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Fishdert · Aug 07, 2008, 11:49 PM // 23:49

First of all, I am new to the forums, but I have been playing GW for some time now. I have a Ranger/Mesmer named "Fishdert Pwnarrow" and I have always been interested in interrupt builds (considering I also play N/Me characters).

Can I use something involving Distracting/Savage Shot effectively along with skills like Backfire and Powerspike to effectively shut down casters? Will it work and if it doesn't, what other skills could I use? Those were just examples, considering that I am new to playing Rangers and don't remember all of the effective skils to sync Ranger skills with Mesmers.

Considering that I haven't seen any builds on PvX that execute such a strange combination, is it viable to do this? If so, what skills should I implement and what should I go for in terms of attribute points. I have heavily invested points in Domination and Illusion Magic, what else should I put them in? Sorry if this is a lot of variables, but I would love if someone could lead me in the right direction.

Thanks.

Silvia Shadowback · Aug 07, 2008, 11:55 PM // 23:55

Well for sure you don't want to combine backfire with power spike or any interrupts because then backfire is useless considering your interrupting the enemies spells causing backfire to not have any effect

Fishdert · Aug 08, 2008, 12:01 AM // 00:01

I knew that...

Any other tips?

It's not like I haven't played any interrupt class, if you cast Backfire, it's obvious that you don't interrupt, because Backfire already interrupts...

Striken7 · Aug 08, 2008, 01:22 AM // 01:22

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Originally Posted by Fishdert

because Backfire already interrupts...

*bzzzzzt*

Try again.

But to answer your original question, no you don't want to run high Energy cost spells on a Ranger because they are unaffected by Expertise and Rangers have less Energy regen and a smaller Energy pool then Casters.

Marverick · Aug 08, 2008, 02:57 AM // 02:57

I would just stick with Ranger skills and drop the Mesmer ones. They are inferior to Ranger ones without high attribute investment, which you cannot afford. You should be delegating most of your attribute points to Marksmanship and Expertise, with some for Wilderness Survival for preparations if using them from there.

[Savage Shot][Distracting Shot] are pretty much stapled to every Ranger bow build, and it's good that you have them

[Broad Head Arrow] is a great way to daze mobs that cast too quickly to interrupt conventionally.

[Prepared Shot][Concussion Shot] is a good way to spread daze to many targets. Drop savage shot if taking c-shot.

[Epidemic] is a good Mesmer skill to spread daze to adjacent targets.

[Magebane Shot] is another commonly used interrupt, but it's less desired in PvE. More useful in PvE to punch through blocking in order to hit that critical skill.