[1.1.0] Reichan's Traditional LA+EH Ranger // Armor // 3 Auras

Hello there reichan, im currently doing your build, but using frenzy instead of ele hit for singletarget, im currently level 76 and i feel that my dmg is a bit low on lighting arrow (1,3k)
Currently using a 4 link for both singletarget and LA working on getting my 5 link, but after that im having trubble to see where the spec's dmg start scaling very hard or if it dous at all

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strattera wrote:

Hello there reichan, im currently doing your build, but using frenzy instead of ele hit for singletarget, im currently level 76 and i feel that my dmg is a bit low on lighting arrow (1,3k)
Currently using a 4 link for both singletarget and LA working on getting my 5 link, but after that im having trubble to see where the spec's dmg start scaling very hard or if it dous at all

Well, since I'm using Elemental Hit, all my damage bonus comes from +% elemental damage nodes and +%elemental damage mods in gear (also from auras, but thats elemental damage too). My build was designed for EH therefore it would have to be modified for Frenzy (+charge nodes). That would give you a dps boost by speed and +dmg.

My LA damage benefits from +wed nodes, gems, mods (like quiver) and auras and the fact that it's 6-linked. LA also benefits from +phys dmg nodes, gear mods (like belt).

It is possible to easily modify the tree for a boost in dps at the cost of life/defense, but I prefer some more survivability because it just suits my playstyle better and both my computer and connection are not so good.

If you use frenzy and get more maximum charges then you can boost your LA by "frenzying" it before you actually use it.

Also please remember we are generally speculating from the perspective of early-end game. Some levels before let's say 82-83 and obtaining some decent gear are obviously more difficult. (I remember how in my 70s I was afraid of those flicker-strikers in the underground, right now I barely notice their hits).

Hi reichan I came across your build while gathering some inspiration for mixing the LA/frenzy ranger builds, I love the temporal chains/ molten(i chose enduring cry though) and i was playing around and I figured lvl 1(lvling it any further doesnt do much for this build) artic armour does very well in this combination. Just because it has this chilling thing that stacks with temporal chains. allows you to escape from just about any situation:)

cheers
permashok

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xeranz wrote:

Hi reichan I came across your build while gathering some inspiration for mixing the LA/frenzy ranger builds, I love the temporal chains/ molten(i chose enduring cry though) and i was playing around and I figured lvl 1(lvling it any further doesnt do much for this build) artic armour does very well in this combination. Just because it has this chilling thing that stacks with temporal chains. allows you to escape from just about any situation:)

cheers
permashok

Arctic Armour is a nice idea indeed, but it would require a mana user to be valid. After turning on my 3 auras my mana remains at 4 points, so it's impossible to use for me.
I was also considering keeping Molten Shell, but eventually I decided against it since the effect (50 damage and 300 armor) seem to be too little to notice them.

Anyway, if you use mana then arctic armour is a very good choice.

Recently, I have been seriously considering taking the "Point Blank" passive and I was wondering what other people's opinions on that matter were.

The idea came from the fact that I play solo and quite often, as I noticed, I fight mobs and bosses in close range. The best example I think can be The Blacksmith, who can't be fought any other way since he jumps crazily like he's on drugs or wants to pee really bad.

Another argument can be that while the enemy is far I have to worry less about them and take it easy having less DPS, taking few seconds longer to kill something is acceptable - I don't hurry when I play. The ones that are close to me, they can be something to worry about so I should get rid of them quicker.

On the other hand, enemies with ranged attack can be an issue with this passive. The dude in Mansion is a nasty fellow indeed. Also, this significantly worsens LA power while shooting off-screen (but.....as stated above, why should I worry about stuff so far anyway?).

Another question that arises: how do they measure the distance? At distance of 120 the damage becomes 0. But what is the unit, it is 120 of what?

Any comments are welcome.

The build has been updated for 1.1.0. Feel free to post any comments / suggestions.

^ bump for any comments

Could you post a leveling guide? eg. what nodes at 20, 40, 60 etc.

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Matwoj wrote:

Could you post a leveling guide? eg. what nodes at 20, 40, 60 etc.

It depends on the gear that you are using while leveling. As you progress you just take what you see is currently needed most. That's not so hard to figure out really.

could you maybe show your gear? or at least what stats to look for at each slot?