Archive:R/Mo Escape Ranger

This build uses the consistent blocking bonus from the Ranger elite skill Escape to provide itself with defense while spreading conditions.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=r/mo expert=12+1+1 wilder=9+1 marksm=9+1 protec=3][optional][optional][Distracting Shot][Savage Shot][Apply Poison][Escape][Mending Touch][Resurrection Signet][/build]
 * PvP version of skills - [[Escape (PvP)@14].
 * [[Debilitating Shot@10]
 * [[Screaming Shot@10]
 * [[Point Blank Shot@14]
 * [[Lightning Reflexes (PvP)@14]

Equipment

 * Poisonous 15^50 Recurve Bow of Fortitude.
 * Poisonous 15^50 Longbow of Fortitude, for hitting skills enemies use right before engaging (Aegis, Apply Poison).
 * Poisonous 15^50 Flatbow of Fortitude, for attacking NPCs.
 * Radiant Insignias. If you're not comfortable with full Radiant, only use it on chest and legs.

Usage

 * Maintain Apply Poison at all times. Don't waste energy using it on recharge, wait for it to end.
 * Distracting Shot and Savage Shot for interrupting targets, particularly Resurrection Signets.
 * Use Escape to get somewhere faster or to block at key times.
 * Remove conditions with Mending Touch.
 * Pressure with Debilitating Shot or Screaming Shot, or assist in spikes with Sloth Hunter's Shot.
 * If timed correctly, Sloths → Savage is a powerful spike, as far as Ranger DPS goes.

Counters

 * Hexes
 * Diversion
 * Interrupts

Variants

 * Pin Down
 * Remove Hex
 * Purge Signet