The role of a ranger

[fastboy21]

The old (original) model they used for creating the hybrid classes was to make them weaker versions of each part of the combo. Until hybrids got some unique abilities added to them they were very limited roles on the classic raid scene.

IMO, in class, the only three places a ranger can really shine are 1) they can kick ass in some group situations (especially in groups that aren't ideal): they are good dps, harmony for outdoor pulling, tanking/aggro and root cc. 2) on raids they get weaponshield disc. 3) they can track.

if you are a "min/maxer" ranger prob isn't for you in classic. If you want pure DPS role something else.

[Cecily]

Had a KC group one night with myself and another ranger chain pulling. We saw 3 warlords with Tstaves and got 2 of them. Think everyone in that group appreciated rangers a bit more afterwards.

[beel]

I got a 55 ranger with epics, sky cloak and fungi. I got these items at 52 even though I'm guildless and a casual player. It's possible. All rangers should be working towards these items as they are absolutely game-changing, otherwise they really should pick another class.

I duo well with any other class and soloing is awesome and efficient. People seem to greatly underestimate how incredibly powerful these class specific items along with their utility properties effectively make rangers. In result rangers are often mistakenly viewed as "just a utility class" like it's a bad thing.

[Mytral]

The primary role of a ranger is to have fun! And yes, with a BFG you can out DPS the rogues for a single fight. But if your goal is to DPS in raid situations, then rogue is the obvious choice. Most raiders have more than one toon anyway. If you are looking to raid, you should have a cleric, warrior or rogue as 1 toon, then make a ranger as a second! Problem solved!!!!

[Skew]

To forage and supply the rogues on a raid with fresh berries , SoN and CoTP.

[Jimjam]

Why I got rezzed on my ranger only today.

[Lhancelot]

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

I got a 55 ranger with epics, sky cloak and fungi. I got these items at 52 even though I'm guildless and a casual player. It's possible. All rangers should be working towards these items as they are absolutely game-changing, otherwise they really should pick another class.

I duo well with any other class and soloing is awesome and efficient. People seem to greatly underestimate how incredibly powerful these class specific items along with their utility properties effectively make rangers. In result rangers are often mistakenly viewed as "just a utility class" like it's a bad thing.

How do you get both epics as well as sky cloak while being casual and unguilded? I'd like to know.

Maybe trying a ranger would be worthwhile if it sounds actually feasible as a non-guildied casual acquiring these items.

[jolanar]

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

How do you get both epics as well as sky cloak while being casual and unguilded? I'd like to know.

Maybe trying a ranger would be worthwhile if it sounds actually feasible as a non-guildied casual acquiring these items.

You don't. At best you can get a fungi after farming for months.

[Jimjam]

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

How do you get both epics as well as sky cloak while being casual and unguilded? I'd like to know.

Maybe trying a ranger would be worthwhile if it sounds actually feasible as a non-guildied casual acquiring these items.

I'd wager you could get Swiftwind unguilded; VSR drops his ranger/dru itme twice per kill, so if you get up to that point in the quest you can sell your second item drop to the force that provides the assistance.

The sky cloak is definately doable unguilded, but it requires a lot of network and sacrifices to make happen; either abandoning your ranger in on horse island, maintaining a set of sky keys or taking a summon/rez while being on call to loot a rotting cloak when tipped off by your contacts.

Omni almost gave my ranger a SEOC free of charge too, as I was helping them out by providing a tank with my warrior. I suspect if you manage some tag along raids you may be able to blag a SEOC eventually.

So yeah, Swiftwind fairly easily doable without guild. Cloak and Earthcaller not impossible, but require networking and patience (both items are rare drops and inconvenient to get to corpse).

[Cecily]

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

You don't. At best you can get a fungi after farming for months.

Everything has a price, 'bout 30k. I bought my sky cloak from A-Team after the dumb thing didn't drop after a year of weekly sky raids.