Ranger solo

[Ciroco]

Originally Posted by Stonewallx39 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Many people have said Rangers will do better DPS than and SK solo, with dual weild and dots etc.. SK's get stronger dots than Ranger and a pet which can act as another dot when fear kiting. Could someone explain why Rangers would do such better DPS?

Higher combat skills.
Side note, I used dots while soloing basically never (I could see the use while bowkiting, but I didn't do that a ton). You want to save your mana for pulling, buffing, and healing.

Originally Posted by Stonewallx39 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

What would be the advantage of using the Silver Swiftblade over Sword of Skyfire until 20?

Because it's a better weapon. 16/24 obviously beats 10/22. Dual wield brings the SoS closer, and then Silver Swiftblade really starts to suffer at higher levels because it doesn't get the 2H damage bonus, but it's great for low levels.