (about the only one is healing signet) and wondering if I should just create a new character and perhaps go ranger/mesmer instead.

1. I hear that bow is excellent for stopping casters in pvp; however, my bow damage just can't keep up with healing. Considering I am warrior subclassed, would it be more recommended to go with sword?

2. If I go sword, I am under the impression that Dragon Sword is only good if you use certain elemental attacks which raise damage on players. Also, sword doesn't seem to do good damage per hit and harder keeping up with players in pvp.

3. what I want in a character is a support character somewhat like an assassin/debilitator (makes it hard for others to do their job) and I also want to be able to hold my own. Would I be better off just creating a new character, going sword, or just sticking with my bow.

And if I stick with warrior/bow..what skills would be recommended to use of the warrior skillset?

Thanks

Jackell · May 07, 2005, 06:59 PM // 18:59

[QUOTE=Satharsis]Hi there,
Right now i'm currently a level 15 R/W using bow skills. Few questions, first: finding that bow is really starting to drop off in damage compared to melee - ie, I attack really slow. When I do hit, I hit for an average of 20-50 normal hits, and 30 - 80 on hits using a skill. [/qutoe]

Try a height advantage and firing down. Also, upgrade your bow.

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I'm finding that I don't use very many warrior skills at all (about the only one is healing signet) and wondering if I should just create a new character and perhaps go ranger/mesmer instead.

A lot of people say R/Me will get redundant, but creating an R/Me will help you create the ultimate caster stopper. You won't be much good against tanks, but having a specialist against something thatevery organized team will have will prove to be a very vauable asset to guilds.

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1. I hear that bow is excellent for stopping casters in pvp; however, my bow damage just can't keep up with healing. Considering I am warrior subclassed, would it be more recommended to go with sword?

No. Rangers are great for stopping casters with their skills. Distracting shot, concusion Shot and savage shot. As soon as you see a cast start, hit them with one of these and stop the spell. Then go back to plinking away for the damage.

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2. If I go sword, I am under the impression that Dragon Sword is only good if you use certain elemental attacks which raise damage on players. Also, sword doesn't seem to do good damage per hit and harder keeping up with players in pvp.

That, I don't know much about, sorry mate.

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3. what I want in a character is a support character somewhat like an assassin/debilitator (makes it hard for others to do their job) and I also want to be able to hold my own. Would I be better off just creating a new character, going sword, or just sticking with my bow.

A ranger is great for that sort of play, you just have to practise with your interupts. Using those won't come rigth away, you have to practice with those in random arena fights till you get the hang of stopping skills. If you want to hold your own, I don't know how your points are distributed, but if you have the right set up, try frenzy and ignite arrows, or Tiger's Fury. That should help.

May 07, 2005, 06:42 PM // 18:42	#1
Satharsis Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	Question regarding Ranger and subclass Hi there, Right now i'm currently a level 15 R/W using bow skills. Few questions, first: finding that bow is really starting to drop off in damage compared to melee - ie, I attack really slow. When I do hit, I hit for an average of 20-50 normal hits, and 30 - 80 on hits using a skill. I'm finding that I don't use very many warrior skills at all (about the only one is healing signet) and wondering if I should just create a new character and perhaps go ranger/mesmer instead. 1. I hear that bow is excellent for stopping casters in pvp; however, my bow damage just can't keep up with healing. Considering I am warrior subclassed, would it be more recommended to go with sword? 2. If I go sword, I am under the impression that Dragon Sword is only good if you use certain elemental attacks which raise damage on players. Also, sword doesn't seem to do good damage per hit and harder keeping up with players in pvp. 3. what I want in a character is a support character somewhat like an assassin/debilitator (makes it hard for others to do their job) and I also want to be able to hold my own. Would I be better off just creating a new character, going sword, or just sticking with my bow. And if I stick with warrior/bow..what skills would be recommended to use of the warrior skillset? Thanks