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Hunter Ranger - I really want to like them!
I had rolled a Hunter Ranger while I was playing each class to determine what I really enjoyed playing. I was a Hunter in WoW for most of WotLK and played Hunter type classes in other MMOs (although a Mage/Caster or Heavy Weapons Melee class is generally my play-style, I've found Hunters really fun).
I was never able to level him past Level 12. It constantly felt I was playing in slow motion. I quickly learned how to stance dance (used to doing that on other classes in WoW pretty heavily, such as a Warrior or Deathknight). I'd start off with range to knock out a good chunk of health and, once they started closing in, switch to melee stance and finish them off, however. Something just didn't feel right. I've seen some pretty well geared HRs in-game and, though I know there may not be a whole lot, I do see enough of them to know that it may not be the class, but possibly just me.
With the Double EXP Weekend, my friend really wants to level a GWF and I figured I'd roll a new class as well to level with him. I chose HR again. I really want to keep this one and see if they get better.
With that said, what's the preferred play-style? Pure Combat (melee) spec, pure Archery, range - only going melee as needed (Trapper seems a bit PVP oriented to be considered for a full time PVE spec). I'd rather not go with a Hybrid Combat/Archery spec as I'd much prefer being able to spec into one of the paragon cap stones.
I've looked up builds and they all seem to contradict each other. Some say Combat is the way, while others say Archery is the way, however. I don't want to go full gimp my damage in one stance over another, purely because of the path I took. Further, the builds haven't had their links updated, so it's not possible for me to see their recommend power point allocation or anything like that. Feats are I can pretty much figure out on my own (most are pretty self-explanatory and I'm no stranger to napkin math).
So, from my Hunter Ranger brothers and sisters, I'd like to hear your thoughts on what you prefer/suggest. I know it ultimately comes down to what I enjoy and, for the most part, that's what I've been doing with every class, however. I've found there are some classes that are less forgiving if you simply put points into something because it sounds fun and interesting.
Thanks in advance!
I was never able to level him past Level 12. It constantly felt I was playing in slow motion. I quickly learned how to stance dance (used to doing that on other classes in WoW pretty heavily, such as a Warrior or Deathknight). I'd start off with range to knock out a good chunk of health and, once they started closing in, switch to melee stance and finish them off, however. Something just didn't feel right. I've seen some pretty well geared HRs in-game and, though I know there may not be a whole lot, I do see enough of them to know that it may not be the class, but possibly just me.
With the Double EXP Weekend, my friend really wants to level a GWF and I figured I'd roll a new class as well to level with him. I chose HR again. I really want to keep this one and see if they get better.
With that said, what's the preferred play-style? Pure Combat (melee) spec, pure Archery, range - only going melee as needed (Trapper seems a bit PVP oriented to be considered for a full time PVE spec). I'd rather not go with a Hybrid Combat/Archery spec as I'd much prefer being able to spec into one of the paragon cap stones.
I've looked up builds and they all seem to contradict each other. Some say Combat is the way, while others say Archery is the way, however. I don't want to go full gimp my damage in one stance over another, purely because of the path I took. Further, the builds haven't had their links updated, so it's not possible for me to see their recommend power point allocation or anything like that. Feats are I can pretty much figure out on my own (most are pretty self-explanatory and I'm no stranger to napkin math).
So, from my Hunter Ranger brothers and sisters, I'd like to hear your thoughts on what you prefer/suggest. I know it ultimately comes down to what I enjoy and, for the most part, that's what I've been doing with every class, however. I've found there are some classes that are less forgiving if you simply put points into something because it sounds fun and interesting.
Thanks in advance!
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Aldren Boweing - 60 HR
Thanks for the input. I just read both builds that were posted on the forum and I've definitely changed my mind on which path to take with them (Trapper for sure, though I'm still trying to decide on Stormwarden or Pathfinder). As for now, seeing a power tree point allocation would be nice. I've purchased so many retraining tokens because I put one too many points into ABC power when it should have been XYZ for maximum effectiveness.
Aldren Boweing - 60 HR
Actually, that helps a whole lot. As of right now, I don't PVP much outside of the Daily for the AD, so I'm guessing Stormwarden will be more to my liking, though I don't mind spending the money on a retraining token here and there, so I'll probably try out both and see where I end up.
Again, thanks a ton!
For pve I use greater plague fire, I don't focus on crit for my HR instead I max power and armor pen with other high stats. I stick with a greater plague fire on my bow for Pve and tenebrous. When you factor in the plague fire and tenebrous added to the snares it ends up doing insane amounts of DoT easily taking out mobs in dungeons.
If ur a visual person I just put 2 updated power tables on the very last post in my thread on here so u can take alook at that.
Aldren Boweing - 60 HR
Wha? How? I'm fully PVE, but had to abandon my HR and return to my TR around lvl 14 when most of my encounter powers were doing a laughable 500dmg, and there was NO way whatsoever to breakaway/escape combat. Mobs get in my face, I do laughable dmg, my shift barely moves me, and I get pummeled. At least with my TR, I can dodge away or stealth out. HR, needs an escape from the speedy mobs.
Also, do all the hoods look the same? The ones I got were more like bandages than a proper hood.
Check the guide I have up on the hr forums. Top damage was cn at 148mil, beat while parties damage together if I recall, and am top in almost every single pvp match. HR is kinda boring till later and at 50 u become a monster
N I don't think so.
Aldren Boweing - 60 HR
How are you getting this reduction and where are you seeing it? Do you have an injury? SS maybe to help us help you
But at 50+ it'll be like the shackles fall off and you'll be tearing the place up. Trapper path all the way.
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until you hit 70 and realize your damage is **** compared to everyone elses.
I've come to grips that I may not do as much burst damage as the other classes, and that I have to move, dodge, and switch stances to make everything work right....but it's so much fun; plus I WRECK FACE!