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Eldin · Feb 19, 2008, 02:52 AM // 02:52

Okay, before you say anything, don't tell me to use the search button as I have, and I cannot get any straight answers.

What is a good place to farm as a ranger at this time? I've been doing UW and FoW runs (normal) as well as 2 and 3 man trapping groups in UW.

It makes fair profit, but I'm bored. I haven't done a lot of heavy non-FoW/UW farming since the Prophecies days, a lot has changed. What do you guys reccomend?

*sigh* I miss Ettins...

Elnai · Feb 19, 2008, 04:20 AM // 04:20

Can't find anything either -.-. Looks like i'll be spending the next few weeks making so ranger solos. brb kthxbai.

Fuzzy Taco · Feb 19, 2008, 04:24 AM // 04:24

well, it's certainly not a popular build, but me and a guildie came up with this for a speedy build to kill Hulking Stone Elementals as a Ranger:

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12 Curses, 11+1+x Expertise, 6+1 Marks

[skill]Zojun's Shot[/skill][skill]Read The Wind[/skill][skill]Spiteful Spirit[/skill][skill]Mark of Pain[/skill][skill]Throw Dirt[/skill][skill]Whirling Defense[/skill][skill]Lightning Reflexes[/skill] and Necrosis, which doesn't work with gurucode atm.

it's probably not optimal, but it works, and pretty damn fast. cycle blind and stances to not die, and SS + MoP + attacking for a ton of damage. Necrosis works wonders on stragglers.

shru · Feb 19, 2008, 05:48 AM // 05:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuzzy Taco

well, it's certainly not a popular build, but me and a guildie came up with this for a speedy build to kill Hulking Stone Elementals as a Ranger:

template is OgQTc47mNCVC24G0SIPA1Q4o4AA

12 Curses, 11+1+x Expertise, 6+1 Marks

[skill]Zojun's Shot[/skill][skill]Read The Wind[/skill][skill]Spiteful Spirit[/skill][skill]Mark of Pain[/skill][skill]Throw Dirt[/skill][skill]Whirling Defense[/skill][skill]Lightning Reflexes[/skill] and Necrosis, which doesn't work with gurucode atm.

it's probably not optimal, but it works, and pretty damn fast. cycle blind and stances to not die, and SS + MoP + attacking for a ton of damage. Necrosis works wonders on stragglers.

Zomg Noodle....

Well if you want ranger farm builds, your best bet is the Ranger's Beacon. I'll try and dig around for a link but I'm sure there's one posted here somewhere. It's a very helpful site dedicated to ranger builds mostly. It's updated fairly often and most of the builds there are the best farms you're going to find for a ranger. (echo dust trapper, imp barrager, r/w stance farmer, Forest farmer, and plenty of other mildly effective ones.)
The ranger is lacking any real profitable solo farms atm, but there are certainly a few fun builds to play when you're bored.

Abedeus · Feb 19, 2008, 02:06 PM // 14:06

I'd say - Quickening Zephyr (can add Serpent to maintain, but it's bad on Imps) + VwK + Vengeful weapon + storm chaser. can farm tengus, fire imps, destroyer cores (with hero using QZ), bog skales. Check in farming section's stickied thread.

Eldin · Feb 19, 2008, 04:18 PM // 16:18

Yeah, I was thinking about the Destroyer Core method, but my Norn rank is only 2 and I don't have "I am Unstoppable!". Only my Asura and Deldrimor ranks are 5+.

Being · Feb 19, 2008, 06:40 PM // 18:40

Threads like this hurt my eyes...

Have a look at some of the videos here.
http://www.youtube.com/user/RangersBeacon2
http://www.youtube.com/user/Anakando1337
http://www.youtube.com/user/tristanben

There are no popular farming places for rangers as everyones to busy with their eles and monks.

Guess it's just personal choice, I prefer having some skill rather ran just keep up enchants or use shadow form.

GodsPatriarch · Feb 20, 2008, 01:57 AM // 01:57

whatever happened to that ice imp build that was posted..the link is dead

Being · Feb 20, 2008, 02:53 AM // 02:53

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Originally Posted by GodsPatriarch

whatever happened to that ice imp build that was posted..the link is dead

[skill]barrage[/skill][skill]healing breeze[/skill][skill]distracting shot[/skill][skill]storm chaser[/skill][skill]heal area[/skill][skill]vigorous spirit[/skill][skill]balthazar's spirit[/skill][skill]live vicariously[/skill]

If you mean that build then yes it still works in NM and HM. Same build can be used to farm Fire Imps in HM & Dragon Mosses HM.

AscalonWarrior · Feb 20, 2008, 09:31 AM // 09:31

I'm still surprised how few people know Ranger's Beacon.

http://rangersbeacon.17.forumer.com/

Abedeus · Feb 20, 2008, 11:21 AM // 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Being

[skill]barrage[/skill][skill]healing breeze[/skill][skill]distracting shot[/skill][skill]storm chaser[/skill][skill]heal area[/skill][skill]vigorous spirit[/skill][skill]balthazar's spirit[/skill][skill]live vicariously[/skill]

If you mean that build then yes it still works in NM and HM. Same build can be used to farm Fire Imps in HM & Dragon Mosses HM.

Kinda nerfed. There is a group of imps that patrol the bridge, it's really hard to pull them and they ignore normal aggro rules (they dont stop at aggro if players backs up, they follow him and cast spells). At NM it's possible to survive, not so much in HM.

Being · Feb 22, 2008, 02:12 AM // 02:12

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Originally Posted by Abedeus

Kinda nerfed. There is a group of imps that patrol the bridge, it's really hard to pull them and they ignore normal aggro rules (they dont stop at aggro if players backs up, they follow him and cast spells). At NM it's possible to survive, not so much in HM.

That patrol has always been there. They start moving if you run down to far when luring the other Imps. When you trigger you just wait for them to run to the bridge, fire a shot, and kill.

I just did the run now its the same as always. All you need in HM is good luring on the Ice Imps.

Fleeting · Feb 22, 2008, 05:11 AM // 05:11

UW Famine Solo, FoW Solo, Trapping, Toucher, Barrage farming just about anything...

Take your pick.

Abonai Laguna · Feb 22, 2008, 09:38 AM // 09:38

Famine UW in combo with a monk isnt bad.

Abedeus · Feb 22, 2008, 09:53 AM // 09:53

Too bad it's harder than SS/55 or 600/smite and monks usually don't look for famine rangers.

Kazera Wolfsbane · Feb 22, 2008, 04:08 PM // 16:08

Famine in combination with a monk and both Visage spells does work indeed, it is not as fast as 55/SS or the 600/Smite as Abedeus said, but fun to do when say a friend who 55's can't find an SS. There are 2 monks in my guild that PM me every so often asking if I wanna come UW. It's still a new concept to me but it's definitely fun.

N1ghtstalker · Feb 22, 2008, 04:11 PM // 16:11

duo trapping