First Time Ranger Build
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Hi All,
I'm just trying to build a bow ranger, with some lightning damage. I'm not fussed about having the optimal build, but also don't want it to suck. Can you let me know what you think of the below? https://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAAdEDHgX5BiMIiQ-rE54VIBXwFr8ZihsBH0EhdiT9JT8mlSoLKjgqTSpbLOktgzB8MZ4x-jKUNZI2PTnUPs8_J0rIS1dN41FHUdlS7FM1VUtW-luvXWhh4mKsbIxtbG6qb55v8nBScNV2gnb3dwd3134zfwJ_K4JegwmGzocTh0GJ04wLjDaVBZcGmvGbjZu1nKSdqqCfoSKhpKJApJGmV6bgp9SpbqvSr-uwkrQatMW00bVItfK5fL3mwOPBM8LswzrEosgMykrKqdaK2L3ZxtqN3BXdDeHb44TnVOyw8bPz6vT4-WP8xf6P_sj_k__e |
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Hi,
1. 120 points is a bad idea. you won't get to lvl 100 ;). Aim for a lvl 80-85 build with all bandits rewards taken (ie. -3 points). That is 97-102 points allocated. 2. if you pass near a good life cluster, take it (you overlooked Thick Skin cluster). 3. the lightning damage are not needed, really. If you go for Lightning arrow which converts 50% of its physical damage to lightning, it's just better to increase your physical damage as it will scale both parts. And you don't have enough point anyway (see 1.). 4. I don't see the points of damage over time nodes. Let's remove them to spare some more points :) (see 1.) 5. Piercing Shots is only needed if you intend to use the pierce support gem with or without drillneck (thought it would be a shame to not use it in this case) (also... see 1. ;)). 6. the path to connect ranger and shadow area is ineffective. You'll free some points by connecting on the right side. 7. the life line on ranger start is generally preferable, especially if you don't go for frenzy (which you did) since the Aspect of the Eagle cluster is quite expensive to reach. But honestly, it's a matter of preference here. 8. it's useful to have a bit of life regen => take Heart of the Oak In the end, here are two more realistic trees: projectile start, life start edit: forgot Herbalism life cluster on the trees. You should also take it. Also since you have Vaal Pact, Heart of the Oak is not such a good idea, so disregard point 8. Ranger builds list: /917964 When two witches watch two watches, which witch watches which watch? If the witches watching watches watch the same watch while you watch which witch watches which watch, they switch watches; then, the watch switching witches watch which watch you watch. Watching witches watch watches is not for the faint of heart... Last edited by Panini_aux_olives#1967 on Dec 3, 2014, 2:53:08 AM
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Thanks! That information is just what I was after. I will amend the build accordingly :)
Last edited by sam_jk#1466 on Dec 3, 2014, 9:15:17 AM
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