User:SoDMo/My New Build

Basically a touch ranger without life stealing which goes for a more AoE with a snare and KD.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=Ranger/Elementalist Expertise=9+1+1 Fire=10 Air=10 Water=7][Star Burst][Lightning Touch][Shock][Ice Prison][Fire Attunement][Throw Dirt][Flame Djinn's Haste][Optional][/build]


 * Res sig for RA and TA
 * Another snare, Dodge or another blocking stance with IMS
 * Chilling Winds for additional duration time on Ice Prison
 * A self heal such as Aura of Restoration

Equipment

 * Any max armour radiant insignias on all pieces
 * An Insightful Max Fire Staff of Enchanting or of Fortitude

Usage

 * Cast Fire Attunement at start of battle and reapply as needed.
 * When engaging enemies use Flame Djinn's Haste to reach them quick then ice prison to snare.
 * If a melee attacker use Throw Dirt for blind and use Lightning Touch and Star Burst for damage.
 * Use Shock for KD but use spareingly becuase of exhaustion and reapply (Ice Prison) for snare.
 * Can be used on single enemies but is more efficient because of AoE damage.

Counters

 * General caster counters.
 * Has no self heals so more relient on team healing you.
 * Being snared yourself limits your capabilities because you need to be in touch range.

Variants

 * Replace ice prison with another snare such as ice spikes for an AoE snare but higher energy cost