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{{MBuild
| profession = ranger
| designed for = fractals
| focus = direct damage, utility
| rating = archived
}}
 
==Information==
A power Ranger build for PvE Dungeons. This build is a variant of the [[Build:Druid_-_Power_Glyph_Buffer]] and should only be played if you don't own Heart of Thorns.

==Build==
{{Skillbar
|profession = Ranger
|set1 = Sword, Axe
|set2 = Longbow
|healing = "We Heal As One!"
|utility1 = Frost Spirit
|utility2 = Signet of the Wild
|utility3 = Quickening Zephyr
|elite = "Strength of the Pack!"
|pet1 = Jaguar
|pet2 = Lynx
}}

===Slot Changes===
'''''Healing Skill'''''

* {{gw2skill|"We Heal as One!"}} is the strongest healing skill if traited with {{Trait|Resounding Timbre}}.
* {{gw2skill|Healing Spring}}:
** is the second strongest healing skill if traited with {{Trait|Trapper's Expertise}}.
** gives a long lasting waterfield and cures conditions but might overlap a firefield. 
* {{gw2skill|Troll Unguent}} is a strong healing skill which might help in keeping up the bonus from {{Gw2skill|Superior Rune of the Scholar}}.

'''''Utility Skills'''''
* Consider using {{gw2skill|"Sic 'Em"}} instead of {{gw2skill|Quickening Zephyr}}.

'''''Elite Skill'''''
* Use {{gw2skill|Spirit of Nature}} for additional group support.
* Use {{gw2skill|Entangle}} if you need to immobilize an enemy.

'''''Weapons''''' 
* '''Warhorn''' for a blast finisher as well as swiftness and fury with {{gw2skill|Call of the Wild}}.
* '''Greatsword''' for rushing or fights where the leaping from sword is detrimental, but the dps is quite low.
* '''OH Dagger''' gives an extra evade with {{gw2skill|Stalker's Strike}}.
* '''Torch''' gives a Fire field with {{gw2skill|Bonfire}} for blasting might. 

''''' Pets''''' 

Swap out {{Gw2skill|Juvenile Lynx}} for: 
* {{Gw2skill|Juvenile Jungle Stalker}} if your group has might problems.
* {{Gw2skill|Juvenile River Drake}} or {{Gw2skill|Juvenile Marsh Drake}} when fighting multiple enemies.
* {{Gw2skill|Juvenile Red Moa}} if your party is lacking fury.
*{{Gw2skill|Juvenile Brown Bear}} if you need to tank dangerous enemies in Fractals of the Mists.

==Specializations==
{{Specialization|Marksmanship|bot|mid|top}}
'''Variants'''
* Use {{Trait|Enlargement}} if your party doesn't need additional Fury.
{{Specialization|Skirmishing|mid|top|top}}
'''Variants'''
* Use {{Trait|Sharpened Edges}} for a slighty higher dps.
* Use {{Trait|Trapper's Expertise}} if you are using {{gw2skill|Healing Spring}}.
{{Specialization|Beastmastery|bot|bot|mid}}
'''Variants'''
* Use {{Trait|Companion's Might}} if you are not using Shouts.

==Weapons==
{| class="weapontable"
! style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align:top;" | <b>First Weapon Set</b>
{{First-Weapon
|weapon='''Sword'''
|stats=Berserker
|sigil1=Superior Sigil of the Night
|sigil2=
|infusion=
}}
{{Second-Weapon
|weapon='''Axe'''
|stats=Berserker
|sigil1=Superior Sigil of Force
|sigil2=
|infusion=
}}
! style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align:top;" | <b>Second Weapon Set</b>
{{First-Weapon
|weapon='''Longbow'''
|stats=Berserker
|sigil1=Superior Sigil of the Night
|sigil2=Superior Sigil of Force
|infusion=
}}
{{Second-Weapon
|weapon=
|stats=
|sigil1=
|sigil2=
|infusion=
}}
|}

===Sigil Variants===
If you're not in a night time dungeon swap {{Gw2skill|Superior Sigil of the Night}} for:
:{{to}} {{Gw2skill|Superior Sigil of Frailty}} for day time dungeons/fractals.
:{{to}} {{Gw2skill|Superior Sigil of Undead Slaying}} for The Ruined City of Arah.
:{{to}} {{Gw2skill|Superior Sigil of Justice}} for Caudecus's Manor and Cliffside.
:{{to}} {{Gw2skill|Superior Sigil of Icebrood Slaying}} for Honor of the Waves. 

'''Note''': It may benefit you to keep a separate weapon for each variant in your inventory as swapping sigils over time can become expensive.

==Equipment==
{| class="weapontable"
<!------------------ Armor ------------------>
! style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align:top;" | <b>Armor</b>
{{Equipment
|HeadStats=Berserker ('''Power'''/Precision/Ferocity)
|HeadRune=Superior Rune of the Scholar
|HeadInfusion=
|ShoulderStats=Berserker
|ShoulderRune=Superior Rune of the Scholar
|ShoulderInfusion=
|ChestStats=Berserker
|ChestRune=Superior Rune of the Scholar
|ChestInfusion=
|HandStats=Berserker
|HandRune=Superior Rune of the Scholar
|HandInfusion=
|LegStats=Berserker
|LegRune=Superior Rune of the Scholar
|LegInfusion=
|FeetStats=Berserker
|FeetRune=Superior Rune of the Scholar
|FeetInfusion=}}
! style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align:top;" | <b>Accessories</b>
{{Accessories
|AmuletStats=Berserker 
|AmuletInfusion=
|RingOneStats=Berserker
|RingOneInfusion=
|RingTwoStats=Berserker
|RingTwoInfusion=
|EarringOneStats=Berserker
|EarringOneInfusion=
|EarringTwoStats=Berserker
|EarringTwoInfusion=
|BackStats=Berserker
|BackInfusion=}}
|}

===Equipment Variants===
Use {{Gw2skill|Superior Rune of the Ranger}} for an easy to maintain damage modifier.

==Consumables==
{{Gw2food|Bowl of Curry Butternut Squash Soup}}
:{{to}} {{Gw2food|Plate of Steak and Asparagus}} for a cheaper alternative.
:{{to}} {{Gw2food|Bowl of Seaweed Salad}} for the better and more expensive version.

Use the 10% dungeon-specific nourishment buffs when possible. Otherwise:
:{{to}} {{Gw2food|Superior Sharpening Stone}} or {{Gw2food|Hardened Sharpening Stone}} for Ascalonian Catacombs.
:{{to}} {{Gw2food|Powerful Potion of Slaying Scarlet's Armies}} for all paths of Twilight Arbor.
:{{to}} {{gw2food|Skale Venom}} for enemies in Fractals of the Mists where potions do no apply.

==Usage== 

# Stow your pet
# {{Gw2skill|Frost Spirit}} 
# Get into combat
# {{Gw2skill|Signet of the Wild}} 
# {{Gw2skill|Quickening Zephyr}} or {{Gw2skill|"Sic 'Em"}}
# {{Gw2skill|Barrage}}  
# {{Gw2skill|Rapid Fire}} 
# {{Gw2skill|Weapon swap}} 
# {{Gw2skill|Path of Scars}} 
# {{Gw2skill|Whirling Defense}} 
# {{Gw2skill|Slash (ranger sword skill)}} until {{Gw2skill|Path of Scars}} is off cooldown.
# Repeat until {{Gw2skill|Barrage}} is nearly ready.
# {{Gw2skill|Weapon swap}} 
# {{Gw2skill|Rapid Fire}} 
# {{Gw2skill|Barrage}}  
# {{Gw2skill|Rapid Fire}} 
# {{Gw2skill|Weapon swap}}
# Repeat
 
* Stowing your pet before entering the fight will automatically trigger on pet swap traits such as {{Trait|Clarion Bond}} and {{Trait|Zephyr's Speed (ranger)}} when you get into combat.
* Consider swapping your pet as often as possible to get the most of Clarion Bond and Zephyr's Speed.
** Beware that your pet is loosing all boons and thus a lot of additional damage and sustain. 
**If your party has fury problems wait until Clarion Bond is ready again.
* {{Trait|Quick Draw}} triggers when dropping an item such as a banner or a conjured weapon infight.
* {{gw2skill|Frost Spirit}} has significant range to its buff. Try to place them out of reach to enemies but close enough for the damage boost to be in range.
* Try using {{gw2skill|Hornet Sting}} and {{gw2skill|Serpent's Strike}} as your dodges in place of actual dodging. Be wary however, as these abilities must queue before the autoattack chain and is not instant-cast like a normal dodge.

==Written Guides==
* Dulfy: [http://dulfy.net/2014/07/05/gw2-ranger-pve-class-guide-by-lorek-and-cell/ GW2 Ranger PvE Guide by Lorek and Cell]