User:Bulldog/Assassin's Creed Ranger

This build is designed to put extreme pressure on enemy backline by spawning four Ebon Vanguard Assassins through the use of the Ranger elite skill Oath Shot and the Mesmer skill Arcane Echo. Many PvE skills are used to maximize damage and continue pressure. The Mesmer secondary is essential for the echo chain and energy management.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=R/Me marksm=6+2+1 inspir=12 expertise=11][Oath Shot][Distracting Shot][Ether Signet][Pain Inverter][Whirling Defense][Finish Him][Ebon Vanguard Assassin Support][Arcane Echo][/build]

Equipment

 * As with most Ranger builds, a Recurve bow is preferred for flattest tragectory and quickest arrow travel.
 * Bows with +5 energy inscription or +15 >50% Health are best. Additionally, a Vampiric bow may be used.
 * Full radiant/attunement armor ensures maximum energy to keep casting spells.

Usage

 * Cast Arcane Echo.
 * Target the monk in the group and cast Ebon Vanguard Assassin Support twice.
 * Switch to a high DPS enemy (ele, necro, ranger) and hex with Pain Inverter.
 * Switch back to the monk and assess the damage from the first two assassins. Use Finish Him if the monk health is less than 50%.
 * Block enemy attacks using Whirling Defense. No need to run; the assassin's will quickly finish off the group.
 * Activate Ether Signet if energy drops below 7.
 * Fire an Oath Shot to recharge all skills. This will allow two more Ebon Vanguard Assassin's to be cast again.

Counters

 * Standard anti-attacker counters
 * Interuption; especially in the echo chain.
 * Constant blinding can be hard to prevent; however, you only need to see for Oath Shot.
 * Blocking stances can stop Oath Shot. However, the Assassins have two unblockable attacks.