Curse

nihila philos · Nov 30, 2005, 06:08 PM // 18:08

Hello. I have looked throught the Ranger thread facts and I have seen many builds. Unfortunately, I didn't see clearly a consensus about what Im looking for. Right now I am a Ranger/Monk and Id like to change my second profession to Elementalist. My intention is to have a build that is really good for PVE, that will deal alot of damage fast.

What is the best ranger/elementalist build to achieve that? Could anyone list attributes/skills/equipment? Im sure many rangers fans would appreciate it!

Thanks in advance, you are really helping a new player out.

Vexed Arcanist · Nov 30, 2005, 06:19 PM // 18:19

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Originally Posted by nihila philos

Hello. I have looked throught the Ranger thread facts and I have seen many builds. Unfortunately, I didn't see clearly a consensus about what Im looking for. Right now I am a Ranger/Monk and Id like to change my second profession to Elementalist. My intention is to have a build that is really good for PVE, that will deal alot of damage fast.

What is the best ranger/elementalist build to achieve that? Could anyone list attributes/skills/equipment? Im sure many rangers fans would appreciate it!

Thanks in advance, you are really helping a new player out.

Though I haven't played it, off the top of my head....

Dual Shot
Penetrating Attack
Savage Shot
Ignite Arrows (or Kindle if you prefer)
Conjure Flame
Favorable Winds
Troll Ungent
Res Sig

Fiery string on bow for Conjure.

nihila philos · Nov 30, 2005, 07:35 PM // 19:35

okay thats one idea... but what for attributes / gear?

DeanBB · Nov 30, 2005, 07:44 PM // 19:44

Ranger Elementalist Fiery Sniper

Expertise 9
Marksmanship 12
Fire Magic 12
Beastmastery 4

Conjure Flame - Enchantment Spell – 10-1-60
Lose all Enchantments. For 60 seconds, if you're wielding a fire weapon, your attacks strike for an additional 1-13 fire damage.

Kindle Arrows - Preparation – 5-2-12
For 24 seconds, your arrows deal an additional 3-20 Fire damage.

Tiger's Fury - Stance - 10-0-10
All your non-attack skills are disabled for 5 seconds. For 5-10 seconds, you attack 33% faster than normal.

Poison Arrow {Elite} - Bow Attack
If Poison Arrow hits, your target becomes poisoned for 5-17 seconds.

Savage Shot - Bow Attack – 10- ½ -5
If Savage Shot hits, your target's action is interrupted. If that action was a spell, you strike for 13-25 damage.

Troll Unguent - Skill - 5-3-10
For 10 seconds, you gain health regeneration +3-9.

Whirling Defense - Stance - 10-0-60
For 8-18 seconds, you have a 75% chance to "Block" attacks. Whenever you block an attack this way, adjacent foes take 5-10 piercing damage.

Resurrection Signet - Signet -3
Resurrect target party member. That party member is returned to life with 100% Health and 25% Energy. You may use this skill only once per mission.

Druids Armor and Fiery Bows

Needs fiery bow strings to trigger the damage from Conjure Flame. With Conjure‘s 60 second duration you can get +13 damage from Conjure, +20 from Kindle and damage from the attack used. Pick any 2 attack skills that are available or best suited for the mission.

Or use Barrage, which eliminates preps, and an interrupt. Bring another fire spell to use.

jesh · Nov 30, 2005, 08:14 PM // 20:14

Dean: I'd drop fire a lot, and raise expertise to at least 13. Then use an elite that does something useful.

BrandonIT · Dec 02, 2005, 09:23 PM // 21:23

My R/E main uses the folllowing when I just want to go through the southern Shiverpeaks killing stuff. It's not a "solo" build because it relies on having a tank really and a monk, but I enjoy playing it with my wife's warrior tanking for me.

Collector's Ascalon Bow (Short Bow version from the Desert)
15-22 Damage
+15% Damage when health above 50%
+20% Damage (Customized)
with:
Fiery bow string
Defense grip +5 Armor

Druid's Armor with Marksmans' Mask + Superior Marksmanship Rune
Major vigor
All other runes are minor

Attributes:
11 Marksmanship + 1 Hat + 3 Rune
10 Expertise + 1 Rune
10 Fire Magic

Skills:
Barrage {Elite}
Savage Shot
Concussion Shot
Whirling Defense
Throw Dirt
Conjure Flame
Favorable Winds
Rez Signet

Basically, you can fire Barrage every attack with its recharge of 1 second. With Favorable Winds you get +6 damage, with Conjure Flame on and the fiery bowstring activating it you gain another +10 or so, and Barrage adds another +16 or so, and hits every enemy in the area (which is why tanking makes it so much easier). In the shiverpeaks, especially against ice golems, it's an easy 70+ damage with every shot every 2 seconds or so.

If things go badly, you can use Throw Dirt and then Whirling Defense to run away. Use Concussion Shot on mage bosses, and use Savage Shot to keep Health skills out (Troll Unguent, Healing Signet, etc.)

Reve2uk · Dec 02, 2005, 10:01 PM // 22:01

my build, its still changing alot, thou i can get a lot of dmg out:

Troll Ungent
Dual Shot
Power Shot
Penetrating Attack
Kindle
Tiger's Fury
Conjure Flame
Res Sig

Bow:
Fiery Shadbow of foritude
15-22 Damage
+15% While enchanted
25hp
+20% Damage (Customized)

Not sure if i should go with the Collectors bow 15>50 one thou :s

i use to take Favorable Winds but all my oppents ended up being archers when i did, so i left it out :P

sun is in us · Dec 02, 2005, 10:15 PM // 22:15

I had a good time with Spike Trap (Elite) and Aftershock with my R/E.

BrandonIT · Dec 14, 2005, 05:50 PM // 17:50

^^^^^

Oooh, that's a good idea. Use Spike Trap to get the knockdown (along with all your other traps), and then hit with Aftershock for double-damage. I haven't thought of that for my solo-farming build. Plus using Earth Magic you can get Armor of Earth to help out with tanking...I've got to try that.