Guild Wars 2

So, I play my ranger far more than any other class in the game. And it is my favorite. I go into sPvP and I do really well! OK survivability but it is more just correct dodges rolling and stuff.

However, when i play tPvP thats when i get most turned-off by the ranger class. It seems a good tPvP build should have very good survivability and plenty of damage.

I cannot seem to find the right combination of damage/support/survivalbility to work.

And I realize that there is more than a single role you can play in a tourny but just show me what works best for you!

Thanks a lot!

Rangers get crushed in tpvp, especially the last round when u get past the scrubs. You can try running axe torch SB condition DMG with protect me, sos and sor. 30/0/30/0/10. It’s the only build (and its variations) that is kinda viable.

Well i seriously doubt that it is the “ONLY” viable spec for tPvP. And I also realise that for tPvP it is more about the team you have with you than an individual’s skill (or lack of it).

But I want to see if there are any semi or hardcore tPvPers that play as a rangers and what spec that they recommend.

that would be me, and you have what i recommended. good luck with your search.

Ok here are some I like (I prefer survivability).

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fMAQNBjODbEoqvuxSyi1OQ0ekJzjJmiDxoni0reA;TsAA1CooMyYkwIrROjkGt+YQymEA

Can use with a SB as well But I like the KB of longbow combined into a barrage then an armor debuff and Rapid Fire.

Axe/Warhorn is a must for the crit bonus (Nullification procs seem helpful for disrupting enemy defense and DPS). 50% endurance as well on the axe for the dodge roll on switch from longbow. (Longbow gets the KB to create safe space.

Runes of melandru – extra toughness and does good reducing 1 second CC stuns to irrelevance.

Can put 20 instead in marks over crit choosing extra LB range or pierce. I like the 5 seconds of fury and swiftness on weapon swap.

You can also change profile slightly by changing the Jewel from a Knight for vitality to A soldiers or Bezerkers while keeping the Soldier amulet. Likewise you can shift the armor runes to my preference citadel when adding power.

When you set up defending a node go for one of the snipers niches so they have to close with you. When they eventually do they find your durable.

I prefer lashtail devourer and Snow leopard. (both can attack from snipers nests(A leap and ranged) Both hit hard (Leopard crits much better.) I am known to switch pets on the fly however.

Avoid +heal marginal benefit is far to low.

Durable trap dropper builds can also be fun but technically I enjoy the longbow style more.

You can play a similar higher DPS style 3200 mainly from power attack but you become massively squishioer and thieves who pull you or steal to you hurt alot.