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{{Build | {{Build | ||
| profession = Ranger | | profession = Ranger | ||
| specialization = | | specialization = | ||
| designed for = WvW Roaming | | designed for = WvW Roaming | ||
− | | focus = | + | | focus = strike damage |
| rating = good | | rating = good | ||
+ | | difficulty = 1 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | A | + | A Power Ranger burst build for WvW roaming with decent sustain provided by {{Tooltip|Wilderness Survival}}. Can be used by F2P players as well. |
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| weapon3 = greatsword | | weapon3 = greatsword | ||
| weapon4 = | | weapon4 = | ||
− | | healing = | + | | healing = Troll Unguent |
| utility2 = Quickening Zephyr | | utility2 = Quickening Zephyr | ||
| utility3 = Lightning Reflexes | | utility3 = Lightning Reflexes | ||
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| pet2 = Rock Gazelle | | pet2 = Rock Gazelle | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Skill Bar Variants=== | ===Skill Bar Variants=== | ||
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'''Utility''' | '''Utility''' | ||
For the optional slot: | For the optional slot: | ||
* {{Skill|"Protect Me!"}} - a stun break on a short CD which also grants a significant amount of barrier. | * {{Skill|"Protect Me!"}} - a stun break on a short CD which also grants a significant amount of barrier. | ||
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+ | * {{Skill|Signet of the Hunt}} - the signet's useful against any build that relies on blocking or projectile reflection for survival. Consider taking {{Trait|Brutish Seals}} on Marksmanship. | ||
* {{Skill|Signet of Stone}} - if you want a panic button that helps you live through any amount of direct damage. | * {{Skill|Signet of Stone}} - if you want a panic button that helps you live through any amount of direct damage. | ||
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'''Pet options:''' | '''Pet options:''' | ||
− | * {{ | + | * {{Tooltip|Tiger}} can replace {{Tooltip|Rock Gazelle}} if you own ''Heart of Thorns'' but not ''Path of Fire''. If you have both of these expansions then it's just a matter of personal preference, Tiger works great with the GS burst combo. |
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+ | If you're F2P and do not own any of the expansions, take the following pets (these pets are also viable if you do own them): | ||
+ | * {{Tooltip|Wolf}} for the first pet. | ||
− | + | * {{Tooltip|Owl}} for the second. | |
− | * {{ | ||
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==Template Code== | ==Template Code== | ||
{{TemplateCode| | {{TemplateCode| | ||
− | code = [& | + | code = [&DQQILyEtICt4AHgAuwAAAJYBAAC4AAAA7QAAAC47AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=] |
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'''Variants''' | '''Variants''' | ||
* Take {{trait|Farsighted}} if you want to focus more on Longbow bursts, or just don't want to work with {{Trait|Moment of Clarity}}. | * Take {{trait|Farsighted}} if you want to focus more on Longbow bursts, or just don't want to work with {{Trait|Moment of Clarity}}. | ||
− | {{Specialization|Wilderness Survival|top| | + | {{Specialization|Wilderness Survival|top|bot|mid}} |
{{Specialization|Beastmastery|bot|mid|mid}} | {{Specialization|Beastmastery|bot|mid|mid}} | ||
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| weapon4 = | | weapon4 = | ||
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Air | | sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Air | ||
− | | sigil2 = Superior Sigil of | + | | sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Celerity |
− | | sigil3 = Superior Sigil of | + | | sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Cleansing |
| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Energy | | sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Energy | ||
| infusion1 = Mighty WvW Infusion | | infusion1 = Mighty WvW Infusion | ||
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| legs = Marauder | | legs = Marauder | ||
| feet = Marauder | | feet = Marauder | ||
+ | | relic = Relic of Isgarren | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <!--'''Note:''' if you're F2P then {{Tooltip|Marauder}} stats won't show up as an option on stat-selectible gear, but you can still buy <span style="color:#FFA500">'''Exotic'''</span> Marauder gear from the Trading Post if you're just starting out. For armor pieces simply search for "Marauder".--> | ||
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+ | ===Equipment Variants=== | ||
'''Rune''' | '''Rune''' | ||
* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Pack}} - if you either want to trade sustain for damage, or can't afford Durability runes just yet. | * {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Pack}} - if you either want to trade sustain for damage, or can't afford Durability runes just yet. | ||
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'''Sigils | '''Sigils | ||
+ | * {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Vision}} - 100% crit chance on your entire burst, works on both sets. | ||
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− | * {{ | + | '''Relics''' |
+ | * {{Relic|Relic of Antitoxin}} - better cleansing. | ||
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==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
'''General''' | '''General''' | ||
− | * If you don't have a mount {{Skill|"We Heal As One!"}} should be used for the {{ | + | <!--* If you don't have a mount {{Skill|"We Heal As One!"}} should be used for the {{Tooltip|Swiftness}} from {{Trait|Resounding Timbre}} while roaming. In combat, to get the most out of the fact that it can grant you extra boons, try to use it if your pet has Protection and {{Tooltip|Quickness}}. Swapping pets in the middle of channeling your healing skill is something you should aim for.--> |
− | * Dodging applies {{ | + | * Dodging applies {{Tooltip|Protection}}, which also heals thanks to the trait {{Trait|Rugged Growth}}. |
− | * Survival skills cure 2 conditions and grant Fury. {{Skill|Troll Unguent}} | + | * Survival skills cure 2 conditions and grant Fury. {{Skill|Troll Unguent}} can cleanse 4, because it triggers another Survival skill from {{Trait|Child of Earth}}. |
* Use {{Skill|Swoop}} for mobility. | * Use {{Skill|Swoop}} for mobility. | ||
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**It can be used offensively for the Quickness, most notably to boost {{Skill|Rapid Fire}}, {{Skill|Maul}}, or Greatsword autos for downed cleave. | **It can be used offensively for the Quickness, most notably to boost {{Skill|Rapid Fire}}, {{Skill|Maul}}, or Greatsword autos for downed cleave. | ||
**Defensively by keeping your pet swap ready in case you need to cleanse 2 conditions. | **Defensively by keeping your pet swap ready in case you need to cleanse 2 conditions. | ||
− | **Alternatively the {{ | + | **Alternatively the {{Tooltip|Superspeed}} can help you escape damage or chase down targets while on Greatsword. |
* Pet swapping acts as a '''Blast''' finisher thanks to {{Trait|Clarion Bond}}. Being instant, you can have Smokescale place a {{Skill|Smoke Cloud}} under you (even while you're stunned), and swap pets for AoE stealth. | * Pet swapping acts as a '''Blast''' finisher thanks to {{Trait|Clarion Bond}}. Being instant, you can have Smokescale place a {{Skill|Smoke Cloud}} under you (even while you're stunned), and swap pets for AoE stealth. | ||
− | * {{Skill|Hunter's Shot}} is the easiest way to gain stealth in this build, but if the projectile misses then it won't be applied. To reduce the chance of that happening (and considering how the damage of this skill is horrible) you should fire it at pets, mesmer clones, and other AI whenever possible. Alternatively, use it to quickly get rid of {{ | + | * {{Skill|Hunter's Shot}} is the easiest way to gain stealth in this build, but if the projectile misses then it won't be applied. To reduce the chance of that happening (and considering how the damage of this skill is horrible) you should fire it at pets, mesmer clones, and other AI whenever possible. Alternatively, use it to quickly get rid of {{Tooltip|Blind}} or {{Tooltip|Aegis}} because it's the fastest projectile on this weapon. |
* {{Skill|Signet of Stone}} is extremely useful against direct damage spikes, but you have to use it proactively and sometimes even predict when the burst is coming. Use it too late and it's wasted, too soon and your opponent can just delay its plan until the signet runs out. | * {{Skill|Signet of Stone}} is extremely useful against direct damage spikes, but you have to use it proactively and sometimes even predict when the burst is coming. Use it too late and it's wasted, too soon and your opponent can just delay its plan until the signet runs out. | ||
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''The Longbow burst combo is rather simple:'' | ''The Longbow burst combo is rather simple:'' | ||
:# CC people with {{Skill|Point Blank Shot}} | :# CC people with {{Skill|Point Blank Shot}} | ||
− | :# Optional - get {{ | + | :# Optional - get {{Tooltip|Quickness}} from either {{Trait|Zephyr's Speed}} or {{Skill|Quickening Zephyr}} |
− | :# Immediately follow up with {{Skill|Rapid Fire}} while you have {{ | + | :# Immediately follow up with {{Skill|Rapid Fire}} while you have {{Tooltip|Fury}}. |
''Greatsword burst combo:'' | ''Greatsword burst combo:'' | ||
− | :# Already in combat, pet swap to '''Rock Gazelle''' or '''Tiger''' (depending on which one you chose), this is going to trigger {{Trait|Zephyr's Speed}} which grants {{ | + | :# Already in combat, pet swap to '''Rock Gazelle''' or '''Tiger''' (depending on which one you chose), this is going to trigger {{Trait|Zephyr's Speed}} which grants {{Tooltip|Fury}} and {{Tooltip|Quickness}}. Fury gives you {{Trait|Opening Strike}} for increased damage. |
:# Use {{Skill|Maul}} and your pet F2 attack about the same time. Maul will give your pet {{Trait|Moment of Clarity}} for its next attack. Your pet should hit a split second after you've landed Maul. | :# Use {{Skill|Maul}} and your pet F2 attack about the same time. Maul will give your pet {{Trait|Moment of Clarity}} for its next attack. Your pet should hit a split second after you've landed Maul. | ||
:# {{Skill|Hilt Bash}} your target for CC, hopefully a {{Trait|Moment of Clarity}} proc, and to refresh Maul. | :# {{Skill|Hilt Bash}} your target for CC, hopefully a {{Trait|Moment of Clarity}} proc, and to refresh Maul. | ||
:# {{Skill|Maul}} again. | :# {{Skill|Maul}} again. | ||
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<!--'''Tips & tricks''' | <!--'''Tips & tricks''' | ||
* You can control your pets in the downed state. If your wolf is out, you can activate {{Skill|Terrifying Howl}} to interrupt your opponent. When switching to the wolf or drakehound, their first attack will be a knockdown. This can give you enough time to force your enemy into downed state and then rez yourself with your pet or to give time for your party members to help. | * You can control your pets in the downed state. If your wolf is out, you can activate {{Skill|Terrifying Howl}} to interrupt your opponent. When switching to the wolf or drakehound, their first attack will be a knockdown. This can give you enough time to force your enemy into downed state and then rez yourself with your pet or to give time for your party members to help. | ||
* While stomping '''Engineers, Revenants''' and '''Warriors''', you can hide behind your pet so it can bodyblock their downed skill #2.--> | * While stomping '''Engineers, Revenants''' and '''Warriors''', you can hide behind your pet so it can bodyblock their downed skill #2.--> | ||
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==Related Builds== | ==Related Builds== | ||
* [[Build:Soulbeast_-_Sic_%27Em_Roamer|Sic 'Em Roamer]] - Soulbeast elite spec roaming version. | * [[Build:Soulbeast_-_Sic_%27Em_Roamer|Sic 'Em Roamer]] - Soulbeast elite spec roaming version. | ||
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* [[Build:Ranger_-_Power_Survival|Core Longbow (sPvP)]] - the Conquest PvP version of the build. | * [[Build:Ranger_-_Power_Survival|Core Longbow (sPvP)]] - the Conquest PvP version of the build. |
Latest revision as of 13:21, 29 March 2024
The community gave this build a rating, making it second-tier: Good
Focused on: Strike damage
Designed for: WvW Roaming
Difficulty:
Easy
This build was last updated on March 29, 2024 and is up to date for the March 19, 2024 patch.
Overview
A Power Ranger burst build for WvW roaming with decent sustain provided by Wilderness Survival. Can be used by F2P players as well.
Skill Bar
Longbow
Greatsword
Utility
Skill Bar Variants
Utility
For the optional slot:
- - a stun break on a short CD which also grants a significant amount of barrier.
- - the signet's useful against any build that relies on blocking or projectile reflection for survival. Consider taking on Marksmanship.
- - if you want a panic button that helps you live through any amount of direct damage.
Pet options:
- Tiger can replace Rock Gazelle if you own Heart of Thorns but not Path of Fire. If you have both of these expansions then it's just a matter of personal preference, Tiger works great with the GS burst combo.
If you're F2P and do not own any of the expansions, take the following pets (these pets are also viable if you do own them):
- Wolf for the first pet.
- Owl for the second.
Template Code
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Specializations
Variants
- Take if you want to focus more on Longbow bursts, or just don't want to work with .
Equipment
Head
Marauder
Marauder
Shoulders
Marauder
Marauder
Chest
Marauder
Marauder
Hands
Marauder
Marauder
Legs
Marauder
Marauder
Feet
Marauder
Marauder
Backpiece
Berserker
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Berserker
Accessory
Berserker
Berserker
Amulet
Berserker
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Berserker
Ring
Berserker
Berserker
Longbow
Berserker
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Greatsword
Berserker
Berserker
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
x6
x6
Infusion
x18
x18
Relic
Equipment Variants
Rune
- - if you either want to trade sustain for damage, or can't afford Durability runes just yet.
- - highest burst potential.
Sigils
- - 100% crit chance on your entire burst, works on both sets.
Relics
- - better cleansing.
Consumables
Food
- - passive damage mitigation and great stats.
- - defensive food with Wilderness Survival synergy.
- Budget version:
Utility
- or .
Usage
General
- Dodging applies Protection, which also heals thanks to the trait .
- Survival skills cure 2 conditions and grant Fury. can cleanse 4, because it triggers another Survival skill from .
- Use for mobility.
- It can be used offensively for the Quickness, most notably to boost , , or Greatsword autos for downed cleave.
- Defensively by keeping your pet swap ready in case you need to cleanse 2 conditions.
- Alternatively the Superspeed can help you escape damage or chase down targets while on Greatsword.
has many uses.
- Pet swapping acts as a Blast finisher thanks to . Being instant, you can have Smokescale place a under you (even while you're stunned), and swap pets for AoE stealth.
- Blind or Aegis because it's the fastest projectile on this weapon. is the easiest way to gain stealth in this build, but if the projectile misses then it won't be applied. To reduce the chance of that happening (and considering how the damage of this skill is horrible) you should fire it at pets, mesmer clones, and other AI whenever possible. Alternatively, use it to quickly get rid of
- is extremely useful against direct damage spikes, but you have to use it proactively and sometimes even predict when the burst is coming. Use it too late and it's wasted, too soon and your opponent can just delay its plan until the signet runs out.
Doing damage
- Using before a burst makes it less likely to get interrupted whilst also increasing your damage.
- Most of the build revolves around burst combos and just surviving / using fillers inbetween.
The Longbow burst combo is rather simple:
Greatsword burst combo:
- Already in combat, pet swap to Rock Gazelle or Tiger (depending on which one you chose), this is going to trigger Fury and Quickness. Fury gives you for increased damage. which grants
- Use and your pet F2 attack about the same time. Maul will give your pet for its next attack. Your pet should hit a split second after you've landed Maul.
- your target for CC, hopefully a proc, and to refresh Maul.
- again.
Related Builds
- Sic 'Em Roamer - Soulbeast elite spec roaming version.
- Core Longbow (sPvP) - the Conquest PvP version of the build.
Ratings
Overall not as scary as the Soulbeast or Untamed versions and doesn't have the CC/sustain of the Druid version, but it's a nice and viable middle ground between the three. Has a diverse enough toolkit and good damage, perfectly fine for F2P players who want to get into roaming. Very well rounded build that has a bit of everything.
Comments
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