Build:R/E HA Melandru's Shot

This ranger build is the most common HA ranger used. It focuses on both offensive/defensive snaring as well as minor spike assistance with Melandru's Shot while applying pressure through Poison and Interrupt. It also has room on its bar to carry vital HA support skills.

Frequency
Seen occasionally in balanced.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=R/e Exper=11+1+2 Marks=8+1 wilder=8+1 earth=9][Melandru's Shot][Savage Shot][Distracting Shot][Apply Poison][Natural Stride][Grasping Earth][Ward Against Foes][Resurrection Signet][/build]

Equipment

 * Full Survivor Insignia's, Rune of Sup Vigor.
 * Zealous/Poisonous/Vampiric Recurve Bows of Fortitude.
 * Vampiric Shortbow of Fortitude (15^50).
 * Various Defensive Shield Sets.
 * 40/40 Earth set if playing snares

Usage

 * Maintain Apply Poison to provide condition pressure.
 * Use Melandru's Shot to snare enemies.
 * Use Melandru's Shot → Savage Shot to assist in spikes.
 * Use your two interrupts wisely, take into account their effects.
 * Use Grasping Earth for an AoE hex snare.
 * Use Ward Against Foes in choke points (especially on relic runs to slow down opposing relics).

Counters

 * General Anti-Ranger.