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Originally Posted by theguyy
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So it's ok to be a 4th/5th string dps but not tank? Squishy rangers are AIDS that never get reinvited. You will not notice the lack of strength nearly as much as the lack of hp/ac. That's not even considering that "dps" rangers pull aggro often and will need the tank stats anyways(especially off warrior/monk tanks).
Groups will not remember you for your mediocre dps. They will remember you for being surprisingly more resilient then every other ranger that foolishly tunnels offensive stats.
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Yes, you can make yourself beefier, but the margin of difference in survivability from strictly hp/ac items vs a balance is not a large one. As the above poster mentioned, a balance is better. You're never going to make yourself as durable as a proper tank because of skill caps, better ac options, and better sta>hp ratios.
If you're a dpsing ranger and you're pulling aggro (ignoring necessary peels off frail casters), then you're doing it wrong -- or your tank isn't doing their job.
Nobody is advocating "foolishly tunneling" offensive stats. A balance is whats necessary, and turning yourself into a piss-poor tank isn't the right way to go. There's obviously merit in carrying around items to shift your role in the party as necessary, but focusing on one aspect at the expense of others is poor planning.