Guild Wars 2

So I wanted to start a topic regarding strategy’s used against every class from a Ranger’s POV but at the same time I don’t want to limit strategy’s per build type. So everyone’s feedback regardless of build type is greatly appreciated. As some of you know I have been trying to find a build that suits my play style along with having the appropriate tools/utility setup to combat every class in a 1vs1 situation. As of right now the build linked in my signature is my most current build. I am pleased with my build as I only have trouble against bunker Guardian’s and some 2H hammer Warriors. If I have Signet of the Wild or Rampage as One up I don’t have as much of a problem against 2H hammer Warriors.

Here are my strategy’s against other classes:

Memsers - Keep your distance while flanking and keeping an eye on the real Memser all while unloading your Shortbow with piercing arrows which destroys clones while bringing down the Mesmer. Obviously watch for Confusion.
D/D S/D Thieves - Thieves can be tricky but knowing how each build and how they fight can help you out a lot. Backstab burst Thieves go down quick with Sword #1 and QZ. Pop Signet of Stone if your health is getting low during the Thieves initial burst. If hes not dead then use Entangle at the right time. I use it when he comes out of hide. Keep your distance and dodge roll and SB #3 during the fight.
P/D Thieves- I actualy have no trouble with P/D Thieves. With auto targeting turned on and my SB #3 or dodge roll on standby I either win or they run away with just using my Shortbow. If they switch to melee mode then see above strategy.
Elementalists - I tend to dodge on their initial lightning burst and use my Shortbow for the whole fight. Stay out of their AOE circles. I usually win or they runaway as long as my Signet of Stone isn’t on cooldown.
Necromancers - These guys are the easiest. Keep your distance with Shortbow. Use your cripple and daze skills whenever they are off cooldown and its an easy fight. Just keep your distance at all times.
Engineers - I have mixed feelings about Engineers as every fight is different. I haven’t run into very many ‘experienced’ Engineers to know of an exact strategy for them. But I will say to watch for bombs and mines. They tend to drop lots of little red circles. If they want you to chase them then think twice about following them. Pick them off with your Shortbow or Weapon Swap > QZ > Sword #1 > Signet of Stone > Sword #2 ONCE to evade back then switch to Shortbow and finish him. I have come across only one Engineer who was extremely hard to take down due to high toughness or high Vitality, not sure and it turned out to be a stale mate. His Zerg took me out while downed.
Rifle Warrior - Time your dodge rolls for Volley and Kill shot. The rest is cake. Use your Shortbow.
2H hammer Warrior - I have trouble with these guys. If they get the first hit in and I don’t have stability up…I’m usually toast. Any thoughts or ideas vs these guys?
Bunker Guardians Hammer or Staff - Not sure of a proper strategy for these guys except to stay far away and try to pick them off. Once they get close I’m toast. Need some strategy ideas.
Ranger - No strategy here cause I like to duel other Rangers.

If I missed a common class or class/combo let me know. I’m hoping to see other Ranger’s strategy’s and or a critique of my own. So if anyone wants to list there strategy’s from a Rangers POV that would be awesome. Thanks.

Why would you want to stay away from Necromancers? I have no trouble cutting them in little pieces with sword+warhorn.

When knocked down immediately use lightning reflexes, i have many times that my dog knock warrior down wen they knock me down, sb 4/5 and entangle elite
Im engi and i can take on any class, for a ranger pov, u need to get familiar with engi types and builds and then figure out, dont get caught in their supply crate elite, dont get immobalized cos their burst is insane on rifle and grenade barrage

Agadar.4931:

Why would you want to stay away from Necromancers? I have no trouble cutting them in little pieces with sword+warhorn.

It seems that most Necromancers that I run into feed off of Inscriptions and being close for life draining skills. I do best when I am farthest away from them.

Jsvkkie.2037:

When knocked down immediately use lightning reflexes, i have many times that my dog knock warrior down wen they knock me down, sb 4/5 and entangle elite
Im engi and i can take on any class, for a ranger pov, u need to get familiar with engi types and builds and then figure out, dont get caught in their supply crate elite, dont get immobalized cos their burst is insane on rifle and grenade barrage

Yeah, I admit, I haven’t run into too many Engineer’s. But I will say that last night I was fighting a grenade build that was even 50/50. He would beat me then I would beat him. He was using a combination of freezing grenades and regular grenades along with some of his CC’s. He was tough to fight because trying to keep my distance from him was tough.

Preferred strategy against all other classes 1v1. Run. If that fails, die.:-)

(For the dim, that was a joke, just cba typing long reply tonight)