Q:
I’ve always enjoyed the idea of being a melee ranger. I’ve fanboyed over the idea for about 2 years now ever since I first got hyped for the game. Haha. I’m currently level 80 having a decent time playing the game.. currently farming most of the time to get tier 3 cultural. I’m stuck between Greatsword or 1-hand sword. I love both weapons to a certain degree but I’m the type of person would likes to choose a favorite thing and stick with it. The greatsword is great because I get a charge, a counter, a stun, and a bleed. The sword is great because the auto attack gives your pet might every third strike. You get a skill that let’s you fly out of combat for various reasons then back in if you click the skill again. And it has an evade attack.
I’m also unsure of what stats would be best. I think for my playstyle they would be Toughness – Precision – Power to be a little “tanky” and dish out some good damage.
My question is: Does anyone know of a good melee build for ranger that works really well in pve? Which weapon should I use? and what offhand if it’s sword and why?
Thank you very much for any feedback. I’m simply curious to see what other people think.