If you're a keyboard faceroll group member hybrids are watered down classes. If you don't suck they an be downright impressive. All hybrids really. In Velious one ranger brings Predator to all raid members which adds up.
With their buffs almost closing the gap on offensive skills they get close to melee with a warrior (who can aggro dump). With a chanter and cleric they bring quite a few attack buffs to every melee plus thorns. Tracking is very helpful again if they are trying.
I soloed my sk on and off to 65 even kiting Tantor to death for bragging rights. With a ranger and different tactics I'm sure the same could be done. That also means solo quests and impressing the Hell out of group members (root park anyone?).
This isn't a balancing war where every class can dps, tank, and heal depending on builds. This is a cruel harsh world of pre-sellout mmorpgs. Versatility gives you options an a chance when sometimes otherwise you would be looting your corpse or looking for a rez/summon.
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