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| profession = ranger
 
| profession = ranger
 
| specialization = soulbeast
 
| specialization = soulbeast
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| designed for = open world, open world general, open world solo
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| designed for = open world, open world general
 
| focus = condition damage
 
| focus = condition damage
 
| rating = great
 
| rating = great
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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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A strong condition based build for ranger in open world build which can swap from DPS to defensive variants. This build can do well in almost all areas of open world and can even solo group events or strong bosses.
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A strong condition based build for ranger in open world build with decent burst and great damage over time. This build can do well in almost all areas of open world and can even solo group events or strong bosses.
  
  
 
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|profession = ranger
 
|profession = ranger
 
|specialization = soulbeast
 
|specialization = soulbeast
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|weapon1 = Axe
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|weapon1 = Dagger
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|weapon2 = Torch
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|weapon2 = Dagger
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|weapon3 = Dagger
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|weapon3 = Shortbow
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|weapon4 = Axe
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|weapon4 =  
 
|healing = "We Heal As One!"
 
|healing = "We Heal As One!"
 
|utility1 = Vulture Stance
 
|utility1 = Vulture Stance
 
|utility2 = Moa Stance
 
|utility2 = Moa Stance
 
|utility3 = Sharpening Stone
 
|utility3 = Sharpening Stone
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|pet1 = Warthog
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|pet1 = Lynx
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|pet2 = Smokescale
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|pet2 = Warthog
 
|elite = One Wolf Pack
 
|elite = One Wolf Pack
 
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===Pets===
 
===Pets===
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* {{Tooltip|Warthog}} - +condition damage, provides crowd control
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* {{Tooltip|Warthog}} - condition damage, provides crowd control
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* {{Tooltip|Smokescale}} - the strongest power option; comes with a strong evade
 
 
* {{Tooltip|Bristleback}} - best condi pet for ranged DPS
 
* {{Tooltip|Bristleback}} - best condi pet for ranged DPS
 
* {{Tooltip|Murellow}} - great defensive option
 
* {{Tooltip|Murellow}} - great defensive option
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===Weapon Variants===
 
===Weapon Variants===
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Generally, it is recommended to only replace Set 2, and keep Dagger/Torch.
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* Axe: can be a good alternative to mainhand dagger in open world, where the range of axe might make it more desirable.
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* Dagger (offhand) - Provides additional poison damage and a low-cooldown evade.
 
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* Shortbow - A strong ranged option that deals good hybrid damaged.
 
  
  
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{{Skill|Vulture Stance}}, {{Skill|"We Heal As One!"}}, and {{Skill|One Wolf Pack}} are core to this build, replace them only if absolutely necessary.
 
{{Skill|Vulture Stance}}, {{Skill|"We Heal As One!"}}, and {{Skill|One Wolf Pack}} are core to this build, replace them only if absolutely necessary.
 
* {{Skill|Viper's Nest}} - high cleave damage
 
* {{Skill|Viper's Nest}} - high cleave damage
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* {{Skill|Bear Stance}} - condi clear
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* {{Skill|Bear Stance}} - condi cleanse
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* {{Skill|Dolyak Stance}} - stability spam
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* {{Skill|Dolyak Stance}} - stability
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* {{Skill|Griffon Stance}} - powerful defensive skill
 
 
* {{Skill|Flame Trap}} - low cooldown, high damage trap
 
* {{Skill|Flame Trap}} - low cooldown, high damage trap
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* {{Skill|"Sic 'Em!"}} - strong single-target strike damage buff; use only with the {{Tooltip|Viper}} variant
 
 
* {{Skill|Signet of Stone}} - 6 seconds of invulnerability; can be used with other i-frame sources for a ~13 second invuln period
 
* {{Skill|Signet of Stone}} - 6 seconds of invulnerability; can be used with other i-frame sources for a ~13 second invuln period
  
  
 
==Specializations==
 
==Specializations==
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{{Specialization|Beastmastery|mid|bot|top}}
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{{Specialization|Wilderness Survival|bot|top|bot}}
 
{{Specialization|Skirmishing|top|bot|mid}}
 
{{Specialization|Skirmishing|top|bot|mid}}
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{{Specialization|Soulbeast|mid|bot|bot}}
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{{Specialization|Soulbeast|mid|bot|mid}}
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* {{Trait|Leader of the Pack}} - extends stance durations and shares stance effects; use if taking multiple stances or if playing with a group
 
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===Survialist Variant===
 
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'''Wilderness Survival''' can replace either Beastmastery or Skimishing depending on the need and offers higher defenses and more poison damage. This variant should be taken over Beastmastery if using {{Tooltip|Trailblazer}} gear.
 
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{{Specialization|Wilderness Survival|bot|mid|bot|variant=y}}
 
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* {{Trait|Ambidexterity}} - useful in high pressure situations where 75%+ hp is hard to maintain.
 
  
  
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| weight = Medium
 
| weight = Medium
 
| stats = Viper
 
| stats = Viper
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| rune = Superior Rune of the Krait
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| rune = Superior Rune of the Afflicted
 
| rune-qt = 6
 
| rune-qt = 6
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| weapon1 = Axe
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| weapon1 = Dagger
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| weapon2 = Torch
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| weapon2 = Dagger
 
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Bursting
 
| sigil1 = Superior Sigil of Bursting
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| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Earth
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| sigil2 = Superior Sigil of Malice
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| weapon3 = Dagger
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| weapon3 = Shortbow
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| weapon4 = Axe
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| weapon4 =  
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| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Bursting
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| sigil3 = Superior Sigil of Earth
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| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Force
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| sigil4 = Superior Sigil of Malice
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| relic = Relic of the Fractal
 
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* A {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Earth}} can replace the {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Bursting}} if the latter is too expensive.
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* For players that don't own Secrets of the Obscure, the best relic is {{relic|Relic of the Aristocracy}}. If using this, you should run {{sigil|Superior Sigil of Bursting}} and {{sigil|Superior Sigil of Earth}} on both weapon sets.
  
  
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===Variant Equipment===
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==Consumables==
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* {{Tooltip|Trailblazer}}, {{Tooltip|Celestial}} - trades a small amount of damage for a large amount of EHP. This is an extremely efficient set, but is a luxury as it isn't useful for anything other than solo play or open world farming.
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Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world.
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* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Mad King}} - much higher burst damage at the cost of peak DPS.
 
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* {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Afflicted}} - budget DPS
 
  
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===DPS===
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* Prioritize '''Flatbread''' Ascended food.
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* {{Food|Plate of Beef Rendang}} / {{Food|Bowl of Truffle Risotto}}
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* {{Utility|Master Tuning Crystal}} / {{Utility|Tuning Icicle}}
  
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==Consumables==
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===Defense===
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:'''Food'''
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* {{Food|Bowl of Orrian Truffle and Meat Stew}}
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* Any ascended food is superior to any other food you could use. Steak for power, flatbread for conditions. Budget versions of these foods exist and are acceptable.
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* {{Food|Oysters with Spicy Sauce}}
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* {{food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}} - farming
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* {{Food|Bowl of Lemongrass Mussel Pasta}}
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* {{food|Koi Cake}} - DPS
 
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* {{food|Bowl of Orrian Truffle and Meat Stew}} - defense
 
  
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:'''Utility'''
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===Farming===
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* {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}} (and variants) - farming
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* Prioritize '''Flatbread''' Ascended food.
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* {{utility|Tuning Icicle}}, {{utility|Master Tuning Crystal}} - dps
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* {{Item|Birthday Blaster}} / {{Item|Feast of Delectable Birthday Cake}}
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* {{utility|Corsair Tuning Crystal}} - dps if using gear with high toughness
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* {{Food|Peppermint Omnomberry Bar}}
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* {{Utility|Sharpening Skull}} (and variants)
  
  
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====General Tips====
 
====General Tips====
 
* This build's damage relies heavily on {{Tooltip|Bleeding}} application.
 
* This build's damage relies heavily on {{Tooltip|Bleeding}} application.
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* Try not to interrupt the autoattack chain.
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* With shortbow, flanking enemies is important, as shortbow skills deal significantly more damage when hitting from the back or the side. Dodge through enemies before unloading burst to proc {{Trait|Light on your Feet}} Spam {{Skill|Poison Volley}} and {{Skill|Crippling Shot}} off cooldown while auto-attacking
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* If using Shortbow: Flanking enemies is important with this build, as shortbow skills deal significantly more damage when hitting from the back or the side. Dodge through enemies before unloading burst to proc {{Trait|Light on your Feet}}
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* Use {{Skill|Sharpening Stone}} and stances off cooldown.
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* Use traps and stances off cooldown.
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* If crowd control isn't important, use {{Skill|Concussion Shot}} to proc {{Trait|Twice as Vicious}}. for a damage increase.
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* If crowd control isn't important, use {{Skill|Concussion Shot}} for a damage increase.
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* With daggers, use {{Skill|Instinctive Engage}} often to proc {{Tooltip|Quickness}}. Do not interrupt AA chains and use {{Skill|Double Arc}} off cooldown. Use {{Skill|Stalker's Strike}} when the enemy is movement impaired such as after {{Skill|Crippling Talon}}.
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====Dagger Mainhand====
 
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With dagger mainhand, use {{Skill|Instinctive Engage}} often to proc {{Tooltip|Quickness}}. Do not interrupt AA chains and use {{Skill|Double Arc}} off cooldown.
 
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====Shortbow====
 
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Spam {{Skill|Poison Volley}} and {{Skill|Crippling Shot}} off cooldown while auto-attacking. Use {{Skill|Concussion Shot}} to proc {{Trait|Twice as Vicious}}.
 
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====Dagger Offhand====
 
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This offhand is more geared towards defense. Use {{Skill|Crippling Talon}} off cooldown, but save {{Skill|Stalker's Strike}} for the evade.
 
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====Axe Offhand====
 
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Use {{Skill|Path of Scars}} to proc {{Trait|Twice as Vicious}}, then use {{Skill|Whirling Defense}}.
 
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* It should be noted that {{Skill|Whirling Defense}} is a whirl finisher. As such, it will produce significant amounts of Bolts when performed in a combo field. The easiest way to do this is to combo it with {{Skill|Flame Trap}} or {{Skill|Bonfire}}, but feel free to get creative here.
 
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====Torch Offhand====
 
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Use everything off cooldown, unless saving {{Skill|Bonfire}}'s cooldown to match that of {{Skill|Whirling Defense}}.
 
  
  
 
===Defense===
 
===Defense===
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* This build has an enormous amount of endurance regeneration and a wide number of evades.
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* This build has high endurance regeneration and an extra evade on each weapon set.
 
* There is a significant amount of passive healing from {{Trait|Rugged Growth}} and {{Trait|Predator's Cunning}}.
 
* There is a significant amount of passive healing from {{Trait|Rugged Growth}} and {{Trait|Predator's Cunning}}.
 
* Be sure to take utilities that match the situation. Stances like {{Skill|Dolyak Stance}} can change the nature of an encounter.
 
* Be sure to take utilities that match the situation. Stances like {{Skill|Dolyak Stance}} can change the nature of an encounter.
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==Video Examples==
 
==Video Examples==
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;Note these videos might be outdated.
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9epYH5HoCw Dire Variant vs Chak Lobber]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9epYH5HoCw Dire Variant vs Chak Lobber]
 
** This is a good example of just how effective the build can be even with very cheap gear. While the kill wasn't fast by any means, the Dire variant of the build had plenty of damage and sustain to take on one of the stronger champion mobs.
 
** This is a good example of just how effective the build can be even with very cheap gear. While the kill wasn't fast by any means, the Dire variant of the build had plenty of damage and sustain to take on one of the stronger champion mobs.
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDiOxxtgw3A Cele Soulbeast vs Razorwing]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDiOxxtgw3A Cele Soulbeast vs Razorwing]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L00ToHTgOtg Cele Soulbeast vs Bristlebacks]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L00ToHTgOtg Cele Soulbeast vs Bristlebacks]

Latest revision as of 20:23, 15 September 2023

The community gave this build a rating, making it top-tier: Great

Focused on: Condition damage

Designed for: Open World and Open World General

Expansions required: Path of Fire Builds

Difficulty:
Normal
This build was last updated on September 15, 2023 and is up to date for the October 8, 2024 patch.

Overview

A strong condition based build for ranger in open world build with decent burst and great damage over time. This build can do well in almost all areas of open world and can even solo group events or strong bosses.


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Skill Bar

Lynx
Warthog
Dagger/Dagger
Shortbow
Utility


Pets

  • Warthog Warthog - condition damage, provides crowd control
  • Bristleback Bristleback - best condi pet for ranged DPS
  • Murellow Murellow - great defensive option
  • Jacaranda Jacaranda - the strongest defensive pet when unmerged, provides significant healing when merged
  • Eagle Eagle - provides excellent mobility

Weapon Variants

  • Axe: can be a good alternative to mainhand dagger in open world, where the range of axe might make it more desirable.


Skill Variants

Vulture Stance, "We Heal As One!", and One Wolf Pack are core to this build, replace them only if absolutely necessary.

  • Viper's Nest - high cleave damage
  • Bear Stance - condi cleanse
  • Dolyak Stance - stability
  • Flame Trap - low cooldown, high damage trap
  • Signet of Stone - 6 seconds of invulnerability; can be used with other i-frame sources for a ~13 second invuln period


Specializations


Equipment

This set uses gear similar to Build:Soulbeast_-_Condi_DPS, making it excellent for general PVE.

Head
Viper
Shoulders
Viper
Chest
Viper
Hands
Viper
Legs
Viper
Feet
Viper
Backpiece
Viper
Accessory
Viper
Accessory
Viper
Amulet
Viper
Ring
Viper
Ring
Viper
Dagger
Viper
Dagger
Viper
Sigil
Sigil
Shortbow
Viper
Sigil
Sigil
Rune
x6


Relic
  • A Sigil of Superior Sigil of Earth can replace the Sigil of Superior Sigil of Bursting if the latter is too expensive.
  • For players that don't own Secrets of the Obscure, the best relic is Relic of the Aristocracy. If using this, you should run Sigil of Superior Sigil of Bursting and Sigil of Superior Sigil of Earth on both weapon sets.


Consumables

Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world.

DPS

  • Prioritize Flatbread Ascended food.
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  • /

Defense

Farming

  • Prioritize Flatbread Ascended food.
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  • (and variants)


Usage

Damage

General Tips

  • This build's damage relies heavily on Bleeding Bleeding application.
  • With shortbow, flanking enemies is important, as shortbow skills deal significantly more damage when hitting from the back or the side. Dodge through enemies before unloading burst to proc Light on your Feet Spam Poison Volley and Crippling Shot off cooldown while auto-attacking
  • Use Sharpening Stone and stances off cooldown.
  • If crowd control isn't important, use Concussion Shot to proc Twice as Vicious. for a damage increase.
  • With daggers, use Instinctive Engage often to proc Quickness Quickness. Do not interrupt AA chains and use Double Arc off cooldown. Use Stalker's Strike when the enemy is movement impaired such as after Crippling Talon.


Defense

  • This build has high endurance regeneration and an extra evade on each weapon set.
  • There is a significant amount of passive healing from Rugged Growth and Predator's Cunning.
  • Be sure to take utilities that match the situation. Stances like Dolyak Stance can change the nature of an encounter.


Crowd Control

  • Brutal Charge (soulbeast porcine)
  • Concussion Shot


Video Examples

Note these videos might be outdated.
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Ratings

This build has a rating of 5 stars based on 11 votes.
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5 stars
Froukt gave this build 5 stars • November 2020
Dynamic build with solid survivability. The gameplay is not as easy as with a power dps build - however, dodging around, flanking, and watching conditions tick down the enemy's health faster and faster is way more fun than mauling with a greatsword over and over. Really makes you *feel* that you are playing a medium-armor skirmisher class.
5 stars
Onlywrin gave this build 5 stars • November 2020
A great solo build that's perfectly capable of switching between high-burst, high DPS kits and slow-burn attrition for dealing with harder stuff. Really appreciate the simplicity of stances and the considerable sustain the build offers.
5 stars
Jack Armstrong gave this build 5 stars • July 2020
I didn't like how this build plays so much at first--to me, greatsword feels better than dagger/torch, and the traps took a little getting used to--but it's so capable and flexible that it has really won me over. Capable: it's not as bursty as a power Soulbeast, but it's much tougher. Once you get your conditions ticking it does quite nice sustained damage, while with a mix of farmed ascended Trailblazer trinkets, cheap exotic Dire armor, and cheap Runes of the Lich, I have 25k health and 3k armor. In addition, you get free healing from applying poison or dodge rolling, which you can do often due to increased endurance recovery. There are also multiple ways that good play boosts both damage and defense. Flexible: like any Ranger. You can pick your pet to fit your needs, switch between good melee and ranged weapons mid-fight, and switch between having your pet tank for you (not often necessary with this build) or not mid-fight as well.
5 stars
Ether gave this build 5 stars • May 2020
My very first ranger build in open world roaming, and imo it's a lot better than the boring longbow-press-the-same-skill over and over. This build just does pretty much everything better than the longbow/gs counterpart: more survival, AOE, and sustain if u choose to run dolyak stance along w/ bear stance. one of the most fun ranger builds out there that i kept coming back even though I am nowhere near being a ranger main. 10/10 on fun factor
5 stars
Tora-ryu gave this build 5 stars • October 2019
I really like this build, never wanna use another on my soulbeast. :) I do not have any difficulties staying alive while walking around in the open world, even if huge mobs attacks. I enjoy working with all the different conditions. Also the possibility to change between ranged or melee with just a weapon swap is so helpful in some situations (e.g. events).
5 stars
Kaihan gave this build 5 stars • August 2019
Don't overlook Condi Trapper! This build surpasses Longbow Power Ranger in one important area--AOE! You'll hardly break a sweat with pocket raptors. You have tools to deal with most enemies in almost any situation. Reflect projectiles? Use your dagger and torch. AOEs against you? Skirmish from range with your shortbow. Need stability? Use the Dolyak stance. I use the warthog for CC and DPS and the Jacaranda for extra heals and Condi cleanse. It's unlike any other Ranger class I've ever played, it's fun, tanky (especially with Carrion gear) and puts out incredible DPS. Can't recommend this enough.
5 stars
Zov gave this build 5 stars • June 2019
As a Ranger Main for 3 years now i can tell you that Condi Ranger is much more Fun and better than the regular Power build with a GS and Bow in Open World. There are some tweaks you can do here and there depending on your playstyle but other than that Great Build 10/10 - IGN :)
5 stars
Emforay gave this build 5 stars • February 2019
Excellent damage potential that, despite requiring a little spool up, is sure to pack a wallop in most cases while being able to dip in and out by laying devastating AoEs down and falling back to safety with your shortbow. Is a breath of fresh air to anyone tired of playing power ranger builds and, like those power ranger builds, can solo the toughest of foes in the open world for the most part if you manage your pets well enough. I personally prefer to use brown bear instead of boar because of the utility it gives, and I rarely swap off of Lynx if damage is what I need. This adds decent condition clear and survivability to the build, on top of the tankiness you get from Carrion gear.
4 stars
Chinkeeyong gave this build 4 stars • September 2018
This build has good survivability and AoE damage, making it a solid and straightforward choice for soloing open world content.
5 stars
Screaming gave this build 5 stars • July 2018
Excellent AoE damage with - it might not quite burst them down, but in extended fights it will more than likely pull ahead of other Ranger builds while having a lot of sustain via Predator's Cunning and Wilderness Survival minor traits, with the option of taking a supportive pet for even more sustain if the situation needs it.
5 stars
Ebinocracy gave this build 5 stars • July 2018
This build is excellent for open world. The aoe damage basically kills most enemies immediately and you're survivable enough to last stronger enemies. I've used the budget version and it's also solid.

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