newb ranger seeking guidance

[Qwexer]

Ok I'm new to EQ2, my main toon is a 24 ranger and my questions are:   What weapon should I be using? buy vs. drop duel vs. single   What type of armor should I use? buy vs. drop   What is a reasonable price for a adept at my level?   Does Mitigation help me at all, I heard it had to do with my agi?Ty for your time.<span>Highkeep/Ranger/WoodfireTrader of collectables pst me anytime</span>

[The_Wind]

1:  I belive you can start your PGT quest now, not 100% its been a long time since i've done mine.  Other than that you should have 1 pierce/1slash, and of course your best with an imbued long bow. 2:  As far as armor goes you should get your AQ's out of the way, they'll be good for you until you can get down into Ruins of Varsoon and nab you some of the new stuff coming from there, or until you hit 30 and get the feyiron/feysteel stuff.3:  2-4g usually for an ad1 for your level, but ad3's, being that they require a rare, are somewhat more expensive. 4:  Mitigation comes from the armor.  Armor has a mitigation amount.  Agility determines your powerpool, and avoidance.  Mitigation is good depending on how you play.  But for the most part, if you don't get it, theres no reason to have it, no? <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><div></div>

[Qwexer]

<div></div>ty for the help, though what is PGT and AQ, last what exactly does mig do for me, is it my deffense?  Sorry for the newb questions just havent figured all of the acromyns yet.<span>Highkeep/Ranger/WoodfireTrader of collectables pst me anytime</span><p>Message Edited by Qwexer on <span class="date_text">01-06-2006</span><span class="time_text">09:31 PM</span></p>

[Taubin]

PGT is the Polished Granite Tomahawk (see pic below) and AQ is Armor Quest.  The armor quest is started by a guy in Qeynos Harbor near the bank.  And MIT is part of your defense, it is how much damage is absorbed by your armor <span>:smileywink:</span><img src="http://dbms.ogamingmedia.com/eq2items/3425/image/polishedgranitetomahawk05nov11.jpg"><div></div>

[Qwexer]

TY for the info I'm going there right now.<span>Highkeep/Ranger/WoodfireTrader of collectables pst me anytime</span>

[valer]

<div>I think 24 is way too soon to start the PGT quest solo.  I recommend the learning giantish quest off of cheif derrog.  Then kill giants in a group.   You're gonna have a lot of trouble with the pre-quests to the PGT at lvl 24.   You can't even use till 32 I think.  I'd say at 24 SH groups would be good for you.  You should get some decent chain drops there, and you can work on the ranger bow quest there.  As far as weapons go until you hit 30 just buy the highest DPS you can find for your regular weaps.  If you're grouping you're just gonna sit back and pump arrows anyway so don't waste too much on weapons or armor until you hit 30, unless you plan on soloing a lot.  Unfortunately ranger adepts are incredibly overpriced, but at your lvl get a higher lvl tank and camp lord andros in SH for a little while.  He'll drop some masters that you should be able to trade for ranger masters.  If you're gonna buy adept's don't spend more thant 1 gp on adept 1 spells.  I think the general consensus has been to go with +STR so you hit harder.  This will help maximize your DPS.  I'll pretty much go with lower mitigation if it means better + stats.  Hope this helps.</div>

[Celedon Silvertree]

<span><blockquote><hr>valerik wrote:<div> I'd say at 24 SH groups would be good for you.  You should get some decent chain drops there, and you can work on the ranger bow quest there.</div><hr></blockquote></span>What is the ranger bow quest in SH?<div></div>

[Quillian Feetfa]

<div></div><blockquote><hr>Celedon Silvertree wrote:<span><blockquote><hr>valerik wrote:<div> I'd say at 24 SH groups would be good for you.  You should get some decent chain drops there, and you can work on the ranger bow quest there.</div><hr></blockquote></span>What is the ranger bow quest in SH?<div></div><hr></blockquote>Talk to Sir Valinayle inside SH on the Steps near the entrance.  He will start the Quest for the Stormfire bow, which is very good at that level.  I may not be as good as an imbued bow, but it has some nice stats.

[Celedon Silvertree]

<span><blockquote><hr>Quillian Feetfast wrote:<div></div><blockquote>What is the ranger bow quest in SH?<div></div><hr></blockquote>Talk to Sir Valinayle inside SH on the Steps near the entrance.  He will start the Quest for the Stormfire bow, which is very good at that level.  I may not be as good as an imbued bow, but it has some nice stats.<hr></blockquote>Oh... him?!? That annoying little.... [explative deleted by blah blah blah]... well... it better be a pretty sweet bow.Just kidding.. sounds like fun.</span><div></div>

[Zholain]

<font size="2">Hehe...it's an absolute awesome bow for a 20's ranger.  <span>:womanvery-happy:</span></font><div></div>

[Qwexer]

Thank you for all of the information everything helps.<span>Highkeep/Ranger/WoodfireTrader of collectables pst me anytime</span>