User:Xiay/Xiay HeroRaBuilds

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This build Utilities weapon spells to allow Barrage to interrupt large groups and still deal considerable damage.

Ranger Barrage Interrupt Hero
[build prof=Ra/Rt Marksmanship=11+1+1 Channeling=11 Expertise=8+1][Barrage][Splinter Shot][Distracting Shot][Favorable Winds][Wailing Weapon][Warmonger's Weapon][Antidote signet][Lightning Reflexes][/build]


 * you can replace Splinter Shot with a Ritualist Res or Savage Shot for another guaranteed interrupt

Equipment

 * Armor with energy health or Armour runes
 * A Flat-bow provides a fast attack rate over the longest distance, but a Re-curve bow will hit targets faster.

Usage
Set the Hero to Guard.

Variants

 * Splinter weapon can add more damge if it replaces a weapon spell

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This build utilities enchantment spells to allow Barrage to deal considerable damage and set foes hexed with Mark of Rodgort on Fire.

Ranger Burning Barrage Hero
[build prof=Ra/E Marksmanship=11+1+1 Fire=11 Expertise=8+1][Barrage][Splinter Shot][Distracting Shot][Favorable Winds][Mark of Rodgort][Conjure Flame][Antidote signet][Lightning Reflexes][/build]

Equipment

 * Armor with energy health or Armour runes
 * A Flat-bow provides a fast attack rate over the longest distance, but a Re-curve bow will hit targets faster for interrupting.
 * A Fiery Bow string should be used - if a Zealous bow string is used take conflagration.

Usage
Set the Hero to Guard.

Variants

 * Conflagration can be used to convert all arrows to fire damage to trigger Mark of Rodgort if you dont have a firey bow string.
 * Glyph of lesser energy can be used if energy management problems are faced.
 * Fire attunment can also act as a cover enchantment and energy management.

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Ebon Dust Volly
[build prof=R/D exp=11+1 mar=10+1+1 earthp=10][Ebon Dust Aura][Volley][Distracting Shot][Savage Shot][Sloth Hunter's Shot][Lightning Reflexes][Armor of Sanctity][Vital Boon][/build]

Equipment

 * An Ebon Bow of Enchanting is best while casting EDA.
 * Maximum health armor (ideally: Superior Vigor Rune, Survivor Insignia, and as many Vitae Runes as possible).

Usage
Important: Only Attack Skills cause blindness with Ebon Dust Aura. Using normal attacks will not cause blindness.

Variants
Practically any Stance skill can also be used. Conviction takes advantage of the investment in Earth Prayers to give +24 armor while EDA is active, which can be continuously.
 * Both Point Blank Shot and its duplicate Zojun's Shot for more damage to targets at close range
 * Keen Arrow is particularly effective when there is an increased chance of a critical hit (such when a teammate uses "Go for the Eyes!")
 * Aura of Thorns to cripple multiple foes
 * A Resurrection Signet.
 * Dust Cloak works as a cover enchant, and converts damage to earth if you lack an ebon bowstring.
 * Crossfire instead of Called Shot.

Counters

 * Enchantment removal
 * Mobs unaffected by blindness
 * Energy denial severe enough to prevent the use of the attack skills (which makes EDA useless as well).


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