What goes good with ranger? - Guild Wars Forums

xenobreak · May 11, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28

I was thinking i would do Ranger/Mesmer but tell me if im wrong, and whats best with ranger and why

Rayne Morgan · May 11, 2005, 12:37 AM // 00:37

Theoretically anything goes good with anything. My BF is playing a R/Mo and loving it. He's plowing through Charr and other things like they're nothing using parties of 4 when he could in using groups of 6. I have the reverse of what you're thinking and enjoying it tremendously. My set up is great for magic using creatures.

Serafita Kayin · May 11, 2005, 01:00 AM // 01:00

My main is a ranger/mesmer, and I focus on bow skills and conjure phantasm-a few points and NOTHING stands in my way. I often straight solo (no henches, nothing) for the fun of it.

explode9339 · May 11, 2005, 01:36 AM // 01:36

Im a ranger monk, level 16 myself.

I like this, because I am able to damage deal if I wish, by using mostly ranger skills, or, thanks to the ability to re-arrange attributes, I can put skills into healing and become a healer if the group needs one.

Additionally, in later quests you can use the monk smiting skills in missions vs undead.

Further, I plan on using ONLY ranger skills in PvP, and as most people frown upon this, I have found my particular build to work very well - thus, it doesnt matter what my secondary is unless Im in PvE, and again, in PvE choosing monk as your secondary gives ya the option to damage deal or heal!

GL with your decision!

Zeta · May 11, 2005, 01:41 AM // 01:41

i'm a Ranger/mesmer myself and it's not to bad. i was having trouble figuring out how to work the mesmer dkills into my fighting style but when i did, my character turned out to be pretty powerful. i'm enjoying it, but it's up to you.

Terik Stoermshade · May 11, 2005, 02:44 AM // 02:44

I am a Ranger/Monk12 currently and really enjoying the combination (PvE only at this point).

I use mostly Ranger skills in combat, but keep Resurrection and Healing on the skillbar for party support. Since I'm usually in the back, I find that I'm one of the last people to get attacked and have opportunities to heal my frontline teamates should the battle turn against us. If things really hit the fan, I find Dodge pretty useful -- then come back and Res. the remainder of the party.

With good preparations and some points in Expertise (to reduce energy usage), I find that I'm able to deal pretty substantial damage from relative safety. Throw in Hunter's Shot for those moving opponents...

juxbeliv · May 11, 2005, 06:01 AM // 06:01

hey im planning on playing Elementalist/ranger but i dont know what is a good pet to use..in chapter 1..i dont know which 1 is the strongest...if you have any suggestions please post a reply

Pevil Lihatuh · May 11, 2005, 12:19 PM // 12:19

ranger mesmer is HUGE fun, and as others have already said about it i wont go into details. I would just recommend searching out the quests for all the secondary profession and find one that you have fun playing, then take that one

Pets: no one really knows right now which is strongest (seems to be most people think its the bear however) but my Strider has done well and a lot of people have the Stalkers that you have to tame for the ranger quest so just pick one you like the look of and if it doesn't work out, you can give it to teh tamer (he's stood near Nente; the guy that gives you charm animal in pre-sear) and you can go tame another pet.

thrawn42 · May 11, 2005, 05:38 PM // 17:38

I just got Guild Wars last Friday. My main and only character is a Level 8 Ranger/Mesmer (pre-Searing). I wanted the Ranger from the outset because of the bow attacks but I chose the Mesmer because it seems to put enemies at an even further disposition if you can confuse/affect them at range. And with a pet, it's even better. I've stuck with my Melandru's Stalker (though I thought I'd lost him....accidentally took off the charm skill) as a pet and he kicks major ass. The useful bastard is Level 8 as well.

Anyway, definitely recommend the combo.

Dumahim Ashenbane · May 11, 2005, 05:48 PM // 17:48

Loving my Ranger/Elementalist. I can't imagine being without Fire Rain now.
I did the Ranger/Monk thing in betas, but didn't find much use for the monk skills in my playtime.

butcherboy · May 11, 2005, 06:27 PM // 18:27

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Originally Posted by Dumahim Ashenbane

Loving my Ranger/Elementalist. I can't imagine being without Fire Rain now.
I did the Ranger/Monk thing in betas, but didn't find much use for the monk skills in my playtime.

Ditto the R/E. I am post searing with my dude and fire rain/flare rock. Flare is there for when I am waiting for my dual shot to recharge. Fire rain works well for when you have a *cough* bait *cough* henchie magic user along. Charr love magic users

. As a ranger, it is just nice to have an area attack spell.

Due to the extremely large number of skills you get for completing both sets of skill quests, it is hard to find a good balance between elementalist and ranger without some fiddling around. Not all mixes are good for your play style so adjust your build as necessary.

psychoraymond · May 11, 2005, 06:39 PM // 18:39

I'm currently a 20 Ranger/Elementalist that specializes in fire and I am loving it, because I am mostly in the back and the spells that Elementalist gives adds to how much damage(AOE and direct)I can do on top of the skills from Ranger.

irishlord · May 11, 2005, 11:43 PM // 23:43

i am an E/R and am doing well. my pet helps tank for me and i use the good AoE spells

May 11, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28	#1
xenobreak Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	What goes good with ranger? I was thinking i would do Ranger/Mesmer but tell me if im wrong, and whats best with ranger and why

May 11, 2005, 12:37 AM // 00:37	#2
Rayne Morgan Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Guild: Twisted Empire Profession: Me/R	Theoretically anything goes good with anything. My BF is playing a R/Mo and loving it. He's plowing through Charr and other things like they're nothing using parties of 4 when he could in using groups of 6. I have the reverse of what you're thinking and enjoying it tremendously. My set up is great for magic using creatures.

May 11, 2005, 01:00 AM // 01:00	#3
Serafita Kayin Exclusive Reclusive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Guild: Seraph's Pinion (wing) Profession: R/Me	My main is a ranger/mesmer, and I focus on bow skills and conjure phantasm-a few points and NOTHING stands in my way. I often straight solo (no henches, nothing) for the fun of it.

May 11, 2005, 01:36 AM // 01:36	#4
explode9339 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Im a ranger monk, level 16 myself. I like this, because I am able to damage deal if I wish, by using mostly ranger skills, or, thanks to the ability to re-arrange attributes, I can put skills into healing and become a healer if the group needs one. Additionally, in later quests you can use the monk smiting skills in missions vs undead. Further, I plan on using ONLY ranger skills in PvP, and as most people frown upon this, I have found my particular build to work very well - thus, it doesnt matter what my secondary is unless Im in PvE, and again, in PvE choosing monk as your secondary gives ya the option to damage deal or heal! GL with your decision!

May 11, 2005, 01:41 AM // 01:41	#5
Zeta Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: the good 'ole south	i'm a Ranger/mesmer myself and it's not to bad. i was having trouble figuring out how to work the mesmer dkills into my fighting style but when i did, my character turned out to be pretty powerful. i'm enjoying it, but it's up to you.

May 11, 2005, 02:44 AM // 02:44	#6
Terik Stoermshade Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Guild: Eternal Knights Profession: R/Mo	I am a Ranger/Monk12 currently and really enjoying the combination (PvE only at this point). I use mostly Ranger skills in combat, but keep Resurrection and Healing on the skillbar for party support. Since I'm usually in the back, I find that I'm one of the last people to get attacked and have opportunities to heal my frontline teamates should the battle turn against us. If things really hit the fan, I find Dodge pretty useful -- then come back and Res. the remainder of the party. With good preparations and some points in Expertise (to reduce energy usage), I find that I'm able to deal pretty substantial damage from relative safety. Throw in Hunter's Shot for those moving opponents...

May 11, 2005, 06:01 AM // 06:01	#7
juxbeliv Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	hey im planning on playing Elementalist/ranger but i dont know what is a good pet to use..in chapter 1..i dont know which 1 is the strongest...if you have any suggestions please post a reply

May 11, 2005, 12:19 PM // 12:19	#8
Pevil Lihatuh Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Profession: R/Me	ranger mesmer is HUGE fun, and as others have already said about it i wont go into details. I would just recommend searching out the quests for all the secondary profession and find one that you have fun playing, then take that one Pets: no one really knows right now which is strongest (seems to be most people think its the bear however) but my Strider has done well and a lot of people have the Stalkers that you have to tame for the ranger quest so just pick one you like the look of and if it doesn't work out, you can give it to teh tamer (he's stood near Nente; the guy that gives you charm animal in pre-sear) and you can go tame another pet.

May 11, 2005, 05:38 PM // 17:38	#9
thrawn42 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	I just got Guild Wars last Friday. My main and only character is a Level 8 Ranger/Mesmer (pre-Searing). I wanted the Ranger from the outset because of the bow attacks but I chose the Mesmer because it seems to put enemies at an even further disposition if you can confuse/affect them at range. And with a pet, it's even better. I've stuck with my Melandru's Stalker (though I thought I'd lost him....accidentally took off the charm skill) as a pet and he kicks major ass. The useful bastard is Level 8 as well. Anyway, definitely recommend the combo.

May 11, 2005, 05:48 PM // 17:48	#10
Dumahim Ashenbane Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Steel Horse Men Profession: R/E	Loving my Ranger/Elementalist. I can't imagine being without Fire Rain now. I did the Ranger/Monk thing in betas, but didn't find much use for the monk skills in my playtime.

May 11, 2005, 06:39 PM // 18:39	#12
psychoraymond Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Aegis Arcanum Profession: R/E	I'm currently a 20 Ranger/Elementalist that specializes in fire and I am loving it, because I am mostly in the back and the spells that Elementalist gives adds to how much damage(AOE and direct)I can do on top of the skills from Ranger.

May 11, 2005, 11:43 PM // 23:43	#13
irishlord Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Guild: protectors of ireland Profession: E/R	i am an E/R and am doing well. my pet helps tank for me and i use the good AoE spells