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

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Jessina wrote:

What do all those abbreviations mean? (GMP, 5L, 6L..ect ect ect.)
Your title includes new Players (like me) so might want to type them all out please.

Otherwise, Nice guide...I guess, thanks. :)

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Nazrugal wrote:

I got a Question

The "Basic Ranger Type 1" says "Evasion defense" and the "Basic Ranger Type 2" says "Evasion-based Armor".
Where is the difference?

I think i will go for the Critical Ranger, but im not sure what defense i should use.
Islidox wrote "Evasion/ES defense". Does it mean i should use Evasion/ES on my gear?

PS: Thank you very much for this Thread. It's a big help.

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lalalex wrote:

I have been trying to plan my first OB character, but it's really hard. I mostly played witch in the closed beta so I don't really know all that much about rangers.

This is the build I have come up with. I want to focus on physical damage and life leech, with evasion converted to armor for defense. As for skills, I was thinking of going with the new and improved Rain of Arrows, or split shot for AOE. Frenzy for single target? As I said, I don't have much experience with rangers so this part is harder :) Ice shot? How does that work with life steal?

Also, have I put too much emphasis on life/survivability and not enough on offensive abilities?

Thanks :)

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Soress wrote:

I was wondering for skills though, are split arrow and rain of arrows considered physical damage? Are there other gems that I would want to pursue to compliment this build?

I also saw you recommended the 2nd basic build and gonna look at that as well, but initially my idea was to go into a strength build. Also does it convert evasion point for point into armor, or is there a ratio or evasion to armor it gets converted into?

Thank you so much for all the guides and everyone elses input.