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Horseman Of War · Aug 13, 2006, 03:24 PM // 15:24

hey guys- im new to rangers and want to know a good Hex spell to use-> i havent decided on a secondary profession, but Im thinking mesmer for Epidemic, or some other similar skill

that skill that knocks down foes on an interuppt- i think its a mesmer elite- is that a viable spell?

Id like to possibly go with a choking gas build because from what ive been reading, it is easily one of the best marksman build-types...

So- basically the best idea i have is epidemic+condition bow OR something along the lines of Epidemic + (mesmer elite that i cant remember name of)= constant knockdown (maybe throw in brambles too?)

thoughts plz need good marksman skillset with a good hex spell.... im noob at ranger...

I have some max bows, but they are either vs hexed or while enchanted... so please somebody offer some suggestions

Xasew · Aug 13, 2006, 03:55 PM // 15:55

The problem of a ranger using hexes would be that you won't have a cover hex and expertise doesn't affect hexes, so they'll cost the full amount. Epidemic is by the way not a hex, it's a spell. The hex you can't remember is called Psychic Instability, it's elite, costs 5 energy and has a 20 second recharge. PI+Choking is a decent idea, but has major flaws.
-You can't have both PI and Practiced Stance.
-You can only have a 11-12 second period where both PI and Choking Gas is up and without IAS, only 4-6 arrows will hit in that period, which isn't much(Choking has a 24 second recharge).
-No cover hex

My thoughts: Rangers using hexes isn't cost effective. Get a bow with 15>50.

Wrath Of Dragons · Aug 13, 2006, 04:09 PM // 16:09

or go ranger/necro and spam parasitic bond

Horseman Of War · Aug 13, 2006, 04:27 PM // 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xasew

The problem of a ranger using hexes would be that you won't have a cover hex and expertise doesn't affect hexes, so they'll cost the full amount. Epidemic is by the way not a hex, it's a spell. The hex you can't remember is called Psychic Instability, it's elite, costs 5 energy and has a 20 second recharge. PI+Choking is a decent idea, but has major flaws.
-You can't have both PI and Practiced Stance.
-You can only have a 11-12 second period where both PI and Choking Gas is up and without IAS, only 4-6 arrows will hit in that period, which isn't much(Choking has a 24 second recharge).
-No cover hex

My thoughts: Rangers using hexes isn't cost effective. Get a bow with 15>50.

yeah finally found it on wiki- i was sad to find out it was elite. I have plenty of types of bows, but the odd combination of the vs hexed got me wondering just how worthwhile it would be to keep it.

Its unfortunate that a ranger is stuck with mods like vs hex % while ench when they get no +1 to anything but marks... youd think itd take a rocket scientist to put together a bow that does+15% while under preparation... or like +1 WS...

although i still fail to see the supreme godliness of that stance there...
EDIT- OK, it gives constant chocking gas- definately somewhat godly

to Wrath of Dragons:
yeah. sad huh?

EDIT 2- Hmmm... its a shame I really like the Jade Bow skin-> my zodiac bow is 15stance... but it needs a perfect suffix yet.

Luckily Jade Bows are not too uncommon as far as the "cool" skins go.. got a few keys and a few hours left too .... so who knows.

Thanks for the input, it helps (helps me get that much more excited for nightfall :P)