Go to the new zone and get this gear:

[Fennir]

<div></div><img src="http://www.improvmasta.com/eq/ranger35gear.jpg"><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>

[Fennir]

Right now I only use the feysteel legs/chest/shield if I'm soloing. Stats with Tolan's Talent, Forester's Insight, and the ring effect on: <img src="http://www.improvmasta.com/eq/35stats.jpg"> <div></div>

[Fennir]

<div></div>My own comments: I'm wearing light armor boots because they're the only ones that look OK with this new armor.  The bracers are light armor as well, but for a class that doesn't get hit much, and taking under consideration the comments made by Blackguard about medium armor not mitigating much more than light armor, I don't think it's a big deal. My resists have all taken a hit to wear this stuff, but I feel the +5 spellavoid on the gloves MORE than makes up for that. I was going to go with an imbued oak bow, but had a cedar made for when I hit 40 instead.  Does anyone have any confirmation that a proc with the same name will check for a proc more often when using multiple weapons with that proc?  That would be very nice information to have. Oh and in case you're wondering, I'm using the PGT with the dagger, of course.  I also carry a Manastone and poisons. <div></div><p>Message Edited by Fennir on <span class=date_text>03-31-2005</span> <span class=time_text>01:46 PM</span>

[Tsoth]

<FONT face="Courier New" color=#aaff55>dear God you have 80 more agi at 36 then I do at 39 <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></FONT>

[Jay]

<FONT size=2></FONT> <DIV><FONT size=2>Wow. So...what new zone? The Bloodlines area? And is this all quested items? Drops? Some stuff I see is crafted / imbued with some scrumptious-looking procs... /drool.</FONT></DIV>

[Fennir]

All the stuff I put a red dot on is a drop from the Bloodlines zones. <div></div>

[KetMali]

<DIV>Agi doesnt mean a whole lot dude. I respeced to get str, agi only matters for when you are soloing which is nill to none. I do have agi gear though for when I get very bored and want to go see what I can solo. Go all str if you want dps, if you want to tank reroll a guard or monk.</DIV>

[Zaurus]

<DIV>AGI doesn't only affect avoidance, it also affects accuracy. So having more AGI means you miss less, and missing less is always good for improving your DPS. :smileywink:</DIV>

[Fennir]

<div></div>AGI doesn't mean a whole lot? LOL AGI = power, avoidance, chance to hit.  There is a soft cap at 200, so I am not working to increase my AGI much beyond that.  I see no reason to let it fall below. Besides, my STR is already 123 at level 36.  I don't think I'll be having any problems, considering my DPS doesn't even really come from STR, but from my combat arts, which run off my power (AGI). And you can laugh about my guys tanking ability, but he can off-tank likfe nobody's business.  A series of bow attacks does wonders for peeling off a caster or a priest, and with the +3 DEF stacked with my +2 racial DEF, using Adroit,  and the +5 spellavoid (among other things), I can stay up a lot longer than anyone else in a single-tank group. <div></div><p>Message Edited by Fennir on <span class=date_text>03-31-2005</span> <span class=time_text>11:19 PM</span>

[Sirlutt]

with all that imbued gear, how often does the stuff proc in reality ?.. is it noticeable in combat ? <div></div>

[Fennir]

The healing chestpiece has a HoT component, so it is pretty much always throwing in a 40 point heal every tick or so once you get hit.  The legs and shield will proc 2-4x per fight, and the weapon usually procs 1-2x per fight. Usually only my PGT and the imbued weapon is proccing, adding about 2-400 dmg per fight. <div></div>

[Flust]

<DIV>Very Nice gear.  Love your str. Str does effect our CAs.  It helps us hit for near max dmg more often.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>As for hats, I would suggest going to CoT and getting the Chainmail Coif of Dark Whispers.  It has better stats than the D'Morte, except it does have -1 defence.  But I rarely tank so, that doesn't matter to me.  Aslo a good earring is Zig's Wing from CoT as well.  It has 15 Agi, adds to all but melee resist and has +2 to spell avoidence.  But with your AGI, its not that big of a deal.  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>from what I have heard, the Imbued bows do proc off of melee.  I'll be able to ya for sure soon.  Should have my Imbued Cedar bow shortly.  </DIV>

[DragonK]

<P>Awesome gear and impressive stats!</P> <P>Thanks for reminding me to get off my duff and buy some hex dolls and start planning on a new bow to replace Stormfire <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P> <P> </P>

[TwistedFaith]

Any chance of bigger pics of these items m8?I cant make out all the names etc.Thanks for the post.

[TwistedFaith]

Bump:Did anyone saves these images, the link seems to be dead <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Fennir]

Sorry, my hosting is down at the moment.  Feel free to send a cross-server tell to Tobias or Xhevar on Mistmoore if you have any questions. <div></div>

[Sokolov]

<DIV>On procs:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>With Blade Flurry, 2 melee proc weapons, 1 proc bow, and poison applied... nearly every shot will proc SOMETHING.</DIV> <P>Open Shot nearly always procs multiple things - unless it misses completely of course.</P> <P>I hit 50+ DPS at level 21 against gnolls the other night using mainly my bow.</P> <DIV><BR></DIV>

[Fennir]

sup sok u *$%#&! yeah we have dev confirmation on why rangers are proc [Removed for Content]: apparently proc rate is inversely proportional to the speed of your weapon... so a low speed weapon will appear to proc more often, although it will even out over time to fall in line with its faster counterparts. ...rangers get combat arts which shoot multiple arrows at once, each counting as an individual attack. so you combine that with the 7 second delay on a long bow and you have yourself a proc party. <div></div>

[Queen Alexandria]

It's definetly a proc party. Which is why i play my ranger alot.

[Teksun]

Thanks for all the tips Fennir. My guild is currently trying to get together to hit the BL zone. I look forward to getting some of these drops. On a sidenote, someone sure has been hitting you with the one stars. I can't understand it because all your info is VERY helpful. I 5 starred ya to help balance it out <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> <div></div>

[Fennir]

sweet my hosting's back hehe i don't lend much weight to the star system, it's the words that count, thanks tho <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> <div></div>

[Pridebring]

Sweet post and thanks for the info, makes me rethink a couple of my choices.

[coochic]

It is some nice gear, but i'd like to give you a WOOT on your smarts, I'd like to play with more people that are as smart as you are man. Keep up the good work.

[ZaranilShadowfie]

where does necklace of fingers come from exactly?  Can never seem to find an answer on this <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> <div></div>