This build is part of the current metagame. The community has decided this build is in the current meta game and deserves to be stored. The frequency section describes how often the build is used. This build has also been rated in the range from 4.75 to 5.0, placing it in the highest category of working builds: Great. This build has been designed for the following use: PvP GvG PvP AB PvP CM PvP RA

This build focuses on pressure through spreading heavy degeneration with the elite Ranger skill, Burning Arrow. In combination with Apply Poison, this build is able to spread conditions rapidly, putting pressure on enemy monks, while interrupting enemies in their skill usage. In combination with the Monk's Protection Prayers line, the user is also able to cope with enemy pressure through condition removal.

Attributes and SkillsEdit

Ranger / Monk 12 + 1 + 1 Expertise 9 + 1 Wilderness Survival 9 + 1 Marksmanship 3 Protection Prayers Burning Arrow Nightfall Ranger. Marksmanship 10 Burning Arrow Elite Bow Attack If this attack hits, you strike for +23 damage and cause Burning for 5 seconds. 5 4 Optional Core No Profession. Unlinked Optional Optional Optional. Savage Shot Core Ranger. Marksmanship 10 Savage Shot Bow Attack If Savage Shot hits, your target's action is interrupted. If that action was a Spell, you strike for +23 damage. 5 ½ 4 Distracting Shot Core Ranger. Expertise 14 Distracting Shot Bow Attack If Distracting Shot hits, it interrupts target foe's action but deals only 15 damage. If the interrupted action was a skill, that skill is disabled for an additional 20 seconds. 10 ½ 2 Apply Poison Core Ranger. Wilderness Survival 10 Apply Poison Preparation For 24 seconds, foes struck by your physical attacks become Poisoned for 11 seconds. 12 2 7 Mending Touch Nightfall Monk. Protection Prayers 3 Mending Touch Spell Touched ally loses two Conditions and is healed for 24 Health for each Condition removed in this way. 6 ¾ 2 Natural Stride Nightfall Ranger. Wilderness Survival 10 Natural Stride Stance For 6 seconds, you run 33% faster and have a 50% chance to block incoming attacks. Natural Stride ends if you become Hexed or Enchanted. 12 2 Resurrection Signet Core No Profession. Unlinked Resurrection Signet Signet Resurrect target party member. That party member is returned to life with 100% Health and 25% Energy. This Signet only recharges when you gain a morale boost. 3 Template code

• Debilitating Shot
  Core

  Ranger. Marksmanship 10

  Debilitating Shot

  Bow Attack

  If Debilitating Shot hits, your target loses 7 Energy.

  

  10

  10
• Pin Down
  Core

  Ranger. Marksmanship 10

  Pin Down

  Bow Attack

  If Pin Down hits, your target is Crippled for 11 seconds.

  

  8

  15
• Lightning Reflexes (PvP)
  Core

  Ranger. Expertise 14

  Lightning Reflexes (PvP)

  Stance

  For 11 seconds, you have a 75% chance to block melee and projectile attacks, and you attack 33% faster.

  

  45

  4

EquipmentEdit

Armor Edit

• 5x Radiant or Survivor Insignia
• Superior Vigor
• Minor Expertise
• Minor Marksmanship
• Minor Wilderness Survival
• Restoration

Weapons Edit

• Poisonous Recurve of Fortitude, 15^50
• Poisonous Recurve of Fortitude, +5 energy
• Sundering Flatbow of Fortitude, 15^50
• Poisonous Spear of Defense, +5 energy
• Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple
• Strength Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type

UsageEdit

• Maintain Apply Poison as much as possible to spread conditions through your attacks.
• Deal damage and apply heavy degeneration through Burning and Poison.
• Interrupt enemies with Distracting Shot and Savage Shot. Note each interrupt's side bonuses.
• Remove conditions with Mending Touch.
• Natural Stride can be used when running flags, as a defensive stance, or simply for a speed boost.
• Resurrect fallen allies with Resurrection Signet.
• Use Natural Stride before Apply Poison or Resurrection Signet to decrease your chances of getting interrupted while casting it.
• Use Lightning Reflexes to pump out poison and have great defense.

CountersEdit

• Anti-ranger.
• Large amounts of condition removal can decrease your effectiveness.

VariantsEdit

• Pin Down
• Remove Hex
• Rend Enchantments
• Troll Unguent for CM
• Hunter's Shot

See AlsoEdit

• Guide:Generic Utility Ranger