Curse

coleranger · May 14, 2007, 06:32 PM // 18:32

hi guys

Ive been playing a r/w for a bit as my first character but i cant really get on with it, what i really want is either mesmer or elemental as my secondary, but i cant decide which. What are peoples thoughts on the matter?

Pick Me · May 14, 2007, 06:35 PM // 18:35

/e - if you have an ele string (fire, cold, lightning for bows) - conjure element (lightning, fire, cold).

/me - condition spreader (using poison or bleeding or burning then use epidemic).

most of the time you won't need your 2ndary.

flettir · May 15, 2007, 01:03 AM // 01:03

rangers generally only use at most 1-2 skills from their secondary profession unless they're using a specialized build (such as a trapper).
for basic pve, i'd suggest ele over mesmer for pick me's reasons.
however, a monk secondary can be useful for self-heals or especially for condition removal, which is the bane of most rangers. Mending Touch (if you have nightfall) is priceless. monks also have access to reusable rez spells.

if you're set on either ele or mez though, yeah, i'd go ele by all means.

Saborath Gilgalad · May 20, 2007, 08:48 PM // 20:48

Yup I'd have to agree that the Ele secondary is better. I used to run the R/Me condi spread and it was ok, and its really good in certain instances.

However with the Ele second for sure get one of the Conjure weapon spells and the right bow string, and you'll have a better choice.

Monk secondary is also an option Mending touch is a dream espically if your runnig wityh henches, who dont always remove your conditions in a timely manner.