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Using Archer's Signet, a versatile ranger build is created that can adapt to different situations and apply long lasting conditions. Designed Mainly for Jade Quarry.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Ranger/Any Expertise=11+1+1 Marksmanship=10+1 Wilderness=9+1][Pin Down][Hunter's Shot][Distracting Shot][Apply Poison][Archer's Signet][Throw Dirt][Natural Stride][Troll Unguent][/build]

Equipment

 * Max Armor with listed Runes, Superior Vigor, and a Rune of Vitae
 * Poisonous Recurve Bow of Fortitude (15%^50)
 * Vampiric Recurve Bow of Fortitude (15%^50)
 * Poisonous Flatbow of Fortitude (15%^50)
 * Poisonous Spear of Fortitude (Energy +5) and a Shield of Fortitude (-5/20% or -2/Stance)

Usage

 * Use a Recurve bow for general use, Flatbow for Killing NPC's, and Defensive Shield set when fleeing from concentrated fire.
 * Maintain Apply Poison and Archer's Signet
 * Use Pin Down to snare Foes, especially Contagion Bombers and Turtles or Juggernauts
 * Use Hunter's shot to apply more pressure to Turtles or Juggernauts, to add damage when capping Shrines or to apply extra pressure to moving foes.
 * Use Distracting Shot to interrupt bothersome foes.
 * Use Throw Dirt while wielding a bow and under the effects of Archer's Signet to Shut down enemy physicals, both offensively and defensively.
 * Run with Natural Stride or use it to prevent interrupts from other rangers while using Apply Poison.
 * Heal out of combat with Troll Unguent.

Counters

 * Not judging a situation correctly and fleeing if necesary
 * Accidental aggro of Quarry's can lead to issues, but a Ranger's high armor versus elemental damage is helpful.

Variants

 * Savage Shot instead of Distracting Shot for more damage but less shutdown (Watch energy).
 * Another bow attack instead of Distracting Shot if your ping is high or you can't use it properly.
 * Mending Touch instead of Troll Unguent for better condition removal but less healing (Place remaining points into Protection Prayers.