What profession with my ranger? - Guild Wars Forums

charles.jingermanoo · Jan 20, 2007, 05:41 PM // 17:41

started a new ranger character but dunno what secondary profession would best compliment him. help would be appreciated

Arnack · Jan 20, 2007, 05:50 PM // 17:50

What game? ..

charles.jingermanoo · Jan 20, 2007, 05:54 PM // 17:54

i'm on factions

Arnack · Jan 20, 2007, 05:57 PM // 17:57

I suggest Monk for an all-around good ranger.

charles.jingermanoo · Jan 20, 2007, 06:05 PM // 18:05

alrighty. i know definately not warrior, i don't want spiritualist necromancer or elementalist or memser. so it's monk or assassin. i dunno if assassin would go well with a ranger. what d'ya think?

taffette · Jan 20, 2007, 06:10 PM // 18:10

My fave ranger secondaries are ele/mesmer/monk. That's just me though

Nestaron · Jan 20, 2007, 06:14 PM // 18:14

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Originally Posted by charles.jingermanoo

alrighty. i know definately not warrior, i don't want spiritualist necromancer or elementalist or memser. so it's monk or assassin. i dunno if assassin would go well with a ranger. what d'ya think?

Monk for general pve...

Just remember Rangers are very self sufficient! Very rarely do i carry any less than 7 Ranger skills, and the 8th is just a hard res like rebirth or ressurect.

onerabbit · Jan 20, 2007, 09:31 PM // 21:31

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Originally Posted by Nestaron

Monk for general pve...

Just remember Rangers are very self sufficient! Very rarely do i carry any less than 7 Ranger skills, and the 8th is just a hard res like rebirth or ressurect.

agreed

i only ever use secondry skills when solo'ing.

so R/Mo for hard res xD

Kamatsu · Jan 20, 2007, 10:43 PM // 22:43

Personally I'dc go with R/Mo - just for the hard rez. When I played a ranger in Prophecies, Faction's and Nightfall I hardly ever used any skills apart from Ranger skills. Of course there are builds that revolve around using skills from other profession's..

I'd suggest taking some time to read the Ranger forums and see what they have to say about build's and such - I'd look over 3-4 pages of threads and read those that look interesting to you.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=209

RPGmaniac · Jan 21, 2007, 10:58 AM // 10:58

Same here, I just use monk for the hard res. I've saved a few parties from wipes in PvE because I brought Rebirth along and knew when to escape from the fight. That is a very valuable skill to have for a ranger in PvE is knowing when the fight is looking bad and getting out. Yea, you could do it with just about any profession but Rangers have some of the best defensive/movement stances. For instance:

[skill]Lightning Reflexes[/skill], [skill]Whirling Defense[/skill], [skill]Escape[/skill], [skill]Zojun's Haste[/skill](factions version of dodge),[skill]Storm Chaser[/skill]

When used with [skill]Rebirth[/skill], you can save about anyone.

shanaya · Jan 21, 2007, 10:49 PM // 22:49

I agree withn previous posts, Monk is a really good secondary to use until you have proceeded far enough in the game to be able to change secondary.

Try putting a few points (4 or 5) into smiting and use this on yourself [skill]judge's insight[/skill] while tackling undead in Kryta. Double damage +20% armour penetration. Awesome when coupled with Barrage. Shame about 2 sec cast time though.

Sorry, just seen that you are on Factions.

Note to self: read posts before replying.

Jan 20, 2007, 05:41 PM // 17:41	#1
charles.jingermanoo Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: dunno Profession: R/	What profession with my ranger? started a new ranger character but dunno what secondary profession would best compliment him. help would be appreciated

Jan 20, 2007, 05:54 PM // 17:54	#3
charles.jingermanoo Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: dunno Profession: R/	oh sorry i'm on factions

Jan 20, 2007, 10:43 PM // 22:43	#9
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	Personally I'dc go with R/Mo - just for the hard rez. When I played a ranger in Prophecies, Faction's and Nightfall I hardly ever used any skills apart from Ranger skills. Of course there are builds that revolve around using skills from other profession's.. I'd suggest taking some time to read the Ranger forums and see what they have to say about build's and such - I'd look over 3-4 pages of threads and read those that look interesting to you. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=209 __________________ Have a moderation related issue or just want to chat? Send me a PM

Jan 21, 2007, 10:58 AM // 10:58	#10
RPGmaniac Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	Same here, I just use monk for the hard res. I've saved a few parties from wipes in PvE because I brought Rebirth along and knew when to escape from the fight. That is a very valuable skill to have for a ranger in PvE is knowing when the fight is looking bad and getting out. Yea, you could do it with just about any profession but Rangers have some of the best defensive/movement stances. For instance: [skill]Lightning Reflexes[/skill], [skill]Whirling Defense[/skill], [skill]Escape[/skill], [skill]Zojun's Haste[/skill](factions version of dodge),[skill]Storm Chaser[/skill] When used with [skill]Rebirth[/skill], you can save about anyone. Last edited by RPGmaniac; Jan 21, 2007 at 11:34 PM // 23:34..

Jan 20, 2007, 05:50 PM // 17:50	#2
Arnack Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005	What game? ..

Jan 20, 2007, 05:57 PM // 17:57	#4
Arnack Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005	I suggest Monk for an all-around good ranger.

Jan 20, 2007, 06:05 PM // 18:05	#5
charles.jingermanoo Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: dunno Profession: R/	alrighty. i know definately not warrior, i don't want spiritualist necromancer or elementalist or memser. so it's monk or assassin. i dunno if assassin would go well with a ranger. what d'ya think?

Jan 20, 2007, 06:10 PM // 18:10	#6
taffette Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sunny ol' Manchester Guild: The Trumpet Blowers Profession: R/	My fave ranger secondaries are ele/mesmer/monk. That's just me though

Jan 21, 2007, 10:49 PM // 22:49	#11
shanaya Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Scouts of Tyria Profession: R/	I agree withn previous posts, Monk is a really good secondary to use until you have proceeded far enough in the game to be able to change secondary. Try putting a few points (4 or 5) into smiting and use this on yourself [skill]judge's insight[/skill] while tackling undead in Kryta. Double damage +20% armour penetration. Awesome when coupled with Barrage. Shame about 2 sec cast time though. Sorry, just seen that you are on Factions. Note to self: read posts before replying.