User:JenniferBelle/Gambler's Ruin

This R/E build is much more erratic than the typical Random Arenas Ranger spike builds, using the elite energy management of Marksman's Wager to fuel high burst damage from armor penetration stacked with bonus damage at a low level of expertise.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=R/E Marksmanship=12+1+3 Expertise=8+1 Air Magic=10][Marksman's Wager][Sundering Attack][Penetrating Attack][Savage Shot][Optional][Conjure Lightning][Favorable Winds][Resurrection Signet][/build]

Equipment
Shocking long and horn bows of fortitude.

Usage

 * Choose targets without blocking.
 * Use Marksman's Wager to spam the three attacks in succession on targets without blocking, dealing roughly 160-250 damage in a span of 1.5 seconds, repeatable every 5.5 seconds. Savage Shot can also be saved to interrupt critical skills.

Counters

 * Typical anti-archer tactics, including some hexes, conditions, and blocking
 * Protective Spirit and Spirit Bond

Variants

 * Storm Djinn's Haste for kiting.
 * Lightning Reflexes or Blinding Flash for defense.
 * Distracting Shot or Concussive Shot for those of you who cannot live without them.