Curse

Schmitty211 · Apr 28, 2008, 12:09 AM // 00:09

Im a little short on time right now, im really sorry if their is already a topic made about this.....im looking for a ranger build that you all would recimend for HM, also ive used Sabway for NM but never for HM, does it work in HM, if it doesnt do you have any hero builds that work well with a ranger and in HM

Thank you very much

and again sorry if a topic has already been made like this im a little short on time.

Murmel · Apr 28, 2008, 12:34 AM // 00:34

I shouldn't even be browsing the ranger forum since I'm a complete noob with rangers hehe... But, I myself use Sabway, and I think that build was actually made for HM? Anyway it works superb in HM

For a ranger build... Hmm, maybe splinter-barrager? combine that with a flatbow and just spam barrage/splinter weapon.

(I know 1 of the sab necro's got Splinter, but you should still carry one yourself since hero's kinda suck at placing it on the right guys...)

Schmitty211 · Apr 28, 2008, 01:20 AM // 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murmel

I shouldn't even be browsing the ranger forum since I'm a complete noob with rangers hehe... But, I myself use Sabway, and I think that build was actually made for HM? Anyway it works superb in HM

For a ranger build... Hmm, maybe splinter-barrager? combine that with a flatbow and just spam barrage/splinter weapon.

(I know 1 of the sab necro's got Splinter, but you should still carry one yourself since hero's kinda suck at placing it on the right guys...)

Okay thanks, so i guess just for the reason of splinter i should run the basic barrage build

anyone agree with that?

Scary Raebbit · Apr 28, 2008, 03:58 AM // 03:58

Should run Volley/BHA if you consider taking Barrage

Orange Milk · Apr 28, 2008, 02:16 PM // 14:16

Depends on where you are in HM

If you are in the lower areas with a max party of 4 you'll need to be some form of melee to hold aggro and keep people of off your necros.

This weekend I rolled the first 4 prophicies mission in HM with a melee Ranger and Sabway, easy as pie.

I did a couple as a Beast Master with a Hammer, then I did a couple with an Axe build. The hero does just fine applying splintter to the right person and [skill]Triple Chop[/skill] plus [skill]Cyclone Axe[/skill] are simply amazing with splinter.

In the larger party areas you better off with a Bow as long as you are taking a melee henchie.

Tyla · Apr 28, 2008, 03:48 PM // 15:48

[broad head arrow][volley][epidemic][distracting shot][optional][optional][optional][optional]

And Sabway works perfectly in HM, and with BHA + Epidemic + Enfeebling Blood, you have martials doing next to no damage, and casters casting no spells and taking ~108 damage (9 minions, 14 damage per hit).
I don't use Mark of Pain myself though.

Schmitty211 · Apr 28, 2008, 08:00 PM // 20:00

You guys are Amazing!

thanks for all the help

im sorry but i have one more question.

Sabway-3heros

nightfall makes you have a certain hero for every mish.

should i just take livia out for a healer, or what?

MasterSasori · Apr 28, 2008, 08:21 PM // 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmitty211

You guys are Amazing!

thanks for all the help

im sorry but i have one more question.

Sabway-3heros

nightfall makes you have a certain hero for every mish.

should i just take livia out for a healer, or what?

Is Livia your N/Rt with Rit restoration skills? If she is, then that would be the best choice.

Schmitty211 · Apr 28, 2008, 11:36 PM // 23:36

So, get rid of the rit healer, and replace with a monk healer bascially?

after that im good?

MasterSasori · Apr 29, 2008, 12:59 AM // 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmitty211

So, get rid of the rit healer, and replace with a monk healer bascially?

after that im good?

Well the whole purpose for the N/Rt healer is that heros have no emanagement and Soul Reaping allows them to have near infinite energy. Of course, the N/Rt is preferable over the Monk, but if you MUST take the monk, then get rid of the healer.

Schmitty211 · Apr 29, 2008, 01:31 AM // 01:31

Opps, sorry, been low on time haha, but yes i understand what your saying.

shru · Apr 29, 2008, 09:22 AM // 09:22

[build name="bomber/curses hybrid" prof=N/ Deathmagic=12+1+3 soulreaping=8+1 curses=10+1][animate bone minions][jagged bones][death nova][blood of the master][signet of lost souls][enfeebling blood][barbs][mark of pain][/build][build name="resto nec" prof=N/RT restorationmagic=12 soulreaping=8+1 channelingmagic=10][weapon of remedy][mend body and soul][spirit light][signet of lost souls][protective was kaolai][life][splinter weapon][ancestor's rage][/build]
+ the required hero.

(Barbs/Mark of Pain on the bomber, and splinter/ancestor's on the resto are realy optional slots, but they worked well in the 3 man, so I left them in. If your uncomfortable without resses, go ahead and slot them in.)
Basicly compresses the strongpoints of the 3 man and frees up a hero slot. I used that for Elonian Guardian on my ranger.

and for my ranger I use:
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the two blank slots being for what ever PvE skills I feel the area needs. [finish him] [you move like a dwarf] and [ebon vanguard assassin support] are all solid general choices if you can't decide.