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Old 04-09-2012, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by gnomishfirework [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
Swarmcaller doesn't proc until mobs are too tough for a ranger to tank without amazing gear. Also, it doesn't exactly proc like crazy. On my ranger at 65, I had troubles getting it to proc. halfling + raid gear (best in slots for some) meant capped dex higher than you can get in classic

Rangers can bow kite (slow) or gear kite in velious.

Rangers are decent. You aren't getting past 40 solo with a melee, though. If you if you had that kind of time, you would just group. I'm just being realistic.
You are right about the Swarmcaller. Does not proc until level 46 which is getting close to the top where a Ranger can Tank. But it is an option. And even without it procing it does good damage without the slow. Some proc weapons are just silly low damage that it is crazy to hope for the proc to use them.

I have never been too much of a fan of proc weapons. You can never depend on them so hard to judge what is going to happen. But damn they ARE tempting lol.
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