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Posted by: DancinPuppeh.8421

DancinPuppeh.8421

I already know the reaction this build will get, but I ecourage people to try it and you could be surprised.

So I got bored and decided I wanted to make up a power based Ranger, but I don’t want PewPew Ranger, cause I got bored of the PewPew years ago. So I decided to try something totally different, and I was quite surprised by the outcome.

This build uses Axe/Horn Greatsword and Soldier stats, which makes it quite survivable, the Axe gives lots of might against group fights, constantly maintaining 10-15 stacks of might with the whole build. And the Greatsword offers great evade, block and damage.

Using all Survival skills Survival of the Fittest is a total no brainer, as well as picking up some nice extra damage traits from the Strength of the spirit, Two Hand Training and the 5th minor. Which brings the damage of this build to a surprising level considering it’s PVT.

The Build: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNBhOD7kQFaZxOWwVQoaxA7B1yAIgbOE3g7t4Ia7REF-TZRHwADeAAFuIANLDA4IAQa/BA

Of course some parts of this can be tweaked. If you wish to stick to Longbow you can change Spotter for Eagle Eye, and replace the Axe/Horn.

And if you’re one of the Anti-PVT squad you can change Soldier Amulet for Knights and get a bit better damage with Crits. I encourage all Rangers who want Power but don’t want PewPew to try this build out, you might be as surprised as I by it’s effectiveness to stand it’s ground.

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Posted by: Puck.9612

Puck.9612

I already know the reaction this build will get, but I ecourage people to try it and you could be surprised.

So I got bored and decided I wanted to make up a power based Ranger, but I don’t want PewPew Ranger, cause I got bored of the PewPew years ago. So I decided to try something totally different, and I was quite surprised by the outcome.

This build uses Axe/Horn Greatsword and Soldier stats, which makes it quite survivable, the Axe gives lots of might against group fights, constantly maintaining 10-15 stacks of might with the whole build. And the Greatsword offers great evade, block and damage.

Using all Survival skills Survival of the Fittest is a total no brainer, as well as picking up some nice extra damage traits from the Strength of the spirit, Two Hand Training and the 5th minor. Which brings the damage of this build to a surprising level considering it’s PVT.

The Build: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNBhOD7kQFaZxOWwVQoaxA7B1yAIgbOE3g7t4Ia7REF-TZRHwADeAAFuIANLDA4IAQa/BA

Of course some parts of this can be tweaked. If you wish to stick to Longbow you can change Spotter for Eagle Eye, and replace the Axe/Horn.

And if you’re one of the Anti-PVT squad you can change Soldier Amulet for Knights and get a bit better damage with Crits. I encourage all Rangers who want Power but don’t want PewPew to try this build out, you might be as surprised as I by it’s effectiveness to stand it’s ground.

I tried a nearly identical build after putting together my ranger zerg build. I found I couldn’t do enough damage to take out the more sustainy builds like cele ele or shout bow. Even when I was winning the 1v1 the other team had too much time to rotate someone to join in.

1 of the things I ran differently was I used HS instead of TU so that I could blast and leap the water field. It ended up working really well in a fight at mid because we were able to blast up to full health several times.

I really like the idea of this type of build and I keep trying different tweaks but I just feel our direct damage on GS and axe is a little too low.

Jim Hunter when my other account isn’t suspended

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Posted by: DancinPuppeh.8421

DancinPuppeh.8421

Yea true damage isn’t anything to boast about, but for how survivable it is I find the damage to be enough for the way I play, as using Axe to stack might, then switching to Greatsword and using Maul I can still get a 4k crit, which isn’t much lower than a zerker.

Of course if you play more of a roamer, unlike me who tends to play point defence you could simple switch the amulet to a Zerker amulet and still be a very strong Melee build

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Posted by: LughLongArm.5460

LughLongArm.5460

Why not something like this?
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNBhODbkRlWW7YxiFqWDIIULDg5tZNcvuHib4rP4XtH-TphFABAcQAU4BAYwFAYm9HguMwBHBAA

With this setup you have 3k armor, permanent fury/swiftness/regeneration(while in combat).
Almost 40% crit chance with fury and 193% crit damage. Evasive purity, keen edges and HS for more condi removal. With HS u can combo 3 times(horn/gs/drake). I changed might sigils i don’t think they give enough value, to intelligence and fire.
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Valkyrie amulet is also a very good option for this setup if not better.

(edited by LughLongArm.5460)

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Posted by: OGDeadHead.8326

OGDeadHead.8326

1 of the things I ran differently was I used HS instead of TU so that I could blast and leap the water field. It ended up working really well in a fight at mid because we were able to blast up to full health several times.

Gotta love when you got a team that understands to blast fields…

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Posted by: Puck.9612

Puck.9612

Why not something like this?
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNBhODbkRlWW7YxiFqWDIIULDg5tZNcvuHib4rP4XtH-TphFABAcQAU4BAYwFAYm9HguMwBHBAA

With this setup you have 3k armor, permanent fury/swiftness/regeneration(while in combat).
Almost 40% crit chance with fury and 193% crit damage. Evasive purity, keen edges and HS for more condi removal. With HS u can combo 3 times(horn/gs/drake). I changed might sigils i don’t think they give enough value, to intelligence and fire.

I’ve actually been meaning to test that but I kept putting it off because I didn’t want to spend the 10g for the amulet.

Jim Hunter when my other account isn’t suspended

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Posted by: LughLongArm.5460

LughLongArm.5460

Why not something like this?
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNBhODbkRlWW7YxiFqWDIIULDg5tZNcvuHib4rP4XtH-TphFABAcQAU4BAYwFAYm9HguMwBHBAA

With this setup you have 3k armor, permanent fury/swiftness/regeneration(while in combat).
Almost 40% crit chance with fury and 193% crit damage. Evasive purity, keen edges and HS for more condi removal. With HS u can combo 3 times(horn/gs/drake). I changed might sigils i don’t think they give enough value, to intelligence and fire.

I’ve actually been meaning to test that but I kept putting it off because I didn’t want to spend the 10g for the amulet.

Use Valkyrie instad, it actually better(and free) with all the regen and sotw, you make good use from the extra healing power. 200 toughness goes to 330 healing power, 13% crit damage goes to 280 power, very good trade off.
http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQNBhODbkRlWW7YxiFqWDIIULDg5tZNcvuHib4rP4XtH-TphFwAAOIASLDo4BAY4CAMb/hDHBAA