User:Howe304/My Builds/Crude Thumper

This build uses the powerful skill Rampage as One to create a powerfull PvE Pet Ranger.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Ranger/Warrior HammerMa=11 BeastMastery=10+1+1 Expertise=10+1][Rampage as One][Crude Swing][Hammer Bash][Crushing blow][Scavenger Strike][Comfort animal][Charm Animal][Resurrection Signet][/build]

Equipment
Use a Zealous or Vampiric Hammer with a +30 fortitude modification. Keep a secondary weapon such as a Sundering or Furious weapon to wield when not actively swinging to keep up energy and health regeneration.


 * All armor items should be Radiant for additional energy.
 * Rune of Attunement
 * Rune of Clarity

Usage

 * Keep Rampage as One up at all times.
 * Spam Hammer Bash and follow up with Crushing Blow and Bestial Mauling.
 * Swap weapons between Zealous and Vampiric to increase your damage or energy regeneration as needed.
 * Will generally require Energizing Wind for effective usage, due to high energy cost of Rampage as One

Variants

 * The pet attack is farily vairable and could change depeneding on situation or personal favour.
 * Energizing Wind or other useful spirits.
 * Distracting Blow or Distracting Strike
 * Antidote Signet to stop blind.

Counters

 * Standard anti-melee hexes.
 * Blind.
 * To a lesser extent, a dead pet.
 * E-denial.