Are rangers really good for PVP? - Guild Wars Forums

eagle26 · Jun 10, 2005, 06:45 AM // 06:45

read topic thx

eA-Zaku · Jun 10, 2005, 07:03 AM // 07:03

Yes, yw

Tellani Artini · Jun 10, 2005, 07:21 AM // 07:21

Yes. But they're not popular for PVP.

Imp · Jun 10, 2005, 07:27 AM // 07:27

They have their moments, but people don't invite us when they can pick between having 50 monks and 50 warriors.

Going to make a pure ranger mo/r to piss people off.

sdpenaloza · Jun 10, 2005, 07:51 AM // 07:51

yes but we are under appriciated like mesmers =(

Asrial · Jun 10, 2005, 11:28 AM // 11:28

Here's the best reason to have a ranger in your group -> they can shut down enemy resurrections.

Santanus_Perro · Jun 10, 2005, 12:46 PM // 12:46

Four alpha testers got together to talk about a r/el. I would suggest reading that article. Rangers can do some incredible damage, especially to casters.

Kryss · Jun 10, 2005, 01:50 PM // 13:50

They sure are, but they're under appreciated and alot of rangers have no idea how to really play the class. That being said.... there are some awesome rangers out there also. We are not tanks, we are assistants and we cause havoc = Widespread destruction, devastation, disorder or chaos for all around us *evil grin*

provoko · Jun 10, 2005, 01:53 PM // 13:53

Yes, rangers are great in PVP. You won't find me saying 'buts' or under valued/appreciated crap here. If people want to be ignorant, then let them lose.

Perishiko ReLLiK · Jun 10, 2005, 01:56 PM // 13:56

They are the best... personaly... i don't use a ranger... but, umm...

Poison + bleeding + epidemic(me secondary, needs no attribute points)... i mean... how about if you crippled them while they ran towards you... thats poison + bleeding + cripple in an area of effect... cmon now...

Not to mention the nature rituals totaly need to be figured out... there are so incredibly many skills that can be used together... in example...

Mo/Me for three monks that you have... now cast greater conflag + winter... and use mantra of frost... talk about dmg reduction with mana gain for monks... cmon, whats better?... anyhow...

Rangers also have plenty of interupt skills... Did i mention you can use pets?

They also have defensive spells with a peak... how about greater conflag + storm chaser for tons of energy at a quick rate... plus the greater speed boost from it... wow?

I guess i could go on... but nah, i think you get the point....

Hanok Odbrook · Jun 10, 2005, 02:30 PM // 14:30

I think Rangers are a great PvP - you basically get an extra character if they have Charm Animal activated and come with a Pet. Warrior Secondary works great for them - with high stats in one of the weapons, you can do a quick weapon switch when someone engages you in Melee combat. I personally have a W/R and have been quite successful when playing with the right kind of party.

I always try to have a PvP character with a good Ranged attack, then a good Melee attack. Ranged attacks help disrupt the enemy and can keep you from getting double damage (spells + melee combat). When the action gets close, having a good melee weapon and attribute helps greatly, and may keep you alive long enough to survive the competition.

To take a different tangent, a lot of people party with monks because they think they'll be unstoppable then. I been in parties against 4 Monk oppenents, and wiped the floor with them because the "secret" of PvP is not character type or build, but teamwork. When playing with my W/R, I try to go with a big spellcaster (Necro preferred), a Warrior prime and a Monk Healer. My goal is to keep the monk protected to do the job of making sure the W and N aren't slaughtered. I use my Ranger secondary weapons and skills as my primary combat options and keep close by the Monk. When it comes time for mano a mano, I do a quick F1 to my sword & shield combo, let loose my one or two equipped Warrior skills and hack away.

Most PvP newbies are so shocked that they're killed within seconds of taking me on because they don't pay attention to any of the information provided on the screen (such as Character Professions). They also tend to take on separate opponents instead of concentrating all firepower on a single character to eliminate them ASAP. You'll also find most neglect the Res Signet which is a must in PvP.

Hanok Odbrook
Real Millennium Group Guild
http://www.realmillenniumgroup.com/guild.html
Truth * Knowledge * Peace

provoko · Jun 10, 2005, 02:58 PM // 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanok Odbrook

I use my Ranger secondary weapons and skills as my primary combat options and keep close by the Monk. When it comes time for mano a mano, I do a quick F1 to my sword & shield combo, let loose my one or two equipped Warrior skills and hack away.

How come you're not a R/W because you only have two warrior skills? Also where do you find the mana to use your ranger skills as a warrior primary?

eagle26 · Jun 19, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58

any ranger with a pet in PVP is a nub.

mtxed · Jun 20, 2005, 12:24 AM // 00:24

Id rather get a caster than a ranger.

provoko · Jun 20, 2005, 01:52 AM // 01:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagle26

any ranger with a pet in PVP is a nub.

What a noob. Try to learn the game before making dumb comments like the one above.

MrWho · Jun 20, 2005, 01:53 AM // 01:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagle26

any ranger with a pet in PVP is a nub.

Not true. I have a R/Mo with half pet attacks and half monk healing skills where I just send in the pet, let it attack and use the pet attacks, and heal it/my team.

Plus, if you just bring charm animal, you basically have an extra level 20 fighting alongside you (if you actually care enough to level your pet).

_jew

Asrial · Jun 20, 2005, 03:43 AM // 03:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagle26

any ranger with a pet in PVP is a nub.

Spoken like a true idiot.

eagle26 · Jun 20, 2005, 05:17 AM // 05:17

lol ok fight my warrior with ur pet and see what happens lol.. first of all it wont hurt me.. maybe 1-3 dmg thats about it.. lol.. then ill just sprint and take u out

Asrial · Jun 20, 2005, 05:46 AM // 05:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagle26

lol ok fight my warrior with ur pet and see what happens lol.. first of all it wont hurt me.. maybe 1-3 dmg thats about it.. lol.. then ill just sprint and take u out

Now you're speaking like someone too ****y for his own good

PS - Why can't take the extra half second to type full words? I think it takes more time to think of the shortened version than it does to type the natural version. Ahh well.

sdpenaloza · Jun 20, 2005, 06:02 AM // 06:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagle26

any ranger with a pet in PVP is a nub.

ignorance like that will get you killed in the battlefield. nuff' said

never underestimate the enemy thats when they get ya

Jun 10, 2005, 06:45 AM // 06:45	#1
eagle26 Banned Join Date: Apr 2005	Are rangers really good for PVP? read topic thx

Jun 10, 2005, 02:30 PM // 14:30	#11
Hanok Odbrook Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tyria Guild: Real Millennium Group Profession: Mo/N	I think Rangers are a great PvP - you basically get an extra character if they have Charm Animal activated and come with a Pet. Warrior Secondary works great for them - with high stats in one of the weapons, you can do a quick weapon switch when someone engages you in Melee combat. I personally have a W/R and have been quite successful when playing with the right kind of party. I always try to have a PvP character with a good Ranged attack, then a good Melee attack. Ranged attacks help disrupt the enemy and can keep you from getting double damage (spells + melee combat). When the action gets close, having a good melee weapon and attribute helps greatly, and may keep you alive long enough to survive the competition. To take a different tangent, a lot of people party with monks because they think they'll be unstoppable then. I been in parties against 4 Monk oppenents, and wiped the floor with them because the "secret" of PvP is not character type or build, but teamwork. When playing with my W/R, I try to go with a big spellcaster (Necro preferred), a Warrior prime and a Monk Healer. My goal is to keep the monk protected to do the job of making sure the W and N aren't slaughtered. I use my Ranger secondary weapons and skills as my primary combat options and keep close by the Monk. When it comes time for mano a mano, I do a quick F1 to my sword & shield combo, let loose my one or two equipped Warrior skills and hack away. Most PvP newbies are so shocked that they're killed within seconds of taking me on because they don't pay attention to any of the information provided on the screen (such as Character Professions). They also tend to take on separate opponents instead of concentrating all firepower on a single character to eliminate them ASAP. You'll also find most neglect the Res Signet which is a must in PvP. Hanok Odbrook Real Millennium Group Guild http://www.realmillenniumgroup.com/guild.html Truth * Knowledge * Peace Last edited by Hanok Odbrook; Jun 10, 2005 at 02:38 PM // 14:38..

Jun 10, 2005, 07:03 AM // 07:03	#2
eA-Zaku Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	Yes, yw

Jun 10, 2005, 07:21 AM // 07:21	#3
Tellani Artini Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: America Guild: The Kansas City Hotsteppers [KCHS] Profession: R/	Yes. But they're not popular for PVP.

Jun 10, 2005, 07:27 AM // 07:27	#4
Imp Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Novum Igneus [NI] Profession: Rt/	They have their moments, but people don't invite us when they can pick between having 50 monks and 50 warriors. Going to make a pure ranger mo/r to piss people off.

Jun 10, 2005, 07:51 AM // 07:51	#5
sdpenaloza Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	yes but we are under appriciated like mesmers =(

Jun 10, 2005, 11:28 AM // 11:28	#6
Asrial Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Centurion Guard Profession: Mo/E	Here's the best reason to have a ranger in your group -> they can shut down enemy resurrections.

Jun 10, 2005, 12:46 PM // 12:46	#7
Santanus_Perro Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scott Township, PA Guild: Iron Rangers Profession: W/Mo	Four alpha testers got together to talk about a r/el. I would suggest reading that article. Rangers can do some incredible damage, especially to casters.

Jun 10, 2005, 01:50 PM // 13:50	#8
Kryss Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	They sure are, but they're under appreciated and alot of rangers have no idea how to really play the class. That being said.... there are some awesome rangers out there also. We are not tanks, we are assistants and we cause havoc = Widespread destruction, devastation, disorder or chaos for all around us evil grin

Jun 10, 2005, 01:53 PM // 13:53	#9
provoko Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Profession: R/Me	Yes, rangers are great in PVP. You won't find me saying 'buts' or under valued/appreciated crap here. If people want to be ignorant, then let them lose.

Jun 10, 2005, 01:56 PM // 13:56	#10
Perishiko ReLLiK Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Guild: Divine Guardians of the Soul (Soul) Profession: Mo/E	They are the best... personaly... i don't use a ranger... but, umm... Poison + bleeding + epidemic(me secondary, needs no attribute points)... i mean... how about if you crippled them while they ran towards you... thats poison + bleeding + cripple in an area of effect... cmon now... Not to mention the nature rituals totaly need to be figured out... there are so incredibly many skills that can be used together... in example... Mo/Me for three monks that you have... now cast greater conflag + winter... and use mantra of frost... talk about dmg reduction with mana gain for monks... cmon, whats better?... anyhow... Rangers also have plenty of interupt skills... Did i mention you can use pets? They also have defensive spells with a peak... how about greater conflag + storm chaser for tons of energy at a quick rate... plus the greater speed boost from it... wow? I guess i could go on... but nah, i think you get the point....

Jun 19, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58	#13
eagle26 Banned Join Date: Apr 2005	any ranger with a pet in PVP is a nub.

Jun 20, 2005, 12:24 AM // 00:24	#14
mtxed Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: tdOt, Canada Profession: W/Mo	Id rather get a caster than a ranger.

Jun 20, 2005, 05:17 AM // 05:17	#18
eagle26 Banned Join Date: Apr 2005	lol ok fight my warrior with ur pet and see what happens lol.. first of all it wont hurt me.. maybe 1-3 dmg thats about it.. lol.. then ill just sprint and take u out