Curse

..L.. · Sep 28, 2007, 07:00 AM // 07:00

I think the ranger elite Escape got hit where it wasnt needed just like gladiators defence got in the very start of the stance changes, I think it should be changed back to its former glory. 17 vs 7 seconds I prefered the old one for its longer duration, sure 33% faster running is nice too but 25% was good enough. Now its even unworthier of being elite to me that is.

Turbobusa · Sep 28, 2007, 09:54 AM // 09:54

it was a buff. And an escape ranger is a pain to kill.

The Shelf · Sep 28, 2007, 02:31 PM // 14:31

Yep, it was a buff. How long did Escape take to recharge before? 30 secs? So if you use Escape constantly for a full minute (twice using the old stats) then you've got Escape on for 34 out of 60 secs. By the new stats, however, it only take 12 secs to recharge, so if you use it constantly for a full minute (five times) then you've got Escape on for 35 out of 60 secs. Plus, you get the extra speed boost. It costs extra energy to activate it 5 times rather than 2, but each time only costs 2 energy. 2 energy every 12 seconds is a drop in the bucket.

But... if you've got your Expertise at 14 like I do, Escape lasts for 8 seconds with each activation. So you've got it on for 40 seconds out of 60.

..L.. · Sep 28, 2007, 03:02 PM // 15:02

at 16 expertise you could have 75% blocks with escape and lightning reflexes indefinetly wich is impossible with the new buff.

Dr Strangelove · Sep 29, 2007, 01:12 AM // 01:12

You shouldn't need a block stance up 100% of the time, you throw it up when something tries to kill you, then laugh at it. Before, you used it, your attacker ignored you for a bit, then came back and killed you. Now, it's pretty much available whenever you want.

moriz · Sep 29, 2007, 01:21 AM // 01:21

i have no idea why people keep thinking the escape change is a nerf. it's a buff people. escape got buffed into the stratosphere. running a standard ranger bar, with escape in place of natural stride, is like turning on a godmode hack.

zling · Sep 29, 2007, 11:08 AM // 11:08

the Escape update is a BUFF not NERF!
before the buff, or change if you still dont believe it Rangers only used Escape on running builds, and sometimes not even on those, Shadow Form and Charge+Balanced Stance(yes on a Ranger) were used instead of Escape on many occasions.
now not only is it useful for running, gives 33% instead of 25% and combines well with other speed buffs it is also seen on regular DPS Ranger bars! the Escape, Point Blank Shot, Zojun's Shot is a classic example of the later.