Curse

Killsmith · Mar 01, 2006, 12:44 AM // 00:44

I was thinking about doing a ranger/elementalist build and I was wondering if anyone knows how effective it would be to use Melandru's Arrows, Mark of Rodgort, and a fiery bowstring. With them being on fire and bleeding, I would think it could take someone out pretty quick if I could handle the energy requirements. I've also thought about using Marksman's Wager in place of Melandru's Arrows and using apply poison to replace the bleeding. Would either of these work? (Don't make fun of me if something about using these skills together is impossible. I just started playing and I don't quite know the ropes yet.)

batou · Mar 01, 2006, 12:49 AM // 00:49

using mark of rodgort is very costly energy wise 25, you gain no benefit from expertise which affects skills, while mark of rodgort is a spell.

Killsmith · Mar 01, 2006, 12:51 AM // 00:51

I'm aware that it takes alot of energy. I just wanted to know if it would work well.

SnipiousMax · Mar 01, 2006, 05:17 AM // 05:17

Using mark of Rodgort seems very good on paper, but it turns out very messy in practice. Aside from energy...there are just better uses for a ranger (even an R/E)

Sanyc · Mar 01, 2006, 07:23 PM // 19:23

I actualy have a build for this if you look my name up in the ranger section of campfire.. I even did a few prototypes and took it to pvp.. it actually works out VERY well... druids armor and high expertise and ur on your way. I was able to effectlivy solo and / OR just keep applying pressure to the monk by poisening everyone. I did make a few adjustmens.. if you lok up my build youll see im using kindle arrow as well to up the dmg. Mark has a LONG reuse.. so you you need good dmg output in between . Check it out

Killsmith · Mar 01, 2006, 09:36 PM // 21:36

I read your thread, and yeah it looks like I got your idea. I would like to explain why I picked Melandru's arrows. It makes your opponent bleed for a long time, up to 21 seconds, and it punishes the target if any monk is stupid enough to enchant the target, who should be losing 20 health per second while this keeps up. For the downtime for MoR, I think kindle arrows would be a good option. The bleeding from Melandru's arrows should last for almost the entire time that kindle arrows is in effect, so you supplement the decreased degen for more quite a bit more fire damage. Then MoR and your energy should be back up and you can repeat the process all over again. I think this setup will do pretty well, and it only takes 3 skill slots, leaving me plenty of wiggle room.

Sanyc · Mar 01, 2006, 10:30 PM // 22:30

I considered that... but I liked fire +poisen arrow better.
I believbe I used
Poisen Arrow ( E)
MoR
Kindle
FW (increased dmg output AND greater chance to hit if you are suing my kind of bow which is longbow)
TU
then things like pen attack, savage shot, pin down .... could use some traps (though iv been there done that, not partial to trapping) duel shot is awsome.. I carried a fire bow AND vamp bow.. use the fire bow when MoR is up incase at any point in time Kindle and MoR dont over lap you still get ur fire dmg = BURN! and I have found (playing my r/me recently changed to r/e) that vamp bows greatly increase ur dmg output with bow...poisen arrow >>kind+vamp+MoR+penshot/duel shot = ouch I believe I told one team I was demo so they pretty much didn't support me at all and I killed 3 or 4 people in one of those "how many can you kill" matches and I did it solo. Good luck. I plan on using that r/e build but I rerolled a pve toon cause I haad yet to unlock some runes and want to carry more than one bow.

Sanyc · Mar 01, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42

Hey I am looking over some more skills.. check out Conjure flame AND incidiary arrows ( I believe its the for 8 s you arrows set for on fire for 1-3 sec costs much less and resuse is about the same)

Killsmith · Mar 01, 2006, 11:52 PM // 23:52

I don't think conjure flame does enough damage at the skill levels that would be practical for a ranger to have. Fire + poison would be 22 health lost per second, but the cap for health degen is 20 health per second I believe, so fire + bleeding would work just as well.

Sanyc · Mar 03, 2006, 12:42 AM // 00:42

oops nvm just relized somethin

Killsmith · Mar 03, 2006, 02:50 PM // 14:50

The recent update made MoR's recharge time 5 seconds. That means you only have to wait until you have the energy to cast it again. Proper use of an energy bowstring would allow you to use it almost constantly.

Sanyc · Mar 05, 2006, 03:56 AM // 03:56

Havn't been on for about 4 days now due to circumstances, so this must be a brand new update on MoR... from 20 to 5 for such a powerful skill... Nice. I suspect MoR will be in a more builds now. N stead of just my r.e

( awww and I liked the origionality