Build question re: Ranger/Barb AA

[Foxmoon]

I'm working up a Ranger11/Barb8/Ftr1 Arcane Archer and am at a crossroads. I'm level 9, and not sure to continue Ranger levels to gain the lvl 11 automatic feats GTWF, Precise Shot and Imp. Precise Shot, or to continue up the Barb path and get access to Frenzied Berserker I and the Frenzy ability.

With option 1, I am pushing Frenzied Berserker until 18th, and with option 2, I am pushing the Ranger's automatic feats until 18th. Which would benefit my archery dps the most?

Thanks!

[cyadra]

You just answered your own question...

If you want the archery DPS go with the ranger archery feats.

[Crazyfruit]

With option 1, I am pushing Frenzied Berserker until 18th, and with option 2, I am pushing the Ranger's automatic feats until 18th. Which would benefit my archery dps the most?

The extra vicious damage only works with melee hits if I remember right, so ranger for sure. Improved precise shot is the best thing after manyshot you can get to improve archery dps.