Ranger Build (NO Dlc)

[󠁳 ⁧HardLimiter]

I´m looking for a good ranger build with pve focus.
But not with dlc stats..

[RUNEZ]

Core power Ranger for sure


EDIT:
Here you go
https://metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Ranger_-_Core_Power_Ranger

Easy to play. I’d use greatsword/longbow combo personally but that’s preference.

[SeaDog]

On youtube do a search for "core ranger" build. The core refers to no DLC elite specializations. You can do this for each profession to find the basic builds.

[xxdovaxx1]

Originally posted by HardLimiter:

I´m looking for a good ranger build with pve focus.
But not with dlc stats..

no dlc stats or no elite class, thats a difference

[󠁳 ⁧HardLimiter]

Originally posted by xxdovaxx1:

Originally posted by HardLimiter:

I´m looking for a good ranger build with pve focus.
But not with dlc stats..

no dlc stats or no elite class, thats a difference

I don´t use any DLC´s, just the free basic game.
So, I´m looking for a build without pay content.

[Totally Innocent Chatbot]

For basically any class, the best build you'll be looking at if you own no DLC's is a Power DPS build (basically just building for maximum raw damage). This is because the most powerful stat combination for Power DPS, Berserker's (not to be confused with the Berserker elite spec for Warrior) is a core-game stat set that can be acquired or crafted fairly easily. Once you get to the Cursed Shore location in the base-game, there is a vendor available there that sells full sets of level 80, Exotic-quality armor with Berserker's stats for just the in-game currency Karma - the only caveat is that this particular merchant is locked behind a meta-event chain that requires at least a few people to finish.

By contrast, the best stat set for condi (condition) DPS (stacking large numbers of damage-over-time debuffs on the enemy) is primarily only attainable from the Heart of Thorns expansion, and the most popular stat sets for healers and hybrid healer/DPS or support/DPS are from either Heart of Thorns or Path of Fire. Now, you can still attempt to build for these kinds of roles with what gear stats you do have access to, but you'll certainly be at a disadvantage in higher-end content by not having the "meta" gear stats. This is, of course, besides the fact that most popular healing and support builds are concentrated around various Elite Specializations (basically subclasses) that are also tied to DLC's.

In your particular case, even with DLC's Ranger works pretty well with the old Power DPS build, so I'd doubly recommend it there. Somebody already linked the Metabattle page for Core Power Ranger above, so I'll just second them in that. Longbow/Greatsword or Longbow/Axe-Axe (or hey, even Greatsword/Axe-Axe if for some reason you hate ranged combat but still want to play Ranger), Berserker's gear, and the recommended abilities and specializations (or experiment with other options if you wish).

Using full DPS gear may make you feel rather squishy if you mostly stick to open-world content. Feel free to experiment with other stat sets if you wish for extra survivability, but be aware that it might teach you some bad practices that will come back to bite you if you ever start to dabble in higher-end content such as higher-tier Fractals of the Mists.

[RUNEZ]

Originally posted by Totally Innocent Chatbot:

For basically any class, the best build you'll be looking at if you own no DLC's is a Power DPS build (basically just building for maximum raw damage). This is because the most powerful stat combination for Power DPS, Berserker's (not to be confused with the Berserker elite spec for Warrior) is a core-game stat set that can be acquired or crafted fairly easily. Once you get to the Cursed Shore location in the base-game, there is a vendor available there that sells full sets of level 80, Exotic-quality armor with Berserker's stats for just the in-game currency Karma - the only caveat is that this particular merchant is locked behind a meta-event chain that requires at least a few people to finish.

By contrast, the best stat set for condi (condition) DPS (stacking large numbers of damage-over-time debuffs on the enemy) is primarily only attainable from the Heart of Thorns expansion, and the most popular stat sets for healers and hybrid healer/DPS or support/DPS are from either Heart of Thorns or Path of Fire. Now, you can still attempt to build for these kinds of roles with what gear stats you do have access to, but you'll certainly be at a disadvantage in higher-end content by not having the "meta" gear stats. This is, of course, besides the fact that most popular healing and support builds are concentrated around various Elite Specializations (basically subclasses) that are also tied to DLC's.

In your particular case, even with DLC's Ranger works pretty well with the old Power DPS build, so I'd doubly recommend it there. Somebody already linked the Metabattle page for Core Power Ranger above, so I'll just second them in that. Longbow/Greatsword or Longbow/Axe-Axe (or hey, even Greatsword/Axe-Axe if for some reason you hate ranged combat but still want to play Ranger), Berserker's gear, and the recommended abilities and specializations (or experiment with other options if you wish).

Using full DPS gear may make you feel rather squishy if you mostly stick to open-world content. Feel free to experiment with other stat sets if you wish for extra survivability, but be aware that it might teach you some bad practices that will come back to bite you if you ever start to dabble in higher-end content such as higher-tier Fractals of the Mists.

Ty. I try not to steer people wrong on purpose. My first char was Core Power Ranger and it was pretty ez for me to progress and learn the game with. That’s mostly why I recommended it.

I play a Condi Specter now… also easy lol. But Scepter/Dagger is so fun!

[xxdovaxx1]

for open world u dont need a good build anyway, u can play like everything with every build if its meta or not

[󠁳 ⁧HardLimiter]

Originally posted by xxdovaxx1:

for open world u dont need a good build anyway, u can play like everything with every build if its meta or not

I love necromancer like in other games.
But I saw many posts that they are useless (even with DLC skills) in dungeons. That´s why I don´t want to "grief" with this class.
(Minion build)

[RUNEZ]

Originally posted by HardLimiter:

Originally posted by xxdovaxx1:

for open world u dont need a good build anyway, u can play like everything with every build if its meta or not

I love necromancer like in other games.
But I saw many posts that they are useless (even with DLC skills) in dungeons. That´s why I don´t want to "grief" with this class.
(Minion build)

There are some good necromancer builds for group content. The major issue is a lot of new players roll necromancer but don’t take time to learn their profession.

Whatever you choose. Study. Ask questions. Read up on it.

No shame in being a student of the game. As human beings we are constantly learning.

[perrisian63]

I play a trap Ranger with Longbow/Axe/Warhorn. It does well in PvE. Heal as One, Snake Trap, Spike Trap, Speed Boost (Signet of the Hunter), Tangling Roots. Build, Marksman, Skirmishing, Beastmastery.

[John Hayabusa]

Originally posted by HardLimiter:

Originally posted by xxdovaxx1:

for open world u dont need a good build anyway, u can play like everything with every build if its meta or not

I love necromancer like in other games.
But I saw many posts that they are useless (even with DLC skills) in dungeons. That´s why I don´t want to "grief" with this class.
(Minion build)

Necromancer is faaaar from useless and has with Condi Harbinger and Scourge two high level meta builds for High level Fractals and all 3 Elite specs are very good for Raids and Fractals.
But unless you are speedrunning, its not necessary to run a Elite spec and definitely not griefing as long as you know how to push your buttons, thats what is most important. If you are only looking via LFG, you will probably have a hard time, most solid groups use the various Discord Communities to find partners. And join a guild.
Go to the DPS Golem, learn Rotations so you can apply and execute them properly.
If you are talking about literally `dungeons´, currently they are abandoned content and to be frank you can run anything there.

here are some sites you can look up to learn:
https://hardstuck.gg/gw2/builds/necromancer/
https://discretize.eu/
https://snowcrows.com/en/guides/professions/introduction-to-necromancer

I recommend to check these sites to LEARN, not to just copy. The skill difference between a player that just copied a guide but isnt able to adapt it to in game situations and a knowledgeable, flexible gamer is pretty huge.

[Blando]

Originally posted by HardLimiter:

Originally posted by xxdovaxx1:

for open world u dont need a good build anyway, u can play like everything with every build if its meta or not

I love necromancer like in other games.
But I saw many posts that they are useless (even with DLC skills) in dungeons. That´s why I don´t want to "grief" with this class.
(Minion build)

You can change and adjust your weapons and spells/abilities at anytime, be a minion master when you're out in the open and make adjustments when you want to do dungeons or pvp.

[Blando]

Originally posted by HardLimiter:

I´m looking for a good ranger build with pve focus.
But not with dlc stats..

Any build will due, just pick what you think is cool...mix and match.
As you learn and play more, you'll evolve and finetune your character and playstyle.