good armor for pve

minimitmott

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Join Date: May 2007

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i have got up to the grand court mission on nf(nighfall) but i have had the same armor for ages and i really hate it i wnt to get some new armor but i dont no what one to get. also i aint reli loaded lol
anyone got any ideas of what armor i should get?

Amy Awien

Amy Awien

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Join Date: Jul 2006

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Reli loaded?

Druids is one of the more useful, as would be the +10AL while using preparation/stance versions.

Pick Me

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Join Date: Feb 2006

Thornill, ON, Canada

THE CANUCK MONKS (TCM)

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Yeah, Druids. If you have the max 70 armor from Consulate Docs, just get inscriptions for +30 vs cold or as Amy said, +10 AL.

If you can get Greater Conflag, & winter, you will see the benefits of +30 vs cold.

Amy Awien

Amy Awien

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It is +30 AL vs elemental for all Ranger armor sets and an additional +15AL vs cold for the frostbound set, but still 115 AL total. But just GC and pyrebound would have a similar effect. Oh, and do add the mesmer's elemental resistance or Mantra of Frost (or Flame).

Marverick

Marverick

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Join Date: Aug 2006

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I just use Druids. Scout's armor is bugged and I don't use stances most of the time. At least not until ANet gives us an Expertise IAS that can be kept up constantly.

SnipiousMax

SnipiousMax

Perfectly Elocuted

Join Date: Sep 2005

Truth be told, I've found more use for the + health armor than the +energy armor. Either is a good choice.

A_Muppet

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Unless you've got a shortbow, you won't be getting into the fight that often. I suggest the energy.

Lourens

Lourens

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2006

+10 Armor while attacking is the best Imo u have energy regen and +8 energy isnt much of a help

Hope this helps

flettir

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2007

Kabal of the Righteous [Seed]

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i'd agree with druids (radiant).
25 energy simply isn't always enough, even with expertise. You're playing pretty far back, so as far as pve goes between the distance and defensive stances, health/armor isn't necessary. however, many ranger builds can get a bit energy-intensive (think splinter barrager if the fight goes long). plus, my favorite build, R/P (with a bow, none of that pack hunter crap) uses a combo that soaks up a good 13 energy, so if you're using that often, you'll want the extra energy.
overall, i find radiant armor to be useful for just about any build.

I Might Avenge U

I Might Avenge U

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2005

California

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Quote:
Originally Posted by flettir
i'd agree with druids (radiant).
25 energy simply isn't always enough, even with expertise. You're playing pretty far back, so as far as pve goes between the distance and defensive stances, health/armor isn't necessary. however, many ranger builds can get a bit energy-intensive (think splinter barrager if the fight goes long). plus, my favorite build, R/P (with a bow, none of that pack hunter crap) uses a combo that soaks up a good 13 energy, so if you're using that often, you'll want the extra energy.
overall, i find radiant armor to be useful for just about any build.

Doubly Agreed!


Druids armor is maybe the best armor for general PvE, the other armors are A bit more Build-Specific, so Druids will help if you have Energy Intense skills. Also, I noticed you said that you hate the way it LOOKS

Quote: Originally Posted by minimitmott i have had the same armor for ages and i really hate it i wnt to get some new armor (My Interpretation?) so, you might want to go with some nice looking armors.

If you're a Male Ranger You'd like:

Nightfall:
Sunspear
Elite Sunspear*
Vabbian*
Primeval*


Factions:
Luxon
Elite Luxon*
Elite Canthan*

Prophecies:
Druid
Studded Leather
Elite Drakescale*
Elite Studded Leather*
Elite Druid

*Not Cheap...


Or if you're a Female Ranger (Armor is waayyy better ):

Nightfall:
Sunspear
Elite Sunspear**
Vabbian**

Factions:
Luxon
Kurzick
Elite Luxon*
Elite Canthan*
Elite Kurzick*


Prophecies:
Druid
Ascalon
Studded Leather**
Elite Studded Leather***
Elite Druid***

*Not Cheap... again...
**Not Cheap, and I want it
***Not Cheap And I REALLY WANT IT, LIKE I'D KILL FOR IT!

Most of the starred items are 10k per armor piece, most of the time more. Good luck! (b'.')b

[wiki]Ranger armor[/wiki]

minimitmott

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ty for ur hlp all of u im goin to try and get some druid armour. wer bouts can u get druids armour frm?? lol

Amy Awien

Amy Awien

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Ah, well, that just changed I believe, you'd need Radiant inscriptions now, on any high level armour available.

Jetdoc

Jetdoc

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Jul 2005

The Eyes of Texas [BEVO]

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Amy Awien
It is +30 AL vs elemental for all Ranger armor sets and an additional +15AL vs cold for the frostbound set, but still 115 AL total. But just GC and pyrebound would have a similar effect. Oh, and do add the mesmer's elemental resistance or Mantra of Frost (or Flame). GC doesn't affect elemental damage, so the GC+Winter combo is a bit more ideal.

Age

Age

Hall Hero

Join Date: Jul 2005

California Canada/BC

STG Administrator

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Quote:
Originally Posted by I Might Avenge U
Doubly Agreed!


Druids armor is maybe the best armor for general PvE, the other armors are A bit more Build-Specific, so Druids will help if you have Energy Intense skills. Also, I noticed you said that you hate the way it LOOKS



(My Interpretation?) so, you might want to go with some nice looking armors.

If you're a Male Ranger You'd like:

Nightfall:
Sunspear
Elite Sunspear*
Vabbian*
Primeval*


Factions:
Luxon
Elite Luxon*
Elite Canthan*

Prophecies:
Druid
Studded Leather
Elite Drakescale*
Elite Studded Leather*
Elite Druid

*Not Cheap...


Or if you're a Female Ranger (Armor is waayyy better ):

Nightfall:
Sunspear
Elite Sunspear**
Vabbian**

Factions:
Luxon
Kurzick
Elite Luxon*
Elite Canthan*
Elite Kurzick*


Prophecies:
Druid
Ascalon
Studded Leather**
Elite Studded Leather***
Elite Druid***

*Not Cheap... again...
**Not Cheap, and I want it
***Not Cheap And I REALLY WANT IT, LIKE I'D KILL FOR IT!

Most of the starred items are 10k per armor piece, most of the time more. Good luck! (b'.')b

[wiki]Ranger armor[/wiki] Female DrakesScale and or Collectors is nice as well for short bows you could alway use Stalwart.That would help Bunny Thumpers out.

I Might Avenge U

I Might Avenge U

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2005

California

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Amy Awien
Ah, well, that just changed I believe, you'd need Radiant inscriptions now, on any high level armour available. This Means that armor is only for looks now right? So In theroy I could have Elite studded leather, but it could have the same bonuses as Old Druid's armor?

Warrior Of The Toon

Warrior Of The Toon

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Join Date: Sep 2006

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Quote:
Originally Posted by I Might Avenge U
This Means that armor is only for looks now right? So In theroy I could have Elite studded leather, but it could have the same bonuses as Old Druid's armor? Yup. They applied the Nightfall logic of looks first, then slap some stats on it.

I Might Avenge U

I Might Avenge U

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2005

California

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YIPPPEE!

<3 Anet, they did something right

Destinyy

Banned

Join Date: Mar 2007

Faction of War [ARES]

Yeah dude... Just get any armor you like (looks wise) and head to the Rune trader... Buy 5 Radient insignias and apply them to each piece... You will come out with +/- 8 more energy if I am correct...

XvArchonvX

XvArchonvX

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

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I personally would suggest + energy or + health. Rangers have pretty stout base armor against elemental damage and good skills to avoid most phyiscal damage on top of 70 AL. For a class with this much armor, additional health to prevent spiking or give a buffer against armor ignoring damage is really the best defensive option imo, but additional energy can also come in handy to make sure you don't miss an interupt or something like that at a critical moment in a long battle.