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Rhombus · Jun 23, 2005, 07:59 AM // 07:59

Well, what i said isnt completely true. Rangers can be excelent tanks, but you really need the right build for it.

Lord Malikai · Jun 23, 2005, 08:25 AM // 08:25

I think ranger is the best class in the game in terms of versatility. I have a R/Me and know how to tool for each different mission I go into, PvP arena, Tombs or GvG. It's all about what you bring to the fight each time, you can't just be 1 type of ranger or you'll find yourself useless half the time.

captainccc · Jun 23, 2005, 06:05 PM // 18:05

thnx for all the help guys i really think i could put some time into my ranger and figure out how to make a good skill bar. thnx again!

Algren Cole · Jun 23, 2005, 06:15 PM // 18:15

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Originally Posted by FloridaFringe

I love when rangers tell me this when my tank warrior groups with them for the first time. I always let them control the group so that they learn their lesson as quickly as possible. More often than not I get instructions to tank sooner rather than later. If not then the ranger usually gets frustrated and quits the group. Needless to say, we generally do better after someone like that leaves.

When played with a lot of skill the ranger is a formidable character but they aren't tanks.

healing spring -> throw dirt -> endure pain -> sever artery -> throw dirt -> healing spring -> poison arrow.....I can tank as well as a warrior

Sir Skullcrasher · Jun 23, 2005, 06:19 PM // 18:19

i think i might go to being a ranger for my second character cuz i love the bows and the range attack that they have.... too bad i need to get some decent skills and weapons to get into a group! currently im a W/E and it easy to get into group since most of them want a tank character

[email protected] · Jun 23, 2005, 07:41 PM // 19:41

Algren, you ever been to the underworld yet? I've seen a lot of Rangers like you trying to tank, and they get wiped out in 5 hits. When two Battle Aatxes are ripping you appart, you try to cast healing spring. By the time it's taken effect, the next hit on you you're dead. I don't disagree that rangers CAN tank, but by no means can they take even close to what a warrior can. Plain and simple, leave tanking to the warriors. Every time I see a ranger take charge and tank, he's dead in 10 seconds flat, and he's done no real dmg to the enemy. Leave the dmg dealing to the Nukers, you concentrate on traps. Warriors are there to take the hits. Like it or not, that's the tactic, and any group using otherwise is gonna get slaughtered in the later stages of the game.

Jun 23, 2005, 08:25 AM // 08:25	#22
Lord Malikai Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Guild: Imperial Fist Guild Leader Profession: W/E	hmm I think ranger is the best class in the game in terms of versatility. I have a R/Me and know how to tool for each different mission I go into, PvP arena, Tombs or GvG. It's all about what you bring to the fight each time, you can't just be 1 type of ranger or you'll find yourself useless half the time.

Jun 23, 2005, 07:59 AM // 07:59	#21
Rhombus Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Don't remember the name Profession: R/N	Well, what i said isnt completely true. Rangers can be excelent tanks, but you really need the right build for it.

Jun 23, 2005, 06:05 PM // 18:05	#23
captainccc Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Coast =D Guild: Various GvG Guilds...Always Moving Profession: Mo/	thnx for all the help guys i really think i could put some time into my ranger and figure out how to make a good skill bar. thnx again!

Jun 23, 2005, 06:19 PM // 18:19	#25
Sir Skullcrasher Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Guild: 15 over 50 [Rare] Profession: W/Mo	i think i might go to being a ranger for my second character cuz i love the bows and the range attack that they have.... too bad i need to get some decent skills and weapons to get into a group! currently im a W/E and it easy to get into group since most of them want a tank character

Jun 23, 2005, 07:41 PM // 19:41	#26
[email protected] Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada Guild: Canadian Death Knights Profession: W/Me	Algren, you ever been to the underworld yet? I've seen a lot of Rangers like you trying to tank, and they get wiped out in 5 hits. When two Battle Aatxes are ripping you appart, you try to cast healing spring. By the time it's taken effect, the next hit on you you're dead. I don't disagree that rangers CAN tank, but by no means can they take even close to what a warrior can. Plain and simple, leave tanking to the warriors. Every time I see a ranger take charge and tank, he's dead in 10 seconds flat, and he's done no real dmg to the enemy. Leave the dmg dealing to the Nukers, you concentrate on traps. Warriors are there to take the hits. Like it or not, that's the tactic, and any group using otherwise is gonna get slaughtered in the later stages of the game.