Curse

_sergio_ · Aug 24, 2007, 09:26 AM // 09:26

Hi. I usually play a ranger and I found it to be a little fragile. So, I created a PvP character, a W/R, with most atribute points spent on Ranger atributes and using a bow(Marksmanship 11, Wilderness Survival 10, Beast Mastery 10, the other point on Strenght). I got a Ranger with more armor. What i want to know is: Is it worth it? Any opinion is appreciated. If needed ill post skill bar later.

Stormlord Alex · Aug 24, 2007, 09:33 AM // 09:33

No.
Just no.

Bow attacks are expensive, and you need Expertise to be able to use them.
Just roll a ranger and learn to kite.

_sergio_ · Aug 24, 2007, 10:06 AM // 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormlord Alex

No.
Just no.

Bow attacks are expensive, and you need Expertise to be able to use them.
Just roll a ranger and learn to kite.

Well, about being expensive, I have 35 energy and energy regeneration is not a problem (except when my pet takes damage) because I rely much on Ignite Arrows and Favorable Winds.

Maybe with the skill list you will change your mind

Ignite Arrows
Favorable Winds
Dual Shot
Punishing Shot/Penetrating Shot
Power Shot
Troll Unguent
Confort Animal
Charm Animal

Note: None of them uses Expertise

**Marty Silverblade** · Aug 24, 2007, 10:53 AM // 10:53

No offense mate, but bow Warriors = fail.

Bows are meant for Rangers, and as such they are designed to be effective for them. Think about it this way; if you learn martial arts and think you are quite good at it, does that mean you are good enough to beat the best? Nope. A bow Ranger will always be more effective than a bow Warrior, and a melee Warrior will always be more effective than a bow Warrior.

SotiCoto · Aug 24, 2007, 10:54 AM // 10:54

If you're so desperate to play a Ranged character with high armour.... make a Paragon.

blue.rellik · Aug 24, 2007, 12:14 PM // 12:14

Being blunt: Only time a warrior should use a bow is to pull

jesh · Aug 28, 2007, 12:45 AM // 00:45

Or to gain adrenaline before in melee range..
But then again, wands/spears do work better at closer range.

martialis · Aug 28, 2007, 02:47 AM // 02:47

Barrage
Distracting Shot
Flail
"Watch Yourself!"
"Save Yourselves!"
useless stuff

Note: this build still = fail

blue.rellik · Aug 28, 2007, 04:19 AM // 04:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by martialis

Barrage
Distracting Shot
Flail
"Watch Yourself!"
"Save Yourselves!"
useless stuff

Note: this build still = fail

That can work but it's still better on a ranger. A warrior that wants to use 'SY' should use DSlash and FGJ

Dr Strangelove · Aug 28, 2007, 05:55 AM // 05:55

Bow attacks are terrible on a ranger, I have no clue why you'd want to run them on a warrior.

That being said, if you're really hot on the idea, run flourish with 12 strength and 12 marksmanship. You'll still fail, but you'll have fun doing it.