End-Game Ranger Gear?

Thorn4 · 05-10-2005, 08:39 AM

Aside from raiding for fabled items, and even then, there doesn't seem to be that much Medium Armor, any level 45-50 Rangers have suggestions for gear/weapons?

gossi · 05-11-2005, 01:24 AM

Player made from ebon if your not raiding.

Linyen
50 Ranger Permafrost
Fires of Heaven

Thorn4 · 05-11-2005, 08:38 AM

I was afraid of that. Our guild raids a few times a week, but I've yet to see ANY medium armor drop and ebon prices are still around 3pp each on my server. *crosses fingers* Well there's always hope that Splitpaw will provide some better gear.

gossi · 05-11-2005, 06:13 PM

There are other nice items that are received from quests and/or mob related drops, ebon armor isnt the end all for those not raiding. I have some decent gear that does fine until I can one day upgrade it with fabled.

I have always tried to go for agi and str armor, regardless if it was medium or not. I base this decision on the fact that 99.9% of the time I am not getting hit by a mob, so I don't worry much about having high mitigation.

Once this quarter is done and I finally start making money again I plan on upgrading my account so that others may view my gear. By no means is it the "must have" or "perfect" set of gear, but perhaps it will give those budding rangers out there something to compare to. I hope this helps.

Linyen
50 Ranger Permafrost
Fires of Heaven

Message Edited by gossin6 on 05-11-2005 07:14 AM

Sembri · 05-12-2005, 01:54 PM

I plan on getting a full set of ebon for [expletive ninja'd by Faarbot]s and giggles. Decided at random for my 2nd ebon piece - bracers (just got new non-ebon legs and hate upgrading so soon P). Ebon bracers are about 5% better than Whimsical Bracers (which should be fairly common and cheap), so... unless you're weird like me, don't bother getting that made =)

Nobol · 05-12-2005, 02:24 PM

Honestly, you could raid naked, and you wouldn't see much difference, personally I would go with whats cost effective for you.For example, the dropped ebon pieces etc, heck even fulg will work.Unless some drastic earth shattering change happens soon, I don't feel like wasting $$$ or DKP on armor SMILEY

gossi · 05-12-2005, 09:27 PM

Nobolis wrote:
Honestly, you could raid naked, and you wouldn't see much difference, personally I would go with whats cost effective for you.

For example, the dropped ebon pieces etc, heck even fulg will work.

Unless some drastic earth shattering change happens soon, I don't feel like wasting $$$ or DKP on armor

This is true, but I would recommend against it. I base this not on the fact that it cant be done (our main tank can completely strip while tanking all the epic encounters currently in game), but because your mitigation drops so low that if a mob aggros any other member and your a nice dual wielding ranger with 240 haste.....almost instant death. Your resistances to things such as heat, cold, disease....they also have mitigation that will drop extremely low. An AE that normally hits you for 1500 damage could now kill you easily on its first tick.

Definatly get what you can afford or whats in your best interests. I will always strive for fabled armor because if you don't get the best you can get now, your not planning for the future. I am sure there are going to be mean mobs coming into the game that will eat you up if you dont try and get the best possible upgrades. Since this gnoll pup cant touch me right now, it doesnt mean that there arent bigger gnolls down the road. Just a thought.

Linyen
50 Ranger Permafrost
Fires of Heaven

Message Edited by gossin6 on 05-13-2005 06:34 AM

spankosaurus · 05-13-2005, 04:27 AM

Nobolis wrote:
Honestly, you could raid naked, and you wouldn't see much difference, personally I would go with whats cost effective for you.

For example, the dropped ebon pieces etc, heck even fulg will work.

Unless some drastic earth shattering change happens soon, I don't feel like wasting $$$ or DKP on armor

I actually did this on acident before, and when buffed up fully, there really wasn't that much of a difference, so don't break the bank just for a few more points. I'd personally stick with the best you can get for the cheapest amount, upgrading combat arts is where your money will be best spent.

HerrReins · 05-13-2005, 01:20 PM

A full set rare craftet T5 light armor is a cheap and very good armor. You can get a full set for about 1-2pp and in my opinion it looks much better than the ebon craftet stuff.

Ventural of Innovation

05-12-2005, 01:54 PM	#5
Sembri Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 20	I plan on getting a full set of ebon for [expletive ninja'd by Faarbot]s and giggles. Decided at random for my 2nd ebon piece - bracers (just got new non-ebon legs and hate upgrading so soon P). Ebon bracers are about 5% better than Whimsical Bracers (which should be fairly common and cheap), so... unless you're weird like me, don't bother getting that made =) __________________ 50 Ranger (#9 on Befallen) 50 Woodworker (#10 on Befallen - was too dang busy doing books quests =P) Heroes

05-12-2005, 02:24 PM	#6
Nobol Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 255	Honestly, you could raid naked, and you wouldn't see much difference, personally I would go with whats cost effective for you.For example, the dropped ebon pieces etc, heck even fulg will work.Unless some drastic earth shattering change happens soon, I don't feel like wasting $$$ or DKP on armor __________________ ================ I run medium fast now, wee Legende, still not logged in,wee Fubaro Beta'Tester 50 Dirge

05-12-2005, 09:27 PM	#7
gossi Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 79	Nobolis wrote: Honestly, you could raid naked, and you wouldn't see much difference, personally I would go with whats cost effective for you. For example, the dropped ebon pieces etc, heck even fulg will work. Unless some drastic earth shattering change happens soon, I don't feel like wasting $$$ or DKP on armor This is true, but I would recommend against it. I base this not on the fact that it cant be done (our main tank can completely strip while tanking all the epic encounters currently in game), but because your mitigation drops so low that if a mob aggros any other member and your a nice dual wielding ranger with 240 haste.....almost instant death. Your resistances to things such as heat, cold, disease....they also have mitigation that will drop extremely low. An AE that normally hits you for 1500 damage could now kill you easily on its first tick. Definatly get what you can afford or whats in your best interests. I will always strive for fabled armor because if you don't get the best you can get now, your not planning for the future. I am sure there are going to be mean mobs coming into the game that will eat you up if you dont try and get the best possible upgrades. Since this gnoll pup cant touch me right now, it doesnt mean that there arent bigger gnolls down the road. Just a thought. Linyen 50 Ranger Permafrost Fires of Heaven Message Edited by gossin6 on 05-13-2005 06:34 AM

05-13-2005, 04:27 AM	#8
spankosaurus Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 20	Nobolis wrote: Honestly, you could raid naked, and you wouldn't see much difference, personally I would go with whats cost effective for you. For example, the dropped ebon pieces etc, heck even fulg will work. Unless some drastic earth shattering change happens soon, I don't feel like wasting $$$ or DKP on armor I actually did this on acident before, and when buffed up fully, there really wasn't that much of a difference, so don't break the bank just for a few more points. I'd personally stick with the best you can get for the cheapest amount, upgrading combat arts is where your money will be best spent.

05-10-2005, 08:39 AM	#1
Thorn4 General Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 55	Aside from raiding for fabled items, and even then, there doesn't seem to be that much Medium Armor, any level 45-50 Rangers have suggestions for gear/weapons?

05-11-2005, 01:24 AM	#2
gossi Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 79	Player made from ebon if your not raiding. Linyen 50 Ranger Permafrost Fires of Heaven

05-11-2005, 08:38 AM	#3
Thorn4 General Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 55	I was afraid of that. Our guild raids a few times a week, but I've yet to see ANY medium armor drop and ebon prices are still around 3pp each on my server. crosses fingers Well there's always hope that Splitpaw will provide some better gear.

05-11-2005, 06:13 PM	#4
gossi Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 79	There are other nice items that are received from quests and/or mob related drops, ebon armor isnt the end all for those not raiding. I have some decent gear that does fine until I can one day upgrade it with fabled. I have always tried to go for agi and str armor, regardless if it was medium or not. I base this decision on the fact that 99.9% of the time I am not getting hit by a mob, so I don't worry much about having high mitigation. Once this quarter is done and I finally start making money again I plan on upgrading my account so that others may view my gear. By no means is it the "must have" or "perfect" set of gear, but perhaps it will give those budding rangers out there something to compare to. I hope this helps. Linyen 50 Ranger Permafrost Fires of Heaven Message Edited by gossin6 on 05-11-2005 07:14 AM

05-13-2005, 01:20 PM	#9
HerrReins Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 80	A full set rare craftet T5 light armor is a cheap and very good armor. You can get a full set for about 1-2pp and in my opinion it looks much better than the ebon craftet stuff. Ventural of Innovation