Which Ranger Build?

I started out using ignite arrow + dual shot, another bow attack (doesn't really matter...Hunters/Pentrating attack are better than Power Shot), Troll Ungent, and a dodge/block stance. That left me a few skill slots open to experiment with either other ranger skills, or my secondary skills. It works really nice in the beginning. By the time you need something else, you should be able to cap barrage. Aye, ignite arrows with dual shot works great for starting out with a ranger. Both are skills you get early on and do a good amount of dmg. If you ever do PvP, here's a build I tend to have a lot of success with. It's flexible so it works well in all types of PvP.

If you have ele secondary try getting conjure fire or conjure air to use with a firey or shocking bow to add to the above combo for extra dmg. If you are monk secondary, bring judges insight. If necro secondary, bring order of pain. As for mesmer and warrior secondary, other experimentations might work well, but I can't think of any atm.

Att as equal as possible in expertise, marksmanship, and wilderness survival.
- I tend to use a sup marks rune and a major expertise with a good vigor rune of course

Distracting shot (or Punishing shot {E})
Savage Shot
Penetratng shot (or Hunter's shot if you want to cause bleeding)
Pin Down (or Crippling Shot {E} - what I prefer)
Apply Poison
Dodge (or Storm chaser/other running skill)
Troll Unguent
Rez Sig

This build I find works well to give a good amount of flexibility between dmg, interupt and condition while still being able to get away and heal when necessary (crippling shot + dodge + troll ftw).