50+ rangers, how well can you tank?

[koros]

In xp groups, are you a liability if you end up having to tank? How much better does a sk/pal tank than you? How about if you're wearing ac/hp gear? Is downtime minimal if you've got a cleric ching you?

[Ele]

As long as the ranger isn't naked, you'll be fine.

[fadetree]

We can tank normal grind stuff just fine. SK/Pal of course mitigate better, but a well geared ranger vs. a knight is kind of a wash in most situations. Depending on the situation, you'll probably have slightly more healer mana related downtime, but usually its not particularly noticeable. I wouldn't call it a liability. In a lot of groups, really you just need to hold its attention while the casters/rogues blow it to bits, and that works out fine with a ranger.

[Ephirith]

It felt broken for me at 54, but then again my gear was pretty terrible and I lacked AC. Monks are orders of magnitude less squishy and I think that's retarded.

LUCLIN MONK NERFS
INTO THE GROUND
NOW

[Messianic]

Originally Posted by Ephirith [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

LUCLIN MONK NERFS
INTO THE GROUND
NOW

Those played a large role in why I stopped playing EQ back in 2002...Couldn't solo grind effectively anymore :P

[Xanthias]

Let's see...
I've tanked Draco, Venril Sathir, Trak for bout 60% when tank got shroomed... then clerics realized omg the ranger is tanking and I died lol

XP groups
anything pretty much.

[Ele]

Originally Posted by Xanthias [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Let's see...
I've tanked Draco, Venril Sathir, Trak for bout 60% when tank got shroomed... then clerics realized omg the ranger is tanking and I died lol

XP groups
anything pretty much.

Druid tanking Draco is the new hotness.

[Xadion]

Rangers tank Sev!