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._

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[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.

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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.

The roaming food I want is **fall damage reduction**. Being able to use cliffs to avoid impossible outnumbered situations _was_ clutch.

Part of the reason this was removed from the game was not every profession has access. This would solve that.

I would take no other stat on the food for this functionality.

Blue and Red are the best EBG territories to roam (and escape groups) so I pick Green.

I like it.

Reset Thieves are out of control since the damage patch -- you can't kill them before they get out of range and reset. At least let us know where they're running to.

Core Ranger... but I'm biased, it's all I play :p

We are in a strong place right now. SB nerfed enough to not be required. Power specs have decent damage and still high survivability. 1vX has to be managed well, lots of extending, but it's doable. And LB pew pew is ultimate differentiator.

It can also mess with target nearest, so losing target (e.g., stealth) may require some cycling or mouse-clicks. I'm going to try this evilness.

Core WvW Solo Pew Pew Dominance

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?POgAENlFw8YdsQ2JOWPpr1SkeFA-z1gYhIiXEFgPCifEInTgChMFIlKBqQFmugoDBkiPIhRvF9PjA-w

Y'know, I would love to have an Animist from DAoC. This class would summon / plant these mushrooms that did insane AoE damage and CC. Post up in some small space, bait people to follow, rinse, repeat. So fun. So ridiculous in RvR/WvW.


After hating the patch for my Core WvW LB/GS Ranger, I've made my build more aggressive and I'm back to effective solo pew pew power.

Pre-patch

* Zerk

* Durability

* WS / BM / NM

Post-patch

* Zerk

* **Fireworks** (better than Rune of Speed in WvW)

* WS / BM / **MM**

All WS utilities except for [Protect Me]. Condi is strong now, each WS util cleanses two.

Definitely a little more heavy on LB for damage now. I use ascended food, so the 10% dmg reduction is necessary. Fights are harder but that's kind of nice.

No no no, there is an important product placement skin coming soon: **Whiteclaw**.

Pre-Patch vs. SB that stops and keyboard turns when you engage: **5 seconds**

Post-Patch: 1 minute and two others add, killing you after **5 minutes** of the most boring gameplay possible

I am thankful for this patch. It’s slowed down action, lowered skill requirements, and killed solo roaming, so I can finally delete this game.

Had some fun duels, but fights last so long that you’ll always get adds and more adds. Booooring.

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Yep. Came here to check for this issue as I was on opposing team here. WTF.

I roam exclusively solo in enemy EBG. I have not been taking camps as frequently b/c of Warclaw. Reinforcements can arrive too quickly and you cannot escape if greatly outnumbered. The only way to avoid the Warclaw pile on is to roam blue/red sides near spawn where you can use cliffs to escape.

I'm not sure how to word this, so I'll explain what I'm seeing...

I have near-perma Fury, and when I run [Remorseless](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Remorseless "Remorseless") I do not see the [Opening Strike](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Opening_Strike_(effect) "Opening Strike") icon reappearing every time I regain Fury -- it seems to only trigger when I don't have Fury _then_ gain it.

Does Remorseless trigger every Fury, or just "fresh" Fury? ?

Why was the change to GS4 made? Is this an "improvement" or a nerf? Did GS have too much utility, so throw was taken away?