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Dean Harper · Mar 25, 2008, 01:40 AM // 01:40

I looked through past threads and searched, but i want to know what a good build for the current metagame is in PvE with a ranger. I dont want a thumper or beastmaster build, please.

placebo overdose · Mar 25, 2008, 01:51 AM // 01:51

barrage and its variants are still some of the best but i find them boring to play so i mix it up sometimes using a prep shot build or glass arrows spiker. and bha is cool

Clarissa F · Mar 25, 2008, 01:56 AM // 01:56

[skill]expert focus[/skill] [skill]burning arrow[/skill] [skill]apply poison[/skill] [skill]distracting shot[/skill] [skill]troll unguent[/skill] res. Fill in or change BA to [skill]broad head arrow[/skill] or whatever for whatever situation you are in. Rangers still excel in interrupts and condition spread, and with [skill]sloth hunter's shot[/skill] and the [skill]triple shot[/skill] [skill]dual shot[/skill] combo, can do decent damage and spread conditions at once.

edit: sorry for multiple preps. I got carried away with love for Expert Focus.

Stormlord Alex · Mar 25, 2008, 10:05 AM // 10:05

Do everything.

[skill]broad head arrow[/skill][skill]splinter weapon[/skill][skill]distracting shot[/skill][skill]death pact signet[/skill] ... then 3 open skills
11+1+1 Expertise
10+1 Marks
10 Channeling

Splinter-volley to blow mobs up, BHA to blow casters - notably bosses up - rest is whatever.

Luminarus · Mar 25, 2008, 10:28 AM // 10:28

Wow i luv clarrissas build... two preparations cancelling each other out is FTW.

On a serious note, it depends on you're playstyle.

I like bha, punishing, prepared, barrage, etc. Theres too many options available.

Current meta game ranger is probably splinter barrager because its still good, even post nerf, or perhaps as alex said splinter volley with a different elite.

Arkantos · Mar 25, 2008, 03:15 PM // 15:15

[skill]Broad Head Arrow[/skill][skill]Epidemic[/skill]

The rest are optional really. AoE daze + AoE attack pretty much owns.

Dean Harper · Mar 25, 2008, 07:45 PM // 19:45

Is it possible to give me a build with something other than BHA or BA that works just as well in pve? Possibly a preparation such as GA?

Stormlord Alex · Mar 25, 2008, 08:00 PM // 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Harper

Is it possible to give me a build with something other than BHA or BA that works just as well in pve? Possibly a preparation such as GA?

'meh'
There's few elites as strong as BHA in PvE.

By GA, I assume you meant Glass Arrows? If so, Triple Shot waves hello.

Also, you could have fun with Prepared Shot...
[skill]prepared shot[/skill][skill]savage shot[/skill][skill]distracting shot[/skill][skill]read the wind[/skill]
... then 3 PvE skills of your choice, powered by Prepshot - "Finish Him!", the Ebon Honor Ward and Pain Inverter are all strong skills that Prep can power out.

Arkantos · Mar 25, 2008, 08:07 PM // 20:07

[skill]Glass Arrows[/skill][skill]Conjure Flame[/skill][skill]Dual Shot[/skill]Triple Shot Ebon Battle Standard of Honor[skill]Savage Shot[/skill] Optional Optional

Dean Harper · Mar 25, 2008, 09:01 PM // 21:01

sweet, thanks arkantos

Sir Pandra Pierva · Mar 25, 2008, 10:32 PM // 22:32

run a splinter weapon rit and your ranger and have fun with

glass arrows
dual shot
triple shot
savage shot
archers signet
lightning reflexes
rez

Arkantos · Mar 25, 2008, 10:33 PM // 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Pandra Pierva

run a splinter weapon rit and your ranger and have fun with

glass arrows
dual shot
triple shot
savage shot
archers signet
lightning reflexes
rez

Glass arrows and archer's signet are both elites...

Tyla · Mar 25, 2008, 10:41 PM // 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormlord Alex

'meh'
There's few elites as strong as BHA in PvE.

By GA, I assume you meant Glass Arrows? If so, Triple Shot waves hello.

Also, you could have fun with Prepared Shot...
[skill]prepared shot[/skill][skill]savage shot[/skill][skill]distracting shot[/skill][skill]read the wind[/skill]
... then 3 PvE skills of your choice, powered by Prepshot - "Finish Him!", the Ebon Honor Ward and Pain Inverter are all strong skills that Prep can power out.

Maybe pewpew Turret Ranger in PvE?

I actually find that fun...O_O

Dean Harper · Mar 25, 2008, 10:52 PM // 22:52

pew pew has been nerfed though, and the build was archived on wiki. Oh, and arkantos, whats some good skills to place in the optional slot? Poison Tip Signet?

Tyla · Mar 25, 2008, 10:58 PM // 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Harper

pew pew has been nerfed though, and the build was archived on wiki.

I know.

It's still sexy though, PvE has never been easier.

A change from BHA/Epedemic for me.

Arkantos · Mar 25, 2008, 11:33 PM // 23:33

Stick to expertise/marksmanship skills so you can run a 13/14 split (respectively). Add a res if you want, and another PvE skill (such as finish him) wouldn't be bad. It can be anything you want really.

Stormlord Alex · Mar 25, 2008, 11:44 PM // 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkantos

Stick to expertise/marksmanship skills so you can run a 13/14 split (respectively).

Sorry to question your mightyness, but is the extra damage gain (assuming you're talking about the GA spiker) really better than going 14 exp/13 marks instead and knocking them hefty 10 energies down another point to 4e?

Arkantos · Mar 26, 2008, 12:27 AM // 00:27

Forgot about that breakpoint. Yeah, go 14 expertise/13 marksmanship.

MisterB · Mar 26, 2008, 12:44 AM // 00:44

If you run 14/13, is bringing Conjure worth it with only 3 attributes in Fire Magic?

Arkantos · Mar 26, 2008, 12:47 AM // 00:47

Wow, I fail. Totally forgot about the conjure. >.<

13/12/8 should be fine then I guess.