Build:R/any Escape Runner

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Flexible core concept of a running build relying on Escape.

Attributes and skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=Ranger/x Expertise=12+1+1][Dodge][Escape][Zojun's Haste][I Am Unstoppable!][Optional][Optional][Optional][Optional][/build] </pvxbig>

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• If you have ranks and face an area with little to no enchantment removal, consider bringing Dwarven Stability over Dodge/Zojun's.
• Natural Stride or Storm Chaser can also be used instead of Dodge/Zojun's, if you feel the need for bar-compressing.
• Feel No Pain for a good on-the-run heal.
• Troll Unguent for a stronger regen with a longer casting time. Spec into Wilderness Survival.
• "Don't Trip!" can be a good anti-kd alongside IAU if you're good at timing it.
• "YMLaD!" to interrupt foes on the run, snare, and for the enjoyment of bashing foes.
• Serpent's Quickness is useful for reducing vital skill recharges such as that of IAU's, with no downside because you can cancel it with Escape when you no longer need it.

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• Holy Veil for one of the best hex removals in the game.
• Remove Hex for a quick recharge hex removal.
• Cure Hex is a viable option, but it has a bit longer recharge.
• Reverse Hex for a quick casting but expensive hex removal.
• Patient Spirit for a cheap and strong heal.
• Heal Area or Karei's Healing Circle for quite expensive but strong heals with a short recharge.
• If you don't have "I Am Unstoppable!" and expect alot of knockdowns, consider bringing Supportive Spirit
• Restful Breeze is a good self-heal, time it so you won't cancel it by using a skill.

Example of monk variant for the Droks run. <pvxbig> [build prof=Ranger/Monk Expertise=12+1+1 Heal=12][Dodge][Escape][Zojun's Haste][I Am Unstoppable!]["Don't Trip!"][Patient Spirit]["You Move Like a Dwarf!"][Holy Veil][/build] </pvxbig>

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• Dash is an optimal choice of an IMS alongside Escape, for even more speed, aggro-losing and immunity to being stuck.
• Dark Escape is a popular choice for a slower IMS with significant damage reduction.
• Death's Charge is a popular choice for the heal and speed it gives.
• Dark Prison Alongside Death's Charge for ultimate speed. Note the high energy cost.
• Feigned Neutrality is a good anti-pressure, selfheal and tanking skill.
• Shadow Sanctuary for the same effect as Feigned Neutrality.
• Heart of Shadow for a quick self-heal but also as an unreliable lifesaver if you get stuck.

Assassin, for places with little or no hexes, for loads of speed (eg. Crystal Desert, Ascalon, Talus Chute). <pvxbig> [build prof=Ranger/Assassin Expertise=12+1+1 ShadowArts=12 DeadlyArts=3][Dwarven Stability][Escape][Dash][Feel No Pain][I Am Unstoppable!][Death's Charge][Heart of Shadow][Feigned Neutrality][/build] </pvxbig>

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Equipment

• Sentry's/Survivor's Insignia.
• A shield, a staff as a high energy set and a main-hand weapon depending on your choice of skills.

• If you have enchantments, consider using a Totem Axe or something alike.
• If not using enchantments, consider a +5 energy main-hand weapon with either +5 armor or +30 health.

Usage

• The usage is very build specific, although there's nothing a little common sense can't do.

• Keep up 33% IMS with Dodge > Escape > Zojun's Haste > Escape
  • If using Dwarven Stability, maintain it and use Escape on recharge.
• If you get crippled, just hit IAU and give your foes the finger. Use it before you would get knocked down, and use it to significantly increase your armor.

Counters

• The counters depend a lot on the choice of build, but some common ones are:
• Degeneration when not prepared.
• Snaring hexes when not prepared.
• Rubberband/lag, if it turns out bad.
• Running mistakes.

Notes

• Ranks don't affect the build's performance by much, but a higher Deldrimor/Norn rank is always an advantage.