Best Ranger elite?
The one Casey Squid
Yeah whats the best elite to just to kill suff with my bow?
Lord Thud
Barrage!
OK, I don't have them all so I really don't know but IMO it is the most fun to watch. Six Rangers all using Barrage is really entertaining. In a low level area you can launch 6 into a group and they all die at once. Worth watching at least once.
OK, I don't have them all so I really don't know but IMO it is the most fun to watch. Six Rangers all using Barrage is really entertaining. In a low level area you can launch 6 into a group and they all die at once. Worth watching at least once.
chris_nin00
To kill stuff?
Ummm... I'd say, barrage,
Why?
Cause it's spammable, has a damage +, and it's easy to use.
It kills stuff nicely.
I have a barrage build here somewhere...
Here it is!
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=89427
Good luck buddy
Ummm... I'd say, barrage,
Why?
Cause it's spammable, has a damage +, and it's easy to use.
It kills stuff nicely.
I have a barrage build here somewhere...
Here it is!
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=89427
Good luck buddy
Pardoz
Your other choice is probably Poison Arrow + Kindle Arrows. Doesn't hit a bunch of targets, but lays a nasty hurt on one at a time. I'm a big fan of spamming degen all over a group - first ones are usually dropping by the time you nail the last ones 
Pinch
Best: Oath Shot - Recharges all those long skills, great for any ranger who wants to deal consistent damage
Worst: Poison Arrow - 100 damage over 15~ seconds? No thanks. I'd rather deal 100 damage all at once.
Worst: Poison Arrow - 100 damage over 15~ seconds? No thanks. I'd rather deal 100 damage all at once.
Former Ruling
Oath Shot suXzors for dealing dmg dude. All it is used for is to recharge whirling def, or traps.
Poison Arrows is good condition spamming.
Poison Arrows is good condition spamming.
remmeh
PVE best: Barrage, Spike Trap
PVP best: Poison Arrow, Spike Trap
PVP best: Poison Arrow, Spike Trap
Burakus Lightwing
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PVE best: Barrage, Spike Trap
PVP best: Poison Arrow, Spike Trap I'm fairly new to playing the Ranger class. I will agree remmeh. These two seem to be used the most often and Poison is devestating in PvP. As far as Oath Shot. I've never used it, but it does seem like a waste of an elite.
PVP best: Poison Arrow, Spike Trap I'm fairly new to playing the Ranger class. I will agree remmeh. These two seem to be used the most often and Poison is devestating in PvP. As far as Oath Shot. I've never used it, but it does seem like a waste of an elite.
capblueberry
barrage - not that good for pvp since ppl dont cluster but awesome for pve wen theres a tank that eveyone is gathered around
poison arrow- very nice i personally use it
oath shot - helpful but im not sure id use my one elite slot with this
poison arrow- very nice i personally use it
oath shot - helpful but im not sure id use my one elite slot with this
xxSilhouette
I would have to say barrage and spike trap for trappers, I also like poison arrow and escape for ranger runners
Tellani Artini
Depends on the build, of course.
Interrupt build: Punishing Shot (or: Practiced Stance + Choking Gas + TF)
Spirit build: Oath Shot
AoE build: Barrage + some magic buff
DPS build: Quick Shot
Flag runner build: Escape
Trapper build: Spike Trap (or: Escape, Oath Shot)
Pet build: Ferocious Strike
All of these are good. The best ranger elite? I'm partial to Oath Shot, because it does something that no other skill/role can do. And because, uh.. I was a spirit spammer.
Interrupt build: Punishing Shot (or: Practiced Stance + Choking Gas + TF)
Spirit build: Oath Shot
AoE build: Barrage + some magic buff
DPS build: Quick Shot
Flag runner build: Escape
Trapper build: Spike Trap (or: Escape, Oath Shot)
Pet build: Ferocious Strike
All of these are good. The best ranger elite? I'm partial to Oath Shot, because it does something that no other skill/role can do. And because, uh.. I was a spirit spammer.
kc99
I can't believe the slagging that oath shot is taking here, it's a great skill!
And a must for anyone who traps!
Barrage is my fave so far and melandru's arrows rocks too!
Now i just need to cap poison arrow(is it hard?) and i can't say i'm that too impressed with spike trap. (take oath shot instead if ya trap)
And a must for anyone who traps!
Barrage is my fave so far and melandru's arrows rocks too!
Now i just need to cap poison arrow(is it hard?) and i can't say i'm that too impressed with spike trap. (take oath shot instead if ya trap)
Xasew
Oath Shot is godly. It has many very powerful combos like Mantra of Signets+SÃgnet of Weariness.
Crippling Shot is nice, spammable cripple, very used on runners in GvG.
Punishing Shot, goes well with Dual Shot to spike.
Spike Trap is good on a trapper.
Poison Arrow is crap, Apply Poison is almost better.
Barrage isn't too bad, I just personally don't like it, because spreading out takes away alot of your dmg.
Crippling Shot is nice, spammable cripple, very used on runners in GvG.
Punishing Shot, goes well with Dual Shot to spike.
Spike Trap is good on a trapper.
Poison Arrow is crap, Apply Poison is almost better.
Barrage isn't too bad, I just personally don't like it, because spreading out takes away alot of your dmg.
VGJustice
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Originally Posted by The one Casey Squid
Yeah whats the best elite to just to kill suff with my bow?
Seems pretty obvious to me. Oath Shot is a fantastic skill, but only with the right build. And it's simply not what he's looking for.
For just pure damage, I'd go with either Barrage with Judge's Insight, or take along Punishing Shot + Read the Wind + Dual Shot. You'll get good DPS with both of those, IMO.
Akhilleus
PVE or IWAY/smiteball destruction: barrage
interuption build: punishing shot condition-spamming: crippling shot (kindleGREAT with apply poison and the occasional hunters shot; this combo, imo, highly exceeds the effectiveness of poison arrow) trap build: obviously spiked trap fragility build: incendiary arrows oath shot: great for ranger stance-tank build (excellent to use with determined shot, if you know how to make it miss) practiced stance: really good for teams who like to carry a cholking-gas ranger. Mort
No one mentioned quick shot. If you use it right after you release an arrow its like shooting an two arrows at once. Its very spammable and cheap enery cost. Compatable with preparations. Great for a machine gunner build.
IMO all of the ranger elites are fun/good. its all a matter of preference. I usually go with Punishing shot because I enjoy interupting and the damage is nice too. Qealoth
Broad Head Arrow:This elite skill dazes your target upon a successful hit.
We dont know what the cost will be or the recharge but any skill that gives dazes without any required condition is gonna be one of the skill everyone will shout for a nerf, but until then i am gonna enjoy it.
Aro
I'd say melandru's arrows. Or barrage. Hmmm poison arrow is quite good, I like putting on tiger's fury and poisoning every1
Murder In China
Crippling shot ftw.
The Real Roy Keane
Depends whether you mean pve or pvp.While barrage is great in pve,it's rather waeak in pvp.Punishin shot after Dual is a nice spike,with some heavy prepping of course.
fiery
ranger spike: barrage/quick shot/punishing shot/melandrus arrows
Trapper: spike trap Spirit spammer: oath shot Escape: running posion arrow: conditions great in PVE theres many others..just got to build a build around it. >.< if you put a : + a o it makes a = 
Lasher Dragon
Oath Shot is my new fav, used to be Poison Arrow. I play 99% PvE, so if you are talking PvP ignore me.
A lot of people don't seem to like Poison Arrow, but with 16 WS it gives IIRC 21 seconds of poison. Add a poisoner's string and that's something like 25.2 seconds of poison in a cheap, spammable shot. Like I said though, I have really fallen in love with Oath Shot. Neverending Whirling Defense, 2 Distracting shots in as many seconds, plus it recharges any skill, not just ranger stuff. Yeah it sucks if they dodge the shot, but that just means you gotta be careful.
Dougal Kronik
I usually go with Ignite Arrows, Poison Arrow then fire off Dual Shot. Since I capped Quick shot recently, I'm changing out Poison Arrow for Quick Shot and throwing in Apply Poison.
I love poisoning every living thing in a mob then blowing them all up! If there are Jade Armors/Bows or undead I just don't use the Apply Poison or Poison Arrow. I also use a poisoners bow string to max out the duration for the poison. If I'm running - definitely Escape. Danger Russ
Best - all depends of your target
general mayhem - useful against most targets :, barrage for group damage, oath shot for conditions and defense, including traps, throw dirt, interupts, and stuff from your secondary. general spike - quickshot and punishing shot caster spike - melandru's arrows-wicked damage to enchanted casters plus bleeding Traps r us - spike trap(for knockdown - good set up for your ele friends- no running from aoe) and oath shot for offensive trapping - lay traps twice, close in , shoot, lay some more. Condition meister for fleshy things - poison arrow, melandru's, and crippling shot, i guess Interupts - punishing shot ( gotta love it) Me, I use oath, barrage, melandru arrow, and punishing most often. To answer your question, for group fun, take barrage with 16 in marksmanship For straight damage to one - quick shot with preps - more points in wilderness survival. I have never used melandru resiliance, practiced stance?, incendiary shot, or crippling shot on mission. I never PVP so I am no help there. I usually figure out what creature I will concentrate on killing - usually I shutdown casters (never leave home without one interupt) or what the group would need me to kill and pack accordingly. I often carry throw dirt or dust trap to save my own casters. Danger Russ
Best - all depends of your target
general mayhem - useful against most targets :, barrage for group damage, oath shot for conditions and defense, including traps, throw dirt, interupts, and stuff from your secondary. general spike - quickshot and punishing shot caster spike - melandru's arrows-wicked damage to enchanted casters plus bleeding Traps r us - spike trap(for knockdown - good set up for your ele friends- no running from aoe) and oath shot for offensive trapping - lay traps twice, close in , shoot, lay some more. Condition meister for fleshy things - poison arrow, melandru's, and crippling shot, i guess Interupts - punishing shot ( gotta love it) Me, I use oath, barrage, melandru arrow, and punishing most often. To answer your question, for group fun, take barrage with 16 in marksmanship For straight damage to one - quick shot with preps - more points in wilderness survival. I have never used melandru resiliance, practiced stance?, incendiary shot, or crippling shot on mission. I never PVP so I am no help there. I usually figure out what creature I will concentrate on killing - usually I shutdown casters (never leave home without one interupt) or what the group would need me to kill and pack accordingly. I often carry throw dirt or dust trap to save my own casters. RCkid
Barrage and Spike Trap FTW!!!
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