Guild Wars 2

so.. right now ranger is slower then my necro, what am i doing wrong? all the swiftness abilities seem to be tied to combat only, how is this fair?

im just use to getting sone form of speed boost be it from a weapon or trait even on necro i can trait my dagger for 25%… warrior same mesmer.. no but it has teleports so..

There are a few Options for you:

• Take Signet of the Hunt for +25%
• (after HoT Launch)Take Druid and Natural Stride for +33%
• Take Rune of Speed or Traveller
• Use Warhorn
• Trait Resounding Timbre and and spam low CD Shouts

so basically its in places you cant really go because it would ruin any kind of useful build… right

ozzy.8059:

so basically its in places you cant really go because it would ruin any kind of useful build… right

You’r wrong. It’s in right place atm.

You just have to learn how to use it effectively.

ozzy.8059:

so basically its in places you cant really go because it would ruin any kind of useful build… right

Nonsense. Signet (power-based spike) builds in general are fairly popular, and signet of the hunt normally shows up in those, as I understand it. Much more importantly, Beastmastery is a very strong trait line right now, and Resounding Timbre is fantastic. We Heal as One has a short enough recharge that you can spam it as you run places for a speed boost, and stacking it with Strength of the Pack gives permanent swiftness. Or, you could just run “Guard” and spam it all day, for permanent party-wide swiftness and regen, and permanent protection on your pet — along with condi cleanse if you run runes of the trooper. My Ranger has more mobility than anything besides — maybe — a warrior.

RebornbyFire.7913:

My Ranger has more mobility than anything besides — maybe — a warrior.

Until HoT arrives, then Dare Devils will be the undisputed Kings of Mobility, even without Shortbow. :-)

But i will stick with Druid i guess, because Natural Stride is the most convenient Speed Boost in the whole game, closely followed by Facet of Elements.

yeah should have mentioned this is pvp only

It also annoys me a bit, but think of it this way: your allies buff you in the beginning, and after that you stack swiftness every time you are in combat, so really, if you don’t die too much, you have perma swiftness (I play with a bird, and sometimes Strength of the Pack).

With the buff to WHaO, you could try a shout remorseless build (I know I will): perma swiftness and regen.

I assume you’re playing a LB ranger since you have no idea what you’re talking about. If so, use swoop and resounding timbre. A lot of people like SotH for the extra kiting on LB and the extra damage on your maul, but I think there are better options. Still a solid choice.

ozzy.8059:

yeah should have mentioned this is pvp only

Traited “We Heal as One” is the best heal we have and will provide you with the swiftness you need to rotate in PvP. QZ is pretty good to have on your bar as well.

Fluffball.8307:

I assume you’re playing a LB ranger since you have no idea what you’re talking about. If so, use swoop and resounding timbre. A lot of people like SotH for the extra kiting on LB and the extra damage on your maul, but I think there are better options. Still a solid choice.

i never see anyone play anything different apart from the odd trap ranger

Exactly. I didn’t mean to imply you’re an idiot, but if you have no idea how ranger works, chances are you’re using LB/GS. In that case, swoop and WHaO/Resounding Timbre are your buddies. You’ll move around the map twice as fast as a necro.

Edit: In an emergency, you can use lightning reflexes (you’re using this I assume) to get somewhere faster as well. If you’re being chased with like 400 health left, if you need to contest a point or you lose a match, if they’re about to steal boss, etc. Use LR.