Archive:R/W BA Turret

This ranger uses Read the Wind to take full advantage of a flatbow's range and attack speed while assisting in spikes with Burning Arrow and interrupting with ease.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=R/W Marksmanship=12+2 Expertise=12+1+1][Burning Arrow][Hunter's Shot][Savage Shot][Distracting Shot][Flail][Lightning Reflexes][Read the Wind][Resurrection Signet][/build]

Equipment

 * Survivor's Insignias with a Rune of Superior Vigor.
 * Zealous and Vampiric Flatbows of Fortitude (15^50)
 * Zealous and Vampiric Recurve bows of Fortitude (15^50)
 * Defensive Sets.

Usage

 * Maintain RtW; use a Flatbow when under RtW, otherwise use your Recurve bow.
 * Use Lightning Reflexes to give an IAS with blocking (amazing anti-spike).
 * Spike with Burning Arrow, Hunter's Shot and Savage Shot.
 * Interrupt with D-Shot and Savage Shot.
 * Resurrect when necessary.

Counters

 * Anti-melee.
 * Blind.
 * Snares.
 * Energy denial.

Variants

 * In AB & CM, replace Resurrection Signet with:
 * An IMS skill
 * Dodge/Zojun's Haste
 * Sprint or Rush
 * Pin Down
 * Debilitating Shot


 * Mending Touch
 * Frenzy
 * Bonetti's Defense in place of LR in Team Arenas
 * Rend Enchantments
 * Raise Marksmanship to 16 (12+1+3) for some extra damage, provided you run full survivors and have a Superior Vigor rune. Superior runes are brave.