Disclaimer! The information that is found below is from my own personal experience and will be updated with additional information from other players. This is in no way meant to tell you how to play, but to tell you about the ins and outs of the class and what they excel at all the while pointing you in the right direction.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction!
2. Skills! Pre-Reqs, Bath and Beyond!
3. What should I turn into a pin-cushion? (Where do I level?)
4. Ranger Builds
- 4.1 - Trap Ranger
- 4.2 - Arrow Storm Ranger
- 4.3 - ASPD Ranger / Auto Warg
- 4.4 - Manual Warg
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1. Introduction!
Rangers - Masters of the bow and long range combat, no other class can match their prowess in ranged physical combat! Quite possibly the best PvM/PvE class in Renewal since the Balance Patch. PVP and WoE... not so much, but we do it as best as we can and still do a decent job at it. We can kill large numbers of things with a single skill and generaly in only one cast. Everyone and their pet Jejeling has a Ranger, they are very popular and for good reason.
2. Skills! Pre-Reqs, Bath and Beyond! (Under Construction)
If you've made it this far, I probably don't need to tell you all about the various skills found within the Archer and Hunter/Sniper tree. So lets get onto the skills and their pre-reqs for Rangers. Click the links for a more in-depth explination of the skills of this class.
Aimed Bolt - A Pre-requisite for Arrow Storm. Useful if a trap Ranger, otherwise just points that need to be spent.
Arrow Storm - This is the main skill used by Rangers to level. At Max Level it covers an 11x11 area and does 1800% ATK before any modifiers. (More to be added.)
Ranger Main / Main Ranger - Only Level 1 of this skill is needed to fulfill any pre-reqs. The added damage and damage reduction is a flat number, not a percentage. Getting more than Lv. 1 of this is considered a waste.
Camouflage - Boosts your damage the longer you stay within it (Full effect after 10 seconds),
however is canceled once your are hit (Insects, Undead, Demons, Bosses can still see you) or if you single target an enemy. Any other skill that reveals hidden will also bring you out of Camouflage.
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3. What should I turn into a Pin-cushion? (Where should I level?)
So you've picked up your first bow and set of quivers. Now its time to get ready to shoot things, as thats what you'll end up doing best. Don't get discouraged, you're going to take a while to kill things for the first few levels. Once you break out of the 20's and make your
way to the 30's it gets faster and easier. There are several different ways to level, depending on the build you plan on playing as a Hunter/Sniper and finally Ranger. Below you'll find the layout of where to level to 99 as an AGI/DEX ASPD build.
Note: This is assuming that you will be starting off in Payon and not any of the other cities as your "Home".
Getting your self to 70 is your first goal, as that allows you to join the large party TI's and makes the 70-99 climb much easier.
10-30 - This can be done by killing Spores, Boas and Stemworms up to level 15 and moving South to Bigfoots and Caramels to 24~26. From there, head back North and go East once more. Elder Willows will take a bit of a beating before dying, but will take you past Level 30.
31-45 - Orc Village or Byalan Dungeon. Both are rather populus and are excellent areas to grind. Byalans' only danger is level 4 because of Waterball.
46-60+ - Payon Caves Level 3 & 4 or Byalan Dungeon Level 4 & 5 to 60-65.
60-70 - Really the best suggestion is going to be Geographers, North and a few maps West of Al De Baran. Otherwise, head south from Al De Baran to Agriopes.
70+ Is where you'll start doing Turn-ins. These are instanced zones meant for groups of 8 or more. Each class will have different roles, even if you can't do AOEs. As a Hunter, you'll more than likely be relagated to clean-up duty. The Wizards will be doing the lion's share of the work. Helping out the group by killing off the strays that wander in or aren't killed by the Wizards will make the instance go much quicker and will take a lot of pressure off of your party's healers. Otherwise, Arrow Shower will do some damage, although not much. If you don't plan on paying for VIP, I'd hold onto any Eden Merit Badges you get. Being able to turn them in for 3-Day VIP after you Rebirth will help.
70+ While not doing TI's - You'll want to head towards Glast Heim or Turtle Island. Glast Heim will take you to 95 easily, with your fight starting at Earth Petities, which are found just outside of Glast Heim, which will carry you into your 80s; the perfect time to head into the Abbey and Churchyard. Turtle Island is a bit harder, but with the right gear you should be able to handle it.
Some time later~~ Congrats! You've hit 99/50. Don't get too used to that aura as its going away.
Transcendent Novice > High Archer - Now comes the hard part. You'll hit job 10 easily enough as a Novice, but base levels will take a while to gather. At least with the increased stats from Transcendance you should be able to get your stats in a good poisition to transfer straight to Bow and Arrow.
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4. Ranger Builds!
As a Ranger, you have three possible ways of playing. Each have their own benefits and problems. Below you'll find each build and their inherent Pros & Cons.
4.1 - Trap Ranger
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4.2 - Arrow Storm
The Rangers wheel-house to 150/50. This build is all about laying out the maximum damage you possibly can, constantly for as long as possible. It is very gear dependent, but does have wiggle room. Once you get your INT and VIT to a spot you find comfortable, the rest of your stats are upto you to decide where they go.
STR - 1
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INT - 75-95+
VIT - 75-95+
DEX - 120
LUK - ??
4.3 - Attack Speed / Auto Warg -
Think of this as a new age Falcon Hunter/Sniper. Its suggested you wait until 150 to turn into this build as solo target leveling is not the way to level anymore in Renewal. This will get you the max attack speed with the correct gears + buffs (193 ASPD).
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4.4 - Manual Warg
A unique Ranger build that focuses on sending manual Warg Strikes at enemy instead of relying on Auto-warg strike. It is more PvP/WoE build and with high STR, you can get higher Warg damage especially with Warg Bite. Unlike other Ranger builds, this one does not rely on White Wing Set and is much more durable with higher HP, defense, as well as reductions since the build uses a shield. - Credit: CeruleanGamer
STR - 90~100+
AGI - 90~100+
INT - 1
VIT - 100~110+
DEX - 70~80
LUK - 30~50
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Edited by Lynex, 07 November 2012 - 10:28 AM.