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Silent Elvin Ranger · Apr 14, 2006, 12:01 AM // 00:01

These "re-vamps" u mentioned aren't that great. In fact this build is an "oldy+goldy". Credit for this build should not be put because there may have been a creater but SOOOO many ppl use this build its not even that unique anymore. In fact i use nearly the same build but with a "shocking" difference. (plz take the hint). Try this. main skills: Conjure Lightning Barrage and Chain Lightning with boulderbeards SHORT bow (the rest of the skills depend on what u wanna do). its incredible seeing as chain lightning acts as a more powerful barrage and targets 3 foes. I hope u realize that this build pretty similar to your "re-vamped" build but using barrage and lightning.
EDIT: disregard my pun above. its really corny.

chris_nin00 · Apr 14, 2006, 12:59 AM // 00:59

I'd like to restate, that credit does go to me, not for being creator, but putting this build together with tips and strategies, in a comprehendable one post thread. Many variations of this build exist. The one posted here is my favorite.

If I were to change this build a bit now, I definitely would. Problem is, I haven't pvped in months. So me talking about the current metagame would be like me telling lies. And I don't want to do that.

The reason why Conjure Flame is a more popular choice than Conjure Lightning, is because Kindle Arrows meshes well with conjure flame. No Fire bow string required, unlike Conjure lightning which takes up the bow string.

Kindle Arrows
-Changes Bow Damage to Fire which puts Conjure Flame into effect.
-Adds a good amount of Damage
-Basis of the build. Chains all the stackings together.

Adding Barrage and Lightning totally ruins the build and it's foundation. If Kindle Arrows is used in the build, Conjure Lightning would become null since Kindle Arrows turns your bow damage into fire. Conjure lightning and Kindle Arrows clash(Fashion anyone

)

I don't want to talk about Barrage. What kind of groups clump together?

And by the way Elvin Ranger,
I love corny puns. So I will not disregard the pun above

Silent Elvin Ranger · Apr 14, 2006, 03:22 PM // 15:22

mkay dont disregard pun. I mustve missed the part about PvP. In pvp situations i would probably use ur build. I also dint mention using conjure lightning with kindle arrows. only lightning. Because lightning damage has armor penetration by itself and is combined with a short bow it is a fast acting barrage weapon. i pretty sure lightning damage has base AP of 25%. And im kool with u taking credit for POSTING the build and guide of how to use it. Creating it however was sumthing 1 person or many ppl have done a while ago. I used my lightning damage and barrage for farming. (usually ettins) until i found that trapping them was easier. As for my choise of lightning and not fire or water is because of the many low energy no exhaustion with high hitting power (hmm i would consider it to be a weapon of mass destruction seeing as this build is used for multiple targets lol). And when not fighting groups u could bring read the wind for example and duel shot and a move like lightning for single targets. 1 flaw to ur extremely "hot" build (hehe more corny puns) is that there is alot more battle preperation than mine. To do good damage (or even any at all) u would need to keep kindle arrows up at all time. Which is a pain in pvp if u get interupted. O and BTW, the comment about not pvping for about a month, i am suffering a loss of my comp to a virus. im using old comp that GW doesnt work on

. so i cant play anything on GW. man im soo bored...so ill just continue to post stuff to keep in the GW groove.
EDIT: by the way, alot of balenced groups use wards, making them clump together.

Kurow · Apr 20, 2006, 10:35 PM // 22:35

Please, this build was created a long time ago. You taking credit for any part of the build or description would be like someone taking credit for a common IWAY build. Its common knowledge, so its not "your" build.

DarkZeal · Apr 20, 2006, 11:13 PM // 23:13

wasn't this build a premade templet a while ago..?

Iskrah · Apr 20, 2006, 11:43 PM // 23:43

He wrote it 4 months ago and it's not good enough to deserve any bragging rights anyway, even for PvE. Give him a break, he took the time to formulate the idea clearly.

Montolioo · Apr 21, 2006, 03:29 PM // 15:29

Hey i have a quick q--
Does Read the Wind Stack with the conjure line?
THx

Kurow · Apr 21, 2006, 05:59 PM // 17:59

Oops, I thought you said kindle arrows, my bad, yeah they stack.

SnipiousMax · Apr 21, 2006, 06:31 PM // 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montolioo

Hey i have a quick q--
Does Read the Wind Stack with the conjure line?
THx

RtW doesn't stack with Kindle....but it does stack with conjure x. You'd just have to be sure to use the elemental string of choice.

Lambentviper · Apr 21, 2006, 09:52 PM // 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonos

yea it was.. when you went to create a pvp character you could of chosen that build..

*sigh* once again chris... way to be original....

way to read the posts that come before yours!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guillaume De Sonoma

No if you remember they used to have a premade firesligner build very very similar to this one. They have since removed it from the premade optional builds though.

Nehsher TalonStrike · Apr 22, 2006, 09:20 AM // 09:20

I have always been more partial to ignite arrow then kindle arrow...
Sure with kindle you get a bit more damage but with ignite you get to spread the love. An added bonus is if you miss your target he will still recieve fire dmg as the target is still in the AoE. with kindle if you miss you miss.

Remember 2 misses dont make a hit

chris_nin00 · Feb 04, 2007, 05:28 AM // 05:28

It's been a year since I posted this build on here...

Let's take a look at the premade Fireslinger that Anet took out.

The Flame Slinger uses her Ranger's Expertise to reduce the Energy cost of attacks while relying on her Elementalist skills to deal additional damage with every attack. Combining the durability of a Ranger with the damage-adding capabilitiy of the Elementalist makes this hero a massive damage-dealer.

Tips
-Cast Greater Conflagration and Conjure Flame, then follow up with repeated usage of Power Shot, and Dual Shot. (Note: Conjure Flame will not work unless you use Greater Conflagration first to deal some fire damage.)
-If you are low on Energy and someone near you is doing Elemental damage, or if you need to escape in a hurry, cast Storm Chaser.
-Additionally, if you Health gets low, cast Storm Chaser, then run away and use Troll Unguent on yourself.

Attributes

Skills
Expertise {P} 8
Marksmanship 10
Wilderness Survival 8
Fire Magic 10
Points Spent 196
Points Unspent 4

Greater Conflagration {E}
Power Shot
Dual Shot
Pin Down
Kindle Arrows
Conjure Flame
Storm Chaser
Troll Unguent

Just used the build today, and it still works well. Lots of compliments... lots of questions on what this build was...

See ya'll around.