Archive:R/Mo Escape Ranger

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This build uses the consistent blocking bonus from the Ranger elite skill Escape to provide itself with defense while spreading conditions.

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=r/mo expert=12+1+1 wilder=9+1 marksm=9+1 protec=3][optional][Hunter's Shot][Distracting Shot][Savage Shot][Apply Poison][Escape][Mending Touch][Resurrection Signet][/build] </pvxbig>

• Debilitating Shot
• Screaming Shot
• Sloth Hunter's Shot

Equipment

• Poisonous 15^50 Recurve Bow of Fortitude.
• Poisonous 15^50 Longbow of Fortitude, for hitting skills enemies use right before engaging (Aegis, Apply Poison).
• Poisonous 15^50 Flatbow of Fortitude, for attacking NPCs.
• Radiant Insignias. If you're not comfortable with full Radiant, only use it on chest and legs.

Usage

• Maintain Apply Poison at all times. Don't waste energy using it on recharge, wait for it to end.
• Distracting Shot and Savage Shot for interrupting targets, particularly Resurrection Signets.
• Use Escape to get somewhere faster or to block at key times.
• Remove conditions with Mending Touch.
• Use Hunter's Shot to spread Poison quickly and have a good chance of applying Bleeding.
• Pressure with Debilitating Shot or Screaming Shot, or assist in spikes with Sloth Hunter's Shot.
• If timed correctly, Sloths → Savage is a powerful spike, as far as Ranger DPS goes.

Counters

• Hexes
• Diversion
• Interrupts

Variants

• Pin Down
• Remove Hex
• Purge Signet

Notes

• Not recommended for GvG outside of BYOB.