Guild Wars 2

Hello everyone, I just started playing GW2 and I am new to this particular Action/MMO and I was wondering what kind of items as far as upgradeable slots go am I to be looking for? I am a ranger / Shortbow at the moment and I have always played RDPS roles in previous MMOs so I intend to keep it that way. From the looks of it I think precision is stat I am looking for, is this right or am I going down the wrong path, and as far as traits does anyone have any helpful advice? Thanks in advance eveyone.

Well. Do you want to be a glass cannon ranger? Meaning purely offense with no or very limited survivability? If so, power and precision is what you want.

You then would pick traits and utility skills that would help you deal that damage.

There really isn’t a “This is the best build to run for dps”. Everything is situational and depends on your playstyle.

I for one am focusing on power/toughness/vitality in that order. I want survivability and don’t care about crit or burst damage. Thus my traits and utility skills and weapon choices reflect that.

Hope that helps.

P.S. I would pick traits specifically for what they do. Don’t worry about gaining that +200 to power or whatever. Pick traits that fit how you want to play your ranger.

Thanks for the quick reply and advice much appreicated

Best advise, pick 2-3 stats that mean alot to your playstyle and get alot of them. Then make sure you get at least some of all the other stats. If you leave out the offstats you will run into dugeons or people in pvp that will make you wish you didn’t.