Guild Wars 2

I feel like I’m not getting the most out of Hunter’s Shot. I only use it before stomping certain classes, or in a last-ditch (usually too late) attempt to get out of a fight.

When do you use Longbow 3?

Do you ever do it just to swift your pet?

i usually use it to reposition myself when i get pressured too much and weaponswap is on CD. 3 seconds is not long for sure, but it’s enough to get into a more comfortable spot till weaponswap is ready.
Or i use it to get a more or less safe Barrage out to get better control over the fight by creating kind of a “safe” zone

I use it only under 3 conditions.

#I see an enemy targeting me and trying to enclose (point blank distance is too-late) for reposition.
#I want to set up the Barrage>Rapid Fire combo successfully
#I want to use a finisher on my downed enemy

This is an utility ability. I use it for such purposes. Also – I look for the easiest target to be hit when using Hunter’s Shot. Engie Turrets are one of the best possible since you won’t miss them (stationary) and are unable to obtain Aegis.

Air/Fire sigil procs have been breaking Hunter’s Shot since the patch. Has this always been the case?

Tragic Positive.9356:

#I want to set up the Barrage>Rapid Fire combo successfully

Going to go out on a limb here and say I’m a newb, but why this combo? Is it to proc a sigil / effect to slow?

Crapgame.6519:

Tragic Positive.9356:

#I want to set up the Barrage>Rapid Fire combo successfully

Going to go out on a limb here and say I’m a newb, but why this combo? Is it to proc a sigil / effect to slow?

It’s actually much more complex and easier.
You – as a Power Ranger – would most probably be at range (which means no Guard / warrior cleave knockdowns) – and the only way to stop this combo would be stuns and dazes.
Which need a target.

And if you use Hunter’s Shot as 1st – it will give you 3 seconds of stealth – and Barrage starts dealing damage after 1,5 second… And takes 2 seconds to cast … Which is ridiculously short time for the enemy to react – 90% resulting in successful (at least) barrage.

If they can’t see it coming – they won’t be able to stop it. Easy as that =)
No nuclear physics in that.

Tragic, thanks. Makes sense.

Just goes to show that I use it somewhat incorrectly In fact, I just started to use LB 3 a bit more tactfully now also. I guess when you learn something new each day, even in a virtual world, it is a good thing.

Thats a good skill. They drop target (excelent in large scale) and you can make 3 seconds of distance. Open with a knock back and make mor space and win a little more time.

I use it for stomping, avoiding focused fire, repositioning myself or ressing downed friend. I think it’s extremely useful and helps you to learn to be more aware of what’s going on and who you are hitting (Los, aegis, invul etc.).

Wait rangers have a LB 3? I thought it was only 1 and 2, kitten what am I gonna do in higher MMR when they use more than just those abilities, they are already dumb.

I use it also if im far away to get the pet closer and faster pet movement during the swap>leap for the wolf or feline f2.

speeds up the leap movement.