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Hodgie · May 22, 2008, 11:52 AM // 11:52

Hey, i have been wanting an IAS (increase attack speed) on my ranger for while i cant seem to find a good 1, apart from lightning reflex's :S

anyone i was gonna ask are there any better ranger 1's or if not which 1 from another proff do you reccomend?

Thanks
Hodgie

Cebe · May 22, 2008, 12:03 PM // 12:03

[Rapid Fire]

But you have to use it instead of a more important preparation.

How about [Dwarven Stability] + [Lightning Reflexes]?

A Ranger isn't all about DPS though, which is why Ranger builds can often get away with having no IAS.

Longasc · May 22, 2008, 12:05 PM // 12:05

There are few situations where RaO or the Sunspear skill work, so you are right, you are stuck with Lightning Reflexes. My personal choice, too.

I guess you ask more for PvE, so I would rather suggest an Essence of Celerity than using Frenzy or Flail or something like that.

It does not really pay off, I suggest you take a Flatbow or Shortbow instead of a Longbow/Recurve. If you do not use Barrage, try Rapid Fire, it is great, as it is a Preparation, not a stance, but also increases attack speed.

Many Ranger skills have activation times. Make use of that. You can use all interrupts, like Savage Shot, Distracting Shot and Penetrating/Sundering Attack to quickly chain some attack skills.

E.g. use Glass Arrows, a Conjure, + Triple Shot, Dual Shot, Lightning Reflexes and Savage Shot/Distracting Shot and finish off with Needling Shot below 50%.

blue.rellik · May 22, 2008, 12:14 PM // 12:14

I'd probably say [Drunken Brawler] but it applies to any profession. Though if I wanted a IAS for a ranger, it would be because I'm not using a bow

Pyro maniac · May 22, 2008, 12:36 PM // 12:36

why would you need an IAS in the first place?

Super Igor · May 22, 2008, 12:37 PM // 12:37

Its gud.

Imo, either [lightning reflexes] or [never rampage alone].

Luminarus · May 22, 2008, 12:48 PM // 12:48

If you dont mind forcing ur secondary to /w then [flail] is good. I run that on all my ranger bow builds where I want an IAS.

Rothan Celt · May 22, 2008, 12:50 PM // 12:50

Flail works nice

Or try what
Cele beaver said

zling · May 22, 2008, 12:55 PM // 12:55

depends on your build...
RaO is the best pure Ranger IAS by far, but than its elite and thus only used in Thumper/Spear Chucker builds...
Tiger's Fury used to be a nice IAS(even for Warriors) but than it got nerfed a bit, but it's still solid. only problem is that it's in the Beast Mastery line...
Rapid Fire is a good choice if using a non-Barrage bow build. however if you're in a R-Spike build or whatever than Read the Wind will be your preparation of choice...
Flail works nicely if you dont use your secondary profession.
and I wont even start with all the PvE only skills and consumables...

Orange Milk · May 22, 2008, 01:15 PM // 13:15

I think you mean [skill]Drunken Master[/skill] Blue.relic

And it's nice because it lasts forever, depending on you Dwarf rank. It's "ok" sober, much better drunk.

But if you have High Dwarf rank then, yes, the Dwarven stability/Lightning Reflexes is better. Depending on you expertise you should be somewhere areoun 16-20 secs with max Dwarf and this combo allows for 75% block.

I'm not big on Flail becasue its in the Strength Attribute line and therfore only 5 secs, with Drwaren Stability is longer, and with Barrage easy to maintain, but I'm not a fan.

With bow no IAS is really needed, with other weapons they typically work better in combo with a pet and then you RaO or NRA as a standard part of the build.

The Arching Healer · May 22, 2008, 01:22 PM // 13:22

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Originally Posted by Pyro maniac

why would you need an IAS in the first place?

Turret Pwnage :P for any other build ranger dont need an IAS.

eximiis · May 22, 2008, 01:39 PM // 13:39

You could also eat a slice of pumpkin pie !!! yum

Mark Nevermiss · May 22, 2008, 01:52 PM // 13:52

IAS is needed sometimes and sometimes not. On one of my 2 rangers I use [flail] and [lightning reflexes] as cover stance. [flail] with a short bow = machine gun.
If you are running like Splinter Barrager then I wouldn't take an IAS.

SnipiousMax · May 22, 2008, 03:29 PM // 15:29

I like [lightning reflexes] cause it can be used as a Block when you are in trouble or an IAS when things are peachy. The key to using a ranger is getting the most out of each skill, so using skills that serve a number of functions is usually best. Using [Dwarven Stability] is good but.... You've now devoted two skills to an IAS when your DPS isn't gonna be that great anyway. I wouldn't use that combo unless you had some quirky scythe or hammer build.

Alternatively, [Drunken Master] is a decent one, due to the long duration.

Tyla · May 22, 2008, 03:30 PM // 15:30

Flail, Lightning Reflexes, Dwarven Stability.

Although on a ranger you shouldn't need an IAS.

Age · May 22, 2008, 09:48 PM // 21:48

You could always run Tiger's Fury but like other said you don't need one.

Adja1005 · May 22, 2008, 09:54 PM // 21:54

[skill]Dwarven Stability[/skill] + [skill]Lightning Reflexes[/skill] is the best choice to take, why? You get an increased duration to LR that serves as an IAS and a defensive skill. So if things go awry and you find melee characters are up in your face you can keep up a lengthy 75% block against them. Its also a stance so you can still take a preperation with you.

The disadvantage to [skill]Flail[/skill] in my opinion is the /W secondary which means no [skill]Mending Touch[/skill].

Stormlord Alex · May 22, 2008, 10:03 PM // 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adja1005

The disadvantage to [skill]Flail[/skill] in my opinion is the /W secondary which means no [skill]Mending Touch[/skill].

Why do you need Mending Touch in PvE, anyway? The condition removal on hero/hench healers is sufficient for when it matters, generally.

Teh [prefession]-zorz · May 22, 2008, 10:05 PM // 22:05

Flail is pretty good.

Adja1005 · May 22, 2008, 10:11 PM // 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormlord Alex

Why do you need Mending Touch in PvE, anyway? The condition removal on hero/hench healers is sufficient for when it matters, generally.

True but i like the skill on my bar, i guess its the security knowing i can definately remove conditions if hero/hench monks die. And if in a PUG theres no guarantee the monk will take/be effective at removing conditions. Its just a personal preference i have, others dont have to do it lol.