Ranger solo

[demokatt]

Im at 950 (with self buffs) now and If I change some eq I can reach 1000 but then I probably looses some 20 STR. I wonder if its worth it.. THink I need to parse STR to see how much damage it actually does +200

[Stonewallx39]

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?

In Lune's guide he says to use 2h weapons all of the time. I understand Woodman's Staff after 20 if you can afford it. What would be the advantage of using the Silver Swiftblade over Sword of Skyfire until 20?

[Aaramis]

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?

In Lune's guide he says to use 2h weapons all of the time. I understand Woodman's Staff after 20 if you can afford it. What would be the advantage of using the Silver Swiftblade over Sword of Skyfire until 20?

Generally speaking, if both are using 2h weapons, and all other things being equal, the Ranger is going to pull ahead due to "burst" dps. You have your DoTs ticking, as an SK does, but you also have nukes, buff spell procs (i.e. Call of Fire), etc. And you'll have a higher attack rating due to things such as Firefist, (Greater) Wolf Form, Call of the Predator, etc, meaning less misses.

The SK's DoTs will do more damage *over time*, so if the DoTs run their full length, that'll add up, sure - but it also drains a ton of mana. They can only keep that up for so long before having to stop and med. As for their pet, it's often more trouble than it's worth, and isn't the most reliable form of dps either due to the level disparity.

PS - I wouldn't use the Swiftblade over Skyfire pre-20, unless you really want the skillups. Skyfire + shield to 17, then dual wield to 20 (GJB is another cheap offhander), then you can choose to either go the dual-wield route or the 2hs route (or both, preferably, but not everyone has the funds for that).
I've gone the dual-wield route so far on my guy, which feels more traditional to me, and haven't noticed my dps really lacking next to the guy with the Woodsman's. So to each their own.

[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.

[demokatt]

I think its harder and more expensive to get weapons with same dps as Ranger?

[mefdinkins]

I just read through this and I feel like I just watched a movie about demokatt's journey as a ranger... beautiful thread haha

[Superranger]

rangers get higher offensive skill + some decent nuke at higher level to use between swing if using 2 handers

[demokatt]

Does anyone happen to have the Kallis and Protector of Zek's heads to help me MQ Helm of tracker?

[demokatt]

Hehe yeah it's been an adventure for sure. But now I been sitting at level 55 long time, I kinda lost interest in the game unfortunately..

[mefdinkins]

I know level 54 can be really frustrating and 55+ can only seem like even more of an uphill battle but the truth is level 54 itself requires more total experience than each individual level 55, 56, 57, and 58.

Level 55 is a sort of unspoken cutoff level for Sebilis, as a ranger you can probably tank a few of the camps pretty easily or help DPS or pull in some scenarios. It's easier to get back/forth from there now being able to port to EJ from anywhere, as long as you're willing to LFG for a few or be pro-active and try to organize a group of your own! Also you can LFG in seb while in Trak's Teeth killing the Hunter/Forager Cycle. Duo'ing that can be good XP and decent plat. Also, Velious dungeons are underrated. Sure it might be harder to kill mobs in Velks than KC but you can get some decent drops and chars are more geared now so it's still efficient!

Beyond leveling, at 55+ I'd say most of EQ is open up to you. Some guilds require level 60 apps and some raids are going to prefer a level 60 but at 55+ you can join most leveling, entry, or mid-tier raiding guilds. You can also participate/help with most almost all content! Then you can balance getting experience with raiding and working towards solid upgrades and adventuring with others. I've seen level 55 mains with epics and full thurgadin or skyshrine quest armor and quests like Helm of the Tracker completed.

I know you've sort of lost interest but if you plan on coming back there's plenty to explore!