Guild Wars 2

Hey,
After playing as a power ranger with a LB/GS, I found out that ranger still lacks in being “archer”. Recently, we got some updates like stealth on Hunter’s Shot and I find it great, however we still lack serious damage unless we go straight zerk and pop every cd we have. I have couple suggestions:

First, Longbow. I find range requirement useless and not necessary.
1. Reduce damage of 1000+ shot as it is now, by 5-10%.Same damage for all ranges.
2. LB #1 skill redesigned for stealth.
Surprise Shot- 1.5 sec cast. Damage if moving – 200% normal #1 damage. If not moving during cast – 250% damage of . #1. Simple as that, nice burst damage.
2. Barrage, LB #5. Reduce cd to 10 seconds base. 1/2 sec cast, castable in move. Hits two-three times, each time cripple for 2 sec and 180% damage of each barrage tick as it is now.
3. Make pet evade on our dodge roll. Simple as that.

Rym.1469:

2. LB #1 skill redesigned for stealth.
Surprise Shot- 1.5 sec cast. Damage if moving – 200% normal #1 damage. If not moving during cast – 250% damage of . #1. Simple as that, nice burst damage.

I like your idea here. But, how does this sound?

If the Long Bow #3 (Hunter’s Shot) hits you gain stealth. “Hunter’s Shot” then changes to “Focused Shot” (Guild Wars 1 original skill name.) At this point you have the choice to stay in stealth for the remainder of the 3 seconds or you can use your new #3 “Focused Shot” and shoot your foe for massive damage thus revealing yourself and “Hunter’s Shot” will then suffer a longer cool down than if you stayed in stealth.

• #3 Hunter’s Shot > (once stealthed changes to) #3 Focused Shot

This would work similar to the Guardian staff skill “Orb of Light.” You have the choice to detonate the sphere, but it increases the cool-down of the skill.