Guild Wars 2

Pre the latest patch I had been running a hybrid trapper and BM build (0/30/20/0/20) forever, but all of these changes have opened up some great possibilities. So, here are a couple of fun builds I found to start you back on the happy ranger track.

So, you’re pouting about the short bow… put some points into power and pull out the… long bow. Try a Signet and Shout build 30/0/0/30/10. I’ll let you figure out the traits.
Equip Clerics gear with a Longbow and Greatsword for damage. (I also found S/A to be great with that new Axe(4) pull)
Utils: Sick um, Signet of Stone and Signet of the wild for awesome pet burst and survivability from regen and invuln.

If you can’t get used to the long bow, try a Guard Cat build (0/20/0/30/20) This will get even better once they fix the pet condi damage. Hint: in skirmishing, trait for pet crit and might on crit.
I was using Rabid gear with Ranger Runes for this. SB with S/W.
Utils: Guard(cast every 12 seconds gives permanent protection to pet), Sick um and QZ.
This build is going to give you lots of fury, lots of swiftness and lots of regen. SO much lots. All you have to do is keep your enemy slowed down a little with your SB and Sword.

Have fun!

Demus.4218:

This will get even better once they fix the pet condi damage.

Anet fixing something involving rangers? You make me laugh.