Is Tigeraptor armor worth the price for a Ranger?

[Sicc]

I did this on my ranger. In mid 30s now, no regrets. Full set of Tigeraptor except face (crafted) and belt (fbss).

I have upgraded to cocw so unfortunately not wearing that really nice cloak, and have tbb on waist. Will faction for Velious chain later.

Non issue soloing with snare fear, for pulling I slap on ikky BP to help counter chip damage, and when dpsing I usually over aggro but don't drop like a rock. Self healing will ease stress on your healers.

Went wood elf wisdom on creation. So not optimal but still effective enough.

That's cool that people are still trying to bleed a turnip but if you're considering decking out in Velious gear you're already going to smash bears and cats until the 50s. This game is easy, look good and enjoy yourself. Don't forget to fletch.

[Loadsamoney]

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

I did this on my ranger. In mid 30s now, no regrets. Full set of Tigeraptor except face (crafted) and belt (fbss).

I have upgraded to cocw so unfortunately not wearing that really nice cloak, and have tbb on waist. Will faction for Velious chain later.

Non issue soloing with snare fear, for pulling I slap on ikky BP to help counter chip damage, and when dpsing I usually over aggro but don't drop like a rock. Self healing will ease stress on your healers.

Went wood elf wisdom on creation. So not optimal but still effective enough.

That's cool that people are still trying to bleed a turnip but if you're considering decking out in Velious gear you're already going to smash bears and cats until the 50s. This game is easy, look good and enjoy yourself. Don't forget to fletch.

Actually, I don't fear-kite animals as a Ranger, just like I don't swarm kite as a Bard. I go where the money is. That means Nybright Sisters to Paineel Guards to High Keep Guards to Geodes, etc.

[loramin]

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

I go where the money is.

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[Sicc]

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

Actually, I don't fear-kite animals as a Ranger, just like I don't swarm kite as a Bard. I go where the money is. That means Nybright Sisters to Paineel Guards to High Keep Guards to Geodes, etc.

I understand. The last things I face tanked were ww brutes from mid 20s to 31 I believe. Instant engage, zero downtime, all of them down. Although with the regen on bp, haste, and decent weapons might skew my results, my ranger wasn't even really getting crushed. Not sure if that helps.

I've never taken the leveling path you laid out, but if face tanking plus root/dot/heal etc I don't think I would suggest the leather set, however I'm only guessing.

Sorry if that doesn't help. Safe journeys.

[Sicc]

Excuse the double post but for shoulders I have ODS.

Lmk what you name your ranger, I'll come buff you for the early level grind if I see you online if you'd like.

[Wallicker]

Ranger fashion = what makes your corpse look good and which race/sex combo you like looking at naked, after all you will be eating DT after DT and normally be dead.

[Loadsamoney]

I do kind of wonder though if a two-hander would be better for soloing as a Ranger. Dual-wielding will have a lot less variance and more consistency with overall DPS (and more procs with Call of Sky), but I'm wondering if enemy riposting will be a bigger concern with dual-wielding.

I'm weighing my options for a two-hander that isn't Woodsman's Staff. Jade Inlaid Crescent Axe seems like a good deal with its nice 0.80 ratio, good stats, and I could pass it on to a Shadowknight or a Warrior later.

[loramin]

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

I do kind of wonder though if a two-hander would be better for soloing as a Ranger. Dual-wielding will have a lot less variance and more consistency with overall DPS (and more procs with Call of Sky), but I'm wondering if enemy riposting will be a bigger concern with dual-wielding.

I'm weighing my options for a two-hander that isn't Woodsman's Staff. Jade Inlaid Crescent Axe seems like a good deal with its nice 0.80 ratio, good stats, and I could pass it on to a Shadowknight or a Warrior later.

FWIW my Ranger basically did 1-46 (his current level) with Woodsman's. Obviously you just said that's not an option, but I'm just saying that you absolutely can level up with a two-hander.

As to whether that's the most optimal choice? That's a question for a number cruncher, not me [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Loadsamoney]

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

FWIW my Ranger basically did 1-46 (his current level) with Woodsman's. Obviously you just said that's not an option, but I'm just saying that you absolutely can level up with a two-hander.

It would be more for soloing than group play, to cut down on damage from Parry Hasting (the fancy term I use for an enemy riposting you), as I would always be attacking from behind as a group Ranger when not tanking. So my dual Lammies would be peachy there.

I don't want a Woodsman's Staff because one, it has no stats on it, and two, it's Ranger only, so when I'm done using it I'll either have to resell it or just let it collect dust. If I'm going to take up a two-hander, I want it to be one I can give to another alt later, say a Troll Shadowknight.

That's why Jade Inlaid Crescent Axe looks like a nice option, and even a little less pricy to boot.

[Sicc]

The weapons I've been alternating and parsing from level 20-33 are: Woodman's Staff vs. Fayguard Parrying Dagger mh and Lupine Dagger oh. The tree branch is like 30% more dps on blue cons iirc, it's a large difference.

Jade mace, silver swiftblade, Crystalline Short Sword in bags for skill ups but they can't compete.

I would suggest the axe level 20+ if you're determined to pass it into an alt. Dual lammy until then.