Guild Wars 2

I dont even have to watch the video I know what your talking about. Let me pull out my cane here for a second.

Back in my day sonny, Signet of the hunt was a 10% moment speed increase. While Thief had 25%. It was in this very subform that we got not just us, but all classes with movement signets buffed to 25%.

-puts away cane- I think asking for me is being a bit greedy. Try using a build with Quicking Zepher. Its similar to those skills in other MMOs, instead of runspeed and being CC immune, its a stunbreak with attack speed.

Patch fixed it!! THANK YOU ANET FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND QUICK RESPONSE TO THIS! HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY EASTER!

This is my Slyvari Ranger Mc Generic Leaf Man Bow Tosser. The Quiver is honestly just for show, Its much more effective to throw your longbow instead.

Head: Pirate Mask
Coat: Evergreen
Gloves: Drakes/Iforgetthepveversion
Pants: Seeker
Boots: Order of Whispers Secret boots of Sneaky Secrets (I think in this picture they were evergreen as well, but I switched em.)

Three days of no Deadly Blossoms for Kuzdu, no Daily, no PvP rewards… ah well I need to go finish up Mapping anyway..

Been reporting them all day.. not helping at all it seems.

By running away.

Staff Ele sounds like more what Im going for, thank you all for the replies!

I know Ele has sorta kicked by Anet from Tank mage duke nuke’em to support, but when I said. “I wanna play support because there is no healer in Gw2” I had rolled a Mesmer. Then it turns out, I was told Staff Ele is better at this. And with the ability to Lv in PvP (What Im going for, WvW too.) Would it be worth it to Start over as an Ele? Or is mesmer a better support in the long run?

I dont wanna play a pewpew smashybashy class, because I have both a Ranger (Press one button, win.) and Engie (Bombs go boom) so Is this the class I’m looking for?

Holy… o.o The Sylvari hairs.. leaves… pinecones..

Grab the thief and punch it in the face. Usually works for me.

I like Shark one because Sharks. But the Phoenix sure is badkitten.

Asura. But, if you aren’t interested in in your own midget army. Go Sylvari, the glow can match the Mesmer attacking effects at night if done right.

Rangers aren’t getting buffed. Every other class is. If you consider the LB a buff, you are a fool. Arrows fly a little bit faster.. woo… so helpful on a class without a viable power build.

BUT! My “LB spirits and bear” build will at long last be top dungeon spec! And they said I was bad! HA!

Zenith.7301:

When somebody leaked patch notes, and they were all about underwater changes, nobody believed them. And then we got that joke of an underwater patch.

Whats funny is I see similar changes in these leaked notes, Shark got buffed, and some of the already-great underwater skills got buffed, Jellyfish were kinda buffed/nerfed. hmmm….

Leads me to believe Aquaman balances our class.

I… wow.. I don’t even run BM Bunker, and I’m going to be affected….This cant be real!
In no other MMO can I be a leafy archer dude who runs around with Lizard things.. come on Anet… don’t make me cry.. I-…. I-…. Q _Q

Please Anet.. rethink what you are doing… dont take away the only reason I like ranger.. the pet, once nerfed, will be useless.. I’ll cry.. sadface :’c

Setun.4368:

as a melee Ranger I can stand toe-to-toe against Warriors and Guardians all day.

4 Warriors full Zerker, 1 Zerker Mesmer, ping gear.

Ranger Dps is a joke. Warriors just 100b all day in a time warp….

Your niche is to re-roll Zerker War/Mes and run CoF Path 1.

This BM nerf is an outrage, if they want to nerf BM Bunker, nerf the healing. It will effect our other specs a LOT less.

Sharktopus?

/15 char

Welp. If I can’t play my only 80, I hate to say it, I REALLY hate to say it. But I’ll be done. Long have I supported Anet, but this is the line.

What about Mesmers? I undisputed kings of faceroll? PvE, PvP, WvW, them dominate it all.
Guardians? Block.. block.. block.. cleanse… Smush you’re dead.
Eles are still broken as hell. Fire – Insane Damage, Water – Hard counter for Conditions still, Earth – Hard counter for Power builds.
Thief…. 2.. 2.. 2.. built in “I win” button.

“Lets nerf Rangers.”
What….

The ONLY reason to play Ranger is for the pets, Ranger pets are Amazing. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

Ranger is similar to Engineer in many ways, we rely heavily on combo fields. But rather then using Turrets as combo finishers we use our pets. An understanding of this will give you the edge (On other Rangers and Engies) in PvE and PvP.

Solo PvE – Rangers are amazing. Once you learn your skills and how the class works, you should never get downed. Its the best class of all in Solo content.

Group PvE – And that’s where the praise ends. Rangers are rather meh in groups.. I mean, we arent so bad people cry when they see the paw icon, but we really dont bring much to the table, we can do damage if our pet is alive, but most rangers dont micromanage. We can chill/Cripple/CC things, but most groups only want Raw damage and time warps… We are in line with Necros, Engies, and Thevies, all whom have strong points but just dont rock out 100b under a Time Warp. Perhaps Mes/War/Guard/Eles just need a PvE nerf? Dunno.

PvP – Again.. Meh… yeah we have one of the unkillable bunker builds but Bunkers as a whole are dumb and broken. No one wins. You just sit there until the other guy leaves. That’s not PvP that’s being a Wobbuffet. Trap Ranger and a few other rare specs exist but don’t expect to face roll like the PvP big-shot classes.

Indoles.1467:

Aylpse.6280:

Indoles.1467:

Yes, but killing bunkers as a power based ranger will still be near impossible if they are any good since rangers completely lack boon stripping and are very weak at dealing with conditions.

Could you post what weapons you want to use and how you want to play? Certain builds work better for specific circumstances. I would reference you to my video https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/ranger/How-to-zerg-as-a-Power-Ranger-video/first#post2115754 but that build is designed for group play (and although I do some smaller skirmishing, I have had a ton of practice to make it work). I could help if you specify small group, large group, solo or are we talking spvp?

I really enjoy the feel of the longbow but I know what you said about power based Rangers pretty much throws that out of the question.

I should stick to Trap Ranger (Might be forced too..) I could use some help with the build and pet choices and stat spread. I mostly want a 1v1 (Yeah I know.. 1v1s are dumb but I enjoy dules in MMOs and always will.. just the thrill of the fight really.) From what I understand Trap Ranger can be fun to do this with, but as mentioned, no idea how aside rabid gear… :c I’ll definitely be working on a Zerg Power set next! Great video btw!

Thanks! I have a trap build I use to great success in both spvp and wvw in all types of group/solo play. It focuses on having extreme condition damage while still being very tanky and evasive. It is pretty strong with exotic gear (rabid) but honestly pretty op with the new ascended rabid/carrion mix gear (I call it that since it gives condi, tough, vit, and a small amount of precision) as it makes you extremely tanky while still having a near broken amount of condition damage. Give me a minute to write it up, I don’t have it saved anywhere.

Thank you so much!!! I dont know how to thank you! Looking forward to the build!

Indoles.1467:

Yes, but killing bunkers as a power based ranger will still be near impossible if they are any good since rangers completely lack boon stripping and are very weak at dealing with conditions.

Could you post what weapons you want to use and how you want to play? Certain builds work better for specific circumstances. I would reference you to my video https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/ranger/How-to-zerg-as-a-Power-Ranger-video/first#post2115754 but that build is designed for group play (and although I do some smaller skirmishing, I have had a ton of practice to make it work). I could help if you specify small group, large group, solo or are we talking spvp?

I really enjoy the feel of the longbow but I know what you said about power based Rangers pretty much throws that out of the question.

I should stick to Trap Ranger (Might be forced too..) I could use some help with the build and pet choices and stat spread. I mostly want a 1v1 (Yeah I know.. 1v1s are dumb but I enjoy dules in MMOs and always will.. just the thrill of the fight really.) From what I understand Trap Ranger can be fun to do this with, but as mentioned, no idea how aside rabid gear… :c I’ll definitely be working on a Zerg Power set next! Great video btw!

Yeah whatever “bad ranger lol noob” I don’t care what you have to say if you arent going to help me, get out.

Now then, on to the issue. When I said “I wanna play ranger” back in beta I wanted to play a Offensive or at least half offensive Archer with a pet. Obviously this is what ranger was sold as for the longest time. “Oh yeah you get a bow, a sword, you can make fire, shot birds out a warhorn, its gunna be awesome!”

This is far from the case. GO BUNKER. GO BUNKER. GO BUNKER. LOL GUZE LOOK I HEAL SO MUCH!!! FLAVOR OF THE MONTH AM I RITE? Ranger PvP in a nut shell… oh and traps… besides a kitten LB build I made (Its only good vs Squishies from far far far far away.), there is zero offensive ability. I tried a Chill based Axe/Axe build just now, it was horrible. I tried traps (In PvE I am specced for traps to dule in Ob Sanctum) its boring and not the gameplay I want.. is there any glimmer of hope to be an anti-bunker or decent damage dealer aside a stupid ganking build?

TL;DR: Dont wanna be a bunker, re-roll thief and spam 2, or is there any burst (but not quite glass) ranger builds?

It would make sense for the Karka to simply turn around and scoff; steamroll the fragile undead and carry on with its day.

The only way I could see Risen on Southsun is if Zhitain left Arah to deal with them himself, or sent Lupicus. Both are dead by the way.

Any NA Balth’s open?

Karka.

F2 – Delete all characters on the server.

The Wiki says “Sylvari craft their armor and weapons from organic material, such as roots, leaves or leather”

This is Zerail, everything he wears is still organic. Lots of bones. This picture was taken at Lv 40 but it will be his 80 look as well with a few adjustments.

From one of the screenshots, It looks like there might be a Baby Karka backpack… Along with a Mermaid Purse (Shark egg) looking shield.
https://d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/9956f2-Blow-Off-Some-Steam.jpg
Please Anet.. PLEASE let that be a Baby Karka Backpack!!!

Shutupandtakemymoney.jpg

You are my hero.

Hey there! Im running my take on a 0/30/20/0/20 Trap Ranger, My main pet is the Forest Spider because of a 1.3K Poison that lasts 6-seconds (to screw with people trying to heal and damage.) Plus its “Spidur ctrl” for a Point blank range Poison Volley. On paper it seems like this Spider will be a great trolling buddy, I opted out of Viper’s nest because of him.

My skills are Sharp pointy stones, Spontaneous Combustion Trap, and Pointy Arrows in the ground trap . My elite is Entangle and so far it looks like a solid PvP build, but.. what other pet should I use? I don’t know if Jaguar will hit as hard when Im ruining condition. Any advice?

TL;DR I need another annoying pet.

There is a Gimmick build I made that has some stupid pet damage and absurd Rapid Fire burst, outside that its weak but if you get the jump on someone…

-30/20/0/020-
SotBM -> SotH -> Activate for 150%
Trait I for 10% when Endurance is full
Trait X for 5%
Rune of the Scholar – 10%
(15%+ if you add in OS and Hunter’s shot)
A +175% for Rapid Fire. (190%)
Almost X2 damage on that skill. Not including Stat bonuses, crits, and Pet Damage.

Pet is Panther with Sic’em, Pet Prowess and Rending attacks.. Going into stealth forces crits (Specced for +30% on crits and bleeds on crit) for insane pet damage.

You get both of these timed at the same time from a safe distance it’s GG. Get targeted and welcome to die. Not so good in dules. Its good for camping though!

Rennoko.5731:

I get what you are saying about difficulty, but then you get like what the fire elemental was like early on in Metrica….

There is a fine line between ignoring the mechanics and “lol guyz Imma fireball NOW DIE!” (Mind you, I feel like the Asura starting zone was “hard mode”)

A fine example is Claw vs Teq. Facing Claw they players MUST take the bombs to the Ice wall because of the debuff.. they MUST help the Golems to speed up the fight in the second phase. Now Teq? Zergzergzergzerg dead. His bone walls? Who cares?! Zerg! Now if Teq had some “Bone Armor” buff where he takes 90% less damage from players when the walls are up, they’d kill them because they cant zerg ’n loot.

Same with the Early bosses, my new Asura cant ever tag the bosses I get thrown in an overflow or its dead before I tag it. It needs a real mechanic to keep these greedy 80’s in ascended gear from two-shoting them. Lowbies can damage them via mechanic, 80s don’t oneshot it because of the mechanic.

Because If my Mesmer/Thief/Guardian/DDele cant beat it, its OP.

Well Engies, get ready because we’ll be Trees in no time.

I really like this build, an Asura with a wrench and pop-gun is pretty trolly and fun.. but Im not finding a use for it in S/Tpvp..

Stop crying and Re-roll Krait like the rest of us.

I thought the event was pretty rad when we hit the Ancient Karka with large objects it it was like “OH GOD MY PRECIOUS BARNACLES” and it started crying as thousands of little mammals started to beat it with little sticks…..

I do admit… the part with the waves of Karka was waaay to long. The event was entertaing and gave me something to do. Map chat kept me in stitches as well. Wasnt all that bad :L

Engineer. By FAR. Pistol/Shield > Pistol/Anything (Thief wise)

Mind you, Engineer is best Defensive while Thief better Offensive.

Randulf.7614:

The last dragon may be a forest dragon. Deer frolick in forests…
Doomed!!

It is true. Trahearne has studied these hooved monstrosities all his life.

Getting more Black Lion chests then Gear on my alts ;;

I miss being able to jump.

Edit: How foolish of me not to pick up on OP’s sarcasm… >_< I thought he was serious and that this wasn’t a bug kitten

One: Your going to want to run Berserker set, you’ll want to use some Rampager’s. Your Crit is good around 55%ish. Then you’ll want Crit damage. Replace Elixir U with Elixir B. It outclasses it so much.

Two: Yes, you’ll do fine. Mind you, other builds will do more damage, It will work, if you use the Swiftness on crit and vigor on swiftness combo, you’ll survive and be dealing damage, provide some support and get to play the way you want.

Bohab.7825:

most of the time they will instantly try to Backstab or Tactical Strike and this is when you want to Dodge. Yes… Dodge… this is what it’s called when your character rolls quickly forward, to the side or backwards, try using it..

This. Backstab deals crap damage when used from the front, Tactical Strike will only blind you if used from the front. Time your dodge, use your Knockbacks and AoEs, thats how I deal with them. :L

This reminds me of Trollbards from Rift, only much more effective. You are forcing other classes to kill themselves. Genuis. In a glass cannon metagame you hit the sweetspot. But according to your guide its weakness is Bunkers. Bunkers are very common in TPvP as point holders. Obvious flaw aside, this is why I play engiee. We can do anything.

Engineer is NOT a dps class. (We can go DPS but its not as good as others obviously.) Engineer is best suited for control. We can dish out moderate damage while keeping the enemy stunlocked, posioned, and whatever else… We can play AMAZING support in dungeons and our utility is second to mesmers.

If your a SPvP’er. You will quickly find that Control is everything in today’s metagame. Rifle + Net turret force foes into pure lockdown. Dual Pistols and the correct spec allows for a untouchable Vigor/Condition build. Nothing is as funny as using Slick Shoes on a Thief who is trying to flank you. Or unloading miles away from a warrior stuck in piles of nets. (Also, Bunker builds of OPness, but I haven’t run that one yet.)

In PvE Elixer gun + Healing turret, nuff said. One can also run yet another control build here. To keep bosses off the squishy Ele trying to heal. And the “Useless” flamethrower can get you to the closest thing to tanking!

Engineer is unlimited. Bar a few bugs to be squished this feels like a perfect class. Change up some builds, find a spec that fits your play style. You’ll learn quick. We all did.

For Armor, at Lv80 you can run Dungeons for tokens to trade in for exotic gear, or you can simply buy some. For cultural armor, its not really that powerful, but you can transmute the skins for vanity. Some of them are nice. Hope I helped

Pretty kitten good ranger here. I can hold my own in today’s metagame, but Why cant Ranger be a good class? Whats holding us back?

The Pet AI. That is it. If they could just move and attack at the same time everything would be hunky dory… We’d be monsters in PvP like Mesmers and Thieves. Sadly pet AI isnt the only Issue. Our Weapon skills and broken traits are holding us back too.

I picked Ranger for a Pet. Pets are awesome. Who doesn’t want kitten Shark by their side underwater? Who could possibly say no to a big kitten Drake the belches fire/ice/lightning/bugs/sonic waves/gorrilas/whatever. I still play my Ranger to name my pets funny names. But we wanna be viable too!

I thought it was a decent update… at least thieves got nerfed! And we have a new area to explore! And a new endless dungeon with a REWARD FOR THE EFFORT. Its not catering to the WoW fanboys or the Content locusts.. What do you plan to do in your full uber 1337 full runed exotic set? There is nothing you can do. Farm Orr… thats about it.. PvE wise anyway.. Everyone just sees a half empty glass.. that’s the real problem. /anti flame suit on

Now, onto my Engineer experiences. I LOVE Elixer B’s new stats. Improving the Tool Kit was a massive step forward, the Turret “fixes” were great DPS wise, but they still pull unwanted mobs and shoot at the ground when nothing is around. When I attack something, they attack something else… I’d love a way to focus fire them in a future patch. Our class still has more bugs then the rainforest but Im glad its being worked on.. not sure why you nerfed grenades but whatever. Rifle it is. BLUNDERBUSS! PEW PEW PEW! Looking forward to more changes Anet!

No. Just no.
/15 charictar limit