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This build focuses on pressure through spreading heavy degeneration with the elite Ranger skill, Burning Arrow. In combination with Apply Poison, this build is able to spread conditions rapidly, putting pressure on enemy monks, while interrupting enemies in their skill usage. In combination with the Monk's Protection Prayers line, the user is also able to cope with enemy pressure through condition removal.
Attributes and Skills
<pvxbig> [build prof=range/monk marksm=9+1 expert=12+1+1 wilder=9+1 protec=3][burning arrow][Distracting Shot][Savage Shot][Apply Poison][Mending Touch][Natural Stride][Troll Unguent][Resurrection Signet][/build] </pvxbig>
Equipment
- A poisonous recurve bow of Fortitude with a "Strength and Honor" inscription, and a flatbow with the same stats.
- A vampiric recurve bow, flatbow, and shortbow for spike assists and ganking.
Usage
- Maintain Apply Poison as much as possible to spread conditions through your attacks.
- Deal damage and apply heavy degeneration through Burning and Poison.
- Interrupt enemies with Distracting Shot and Savage Shot. Note each interrupt's side bonuses.
- Use Troll Unguent to counter degeneration and for a self-heal.
- Remove conditions with Mending Touch.
- Natural Stride can be used when running flags, as a defensive stance, or simply for a speed boost.
- Resurrect fallen allies with Resurrection Signet.
Counters
- Slow hexes that decrease movement speed or attack speed can seriously hamper the amount of pressure you output.
- Diversion can disable your attack skills for long durations, but you will still be able to spread poison if Apply Poison remains active.
Variants
- In AB and CM, Pin Down or Screaming Shot can be substituted for Resurrection Signet for a snare or additional degeneration.