Tried and Tested Hardcore Viable Ranger For All Your Hardcore Needs

[Strimtom]

Good morning!

I have been grinding out the hardcore league a ton and I have really enjoying playing tempest ranger. However, this itiration is actually using falconry and wisdom to hit and damage. Why? Well I have two videos that can help explain this in great detail.





TL;DW as to why wisdom vs strength

• I lose +1 threat ranged from deep wood stalker, as well as exposing strike.
• I gain 3 crowd control effects for reapers and better will saving throws for very high endgame saves, and really strong healing from healing hands.

If you want to play one yourself, you can find the build right here!

Wisdom Tempest Ranger Hardcore
Ranger 20
Aasimar Scourge


Stats
. . . . . . . .32pt . . Tome . . Level Up
. . . . . . . .---- . . ----. . .--------
Strength. . . . 10. . . . . . . . 4: WIS
Dexterity . . . 14. . . . . . . . 8: WIS
Constitution. . 14. . . .+2. . . 12: WIS
Intelligence. . 10. . . . . . . .16: WIS
Wisdom. . . . . 20. . . .+5. . . 20: WIS
Charisma. . . . .8. . . . . . . .24: WIS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28: WIS

Skills
. . . . . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
. . . . .------------------------------------------------------------
Concent . 4. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 23
Heal. . . 4. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 23
Spot. . . 4. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 23
Swim. . . 2. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 21
Balance . 2. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. . .11
UMD . . . 2. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. ½. . .11
Tumble. . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. .2
. . . . .------------------------------------------------------------
. . . . .24. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6


Feats

.1. . . . : Precision
.3. . . . : Dodge
.6. . . . : Knight's Training
.9. . . . : Improved Critical: Bludgeoning
12. . . . : Mobility
15. . . . : Spring Attack
18. . . . : Toughness
21 Epic . : Overwhelming Critical
24 Epic . : Two Weapon Defense
26 Destiny: Perfect Two Weapon Fighting
27 Epic . : Epic Reflexes
28 Destiny: Mass Frog
29 Destiny: Dire Charge
30 Epic . : Epic Damage Reduction
30 Legend : Scion of: Arborea

.1 Ranger : Favored Enemy: Human
.5 Ranger : Favored Enemy: Elemental
10 Ranger : Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
15 Ranger : Favored Enemy: Construct
20 Ranger : Favored Enemy: Plant


Spells

1. Ram's Might (4), Resist Energy (6), Jump (14), Merfolk's Blessing (18)
2. Cure Light Wounds (8), Hold Animal (10), Protection from Energy (16), <Any>
3. Cure Moderate Wounds (11), Neutralize Poison (12), Remove Disease (19), Wild Instincts (19)
4. Cure Serious Wounds (14), Freedom of Movement (15), <Any>, <Any>

Enhancements (80+2 AP)

Tempest (42 AP)

• Shield of Whirling Steel, Tempest, Graceful Death, Deflect Arrows, Whirlwind, Dervish
  1. Improved Reaction I, Improved Defense III, Whirling Blades
  2. Improved Parry III, Improved Dodge I, Whirling Blades, Haste Boost III
  3. Storm Dancer, Whirling Blades
  4. Storm Tempest, The Growing Storm III, Whirling Blades
  5. Dual Perfection, Cuts: A Thousand Cuts III, Whirling Blades, Dance of Death III

Falconry (23 AP)

• White Falcon, Wisdom, Well Rounded
  1. Hunter's Knowledge, Out in Nature III
  2. Killer Instinct I, Watch the Center II, Diving Strike I
  3. Killer Instinct II, Strike for the Eyes: Strike I, Conditioning, Eyes of the Eagle
  4. Deadly Instinct II, Coordinated Strike

Aasimar Scourge (17 AP)

• Stronger Bonds, Wisdom, Stronger Bonds II, Wisdom, Stronger Bonds III
  1. Scourge Weapons, Improved Recovery
  2. Improved Scourge Weapons
  3. Greater Scourge Weapons, Strike Down III
  4. Destroyer of the Dead

Destiny (24 AP)

Legendary Dreadnought

1. Legendary Tactics III, Extra Action Boost III, Constitution
2. Damage Boost III, Constitution
3. Critical Damage III
4. (none)
5. Advancing Blows, Devastating Critical
6. Master's Blitz, Pulverizer

Twists of Fate (22 fate points)

1. Meld into Darkness (Tier 3 Shadowdancer)
2. Balanced Attacks (Tier 3 Primal)
3. Rejuvenation Cocoon (Tier 1 Primal)
4. Dragonhide (Tier 1 Draconic)

If you haven't heard, I'm also now streaming full time, with my schedule as follows! Feel free to come by and check it out if you're interested
Stream Schedule:
Monday: 1pm-12am EST
Tuesday: 8am-5pm EST
Wednesday: 8am-5pm EST
Thursday: 12pm-2am EST
Friday: 9am-4pm EST
Saturday: Possible Bonus Stream
Sunday: Possible Bonus Stream


Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/strimtom

[Quikster]

You forgot, "Knows how to yield a deadly beam of light..."

[voxson5]

You forgot, "Knows how to yield a deadly beam of light..."

Unexpected Hardcore PvP specialist build

[Komradkillingmachine]

You forgot, "Knows how to yield a deadly beam of light..."

Watching Strim's streams, heh?

[Tilomere]

So how does this build do against lasers?

[Quikster]

Watching Strim's streams, heh?

Just the clip someone posted in general discussion. Glad I did too.