User:OnePunkArmy/Build:R/any Prepared Conc Ranger

This Ranger build can more reliably apply Dazed with Concussion Shot, as well as manage energy with Prepared Shot. Works best with a hero.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=R/any Expertise=12+1+1 Marks=12+1][Keen Arrow][Distracting Shot][Concussion Shot][Prepared Shot][Expert Focus][Lightning Reflexes][optional][optional][/build]
 * Favorable Winds
 * Antidote Signet
 * "Go for the Eyes!"
 * Any res skill

Equipment

 * Survivor, above runes, Vigor, Vitae
 * Silencing 15^50 Recurve bow of Fortitude

Usage

 * The hero will maintain Expert Focus.
 * Call your target, and the hero will try to inflict Dazed with Concussion Shot.
 * Regain energy with Prepared Shot.
 * Use Keen Arrow to damage foes in the meantime.
 * You don't want Volley because it doesn't synergize with Prepared Shot.

Counters

 * Anti-melee counters apply
 * Energy denial
 * Effects that increase skill energy costs (Quickening Zephyr, Veiled Nightmare, etc)

Variants

 * Read the Wind over Expert Focus
 * Crossfire over Keen Arrow
 * Body Shot over Keen Arrow if there is a source of Cracked Armor in the party