Build:R/Mo Melandru's Shot Ranger

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Uses the Ranger elite skill Melandru's Shot to provide massive bar compression.

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=R/Mo Exper=12+1+1 Marks=9+1 wilder=9+1 protec=3][Melandru's Shot][optional][Savage Shot][Distracting Shot][Apply Poison][Natural Stride][Mending Touch][Resurrection Signet][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

• Survivor's Armor
• A Poisonous Recurve Bow of Fortitude with any inscription ("Strength and Honor" or "I have the power!" recommended)
• A Vampiric Flatbow of Marksmanship to hit Npcs at range.
• Crippling Longbow of Fortitude for hitting MS on targets far away.

Usage

• Maintain Apply Poison as much as possible to spread poison with your attacks.
• Use Melandru's Shot on moving or KD'd foes to apply cripple and bleeding or as a follow-up attack.
• Use Savage Shot to spread Poison quickly.
• Interrupt enemies with Distracting Shot and Savage Shot. Note each interrupt's side bonuses.
• Remove conditions with Mending Touch.
• Natural Stride can be used as a defensive stance, or simply for a speed boost.
• Resurrect fallen allies with Resurrection Signet.
• Melandru's Shot can be used both for offensive purposes (snaring and degen fleeing foes) and defensive purposes (slowing down foes chasing you or your team).

Counters

General anti-physical hexes apply.

Variants

• Remove Hex
• Purge Signet
• Whirling Defense/Lightning Reflexes