RangerThings.9810

_Hyjack attempt: I see this is PvP, but with Vallun's WvW 'Raid Boss Build' I JUST **WON A 1V5** and I'm pumped._ --- [Link to Raid Boss Core Necro video]( ) I've changed a few things to make it a little more playable for me 1. [Rune of Speed](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Superior_Rune_of_Speed) plus [sigil of Agility](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Superior_Sigil_of_Agility) on both weapons for perma-kite 2. [Plaguelands](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Plaguelands) elite and use [unholy Skankuary](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Unholy_Sanctuary) to bait people in for the those tics [Modified build link](http://gw2skills.net/editor/?PSzEYaNsMCmHjjpxIxx3Zf9D-zRRYMBdQG1f4FSYFQkRQ0pgdnkw5vF6/0A-e) And really, I won 1v5 this morning with this build. You get a lot of stalemates, but when you win, you win big.

Woah, I forgot about Rune of Zeph. I'm going to try it! Thanks!

> @"Clownmug.8357" said: > [Technobabble](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Technobabble) seems like it could be fun to use in a Ranger build based around [Moment of Clarity](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Moment_of_Clarity) + [Runes of the Mesmer](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Superior_Rune_of_the_Mesmer). Also a good way to proc [Ancient Seeds](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Ancient_Seeds) on an immob Druid

Norn's [become the Snow Leopard](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Become_the_Snow_Leopard) is clutch in [Vallun's immortal Core Necro build ]( ) And Norn's [become the Bear](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Become_the_Bear) used to be a meme-lord when SBs had even cheese DPS modification.

I was outraged at the balance patch / DPS nerf early in 2020. But it's driven me to be a better player in the end. I was relying on min/max style builds and now have to actually play mindfully. (I am still pissed that pre-balance, I shredded every thief even on Durability Rune -- and now my core build is basically hard countered by any patient thief).

I am a diehard Core Ranger. I solo roam 95% of the time -- joining in the odd keep take/defense when it presents itself. I haven't had a problem with Sic Em SBs since the nerfs while roaming, but occasionally 1-shotted from a tower while fighting someone else. Now I understand. I tried Sic Em Soulbeast again this morning. I one shotted anyone I got the drop on. And I was 3 shotted by anyone I didn't :sweat_smile: This is essentially what I thought of the build coming in, that it was garbage for roaming, but great for sniping. I'll now slot Sic Em SB as my zerg build and take out anyone straying from their zerg... pew pew PEW.

> complaining about pewpew in dec 2021???? Excluding the time travel, I completely agree here. I run a glassy roaming spec that relies on building Protection, and if I get one shotted (and I have!) it's b/c I wasn't paying attention. SB gimmick is at most a stunbreak and dodge away from negated. The Sic 'Em build is only for the canon campers praying for kills.

The DPS nerf earlier this year made most fights longer and harder to 1vX. While that's generally better balance, combine that with mount and you will get adds unless you're willing to stand in the dueling spots waiting for /bows. ... Another factor is time, tier, and map. Primetime on EBG is not good for a solo roamer unless you're playing an ultra-mobile thief or a troll build. Especially a top tier which usually means more population. Offtime EBG can be quite good solo for many builds. Easy run back to action on all sides. Offtime BLs on low pop tier is a wasteland. If you like standing around watching Yaks trot, go for it.

> @"Me Kill You.9035" said: > And as every DH roamer/small 'fight' guild knows, the best content is always to be had standing outside the enemy keep! Make that outside the enemy _spawn_, right?

Longbow/GS Ranger Just stay core. Use tanky stats to begin with -- just learn to survive fights. Eventually add more and more DPS as you get a feel for it. Then you have one of the most effective and easy roamers.