I use the Aspect of the Pack feature. 2 seconds is basically most of the time you will be in any stance to begin with and it is smart to open with the best encounters (usually a strong root) in that stance so the 3% goes a long way. Also unlike pack you will use it solo and in party.
Err you mean Aspect of the Serpent?
I was thinking of swapping to that one. Not sure how my luck will fair with unlocking it.
How about the bonus feature? I currently have combat advantage bonus but was thinking control bonus if roots ever get it applied.
I was thinking about leveling an Archery Stormwarden HR for pve (but anyway with good survivability for questing/exping etc).
I made this build, my idea is to use
- As Encounter: Split the Sky, Thorn Ward and Rain of Arrow (will Split the sky keep the mobs snared enough or i will need constricting or binding arrow to keep them away?)
- As At-Will: Aimed Shot and Split Shot
- As Class: Aspect of the Lone Wolf (when in solo, of the pack when in party/dungeon) and Stormstep Action or Aspect of the Falcon
- As Daily: Cold Steel Hurricane and Disruptive Shot or Forest Meditation
What do you think? Advice and suggestion are welcome
OK, right now I'm lvl 10 and... Rain of Arrow don't heal, it's different from the tooltip of the calculator, plus i'm taking a lot of damage... Any of you can give me some advice? I would like to do a "classic ranger" char and so don't opt for trapper (that, as much as i understood, is based on changing stance between ranged and melee).
P.S. Should I opt for a tank or healer companion?
I was thinking of swapping to that one. Not sure how my luck will fair with unlocking it.
How about the bonus feature? I currently have combat advantage bonus but was thinking control bonus if roots ever get it applied.
Eh yeah that was a brain-<font color="orange">HAMSTER</font> on my part.
I really don't find any of the bonus features interesting enough to spend AD on the rolls. Kept what it came with. Stamina IIRC.
OK, right now I'm lvl 10 and... Rain of Arrow don't heal, it's different from the tooltip of the calculator, plus i'm taking a lot of damage... Any of you can give me some advice? I would like to do a "classic ranger" char and so don't opt for trapper (that, as much as i understood, is based on changing stance between ranged and melee).
P.S. Should I opt for a tank or healer companion?
While leveling solo as an archer you need to keep distance between the mobs and yourself: marauders and hidering should be on your bar at lvl 10. When cornered swicth to melee->hindering->switch to ranged->marauder. This will get you back to safe distance. When I was leveling, consiticting arrow was my best friend but that was mod 2 so not very helpful. lol
Yeah once they took the interupt out of constricting it lost a lot of cool points. Defensive RoA play still works really well (Got lowbie HR I am playing with) which is basically dropping RoA on top of yourself and then switching to melle so the aggroed mobs walk into it when attacking. Companion wise if you want to go ranged get a tank. I started my first HR rightaround last year's winterfest as an archery build. Went to the Mimic and used it clear till I got an augment.
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th3warwitchMember, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild UsersPosts: 3Arc User
edited March 2015
I have a question..Do They get a pet I mean what is a hunter/ Ranger with out his loyal pet by his side.
I have a question..Do They get a pet I mean what is a hunter/ Ranger with out his loyal pet by his side.
no, everyone in game can have a summoned pet tho.
however it's probably bound to happen when the 3rd paragon path will come.
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lirithielMember, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 2,482Arc User
edited March 2015
So with less than 24 hours left of 2 x RP weekend I want to get a general consensus on something. Currently my Combat HR has Waters of Elah'zad as one of the 3 artifacts but with regen going by the way of the dodo (well almost) I am considering refining Waters into Sigil of the Guardian. What says the HR community?
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So with less than 24 hours left of 2 x RP weekend I want to get a general consensus on something. Currently my Combat HR has Waters of Elah'zad as one of the 3 artifacts but with regen going by the way of the dodo (well almost) I am considering refining Waters into Sigil of the Guardian. What says the HR community?
If you have unused glory and some extra ADs, I would advise you to buy a pvp banner, lvl it up and feed to the sigil of the guardian.
Since the mod 6 is going to hit soon, it seems defense will be pretty decent due to the nerf of armor pen (everything will have much more higher armor pen resistance, and the dark enchantment does not get buffed like others). Regen is actually still useful for HR, if you slot binding arrow/oak skin. Recovery is still pretty solid.
If you have unused glory and some extra ADs, I would advise you to buy a pvp banner, lvl it up and feed to the sigil of the guardian.
Since the mod 6 is going to hit soon, it seems defense will be pretty decent due to the nerf of armor pen (everything will have much more higher armor pen resistance, and the dark enchantment does not get buffed like others). Regen is actually still useful for HR, if you slot binding arrow/oak skin. Recovery is still pretty solid.
My other 2 artifacts are Eye of Lathander (have the 3-set) and Vanguard's Banner. Waters of Elah'zad is union and so is Sigil of the Guardian so I'd be getting bucketloads of RP if I refine waters into Guardian ^^
@Rayrdan: I'm not a **** lvling a Paladin, can't stand them, will never play one so that class artifact is out of the question. I was considering getting Kessel's Spheres for my Archer but with ArP playing a bigger factor in Mod 6 I think I'll stick with Lantern of Revelation - I have a green one waiting for Mod 6 so I can refine my Legendary one into the lvl 1.
Our pain is self chosen.
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.
My other 2 artifacts are Eye of Lathander (have the 3-set) and Vanguard's Banner. Waters of Elah'zad is union and so is Sigil of the Guardian so I'd be getting bucketloads of RP if I refine waters into Guardian ^^
@Rayrdan: I'm not a **** lvling a Paladin, can't stand them, will never play one so that class artifact is out of the question. I was considering getting Kessel's Spheres for my Archer but with ArP playing a bigger factor in Mod 6 I think I'll stick with Lantern of Revelation - I have a green one waiting for Mod 6 so I can refine my Legendary one into the lvl 1.
the problem is water into lanters gives likes 0 rp back.
thats why i m looking a union artifact too.
I'm a Trapper and can't help but wonder at the HUGE difference in speed of recovery when attacking a single target as compared to multiple targets. With a mob around me, when roots kick in, I get near immediate recovery on my encounters. With a dragon, I wait around for what seems like eternity before I get my encounters back. Wonder what is exactly going on. Reduced recovery time for every tick? (Only one tick on targets that are immune?) Or is it reduced recovery for every target I score a hit on? Seriously. The amount of damage I get against multiple targets is among the best of any class. Among the worst DPS against a single target. Am I wrong? Exaggerating?
I have a question..Do They get a pet I mean what is a hunter/ Ranger with out his loyal pet by his side.
get you a man at arms companion then get setup with gateway for neverwinter play the sword coast adventures for 2 reasons advance your companions exspereince and training and in a short time you will get the dog companion for playing for free and you can run your proffessions from there as well as Auction House
get you a man at arms companion then get setup with gateway for neverwinter play the sword coast adventures for 2 reasons advance your companions exspereince and training and in a short time you will get the dog companion for playing for free and you can run your proffessions from there as well as Auction House
hope this helps
jhp
If you play the game long enough, you'll be awash in companions. I've never used my SCA dog, but my other dog, the Companion Quest dog was cool. Don't let looks fool you. It's ability to attack and prone opponents is surprisingly potent.
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lirithielMember, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 2,482Arc User
I have a question..Do They get a pet I mean what is a hunter/ Ranger with out his loyal pet by his side.
If you only ever buy zen once in this game I would suggest purchasing at least 500 zen to qualify for the first-time buyers' pack. It's contents are worth way more than a mere 500 zen and you get a War Dog companion (blue quality) which is a defender and has the prone ability. I myself use the War Dog for questing and dailies and even upgraded it to epic (purple).
Our pain is self chosen.
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.
yes but the increased control strenght isnt enough to get more than 1 tick extra.
source: thread of a guy that was unsure about the companion performances and posted a bug report
now at level 60 thinking about what to do with mod 6 coming hunter Ranger built around melee and worked on LS Defection and Amour pen and all my equipment was tailored that way. I have Dex and Wisdom maxed in points and deflecting @ 40% LS at 13% and AP at 28% before any thing kicks in on encounters.
So my question
Whats worth focusing on? Waiting for Mod 6 and it will be time to start working on amour sets so I don't want to spend ADs twice. I hear LS is dropping and some other things as well Should I go Trapper and is any one running storm warden trapper
now at level 60 thinking about what to do with mod 6 coming hunter Ranger built around melee and worked on LS Defection and Amour pen and all my equipment was tailored that way. I have Dex and Wisdom maxed in points and deflecting @ 40% LS at 13% and AP at 28% before any thing kicks in on encounters.
So my question
Whats worth focusing on? Waiting for Mod 6 and it will be time to start working on amour sets so I don't want to spend ADs twice. I hear LS is dropping and some other things as well Should I go Trapper and is any one running storm warden trapper
thanks in advance
jhp
It is the best to wait for mod 6 before investing into any stat.
From what I see on Preview server, as for offensive stats, armor pen will be very important due to the increasing of mobs/bosses' damage resistance (up to 80%) in pve and players's armor pen resistance in pvp.
now at level 60 thinking about what to do with mod 6 coming [...]
So my question
Whats worth focusing on?
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It's highly probable that this will become a bit more difficult with Mod 6.
Buy the T1 sets on AH for a measly 20-25 kAD, T2s for a little more. That's one day's AD refinement allowance, and to get the raws do Rhix quests and Skirmish Hour. The former is (the GG PvE and Crypts) 3kAD for 1 minute and another ten half an hour later, the latter is 6-10 k for an hour of mindless repetitive butchering, up to four or five times a day, e.g. in Dread Legion or Master of the Hunt...
Slyblade Kobold companion, 3% extra damage to rooted or stunned. Is this a good companion for trapper?
I never really see many people talk about this guy. Looking to swap around 2 of my companions. Won't purchase now since mod 6 is around the near corner but just planning ahead.
Slyblade Kobold companion, 3% extra damage to rooted or stunned. Is this a good companion for trapper?
I never really see many people talk about this guy. Looking to swap around 2 of my companions. Won't purchase now since mod 6 is around the near corner but just planning ahead.
I bought one a while ago, because it seemed like an excellent companion to me, too. However, testing on it is still inconclusive. I'm not 100% sure it works yet. Testing it is boring. So boring, I completely forgot to actually test it further. I'll get back to you on this!
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I bought one a while ago, because it seemed like an excellent companion to me, too. However, testing on it is still inconclusive. I'm not 100% sure it works yet. Testing it is boring. So boring, I completely forgot to actually test it further. I'll get back to you on this!
Slyblade Kobold companion, 3% extra damage to rooted or stunned. Is this a good companion for trapper?
I never really see many people talk about this guy. Looking to swap around 2 of my companions. Won't purchase now since mod 6 is around the near corner but just planning ahead.
IIRC the active bonus does not work, someone tested it a good while back and said that it was bugged. Others are Intellect Devourer and the Dragon Cultist to name but a few.
Our pain is self chosen.
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.
IIRC the active bonus does not work, someone tested it a good while back and said that it was bugged. Others are Intellect Devourer and the Dragon Cultist to name but a few.
Actually one of the reasons why I have an empty spot to fill. I unslotted the broken dragon cultist. Oh well, back to the drawing board it looks like. I almost bit on the wild hunt rider but I'm not sure if I like the idea of a green companion. I wouldn't upgrade it any time soon.
Actually one of the reasons why I have an empty spot to fill. I unslotted the broken dragon cultist. Oh well, back to the drawing board it looks like. I almost bit on the wild hunt rider but I'm not sure if I like the idea of a green companion. I wouldn't upgrade it any time soon.
Actually in six days' time you can lvl the Wild Hunt Rider to lvl 30 so it would be a good bet.
Our pain is self chosen.
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.
My Wild Hunt Rider has been acting up, lately. Roots seem to proc it on a mob, not on me, and the buff - when it procs on me - lasts 15 minutes instead of 5 seconds. I'm confused.
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elanrieMember, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild UsersPosts: 1Arc User
edited March 2015
I am a ranger at lvl 30. Trying to decide whick path to take. I my inclination is to quest alone and do the game mostly alone. I will join in the social part but prefer not to group up. What path would be best for me? Also some one be so kind as to explain the difference in game play of one ranger path from the other. Thanks. Birel Huntinghawk@elanrie.
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Err you mean Aspect of the Serpent?
I was thinking of swapping to that one. Not sure how my luck will fair with unlocking it.
How about the bonus feature? I currently have combat advantage bonus but was thinking control bonus if roots ever get it applied.
OK, right now I'm lvl 10 and... Rain of Arrow don't heal, it's different from the tooltip of the calculator, plus i'm taking a lot of damage... Any of you can give me some advice? I would like to do a "classic ranger" char and so don't opt for trapper (that, as much as i understood, is based on changing stance between ranged and melee).
P.S. Should I opt for a tank or healer companion?
Eh yeah that was a brain-<font color="orange">HAMSTER</font> on my part.
I really don't find any of the bonus features interesting enough to spend AD on the rolls. Kept what it came with. Stamina IIRC.
no, everyone in game can have a summoned pet tho.
however it's probably bound to happen when the 3rd paragon path will come.
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.
If you have unused glory and some extra ADs, I would advise you to buy a pvp banner, lvl it up and feed to the sigil of the guardian.
Since the mod 6 is going to hit soon, it seems defense will be pretty decent due to the nerf of armor pen (everything will have much more higher armor pen resistance, and the dark enchantment does not get buffed like others). Regen is actually still useful for HR, if you slot binding arrow/oak skin. Recovery is still pretty solid.
Regen is dead.
My other 2 artifacts are Eye of Lathander (have the 3-set) and Vanguard's Banner. Waters of Elah'zad is union and so is Sigil of the Guardian so I'd be getting bucketloads of RP if I refine waters into Guardian ^^
@Rayrdan: I'm not a **** lvling a Paladin, can't stand them, will never play one so that class artifact is out of the question. I was considering getting Kessel's Spheres for my Archer but with ArP playing a bigger factor in Mod 6 I think I'll stick with Lantern of Revelation - I have a green one waiting for Mod 6 so I can refine my Legendary one into the lvl 1.
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.
the problem is water into lanters gives likes 0 rp back.
thats why i m looking a union artifact too.
get you a man at arms companion then get setup with gateway for neverwinter play the sword coast adventures for 2 reasons advance your companions exspereince and training and in a short time you will get the dog companion for playing for free and you can run your proffessions from there as well as Auction House
hope this helps
jhp
If you only ever buy zen once in this game I would suggest purchasing at least 500 zen to qualify for the first-time buyers' pack. It's contents are worth way more than a mere 500 zen and you get a War Dog companion (blue quality) which is a defender and has the prone ability. I myself use the War Dog for questing and dailies and even upgraded it to epic (purple).
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.
Do HR roots benefit from the +CC companions' bonus (Will'o'wisp, Cantankerous Mage)???
source: thread of a guy that was unsure about the companion performances and posted a bug report
So my question
Whats worth focusing on? Waiting for Mod 6 and it will be time to start working on amour sets so I don't want to spend ADs twice. I hear LS is dropping and some other things as well Should I go Trapper and is any one running storm warden trapper
thanks in advance
jhp
It is the best to wait for mod 6 before investing into any stat.
From what I see on Preview server, as for offensive stats, armor pen will be very important due to the increasing of mobs/bosses' damage resistance (up to 80%) in pve and players's armor pen resistance in pvp.
Campaigns: Get your Dread Ring, Sharandar, Icewind Dale boons as far as you can get NOW!
It's highly probable that this will become a bit more difficult with Mod 6.
Buy the T1 sets on AH for a measly 20-25 kAD, T2s for a little more. That's one day's AD refinement allowance, and to get the raws do Rhix quests and Skirmish Hour. The former is (the GG PvE and Crypts) 3kAD for 1 minute and another ten half an hour later, the latter is 6-10 k for an hour of mindless repetitive butchering, up to four or five times a day, e.g. in Dread Legion or Master of the Hunt...
I never really see many people talk about this guy. Looking to swap around 2 of my companions. Won't purchase now since mod 6 is around the near corner but just planning ahead.
I bought one a while ago, because it seemed like an excellent companion to me, too. However, testing on it is still inconclusive. I'm not 100% sure it works yet. Testing it is boring. So boring, I completely forgot to actually test it further. I'll get back to you on this!
Awesome, thanks for testing! Hope it's working.
IIRC the active bonus does not work, someone tested it a good while back and said that it was bugged. Others are Intellect Devourer and the Dragon Cultist to name but a few.
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.
Actually one of the reasons why I have an empty spot to fill. I unslotted the broken dragon cultist. Oh well, back to the drawing board it looks like. I almost bit on the wild hunt rider but I'm not sure if I like the idea of a green companion. I wouldn't upgrade it any time soon.
Actually in six days' time you can lvl the Wild Hunt Rider to lvl 30 so it would be a good bet.
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.