how do I use ranger spells?

[Derpykat5]

I just got to level 4 with my ranger character and I am trying to set a spell, but all of them are greyed out and whenever I try to drag one to the spell set place it says "your ability score is too low". how do I improve my ability score?

[Running-Target]

Rangers cast divine spells.
Upon advancing to level 4, rangers gain the ability to tap the divine power in nature and manifest that energy in the form of spells. To cast a spell a ranger must have a Wisdom score of 10 + the spell's level.
Dungeons and Dragons Online allows ability score boosting items and spells to qualify for reaching the minimum Wisdom score for casting spells. For example, a ranger with a Wisdom score of 8 could equip a +6 Wisdom enhancing item to reach a total Wisdom score of 14 and be able to cast level 4 ranger spells.

Read here > http://ddowiki.com/page/Ranger
http://ddowiki.com/page/Races

[Lasagna]

Someone dumped wisdom I see.

You need at least 11 wisdom to cast the lowest level ranger spells, and 14 wisdom to cast the highest. Items DO count for this requirement.

[Derpykat5]

"dumped wisdom"?

I only saw one oppurtunity to upgrade a stat, it seems like a poor design choice if not choosing wisdom for that one stat upgrade locks me out of using spells until a much higher level. where can I even find items that up my wisdom?

[Taebrythn]

well lets be fair in the tip screen when you choose ranger it tells you what you need for spells. so its not a poor choice you just chose that route. now don't sweat its easy to fix. so there are numerous ways to do this. from potions, ship buffs, tomes, and items as well.

when someone mentions dumped wisdom it means you ignored a stat. since wisdom isn't a crucial ranger stat some can ignore it. if i remember correctly though its useful for arcane archers because of dcs. other then that melee tend to ignore it.