Take the GREEN pill

[Baler]

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[greatdane]

Rangers are fine pre-Kunark. Same defense skill as knights, higher dodge/parry, okay DPS (or really good if you get Mistwalker), and by far the best arsenal of utility spells amongst hybrids. Lustrous Russet puts you on equal footing with any other tank save for a slightly smaller HP pool, and aside from that set, almost all endgame gear is class-specific so it's not like you're never gonna get gear.

Then Kunark hits and your skillcaps turn to shit, granted.

[Tecmos Deception]

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

This picture relies on the assumption that guys that play Shadow Knights get laid. Fake news!

Well not just any shadow knight. TROLL shadow knights though...

[Deathrydar]

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

Well not just any shadow knight. TROLL shadow knights though...

Ohhhh! Okay. Thanks for the clarification. Now it makes sense!

[Aaramis]

I never had an issue as Ranger main, /shrug.
Ivy etched, SSoM + Orc Impaler, self-buffs, tracking, etc. Did just fine. Even utilized PGT, Ebony Bladed Sword, EBWs, and some other classic weapons until I finally hit the planes and upgraded to a Flux axe (god, now THOSE were some fun procs).

Good times.

[magusfire24]

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

I never had an issue as Ranger main, /shrug.
Ivy etched, SSoM + Orc Impaler, self-buffs, tracking, etc. Did just fine. Even utilized PGT, Ebony Bladed Sword, EBWs, and some other classic weapons until I finally hit the planes and upgraded to a Flux axe (god, now THOSE were some fun procs).

Good times.

Yeah a well planned Ranger, just like any class that is planned , will do well!

I plan on going heavy into tradeskills like Blacksmithing and tailoring to keep myself geared early game till I can find better stuff and make money with handmade backpacks too.

[Deathrydar]

Originally Posted by magusfire24 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Yeah a well planned Ranger, just like any class that is planned , will do well!

This should be a sticky for all the people asking what class they should play at launch.

[soronil]

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

I never had an issue as Ranger main, /shrug.
Ivy etched, SSoM + Orc Impaler, self-buffs, tracking, etc. Did just fine. Even utilized PGT, Ebony Bladed Sword, EBWs, and some other classic weapons until I finally hit the planes and upgraded to a Flux axe (god, now THOSE were some fun procs).

Good times.

To prevent disappointment, just reminding no ivy etched first 7 mo

[magusfire24]

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

To prevent disappointment, just reminding no ivy etched first 7 mo

Not until Kithichor revamp I guess? When plane of fear invades it?

[Aaramis]

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

To prevent disappointment, just reminding no ivy etched first 7 mo

Yep, that's what banded and blackened iron is for.
Those were my stepping stones back in the day. Combine weapon was my first magical weapon.