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MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

Me/

28 Jun 2005 at 18:55 - 1

Well, from the "Rangers suck" thread it seems to me that people are inadvertantly overlooking an important part (imo) of Rangers, they're own private mini-tank.

So, that being that, what would you all consider the best pet(s) for a Ranger to run with? My new one just left the pre-searing with the giant chicken, so that's obviously going to change...

Jwh6913

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

Death Infernal Evil

Mo/R

28 Jun 2005 at 18:59 - 2

I'm enjoying my wolf

however when I get to lvl 20, I'm heading to the tamer, trading it in, and beg people to take me to the spider

derrtyboy69

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Jun 2005

The Clouds

Scars Meadows [SMS]

Mo/Me

28 Jun 2005 at 19:01 - 3

well i think a black bear (found near the ice caves) or a wolf would be good. pets can be very good for damage because most people ignore them and go right for the monks, casters. dont concentrate too much on pets tho

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

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28 Jun 2005 at 19:04 - 4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jwh6913

I'm enjoying my wolf

however when I get to lvl 20, I'm heading to the tamer, trading it in, and beg people to take me to the spider

The spider?

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

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28 Jun 2005 at 19:05 - 5

Hey, afterthought... does anyone know if there's a chart out there for pets? Health, damage, yada yada...?

Thanks!

oulape

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

E/Me

28 Jun 2005 at 19:09 - 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSecorsky

The spider?

Yep, somewhere somehow there is a black widow spider lvl 20 just waiting to be tamed.

Jwh6913

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

Death Infernal Evil

Mo/R

28 Jun 2005 at 19:10 - 7

the spider does 17-26 dam at lvl 12 beastmastery, and has 60 armor and has a slight chance of poisoning

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

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28 Jun 2005 at 19:11 - 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by oulape

Yep, somewhere somehow there is a black widow spider lvl 20 just waiting to be tamed.

Well now. Instant Pavlovian response.

C'mon folks, where's the spider?

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

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28 Jun 2005 at 19:11 - 9

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jwh6913

the spider does 17-26 dam at lvl 12 beastmastery, and has 60 armor and has a slight chance of poisoning

So, being the relative newb, how does that relate wrt other pets?

oulape

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

E/Me

28 Jun 2005 at 19:12 - 10

I have no idea, I have the book and it dosent say anything else in the pets section... *bummed*

Jwh6913

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

Death Infernal Evil

Mo/R

28 Jun 2005 at 19:19 - 11

the other pets all do 6-10 dam, but they have, slashing, picercing, blunt, etc
spider does piercing I think

Jwh6913

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

Death Infernal Evil

Mo/R

28 Jun 2005 at 19:21 - 12

and they don't have any inherent special attacks or inflict condition skills . Bear has its brutal mauling skill, but that's cosmetic.

Reiden Argrock

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Arizona

Shadowstorm Mercenaries

28 Jun 2005 at 19:25 - 13

The spider is comes out of a chest in the depths of underworld from temple of ages.
also, from what I understand, their is only one spider in UW, so if you go looking for it, you may be competing with other rangers who want a spider as well.
As far as pets go, I prefer my lizard

UsagiNoSenshi

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

Draconian Order

R/E

28 Jun 2005 at 19:32 - 14

all pets are the same save the type of damage they deal.

I'm still happy with my strider.

Arvydas

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Soul Devourers

W/Mo

28 Jun 2005 at 19:34 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSecorsky

Hey, afterthought... does anyone know if there's a chart out there for pets? Health, damage, yada yada...?

Thanks!

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=20579

Lasher Dragon

Draconic Rage Incarnate

Join Date: Apr 2005

Iowa

Alphahive

R/A

28 Jun 2005 at 19:42 - 16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reiden Argrock

The spider is comes out of a chest in the depths of underworld from temple of ages.
also, from what I understand, their is only one spider in UW, so if you go looking for it, you may be competing with other rangers who want a spider as well.
As far as pets go, I prefer my lizard

You can get more than one spider in the UW - you just have to keep doing quests. For instance, the first spider I know of is after completion of the Wrathful Spirits quest. The next one is at the second monument in the Monuments quest, there is a sidequest there to kill some beast. Kill it and there will be another spider.

trackxyj

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

28 Jun 2005 at 20:01 - 17

Anyone can list your skillsbar with pet? See, if you use pet, you need 2 on your skillbars: charm and revive.

I would rather bring my whirling defense and troll unguent with me...

Lasher Dragon

Draconic Rage Incarnate

Join Date: Apr 2005

Iowa

Alphahive

R/A

28 Jun 2005 at 20:04 - 18

IMO, unless you are going full-on Beast Mastery build, pets are really more of a novelty. They are fun and they look cool, but unless you devote your build to pets, they really aren't worth the skill slots/ability points you have to invest in them. They help when you are low-level, but once you get to 20th chances are you will be leaving your pet behind. The only time I bring my spider anymore is if I am back in lowbie-land (of course, I only have like a 3 in Beast Mastery).

Arvydas

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Soul Devourers

W/Mo

28 Jun 2005 at 20:48 - 19

bringing in a pet without beastmastery is just like bringing in a spell from an area u have no points in. that said, a pet wouldn't be effective without beastmastery.