Builds Auto Warg Strike
- STR + 1
- AGI + 90-120 (max ASPD can potentially be reached with only 90 AGI and proper buffs/gear)
- VIT + 60-80
- INT + 1-40 (only for SP pool or for cast time)
- DEX + 90-110
- LUK + 90-108
AGI provides ASPD, FLEE, and other bonuses such as bleed immunity. Flee is mostly only useful in one-on-one situations, or if another player is the primary tank for mobs of monsters. This build is more oriented for MVPing rather than leveling and is optimized with ASPD / FLEE / CRIT gear. Warg Strike is the main attack for this build, which relies on LUK for proc rates. VIT is for more survivability, stun immunity / resistance, and better potion rejuvenation. With a proper enchanted and upgraded White Wing Set and other gear, this build is still capable of performing well for AoE / leveling purposes. Camouflage will allow the player to avoid damage from monsters that are not Demon, Insect, or Boss Protocol. But, keep in mind that Camouflage was changed (nerfed) and has to be recast it after any attack.
Arrow Storm- STR + 1
- AGI + 1+ (provides FLEE and some status resistance / immunity)
- VIT + 80-100
- INT + 80-100 (for cast time, SP pool)
- DEX + 100-120
- LUK + 42-77 (gives small bonuses like ATK, Perfect Dodge, and some players may opt for 77 LUK to use with Arc Angeling Card)
This is the primary build for leveling and / or AoE damage output with Arrow Storm. This build is optimized for both soloing and partying due to its high AoE damage, survivability, lower cast time, and better SP pool and regeneration. Lvl 10 Arrow Storm has an 11x11 AoE but lvl 6 Arrow Storm may be adequate to one-shot monsters at the lower levels, and is also the first level of Arrow Storm that gets an increased 9x9 sized AOE. The player may choose to get other skills like Camouflage first before maxing Arrow Storm. One downside to this build is the lack of ability to quickly autoattack single targets, and may have to resort to using Arrow Storm even for single targets, or alternatively using Warg Bite or Double Strafe. Combined with Camouflage, this is a very effective leveling build and also a great source of AoE DPS for parties.
TrapperINT and DEX contribute to trap damage. VIT is sufficient at 95 due to +5 VIT job bonus at job 50 for stun immunity if one chooses to WoE. AGI and LUK varies; if the character chooses to WoE then these stats will become more relevant for status immunities. This build is no longer popular in Renewal and is played mainly as a PVP/WoE build, or as extra skills to use during Arrow Storm cooldown.
Equipment Arrow Storm RangerWhite Wing Set:
Must wear the full set for maximum Arrow Storm damage. Some players that are able to one-shot monsters within a map without the set may opt for a Raydric Carded garment for more protection however.
White Wing Suit [1] White Wing Brooch White Wing Boots [1] White Wing ManteauHeadgear:
- Rideword Hat [1]
- Crown of Deceit [1] + Kathryne Keyron Card (for Arrow Storm cast time reduction)
- Evil Marching Hat [1] (for +7% attack, +5% ranged damage, if upgraded to +9)
Weapon:
- Giant Crossbow [2] with Archer Skeleton Card x2
When upgraded to a high refine, this bow is the strongest for Arrow Storm and can be very expensive. However, the SP cost of Arrow Storm can be doubled or more when using this, depending on refine rate. Each Archer Skeleton Card will increase ranged damage by 10%.
Other options that do not have increased SP cost:
- Elven Bow [1] + Elven Arrow
- Hunter Bow [1] + Hunting Arrow (Unslotted Hunter Bow is given for free at the Hunter job change. It can also be NPC bought.)
Using Elven Bow with Elven Arrows or Hunter Bow with Hunter Arrows adds a 50% ranged damage bonus. These are good options to use, especially if they can one-shot the monsters already. Both arrows can be purchased in Mora (level 100+ to enter, or find a warp there)
Accessory Options:
Medal of Honor is a powerful accessory that adds 5% more damage, +300 HP, +60 SP, +1% chance of casting blind on ranged attack, and boosts healing items by 5%. This accessory and other KVM / Valor equipment is usually acquired by saving up Eden Merit Badges and converting into Valor badges. It is also an account bound accessory. For more information, please see Battlegrounds.
A Sound Amplifier has a very large boost to a performer skill (Metallic Sound), but can actually be equipped by Rangers as well. The 50% variable cast reduction is very helpful, especially for builds that are not purely Arrow Storm or builds with low INT. Do note that without a Phen Card, casting skills such as Arrow Storm can be interrupted. If the party has a dedicated tank, and the player is experienced at avoiding monsters, a Phen may not always need to be equipped (hotkeying a Phen accessory is necessary though in case the player does get mobbed with monsters). Another option is to put a Phen Card into the Sound Amplifier accessory of course.
Other Phen Options:
- Bow Thimble [1] with Phen Card
- Bradium Brooch [1] with Phen Card
Equipment that increases ASPD, LUK, and sometimes CRIT is very important for this build. FLEE equipment is also helpful in one-on-one situations. One example would be Dragon Manteau [1] & Dragon Vest [1] slotted with Whisper Card & Alicel Card. There is a very large selection of ASPD gear available in the game.
Accessories
An accessory that is very effective at increasing attack speed and damage, with +10% ASPD and +7% damage. Does not have a slot however.
Another option for ASPD and also has a slot. This item can be obtained for free by completing the Doha's Secret Orders quest. This quest only requires level 90 to begin the prerequisites but it is strongly recommended to reach a higher level (125+) first, or get help from a high level friend, as the monsters in this quest are level 130-135.
Cards
Trap RangerHeadgear
This helps with SP recovery and a small amount of HP recovery.
Weapon
- Main Gauche [4] + Hunter Fly Card x 4
Four cards add up to a total of 12% chance to restore 60% damage as HP. This eliminates the use of Healing Items when leveling. Note that these stack additively with the Rideword Hat.