Guild Wars 2

So, long range’s always been my job in games. Therefore, I’d really like to enjoy the Ranger class, but the Slot Skills seems to suck so much that I can’t..

I’m willing to get over the fact that I don’t enjoy the pet feature, and I assume I only dislike it due to it being different from other classes, and kinda forced, but the Slot Skills are..Urk!

So there’re:

Shouts: I don’t like pets.
Survival: I don’t plan to get into a situation where I need to survive; my teammates will tanks most of the damage and if the enemy’s at a point where it can attack me then we’ve probably already lost.
Spirits: I don’t think too much of the bonuses they give. All over the forums I see posts about how Hunters need buffs; I assume this is one reason why?
Traps: Once again, at long-range I don’t see how I’d incorporate these fluidly into combat. Similar to the Survival skill’s issues.
Signets: Looks like these are what I’m gonna primarily use, but Signets have always been only 1/3 slots, never the whole build’s revolvement.

I’ve looked at the traits, and they actually look pretty solid, I definitely look forward to increasing my longbow range to 1500.

But yeah, has anyone came up with an effective and fun long-range Ranger playstyle?

Sorry bro, when it comes to dungeons/fracs long range just doesn’t cut. You’re too far away maximizing your dps to give/receive buffs. LB builds are more effective and fun in wvw. MH axe and SB are good range options that keep you close enough to allow spotter and frost spirit to help your group, which you should be running to give your group a 15-17% dps boost.

WolfiKurisu.6894:

So, long range’s always been my job in games. Therefore, I’d really like to enjoy the Ranger class, but the Slot Skills seems to suck so much that I can’t.

Ranger is not range-r, but is a synonym of rover… despite Anet’s definition…

Other classes do a better job at range, and if you hate the pet, they’d be better for you.

WolfiKurisu.6894:

So, long range’s always been my job in games. Therefore, I’d really like to enjoy the Ranger class, but the Slot Skills seems to suck so much that I can’t..

I’m willing to get over the fact that I don’t enjoy the pet feature, and I assume I only dislike it due to it being different from other classes, and kinda forced, but the Slot Skills are..Urk!

So there’re:

Shouts: I don’t like pets.
Survival: I don’t plan to get into a situation where I need to survive; my teammates will tanks most of the damage and if the enemy’s at a point where it can attack me then we’ve probably already lost.
Spirits: I don’t think too much of the bonuses they give. All over the forums I see posts about how Hunters need buffs; I assume this is one reason why?
Traps: Once again, at long-range I don’t see how I’d incorporate these fluidly into combat. Similar to the Survival skill’s issues.
Signets: Looks like these are what I’m gonna primarily use, but Signets have always been only 1/3 slots, never the whole build’s revolvement.

I’ve looked at the traits, and they actually look pretty solid, I definitely look forward to increasing my longbow range to 1500.

But yeah, has anyone came up with an effective and fun long-range Ranger playstyle?

rangers need a lot of work, roll warrior and pretend.

WolfiKurisu.6894:

I don’t like pets.

Stop. Back away from the Ranger.

I’m really trying to help you here. The Warrior is that way, and that’s where you need to be. This is the pet class, not wanting to engage with the class mechanic is going to make you an even more underpowered version of what’s already underpowered.

Don’t do this to yourself.

I stopped playing my Thief because I didn’t like stealth play and that’s the class mechanic. Round holes square pegs are coming to mind. It’s not going to work if you don’t want to do what the class does, okay?

Now take my hand, I’ll lead you over to the Warriors. They’re friendly. Sort of.

Ultravalefor.5038:

WolfiKurisu.6894:

I don’t like pets.

Stop. Back away from the Ranger.

I’m really trying to help you here. The Warrior is that way, and that’s where you need to be. This is the pet class, not wanting to engage with the class mechanic is going to make you an even more underpowered version of what’s already underpowered.

Don’t do this to yourself.

I stopped playing my Thief because I didn’t like stealth play and that’s the class mechanic. Round holes square pegs are coming to mind. It’s not going to work if you don’t want to do what the class does, okay?

Now take my hand, I’ll lead you over to the Warriors. They’re friendly. Sort of.

Take note from this guy. If you hate the pet mechanic a lot don’t roll ranger.. I like the pet mechanic since it’s quite unique hence rather love playing ranger despite that 1/20 chance of a failed f2 skill

Thanks guys, for the…words :P

It was actually when I was using my Warrior with a Longbow that I decided I’d like to try the Ranger..I think I’ll set up my Warrior so that he can switch to/from Longbow, but keep my Ranger and play him every now and again to see if I figure something out/find a new enjoyable playstyle.

Thanks =)

Sword/Shield + Longbow warrior is what you’re looking for Aragorn… I mean WolfiKurisu.

Then again, who wants a warrior to be solely a ranged fighter? Unless you are fighting world bosses / dungeon bosses that is.