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

regarding your build:

http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/69224/page/30#p4113880

Do not understand you dont have any leech or regen on your gear at all :o

Is this build viable endgame? (mapping, reflect etc)

would also love to know if this build(your build) is viable endgame? As in can it do endgame maps solo etc? - and if not, could anyone recommend a really good solo build for ranger, that is very viable endgame

i can solo 70+ maps with iron reflex. Switching between ice shot (for reflect mobs )and split arrow.

It is viable Endgame. I have lifeleech on my quiver and one ring, capped at all res and use blood dance sharkskin boots. A little bit of kiting sometimes is necessary though. As long as u dont roa in a group of phys reflect repeatedly u can even take them on.

I've been mulling over the best way to do a phys crit ranger for a while now, as a few of my friends came into the game around release and wanted to play a sort of massive damage lesbian Legolas. I think I've solidified a pretty basic tree for them, especially with the new Heavy/Deadly Draw area changes (which I love; Heavy Draw was shockingly inefficient before), but I'd rather get a ranger aficionado's take on my ideas before I possibly send them down the wrong path.

Defense: Eva + Acro, Life, full mana pool reservation for more defensive auras

Single target: Frenzy + Blood Magic, choice x2 (depending on gear: Increased Crit Damage/Chance, Life Leech, Faster Attacks); 5L+ = (Power on Crit, Added Fire, Ele Prolif?, Faster Projectiles?)

Multi target: Split Arrow + Blood Magic, Life on Hit, Chain/Pierce; 5L+ = (Added Fire, Increased Crit Damage/Chance, Culling, Faster Attacks, Faster Projectiles?)

Auras: Hatred + Grace + choice (Purity of Ele to make up for gear, Vitality if res capped, Purity of Lightning if using Lightning Coil, Haste if you have an Alpha's and a level 19 Reduced Mana gem)

Bandits: Oak/(Kraityn or Oak)/Kraityn

Build per 20pts:

20pp:

40pp:

From here on, the 4 points in passive piercing are optional; if using Chain or Projectile Weakness, just go four points into the next part of the tree.

60pp:

80pp:

At this point, the build should be map ready (level 66, if I did my math right), with 3 auras (again, my math skills willing, 60%+60%+40% with a level 17 Reduced Mana gem), and 180% life and +125 life from passives (including 70 STR and normal Oak). I also path directly adjacent to many accuracy nodes, so those should be taken if your hit rate is slipping.

100pp:

Obviously this is just icing on the cake, but all the previously skipped crit nodes can now be taken, raising damage to ridiculous levels.

The build could also do RoA with a few minor changes (no piercing, Point Blank, etc.)

Possible cheaper unique gear (<1ex): Blood Dance would provide a great boost to your kiting ability, and later Darkray Vectors would give more damage and dodge (so underrated!). Starkonja's Head would work well thanks to Life on Hit being able to heal you quickly out of the damage malus, and before that Goldrim could keep you from having to use Purity of Ele (just remember to stack a bit more life on other gear!).

So, does this sound about right?
Anything I totally overlooked, or theorycrafted incorrectly?
Sorry that it's a veritable army of letters; I talk too much.

Thanks in advance,
Spaph (LastCharacterThisLeague, DownrightDarius, FroYo, PeetPunchbeef, PawfullyPunny)

Speaking of Darkray Vectors, has anyone tried DV + Lightning Coil + Abyssus item build?

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K1tt0 wrote:

Speaking of Darkray Vectors, has anyone tried DV + Lightning Coil + Abyssus item build?

Not with DVs, but Petrov has already made and posted a melee ranger Abyssus+Coil build. Great synergy, especially when you add in MoM and AA.

Hey guys, sorry I've been busy with stuff. I'll respond to everyone later tonight!

this guide or SaintVitus: Pure physical ranger guide ? i am going to play for the first time in Domination League! :)

Or should i go with a LA/Frenzy guide?

Thanks!