Ranged Build DPS... whats your build?

[Abilbo]

Just curious as to what folks think the new "best" ranged DPS build is? Hoping to hear ideas, and not a general bashing of all other things not your build. I am currently running a 20 Artificer, and at cap, standing on the ship, no clickies, no potions, no weird buffs, or temp anything, my character is running about 260 Ranged Power, and 98% double shot as an inquisitive. Always looking at how do I make my character better, just looking to see what people think.

[Arkat]

Just curious as to what folks think the new "best" ranged DPS build is? Hoping to hear ideas, and not a general bashing of all other things not your build. I am currently running a 20 Artificer, and at cap, standing on the ship, no clickies, no potions, no weird buffs, or temp anything, my character is running about 260 Ranged Power, and 98% double shot as an inquisitive. Always looking at how do I make my character better, just looking to see what people think.

Carpone put together a great guide for a Bow DPS Ranger.

https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/523647-U49-Bow-Max-DPS-Build-Complete-Guide

[kaipan]

Just curious as to what folks think the new "best" ranged DPS build is? Hoping to hear ideas, and not a general bashing of all other things not your build. I am currently running a 20 Artificer, and at cap, standing on the ship, no clickies, no potions, no weird buffs, or temp anything, my character is running about 260 Ranged Power, and 98% double shot as an inquisitive. Always looking at how do I make my character better, just looking to see what people think.

Are you asking what I think it's "best" or what I play? Thread title and first post ask for two different things! ^^'

Right now I am using the following build: alchemist 12 - ranger 6 - rogue 2, with the following ap split:
DWS 36
VCH 21
APO 6
AA 16
and whatever racial ap's you've got in the racial tree.

[Abilbo]

Are you asking what I think it's "best" or what I play? Thread title and first post ask for two different things! ^^'

Right now I am using the following build: alchemist 12 - ranger 6 - rogue 2, with the following ap split:
DWS 36
VCH 21
APO 6
AA 16
and whatever racial ap's you've got in the racial tree.

Bow or Thrower? Guessing Thrower as you are an alchemist, but just wanted to clarify. Also, whats your RP and DS? Just standing on the ship I mean.

[Enderoc]

Halfling thrower... when I can actually catch the little buggers

[kaipan]

Bow or Thrower? Guessing Thrower as you are an alchemist, but just wanted to clarify. Also, whats your RP and DS? Just standing on the ship I mean.

Bow! (otherwise AA points would be pretty pointless XD )

standing on ship with long time buffs (10+ minutes spells), in shiradi, I have RP 216, DS 153% (some damage also comes from poison and elemental imbues though, 9d8 with 600ish spellpower)

[droid327]

Do you mean at endgame? The highest upside is probably still a simple thrower. But it takes a lot of investment.

Rogue inqui is still good, though it's not versatile, just a one note dps cannon

For leveling, pretty much any decent inqui is comparable

I also like wf ek pm inqui: death aura healing, uncapped mrr, L9 wiz spells. Though it's very specific for what it needs and might be invalidated by the ed overhaul or by new meta ranged sets with med armor, we'll see.

And worth mentioning horizon walker is...well, on the horizon...so that may upend the whole ranged hierarchy soon too

[BlueLiger]

My current First Life Ranger Build.

Currently have 8 reaper points so HP a little higher than shown and filigrees aren't all rare.

Really enjoyable, Usually running Epic Elite with this build for most runs nowadays comfortably. Though jumping/kiting and shooting is what you'll be doing throughout, so it kinda frustrates me the Archers Focus isn't used to it's full extent with rangers.

Still need to get Cold Iron Bracers on this character though so not 100% complete



Classes: 20 Ranger, 10 Epic
Race: Elf · · · · · · · · ·Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

· · ·Start Tome Final · · ·Incorp:· · 10% · · ·Displacement:· ·25%
Str:· · ·8· · 8 · ·20 · · ·HP:· · · ·1273 · · ·AC:· ·107
Dex:· · 20· · 8 · ·80 · · ·PRR: · · · 166
Con:· · 14· · 8 · ·58 · · ·MRR: · · · ·86 · · ·+Healing Amp:· ·105
Int:· · 10· · 8 · ·44 · · ·Dodge: · 26/27 · · ·-Healing Amp:· · ·0
Wis:· · 12· · 8 · ·46 · · ·Fort:· · ·229% · · ·Repair Amp:· · · ·0
Cha:· · ·8· · 8 · ·20 · · ·SR:· · · · · 0 · · ·BAB: · · · · · · 25
DR:
Immunities: Sleep

Class and Feat Selection
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Level Class · · · · · ·Feats
1 · · Ranger(1) · · · ·Standard: Precision
· · · · · · · · · · · ·Favored Enemy: Favored enemy: Undead
2 · · Ranger(2) · · · ·
3 · · Ranger(3) · · · ·Standard: Point Blank Shot
4 · · Ranger(4) · · · ·Dexterity: +1 Level up
5 · · Ranger(5) · · · ·Favored Enemy: Favored enemy: Evil Outsider
6 · · Ranger(6) · · · ·Standard: Dodge
7 · · Ranger(7) · · · ·
8 · · Ranger(8) · · · ·Dexterity: +1 Level up
9 · · Ranger(9) · · · ·Standard: Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
10· · Ranger(10)· · · ·Favored Enemy: Favored enemy: Aberration
11· · Ranger(11)· · · ·
12· · Ranger(12)· · · ·Standard: Mobility
· · · · · · · · · · · ·Dexterity: +1 Level up
13· · Ranger(13)· · · ·
14· · Ranger(14)· · · ·
15· · Ranger(15)· · · ·Standard: Shot on the Run
· · · · · · · · · · · ·Favored Enemy: Favored enemy: Elemental
16· · Ranger(16)· · · ·Dexterity: +1 Level up
17· · Ranger(17)· · · ·
18· · Ranger(18)· · · ·Standard: Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons
19· · Ranger(19)· · · ·
20· · Ranger(20)· · · ·Favored Enemy: Favored enemy: Magical Beast
· · · · · · · · · · · ·Dexterity: +1 Level up
21· · Epic(1) · · · · ·Epic Feat: Overwhelming Critical
22· · Epic(2) · · · · ·
23· · Epic(3) · · · · ·
24· · Epic(4) · · · · ·Epic Feat: Combat Archery
· · · · · · · · · · · ·Dexterity: +1 Level up
25· · Epic(5) · · · · ·
26· · Epic(6) · · · · ·Epic Destiny Feat: Pierce Silver
27· · Epic(7) · · · · ·Epic Feat: Blinding Speed
28· · Epic(8) · · · · ·Epic Destiny Feat: Doubleshot
· · · · · · · · · · · ·Dexterity: +1 Level up
29· · Epic(9) · · · · ·Epic Destiny Feat: Harbinger of Chaos
30· · Epic(10)· · · · ·Epic Feat: Epic Reflexes
· · · · · · · · · · · ·Legendary: Scion of the Plane of Earth



Skills
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Skill Points· · ·24 ·7· 7 ·7· 7 ·7· 8 ·8· 8 ·8· 8 ·8· 8 ·8· 9 ·9· 9 ·9· 9 ·9
Skill Name· · · ·01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20· Total Buffed
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Balance · · · · · 2 ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ·11.5 · 65.5
Bluff · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 41.0
Concentration · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 43.0
Diplomacy · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 47.0
Disable Device· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 36.0
Haggle· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 35.0
Heal· · · · · · · 4 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· ·23.0 · 60.0
Hide· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 62.0
Intimidate· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 58.0
Jump· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 24.0
Listen· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 55.0
Move Silently · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 62.0
Open Lock · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 54.0
Perform · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 35.0
Repair· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 36.0
Search· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 46.0
Spell Craft · · · 2 ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ·11.5 · 47.5
Spot· · · · · · · 4 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· ·23.0 · 73.0
Swim· · · · · · · 4 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· ·23.0 · 47.0
Tumble· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.0 · 54.0
Use Magic Device· 2 ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ½ ·½· ·11.5 · 35.5
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Available Points· 0 ·1· 1 ·1· 1 ·1· 2 ·2· 2 ·2· 2 ·2· 2 ·2· 3 ·3· 3 ·3· 3 ·3
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Enhancements: 80 APs
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Arcane Archer - Points spent: 13
1 Core ·(1) rcane Archer
2 Tier1 (2) Conjure Arrows
3 Tier1 (2) Elemental Arrows I: Corrosive Arrows
4 Tier1 (1) Awareness
5 Tier1 (1) Awareness
6 Tier1 (1) Awareness
7 Tier2 (2) Elemental Arrows II: Elemental Damage
8 Tier3 (2) Elemental Arrows III: Elemental Damage
9 Core ·(1) Morphic Arrows
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Deepwood Stalker - Points spent: 43
1 Core ·(1) Far Shot
2 Tier1 (1) Stealthy
3 Tier1 (1) Stealthy
4 Tier1 (1) Stealthy
5 Tier1 (1) Increased Empathy
6 Tier2 (1) Action Boost: Melee/Ranged Power Boost
7 Tier2 (1) Action Boost: Melee/Ranged Power Boost
8 Core ·(1) Sneak Attack
9 Tier2 (2) Survivalist I
10 Tier3 (2) Survivalist II
11 Tier3 (1) Thrill of the Hunt
12 Tier3 (1) Thrill of the Hunt
13 Tier3 (1) Favored Hunter
14 Tier3 (1) Favored Hunter
15 Tier3 (1) Favored Hunter
16 Tier3 (2) Aimed Shot
17 Tier3 (2) Ability I: +1 Dexterity
18 Tier4 (2) Ability II: +1 Dexterity
19 Core ·(1) Called Shot: Sniper Shot
20 Core ·(1) Advanced Sneak Attack
21 Tier4 (2) Survivalist III
22 Tier4 (1) Killer
23 Tier4 (1) Killer
24 Tier4 (1) Killer
25 Tier5 (2) Extra Favored Enemy: Favored enemy: Human
26 Tier5 (2) Heavy Draw
27 Tier5 (2) Strikes Like Lightning
28 Tier5 (2) Head Shot
29 Tier5 (2) Improved Archer's Focus
30 Core ·(1) Mark of the Hunted
31 Core ·(1) Horizon Shot
32 Tier3 (1) Thrill of the Hunt
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Inquisitive - Points spent: 4
1 Core ·(1) Inquisitive
2 Tier1 (1) Eye for Accuracy
3 Tier1 (1) Eye for Accuracy
4 Tier1 (1) Eye for Accuracy
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Falconry - Points spent: 4
1 Core ·(1) Summon Falcon: Summon Grey Owl
2 Tier1 (1) Practiced Accuracy
3 Tier1 (1) Practiced Accuracy
4 Tier1 (1) Hunter's Knowledge
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Harper Agent - Points spent: 16
1 Core ·(1) Agent of Good I
2 Tier1 (2) Harper Enchantment
3 Tier1 (1) Traveller's Toughness
4 Tier1 (1) Traveller's Toughness
5 Tier2 (1) Know the Angles
6 Tier2 (1) Know the Angles
7 Tier2 (1) Versatile Adept I
8 Tier2 (1) Versatile Adept I
9 Tier2 (1) Versatile Adept I
10 Tier3 (1) Versatile Adept II
11 Tier3 (1) Versatile Adept II
12 Tier3 (1) Versatile Adept II
13 Tier3 (2) Know Your Foe: Favored enemy: Construct
14 Tier1 (1) Traveller's Toughness
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Active Destiny Tree
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Shiradi Champion - Points spent: 24
1 Core ·(0) Fey Favor
2 Core ·(0) Fey Visions
3 Core ·(0) Favorable Winds
4 Core ·(0) Sixth Sense
5 Core ·(0) Favorable Wind
6 Core ·(0) Fey Power
7 Tier1 (1) Stay Frosty
8 Tier1 (1) Healing Spring
9 Tier1 (1) Healing Spring
10 Tier1 (1) Healing Spring
11 Tier1 (1) Stay Frosty
12 Tier2 (1) Pin
13 Tier2 (2) Ability II: +1 Dexterity
14 Tier1 (2) Ability I: +1 Dexterity
15 Tier3 (1) Otto's Whistler
16 Tier3 (1) Otto's Whistler
17 Tier3 (2) Ability III: +1 Dexterity
18 Tier4 (2) Ability IV: +1 Dexterity
19 Tier5 (2) Stand and Deliver
20 Tier5 (1) Track
21 Tier5 (1) Track
22 Tier5 (1) Track
23 Tier6 (1) Hunt's End
24 Tier5 (1) Nerve Venom
25 Tier5 (1) Nerve Venom
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Equipped Gear Set : Standard
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Armor · · · · Legendary Wildwood Vest · Drops in: Quest: Scavenger Hunt
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Legendary Wallwatch
Belt· · · · · Strap of Autumn Leaves· ·Drops in: U48 Any Feywild Quest
· · · · · · · Blue: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Yellow: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Eminence of Autumn
· · · · · · · Eminence of Winter
· · · · · · · Filigree 1: Deadly Rain: PRR
· · · · · · · Filigree 2: Deadly Rain: Attack and Damage
· · · · · · · Filigree 3: Deadly Rain: Wisdom
Boots · · · · Legendary Thorn Boots · Drops in: U48 Quest: Witch Hunt
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Eminence of Spring
Bracers · · · Legendary Hallowed Castigators· ·Drops in: Quest: Blown Deadline
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Legendary Flamecleansed Fury
Cloak · · · · Legendary Cloak of Spring · Drops in: U48 Quest: Witch Hunt
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Eminence of Spring
Gloves· · · · Legendary Wildwood Gauntlets· ·Drops in: Quest: Reach for the Sky
· · · · · · · Yellow: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Legendary Wallwatch
Goggles · · · Legendary Collective Sight· ·Drops in: Quest: Blown Deadline
· · · · · · · Nearly Finished (SDCIWC): +21 Constitution
· · · · · · · Nearly Finished (Ins SDCIWC): +10 Insightful Constitution
· · · · · · · Blue: Empty augment slot
Helmet· · · · Legendary Wallwatch Circlet · Drops in: Quest: Ruinous Schemes
· · · · · · · Blue: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Legendary Wallwatch
Necklace· · · Legendary Family Recruit Sigil· ·Drops in: Quest: House of Pain
· · · · · · · Yellow: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Legendary Part of the Family
Ring1 · · · · Legendary Duskbone Ring · Drops in: U48 Quest: Combatting Corruption
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Eminence of Autumn
Ring2 · · · · Legendary Celestial Sapphire Ring · Drops in: Quest: Best Laid Plans
· · · · · · · Nearly Finished (DIC): +21 Constitution
· · · · · · · Yellow: Empty augment slot
Trinket · · · Icon of the Bitterwind· ·Drops in: U48 Raid: The Dryad and the Demigod
· · · · · · · Yellow: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Eminence of Winter
Weapon1 · · · Legendary Twisted Willow· ·Drops in: Quest: Just Business
· · · · · · · Red: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Sentient Weapon Personality: Sentient Jewel of the Dragon
· · · · · · · Filigree 1: Crackshot Negotiator: Attack and Damage
· · · · · · · Filigree 2: Crackshot Negotiator: Ranged Power
· · · · · · · Filigree 3: Crackshot Negotiator: Reflex
· · · · · · · Filigree 4: Deadly Rain: Ranged Power
Weapon2 · · · Restricted by another item in this gear set

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[Enderoc]

Mechanic Inquisitor shardi...with single great xbow instad of dual wielding.
My opinion

[LightBear]

20 Paladin, Fey Dark Inquisitive -> Shadow Dancer

Will look up the numbers once I get to 30 again but the calculations now wind up with these numbers:
Fortification Bypass: 129%
Dodge Bypass: 3%
Helpless Damage bonus: 100%
Ranged Power: 200.0
Doubleshot Chance: 77%

And not sure if that is with ranged alacrity/speed or not.

[Enderoc]

20 Paladin, Fey Dark Inquisitive -> Shadow Dancer

Will look up the numbers once I get to 30 again but the calculations now wind up with these numbers:
Fortification Bypass: 129%
Dodge Bypass: 3%
Helpless Damage bonus: 100%
Ranged Power: 200.0
Doubleshot Chance: 77%

And not sure if that is with ranged alacrity/speed or not.
Is that geared or naked?

[Oxarhamar]

Kinda sad that this is what ranged combat is & that anything else is nerfed to oblivion for balance

[ShifterThePirate]

I still love the 6 Ranger/14 Rogue split. I just can't go without Sniper Shot :rolleyes:

[Stoner81]

Still rocking the 9 Ranger, 4 Arti and 7 Rogue :cool:

Stoner81.

[Vorachtin]

pure fighter - 140 ds, 350 RP no archers focus or buffs etc

[LurkingVeteran]

pure fighter - 140 ds, 350 RP no archers focus or buffs etc

I'm curious what breakdown this build has and how it compares to a pure ranger. Pro's of ranger seems to be Imp. Archer's Focus and sniper's shot / sneak attack. Fighter has a bit more damage, RP and 5-10% DS I guess? I guess the Manyshot change made Sniper or Deadly shot not an essential take for Fighters needing something to combo Hunt's End with?

[GoldyGopher]

pure fighter - 140 ds, 350 RP no archers focus or buffs etc

My Fighter is currently at 322 RP, standing on the boat. I figure after a couple more past lives will be at 350 to 360 depending on gearing and how much named loot I can feed my sentient gem.
Right now in quests I can achieve a sustained RP of right around 525. Figuring when I got to 350 standing RP I might hit 575 (post change to many-shot) but wondering if 600 is achievable.

[Vorachtin]

I'm curious what breakdown this build has and how it compares to a pure ranger. Pro's of ranger seems to be Imp. Archer's Focus and sniper's shot / sneak attack. Fighter has a bit more damage, RP and 5-10% DS I guess? I guess the Manyshot change made Sniper or Deadly shot not an essential take for Fighters needing something to combo Hunt's End with?


fighter has scattering shot, a good death, deadly shot

It also has one cut crit multi 15 secs out of every 60

[LightBear]

Is that geared or naked?

Geared