[1.xx] Islidox's Build tips/critique section for Rangers

This is my build in when i hit 85. After that i will go for the 24% phys node, life nodes and crit.

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIBAF4EfgW1BfkILgzyDkgPqxEvFfAZjhm0Gf4bASSdJP0mlSzpMHEwfDIBNj051DpCOlhLeFFHVUtaGl_hYeJiWmqTayRtbG17bmlv8nBScNV9dX8rhxmIa4w2jX2Nv5XpmyabjaCfoaSjiqXLpzSn1Kp_qrivp6_rshm1SLZBtve7473mvqfAD8BRxKLEuMaiytPNmM3qz3rSTdN-1CPVANXt1fjWitwV3ajexuHb44TnVOd06NbqYu2D73rwQvPq9qP5Y_qx_rr-yA==


I don't play to get the most dmg, i play with frenzy and split arrow just because i like these spells the most, i think RoA would add even more dmg? And yes i like attack speed! :)

I switch between haste and grace aura, grace cost so much mana its sick, i need better quiver with mana leech and work on my res via one ring, boots and helmet!!

What do you think?

Hey, i use split arrow with faster attacks, added fire damage and inc. critical strike. What should be the fifth gem? Power charge to crit or additional acc with bonus crit chance? Something else?

@Cebu: The key to sustaining your attacks is reaching the Mind Drinker notable in the Shadow tree so that you can dump the Wurm's Molt and Slitherpinch gloves. If you can find additional mana leech from equipment, that would be ideal. If not, I suggest taking out Faster Projectiles from your Frenzy 5L setup and socket in a quality Mana Leech. Personally I would rather use the ML instead of Faster Projectiles because it allows me more freedom to get less than godly gear, and also allowing me to get DPS-related mods on quiver/jewelry.

Another thing to note is that you need a higher leveled Reduced Mana gem to reduce the mana reserved by two auras. Quality does not affect the auras - only active skills like your Projectile Weakness curse. Also, once you get to a higher level, grabbing the Charisma notable will further reduce the amount of mana reserved by two auras. For this build to succeed, Grace/Hatred is a must for defensive and offensive purposes. Getting Diamond rings, Rustic Sash, crit ammy, and a offensive/defensive mix will also boost your DPS.
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@valerio07: Decent gear, and good bow (Harbingers is the best bow for this build for its crit chance), but you should focus on more defensive items. Almost half of your current equipment don't have life on them. You'll also want to get a pure EVR helmet with similar stats to increase your evasion. (aim for a 500-800 EVR helmet for endgame purposes with life and rez) And you are correct, the Le Huep of All Iron Ring is a very good unique to use with this build, although I go with Gifts from Above for more crit and IIR on crit-death when I'm farming.

Regarding mana, if you don't plan on using ML in socket, then you must get enough ML on gear to counter it. With the Mind Drinker notable, to sustain Frenzy you want another 4% ML on gear like you said for a total of 6% ML.

Regarding physical reflect, this is why I have either Poison Arrow or Puncture on my active skilltoolbar for mobs like those. Use Puncture unsupported on the phys rare mob, and PA (with LMP) for the mob pack. I also don't use Increased critical damage support, so I can save myself from a mistake. (If I crit twice in a row I'd probably die since my crit multiplier from gear/passives is in the 400%, making it quite dangerous.) Or use a Ranged Attack Totem as a backup.
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@Haziza: RoA + Concentrated Area of Effect support gem gives a lot of DPS to the base damage alone, and then factor in the crit damage. I like RoA because I get to shoot over other mobs and that I get to control my shots (no offscreen phys-reflect deaths). Regarding auras, I'd stick with Grace/Hatred, and try to aim for Charisma notable that shave off the amount of mana reserved with two auras.

I think going with this build will be better (I respec out of the Shadow starting highways as I don't think those notables/passives are worth it):

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@yowiewu: If you're using Split Arrow, I suggest just using the Increased Critical Damage support. That will add a ton of DPS, but be careful when shooting offscreen, lest you get ganked by phys-reflect mobs before you even know it. You should have enough acc from passives/gear to not use the Additional Accuracy support, and if you're not a Power-siphon character, using the PCoC is just a waste and difficult to keep the charges up without extreme attack speeds.

Thanks for the reply:)

I updated my lvl 83 build, as I respecced out of the two 15% IPD bow nodes near Aspect of the Eagle for more dodge chance. At lvl 86, I'll be able to get Phase Acrobatics. DPS went down a bit, but still rocking strong with 16k Frenzy and 10k RoA.

may i get the wurm's molt leather belt.

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i did not see any chaos resistance on your gears. how did you get around it?

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cantonainexile wrote:

i did not see any chaos resistance on your gears. how did you get around it?

I kill them before they can kill me. Popping a Decoy/skelebrotem first is a better tactic, or using traps to convert or whittle them down.

This thread is fantastic. I've been having so much trouble with my evasive Ranger build, and this clears up some of the issues.

I have 3 questions:

1) I went up and grabbed Mental Acuity instead of Charisma. Do you think this will cause problems?

2) I also don't plan on going for Revenge of the Hunted (I get extra life from the nodes under Mental Acuity). Do you think it helps you significantly?

3) In the build I supplied above, where would you recommend going next? I figure I'll fill out the nodes around Talon of Murder, finish the life nodes above Brutal Blade, then move onto the nodes around Piercing Shot for extra dps. As it is, I do so little damage and I also die really easily around elemental spitting enemies, like the beasts in The Dock. The only way I can level up is to have people carry me :(

Hello,

I followed this guide up until merci. The mobs were hitting too hard so i switched too iron reflex. Most of my mates are doing 22k dps with duel strike and can clear mobs in lvl 70+ maps easy but I m capped at 11k split arrow. I want more dps so i was wondering if u cant help me with some new ideas. Thx


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