Curse

Syanix · May 18, 2007, 06:52 PM // 18:52

hey, i have a 20 R/Mo and im am completely lost. I need new armor seriously, atm i only have 35 energy i have shing jea druid vest and if i buy the mask ill lose 50 hp from superior rune, shud i replace it? I have a green bow that gives +5 energy and +20percent dmg, but still i hit really low on afflicted monsters around 9 each hit, why??? and i wud post up my build but i dont know how 2

XvArchonvX · May 18, 2007, 09:23 PM // 21:23

If you have druids armor and a +5 energy bow, your problem is not your equipment, it's your build. Invest more points into expertise and/or equip lower cost skills. Base bow damage is usually relatively low compared to warrior weapons and such. Damage on a ranger comes from spamming skills and using buffs such as preparations to deal more damage with your arrows. Keep in mind also, that utility is a very important part of being a ranger and can make up for dealing low dps. Also, this may seem obvious, but make sure you meet the requirement of your bow. If you don't your damage will be pitiful.

To post your build, you can simply name the skills you have and attributes. If you want it to look fancy type [.skill] without the . then the skill name followed by [/skill]. Basically [.skill]Apply Poison[/skill] will look like [skill]Apply Poison[/skill] when you type it out in a post without the . in it.

Syanix · May 19, 2007, 08:30 PM // 20:30

Ok so heres my build:

Troll Unguent,Rebirth,Distracting Shot,Hunter shot, Kindle arrows, Savage shot, precision shot, apply poison.

I just got that build from a guild member and they said its good, but i don't know how to use it?? would you be able to give me any builds that u think are good??
my attributes are: & Expertise !0 wilderness Survival 11 Marksmanship 2 healing prayers and 1 protection prayers please tell me if they are good or not. And by the way i hear many ppl saying that there a build called barrage build its were u can kill several things at once.. that seems pretty interesting 2 me cud someone tell me wat the build iz?

Amy Awien · May 19, 2007, 09:45 PM // 21:45

Barrage builds are 'centered' around the elite skill [wiki]Barrage[/wiki]. They generally consist of Barrage, one or two interrupts, one or two damage increasing spirits and some utility skills like (self) defense, selfhealing and resurrection skills.

The build your guild member gave you is a start. Basically you start by using one preparation just before entering battle (and whenever it runs out). Decide before hand which preparation. Use Hunters Shot against a moving foe, Savage Shot to interrupt important skills and spells, Troll Unguent when your health his getting low.

Try to get expertise to 8, 9, 12 or 13 (or even 14), wilderness at > 8 and marksmanship as high as possible, usually 12~16. These off course when you have all your attribute points.

KazeMitsui · May 20, 2007, 01:47 AM // 01:47

barrage build use

barrage
savage
distracting
Lightning reflexes
trolls
mend touch
favorable winds
rez of some sort

go 11+1+1 expertise
10+3 marks
10+1 wilderness

and have fun?

Syanix · May 20, 2007, 02:23 PM // 14:23

Thx guys, i got barrage from Iron Mines and i bought splinter shot, together in arenas they are really pwnage and fun. But there was 1 thing i noticed about rangers, if u don't stay back and fight your a dead man.

Ayano Mitsu · May 20, 2007, 02:32 PM // 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syanix

Thx guys, i got barrage from Iron Mines and i bought splinter shot, together in arenas they are really pwnage and fun. But there was 1 thing i noticed about rangers, if u don't stay back and fight your a dead man.

That's not quite true, stances help a bunch. ^^

Lykan · May 20, 2007, 04:00 PM // 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by KazeMitsui

barrage build use

barrage
savage
distracting
Lightning reflexes
trolls
mend touch
favorable winds
rez of some sort

go 11+1+1 expertise
10+3 marks
10+1 wilderness

and have fun?

I've said it before and i'll say it again. Please stop telling new players to go play Barrage

Its crap, there are so many better elites out there.

Amy Awien · May 20, 2007, 04:55 PM // 16:55

It sounds like he still has to get them, Barrage is on of the first elites on your way through Prophecies.

KazeMitsui · May 20, 2007, 11:08 PM // 23:08

he wanted barrage i gave him barrage i just read the posts. i dont like barrage at all only time i ran it was when i first capped it...

all i did was give him what he wanted is that bad?................

XvArchonvX · May 20, 2007, 11:31 PM // 23:31

Barrage has it's uses, but more often than not, there are better choices that one can make on elite choice, especially since there is a larger selection of elites available with the release of Factions and Nightfall.