Guild Wars 2

Bears are very solid, I personally love the Brown Bear the most though, just because it can remove conditions, which makes my gameplay very strategic.

This build sounds very interesting, I will most definetly give it a shot.

I personally think that Pets give you a huge advantage, yes they can die quickly but at the same time, Pets give you time, especially if facing a strong enemy by yourself, Also it depends on the pet and your utility skills, you can make them a lot stronger-.

If youre gonna start comparing games, Then I wont answer, Leave that at the doorstep when you enter GW2 forums where we discuss this game not WOW.

I do agree that you only have 1 move, which is the F2 but do you realize how strategic some of the pet moves are? like I for one have a Brown Bear, Simple animal and you gain him already from start if your a Human Ranger. Now his ability is to remove conditions from Allies, which is very strategic and very helpful, The pet makes me not need the Blessing of Kormir (The Utility skill that removes conditions) as my pet can do it for me.

Altough its very simplistic, its very strategic as well, as when my pet changes, My utility skills change as well.

I would also like a more deeper Pet system but this is a good start, after all they will be adding a ton of content in the future so I wouldnt worry too much. Also I like it, as if the Pets have too many skills, it becomes over complicated and you might have a harder time focusing on your own skills.

I personally have a level 35 Ranger and use the Longbow as my main, secondary I change all the time.

I love a Longbow, Ill be honest with you, Shortbow is pretty good as it is a lot faster but the Slot skills it provides are lackluster compared to the Longbow which has incredibly strong, powerful and strategic weapon skills. To each their own but in a PVE setting, Longbow is superior because of the distance and the Weapon skills are far superior in a PVE setting. Also, Slotting the correct Utility skills make Longbow a deadly weapon from any range, Not only that but slotting, Ex: Sharpening stone, A trap, Blessing of Lyssa.

If you slot those with a Longbow, Remember, thats only an example. You can place the trap near the enemy, then run back a bit and Barrage right at the edge of the Circle, So that when the enemy starts running at you, The Barrage covers a better area and the trap will do its job once the enemy runs into it.

Most enemies dont even get to me with a longbow, Even without resorting to Traps.

BUT of course, to each their own, Shortbow is great for PVP, just because the Weapon slot skills are more suited for that kind of an enviroment. But with the right utility skill mix, Both Bows are seriously damaging.

Hope it helped.