The Ultimately Equipped (REALISTIC) High 30ish Ranger

[Sunjaguar]

<DIV>OK The Message is Updated with complete list of recommendations so far and New Items 3/22, (original post follows)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><EM>This is a post wholly motivated by selfish reasons; this I shamelessly admit. However, I believe it will benefit every Ranger in the 30-40 range.</EM></DIV> <DIV><EM></EM> </DIV> <DIV><EM>Let's try to come to some consensus as to the ultimately equipped (REALISTICALLY speaking) Ranger of the 38th season. 38 is a good target because it represents the work and quests we will do after we outgrow our AQ armor and the level at which we will begin to look into armor that we will work for as we struggle to 50.</EM></DIV> <DIV><EM></EM> </DIV> <DIV><EM>I'll start it out with weapons. I'm gonna go with dual wield of course and say that ideally a Ranger would be using the following in combination...</EM></DIV> <DIV><EM></EM> </DIV> <DIV><EM></EM> </DIV> <DIV><EM></EM> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG>THE EQUIPMENT</STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><BR>Weapons:</STRONG></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><IMG alt="Submitted By: " src="http://eq2.ogaming.com/db/uploads/eq2items/3162/image/nightcrawl.jpg"> Zone: Feerrott</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>and...</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><IMG alt="Submitted By: Molusk" src="http://eq2.ogaming.com/db/uploads/eq2items/3425/image/tomahawk.jpg"> Heritage</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>BOW:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><IMG alt="Submitted By: Rowl" src="http://eq2.ogaming.com/db/uploads/eq2items/8651/image/BloodletBow.jpg">Zone: Zek</DIV> <DIV>(Or Sureshot which is the good side reward from Operation Green Hood)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>ARMOR:</DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#99ff66>Tunic of the Fallen</FONT>: AC: <SPAN class=data-stat>425</SPAN>  Statistics: <SPAN class=data-statplus>+11</SPAN> Strength  <SPAN class=data-statplus>+13</SPAN> Agility  <SPAN class=data-statplus>+40</SPAN> Health  <SPAN class=data-statplus>+32</SPAN> Power, Resistances: <SPAN class=data-statplus>+336</SPAN> vs.Disease   <SPAN class=data-statplus>+229</SPAN> vs.Magic,  Inventory Weight -  <SPAN class=data-stat>2.0:</SPAN>   Dropped By - Grumzold the Exile Zone - Zek: Recommended Level - 35</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><IMG alt="Submitted By: Natraz" src="http://eq2.ogaming.com/db/uploads/eq2items/2802/image/spellboundbichainpauldron.jpg">Zone: Runneye</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Ajacks</DIV><p>Message Edited by Sunjaguar on <span class=date_text>03-22-2005</span> <span class=time_text>05:08 PM</span>

[Sunjaguar]

<DIV>As bows go...</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>The "The Sureshot Bow". I tried to find a pic and stats but couldn't, if I remember right the damage reaches up to 190, it is a longbow and has some nice stat bonuses. I have the bow and the stats are very nice for my level (32 now) as far as I can tell it will last you at least to 38 maybe higher.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Ajacks</DIV>

[Meldari]

<div></div>I'm confused.  The pic shows that the required sword skill for SSoY is 200.  Can it be equipped before level 40? <div></div><p>Message Edited by Meldarion on <span class=date_text>03-21-2005</span> <span class=time_text>03:42 PM</span>

[Sunjaguar]

<P>I think you are correct, my bad I thought it was wield-able by 38. However not bad to have obtained by 38 for status reasons and only two levels to use. Any recommendations on replacement?</P> <P> </P> <P>Ajacks</P> <p>Message Edited by Sunjaguar on <span class=date_text>03-21-2005</span> <span class=time_text>11:03 PM</span>

[GoNom]

<DIV>Whats the level requiredment for the SBD?  Serrated Bone Dirk?</DIV>

[Fennir]

The Bloodlet Bow (alternate reward for OpGreenHood) is better than SureShot, and tops out at 40.  I hear a pristine cedar is good from thereon in. <div></div>

[Golor]

<P>Question for other Rangers.</P> <P> </P> <P>Those weapons are slashing.  Many of our CAs are Piericing how does using 2 slashing weapons effect CAs ment for piericing?</P> <P> </P> <P>Just wondering for my Information.  I am on the last kill for My Tomahawk.</P> <P> </P> <P>Golorum</P> <P>Befallen</P>

[Sunjaguar]

<P>I've heard the same thing about the cedar bow but haven't been able to find any info. on it.</P> <P> </P> <P>Ajacks</P> <P> </P>

[Sunjaguar]

<P>My guess on SBD is about level 41 or 42, but not sure. Anyone have a breakdown of experience level in relation to skill level?</P> <P> </P> <P><IMG alt="Submitted By: " src="http://eq2.ogaming.com/db/uploads/eq2items/3106/image/sbd.jpg"></P>

[Pil]

<DIV>Apparently I will have to hunt Evol Ritualists for a while.  That Nightcrawler is great.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I totally agree on the PGT for high 30's rangers.  It is espcially a help while solo-ing because of the 518 point ward that it places on you.  If that trips, you can beat solo yellows no trouble, and the added power means you can go nuts with less concern for power drain.  Its not a panacea but it is a significant help.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I highly recommend all Rangers pick it up as soon as they can.  The quest is pretty solo friends.  I solo'd all steps in the quests with the exception of Ocotogorgon.  The worst part is coming up with the Fir stave.  Those were going for nearly 50g on the Guk server.  I spent 35 and bought it directly by auctioning in TS and Nek.  Worth every penny to me, but thats a lot of coin.</DIV>

[Sunjaguar]

<P>Anyone found a better tunic?</P> <P> </P> <P></P> <P>Armor Class: <SPAN class=data-stat>425</SPAN>  </P> <P>Statistics<SPAN class=data-statplus>+11</SPAN> Strength   <SPAN class=data-statplus>+13</SPAN> Agility   <SPAN class=data-statplus>+40</SPAN> Health   <SPAN class=data-statplus>+32</SPAN> Power   Resistances<SPAN class=data-statplus>+336</SPAN> vs.Disease   <SPAN class=data-statplus>+229</SPAN> vs.Magic   InventoryWeight: <SPAN class=data-stat>2.0</SPAN>   </P> <P>Dropped By: Grumzold the Exile<BR>Zone: Zek</P> <P>Recommended Level: 35</P>

[MaenaBowy]

<P>Just to pop in.</P> <P> </P> <P>New imbued rares quite possibly put all those weapons to shame, with the exception of the PGT.  A 100+ proc is nothing to sneeze at.</P>

[Ijiamee]

<HR> <P>Sunjaguar wrote:<BR></P> <P>My guess on SBD is about level 41 or 42, but not sure. Anyone have a breakdown of experience level in relation to skill level?</P> <P> </P> <P><IMG alt="Submitted By: " src="http://eq2.ogaming.com/db/uploads/eq2items/3106/image/sbd.jpg"></P> <P><BR> </P> <HR> <P>Devide the skill level by 5. So, the SBD can be equipped at level 42 (210 required)</P><p>Message Edited by Ijiamee on <span class=date_text>03-22-2005</span> <span class=time_text>09:38 AM</span>

[Sunjaguar]

I haven't heard anything on the imbued rares yet, can you point me to some info?

[MaenaBowy]

<P>Check the tradeskill forums.</P> <P> </P> <P>Long story short, rares have same stats as before, but add a 100-200 damage proc.  </P>

[Kyriel]

Where did u get that tunic?

[Sunjaguar]

<P>I don't have the tunic but if info is correct it drops off of Grumzald the Exile in Zek.</P> <P>Ajacks</P>

[Kyriel]

killed him twice he didnt drop :/ it maybe i got unlucky will hunt for his behind again though ps HE aint easy at all.

[Sunjaguar]

<P>I have very limited info on him do you have some basic stats you could post on him that I could incorporate into the post? Also what type of group did you take against him and what did he drop? This would all be really nice to know. I'm imagining the drop is fairly rare although I cannot substantiate that personally. It is a very nice tunic especially for the low 30s level requirements.</P> <P>Thanks Zem.</P> <P>Ajacks</P> <P>DE Ranger (AB)</P>

[Fireshad]

<P>As a 38 ranger, I use the slime coated harpoon.  Good dual wield weopon with a proc, and I believe it is better then the non PGT weopon you linked, but i could be wrong.  Do not have the stats because I am not in game, but maybe someone could post that for me.  Thanks </P> <P> </P> <P>P.S. From a quest like the agility haste ring, but in commonlands.  Not many people know of it, but it is the same type of quest with another raid mob, no knock back this time though. </P>

[Sunjaguar]

<P>I could not find any info on the harpoon so post its stats sometime if you can, would love to see it.</P> <P>Ajacks</P> <P> </P>

[Jay]

<BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR> Pilar wrote:<BR> <DIV><FONT size=2>Apparently I will have to hunt Evol Ritualists for a while.  That Nightcrawler is great.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>I totally agree on the PGT for high 30's rangers.  It is espcially a help while solo-ing because of the 518 point ward that it places on you.  If that trips, you can beat solo yellows no trouble, and the added power means you can go nuts with less concern for power drain.  Its not a panacea but it is a significant help.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>I highly recommend all Rangers pick it up as soon as they can.  The quest is pretty solo friends.  I solo'd all steps in the quests with the exception of Ocotogorgon.  The worst part is coming up with the Fir stave.  Those were going for nearly 50g on the Guk server.  I spent 35 and bought it directly by auctioning in TS and Nek.  Worth every penny to me, but thats a lot of coin.</FONT></DIV><BR><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2>Wow. I was almost hoping to be able to bypass the PGT - cuz I always wonder if any single item can be worth such a long headache (Stormfire, anyone?) but Pilar makes this sound very, very useful. I need to do the stupid giant idol quest to eventually do the PGT quests, right?</FONT>

[Sunjaguar]

<P>That is correct. PGT requires that you know the Giant Language (Idols) and the Little Tarby lost quest I believe.</P> <P>Ajacks</P>

[Fireshad]

<DIV>Stats for the slime coated harpoon.  (pure stats arent quite as good as that first weopon, its up to you what you like better)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>+6 agility</DIV> <DIV>+7 strenth</DIV> <DIV>+21 health</DIV> <DIV>+25 power</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Dual Wield</DIV> <DIV>16.7 damage rating (?)</DIV> <DIV>19-57 damage at 39</DIV> <DIV>2.4 second delay</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Spear</DIV> <DIV>required 165</DIV> <DIV>master 165</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>slot primary and seconday</DIV> <DIV>weight 3.0</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Casts Toxic Sting</DIV> <DIV> Casts Toxic Sting on Caster.  On a succesfull attack has a 10% chance to</DIV> <DIV>            - inflict 15 to 18 damage</DIV> <DIV>            - decrease health of target by 2 every 4 seconds</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Looks - fricken bad [expletive ninja'd by Faarbot]</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>P.S. I am sorry if I confused you with saying I liked it better, comes out the stats arent as nice... But i do like the look and the proc aint the best but it can come in handy.</DIV>

[Sunjaguar]

<P>Thanks for posting those I'd love to see it.</P> <P>Aj</P>

[Azzazal]

<DIV>At 46/47 i still use my PGT and Manastone, I dont think there is much out there to beat that combo, Nothing finer than clicking manastone when PGT procs for a mana refresh. Not online atm but i think its around 420 power back total ( around 20/25 percent dependant on power pool ofc). Ssoy is great for off hand or was, now that the new 100 plus proc weps are in, well they are putting heritage items to shame!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Bloodlet bow does indeed top out all bows atm, its has a larger damage base rating than prisitne cedar but doesnt have the hp/power stats. Will be intresting to parse a player made bow with the new proc...</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>So if i was 30 again? Id put my head down and gain PGT and manastone again as fast as possbile. it was ismply game changing! Im hoping that Golden Eff boots means i can finally put mu PGT on my wall of fame, till then? Im keeping it firmly grasped in me hands.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[Flipya4Re]

<DIV>Agreed, I finished my PGT last night and OMG, it's night and day.  I wish I had completed it before reaching 39, but some things just don't pan out, I was burned out on heritages.  Don't let this happen to you! get your PGT ASAP!  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Also, something else to note regarding PGT, you will have to complete the Cove of Decay - Prison Break series of quests that starts with freeing the centaurs in RoV.  The two follow-up quests are a pain, especially the third because of the difficulty of finding Windfeather up.  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Cove of Decay only requires one person to have access, so if you are ready to kill Octogorgon and have not finished up the access quest you might want to consider the route I chose.  I was in a hurry because I had friends there at the zone ready to help so I posted in the auction channel offering 15g for someone with CoD access to get my group inside.  I recieved a reply right away, the player grouped up, zoned us in, handed him the gold, and he gated out.  Easy as pie.  The 15g was well worth not having to spend God knows how long trying to hunt down Windfeather and the other named necessary for access.</DIV>

[Jay]

<DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR> Flipya4Real wrote:<BR> <DIV><FONT size=2>Agreed, I finished my PGT last night and OMG, it's night and day.  I wish I had completed it before reaching 39, but some things just don't pan out, I was burned out on heritages.  Don't let this happen to you! get your PGT ASAP!  </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>Also, something else to note regarding PGT, you will have to complete the Cove of Decay - Prison Break series of quests that starts with freeing the centaurs in RoV.  The two follow-up quests are a pain, especially the third because of the difficulty of finding Windfeather up.  </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>Cove of Decay only requires one person to have access, so if you are ready to kill Octogorgon and have not finished up the access quest you might want to consider the route I chose.  I was in a hurry because I had friends there at the zone ready to help so I posted in the auction channel offering 15g for someone with CoD access to get my group inside.  I recieved a reply right away, the player grouped up, zoned us in, handed him the gold, and he gated out.  Easy as pie.  The 15g was well worth not having to spend God knows how long trying to hunt down Windfeather and the other named necessary for access.</FONT><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR> </DIV></BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2>Arrgghh, this sounds like a HUGE pain!! No doubt the PGT is worth it, but this gets so tiring. Start a long series of quests that do nothing but open up other quests / zones that you need to complete in order to access another set of quests that will eventually net you the item that you need to learn the language necessary to open the NEXT series of quests, which will eventually let you access the zone you need to kill the named that will start the next series of quests...and maybe, if you're lucky and you had lots of loot and a solid group and tons of spare time, after 10 levels and 60 gameplay hours, you are finally rewarded with a worthwhile item. </FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>/cynicism_OFF  <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>That said, I can't complain about Stormfire. The only 'legendary' quested item I've done so far (it's practically a heritage itself), and I thought the series of quests was grueling, but the bow is definitely worth it. For now. <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>Anyway, I do appreciate the info on the PGT, thanks for posting.  (I just wish I hadn't sold the two Giant Idols I'd rec'd previous to the No-Trade change.) </FONT></DIV>

[Sunjaguar]

<DIV>Isn't Stormfire a much better bow? It's not that hard to get once you get to Zek, its a reward for the Into the Vallon Foundry quest I believe.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Ajacks</DIV>

[Fennir]

<img src="http://www.improvmasta.com/eq/35gear.jpg"> <img src="http://www.improvmasta.com/eq/defcoat.jpg"> <img src="http://www.improvmasta.com/eq/cedarbow.jpg"><p>Message Edited by Fennir on <span class=date_text>03-26-2005</span> <span class=time_text>11:50 PM</span>

[Kyriel]

darn you fennir i didnt want to expend my pps now i must :smileymad: <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>jk thnkx for making my stats look like a child at a Rave -_-</DIV><p>Message Edited by Zemfira on <span class=date_text>03-27-2005</span> <span class=time_text>04:26 PM</span>

[Kyriel]

mind posting which quests didi u do for the non player made gear <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Kyriel]

whats better a full set of pristine t5 light armoror  pristine full set of medium armort5 none Ebon?(since i can only affor 2 atm :*() <DIV> </DIV>

[Quetip]

<span><blockquote><hr>Ijiamee wrote:<div></div> <div></div> <hr> <p>Sunjaguar wrote:</p> <p>My guess on SBD is about level 41 or 42, but not sure. Anyone have a breakdown of experience level in relation to skill level?</p> <p><img alt="Submitted By: " src="http://eq2.ogaming.com/db/uploads/eq2items/3106/image/sbd.jpg"></p> <div></div> <hr> <p>Devide the skill level by 5. So, the SBD can be equipped at level 42 (210 required)</p><p>Message Edited by Ijiamee on <span class="date_text">03-22-2005</span> <span class="time_text">09:38 AM</span></p><hr></blockquote>You could also double the first two numbers of the skills to get you required and max skills. Works just the same.</span><div></div>

[Ijiamee]

<DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P></P> <HR> <P>Quetip wrote:</P> <P><SPAN>You could also double the first two numbers of the skills to get you required and max skills. Works just the same.<BR></P></SPAN> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR></DIV> <DIV>What if the required skill is 175? 175 does not = 34. So, I guess it doesn't really work just the same...:smileyindifferent:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[kyshander]

dang!  I want some of that gear!:smileysurprised:

[Plexar_Vari]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Ijiamee wrote:<BR> <DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P></P> <HR> <P>Quetip wrote:</P> <P><SPAN>You could also double the first two numbers of the skills to get you required and max skills. Works just the same.<BR></P></SPAN> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR></DIV> <DIV>What if the required skill is 175? 175 does not = 34. So, I guess it doesn't really work just the same...:smileyindifferent:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR> </P> <P>You could make it a decimal system 17.5 x 2 = 35 =+)</P>