What's the purpose of a Ranger?

Trelaboon · #1 08-22-2011, 02:43 PM

I was thinking about this today, and realized, I don't have a clue why anyone would want to play one of these? If AA's were in game, it would make sense, but what purpose do Rangers serve in regular groups and raiding at this stage of the game...I don't get it? I actually think they look fun, but don't see what purpose they serve...

Juugox2 · #2 08-22-2011, 02:48 PM

about only thing they got on other classes is able to track a bigger distant

Wotsirb401 · #3 08-22-2011, 02:48 PM

Track bots! And paper tanks , plus anyone who plays a ranger supplies comic relief

Aadill · #4 08-22-2011, 02:52 PM

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supplies comic relief

Sup it's all in the sigs.

Post Yendor, post!

Good dog.

Nytewind TP · #5 08-22-2011, 02:58 PM

Give me the option and I'd roll an Iksar Ranger right now! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Malev · #6 08-29-2011, 01:59 PM

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Give me the option and I'd roll an Iksar Ranger right now! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

But... you wouldn't be able to train anything cause you'd be kos to all of your trainers! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

regatta · #7 08-22-2011, 03:01 PM

To eat DT's.

Kope · #8 08-22-2011, 03:04 PM

Honest answer - Rangers are filler. They don't do anything really well except for track.

They CAN snare, pull incredibly well outdoors (harmo) do decent dps (have a pure melee offense skill cap) and be an offtank.

Not a bad class but doesn't fill any role incredibly well except for random utility.

Dantes · #9 08-22-2011, 03:58 PM

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To eat DT's.

This is correct.

Jerin · #10 08-22-2011, 04:47 PM

I played a ranger for 10 years on live, and for some reason i have a ranger main here that i play casually.

Here is what rangers do, if your not lazy: If no monk or bard...pull, if no Chanter and multiple mobs get pulled ..CC with root, if your in a zone with some good drops ...constantly check track for pops.

Archery is pointless except for shooting at mobs your trying to pull (which is just a small time saver) till trueshot/AM/EQ and all the various bow AAs youll not see here. Bow kiting? Only if your a boob.

Oh and in the event there is not a SK/Pally in your group, and you have even a slightly decent weapon set up...Your gonna tank since warrior hate in this era is shit.

Lets not forget forage.