Sell me on ranger

[Zykdous]

Fairly new here, haven't had a character over 25 yet. I keep considering ranger, as the theme seems fun. However, I keep fearing that I'll be useless or unwanted as I level higher and higher. I think about it in terms of roles to fill in a group.

Tank: Paladin, Warrior, and SK all tank better than a ranger can, so I don't see me getting select for this role, esp with rangers lower defense skill cap.

DPS: Wizards, Monks, Rogues do better here, and there's plenty of them around.

Puller: Monk and bard here. Monk with their fd (plus better dps), and bards are faster and offer cc.

CC: Bard, Enchanter, mezzes > roots.

Maybe there's something coming with Velious that makes rangers fill a role better? Maybe I'm overlooking something? If anyone could sell me on ranger, I'd appreciate it, but I fear that I'm hitting a dead end.