I'm new to the Hunter Ranger and I haven't been able to find much on how to maximize their builds so this is my attempt. Currently level 5.
Thinking of going with this build:
http://nwcalc.com/hr?b=p7r:4cfyk:70sv,1x03iii:b5551:60000:60000&h=0&p=swd
Attempting to maximize ranged damage and provide slight control as well.
Comments/suggestions?
Comments
http://nwcalc.com/hr?b=p6n:4z03g:5ywj,1f23iei:6z55v:60000:b0000&h=0&p=swd
It focuses on damage at range, picks up the buff stuff to aid with combat and control the enemy. Not sure if you want PVP or PVE. I assumed PVE and did it appropriately, otherwise I'd tweak feats to be more pvp oriented.
http://nwcalc.com/hr?b=p0z:4yqrg:5ywj,13h0iei:bu55v:60000:b0000&h=0&p=swd
focus is on archery for damage switching into melee for buffs or situationally.
Basic encounters are
thornward
rain of arrows or commanding shot
Split the sky
Basic at wills
Aimed shot
Split shot
Dailies
Seismic Shot
Forest Ghost
Features
Aspect of the Falcon
Twin Blade Storm
some other things that get swapped in regularly are
disruptive shot
storm step action
rapid shot
constricting arrow
binding arrow
foxes cunning
all of these are more dependant on what's going on though
Similar to Charononus, with a few slight differences.
- Storm Step is glitched so I don't ever use it and don't recommend using it.
- Aspect of the Serpent is great if you're hybrid, but I find it clunky and easily replaced with Lone Wolf.
- As of right now Forest Meditation is glitched as well; you either get the deflection or control immunity, not both. I prefer the deflection.
- Fox Cunning/Shift is one of your most powerful melee skills and essential in ranged PvP. Take it.
- Boar Charge is another powerful melee. I like using it on clerics to lock them down and prevent healing
- Electric Shock is useless, but Clear the Ground is a very effective melee and one of my favorites. In PvP I'll usually pair it with Aimed or Split to help me when people get close.
As for feats
- Ignore Predatory Action. Your daily skills don't really do much, so spend the points on Toughness for more HP instead.
- Take Swift Footwork. Mobility is huge for rangers, and to stay mobile we need stamina.
Aside from those most everything looks okay. You'll probably refine it as you go, but it's a good starting point. Good luck and I hope it works for you
I was going mainly for pve. Oh, and still waiting for that link.