Evasion - Is it worth it

[Jucar]

Hi I'm pretty new to the game and I'm 12 levels into my Ranger tempest build. I have 8 lvs of Rgr, 3 lvs of Ftr, and 1 lv of barb. Looking back I probably shouldn't have done the splash of Barbarian, but ohwell. Anyway my question now is, do I go a 9th level of Rgr for evasion, and evasion only, or do I go pure Ftr here to lv 7 to get more fighter buffs, like Armor mastery II, critical accuracy II, toughness III etc. Please help! I'm not even sure if evasion works with medium armor. I'm using +4 Mithral Plate. Thanks

[Aeneas]

As long as you have a half decent reflex save, take the ranger level and get evasion. You'll also be getting an extra minute on your buffs and access to favored damage III.

[Beherit_Baphomar]

Evasion rocks, hardcore...only in light armour tho. Mithril breastplate will be your friend.

Crit accuracy, armour mastery, toughness...all of those do not even come close to evasion IMO.

[Sue_Dark]

As the others have said, Evasion is teh ****!

If you have the reflex to use it reliably, trade the mith FP for a bp and maybe use some of those fighter armor mastery enhancements to make up the difference.

Extra buff time is a plus as well.


I love my evasion builds. Now to work Imp evasion into the new generations of them :)

[baddax]

If you go that far might as well go to 12 (think its 12) for precise shot and improved precise shot; if you ever use a bow +30 resists and better bark. After that go ftr or brbn the rest. Also level 10 is your 3rd dex point. Also class break points are USUALY at 2,6,10,12.

[Beherit_Baphomar]

If you go that far might as well go to 12 (think its 12) for precise shot and improved precise shot; if you ever use a bow.

Yup, its 12.

And improved precise shot is also teh ****! Seeing so many red numbers on yer screen in quests like Feast or Famine...mmm, nice.

[RACRGUY]

+5 Barkskin =12lvl

Precise Shot/ Improve Precise Shot/ 30pt Resists/ (also Greater 2 Weapon FIghting) = 11lvl

[Laith]

+5 Barkskin =12lvl

Precise Shot/ Improve Precise Shot/ 30pt Resists/ (also Greater 2 Weapon FIghting) = 11lvl
yep. if you go past 6 ranger (tempest), you can't really pass up 11 ranger. 12 is questionable, but 10 (favored enemy) and 11 rock.

[WeaselKing]

IMO evasion is well worth, I might take skill mastery over improved evasion however.

[Zenako]

Evasion lets you give the Pit fiend the finger as you draw his ranged attacks your way....(at least 19 times out of 20:D)

As others said, if going past Ranger 6 you should seriously consider going to 11 or 12. Lots of coolness. Beyond twelve, not as important.

[Angelus_dead]

Anyway my question now is, do I go a 9th level of Rgr for evasion, and evasion only, or do I go pure Ftr here to lv 7 to get more fighter buffs
You take 1 more fighter level to get Weapon Spec at fighter 4, and then ranger for the rest.

[Belwaar]

Evasion lets you give the Pit fiend the finger as you draw his ranged attacks your way....(at least 19 times out of 20:D)

As others said, if going past Ranger 6 you should seriously consider going to 11 or 12 (often 12). Lots of coolness. Beyond twelve, not as important.

LMAO!! :D:D:D

[Dexxaan]

The real question is if YOU are worth having evasion.

If you are a STR Ranger, I´d go Tempest Ranger 7 Barbarian 7 Fighter 2. (Barbarian Enhancement Sweet Spots are at L7) Go 9 Ranger when level Cap increases... IMO.

I have a Dwarven Ranger 8 Barbarian 6 and Fighter 2 that without Tempest (I don´t agree with the feat Intensive Price tag, and have better uses for them) and he absolutely rocks with GTWF, Imp. Crit Piercing & Slashing, Khopesh, Cleave + Great Cleave, Etc..

Imagine a many shot with the Silver Bow Raged and Madstoned (STR 40).... No Ranged ranger can do that...and I do it for fun!

Anyway, hope some of this helps.

[Jucar]

Wow thanks for the excellent options and ideas. One thing is clear, Evasion absolutely rocks so I should at least go to lv 11 or 12 in rgr since I went this far! I love this forum, I submit a post, turn my head, and get a million responses!