Ranger PvE | Open World Shortbow, Longbow | Damage 100% Crit PvE Ranger

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Summary

This was a build obtained on guru a while back. Unfortunately it's been removed by the author due to a formatting mishap, so the rationale behind everything is missing. Fortunately there are similar builds out there so just look around.

 

In a nutshell, the general idea behind this build is after buffs and foods, you're at 100% crit chance. It offers almost nothing in terms of party support.


I. Weapons and Skills

Berserker's Shortbow
  • Weapon Strength: 905-1000
  • Power: 239
  • Precision: 171
  • Ferocity: 171
  • Weapon Strength: -
Berserker's Longbow
  • Weapon Strength: 920-1080
  • Power: 239
  • Precision: 171
  • Ferocity: 171
  • Weapon Strength: -
Berserker's Harpoon Gun
  • Weapon Strength: 905-1000
  • Power: 120
  • Precision: 85
  • Ferocity: 85
Berserker's Spear
  • Weapon Strength: 905-1000
  • Power: 120
  • Precision: 85
  • Ferocity: 85
  • Furious Screech1 30
    Pet skills. Screech angrily to grant fury to nearby allies.
    Fury: 15 s
  • Peck¼
    Peck at your foe.
    Damage: 111Range: 130
  • Harmonic Cry1 40
    Heal yourself and nearby allies.
    Healing: 3,250Radius: 240Range: 1,500
  • Frenzied Attack1 20
    Attack with a pecking frenzy and make your foe vulnerable.
    Damage (3x): 222x2Vulnerability: 10 sRange: 130
  • Crossfire
    Fire an arrow. Bleed your target if you hit them from behind or from the side.
    Damage: 134Bleeding: 3 s (128 damage)Combo Finisher: Projectile (20% chance)Range: 900
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
  • Poison Volley¼ 7¼
    Fire a spread of five poison arrows.
    Damage (5x): 170x5Poison: 4 s (840 damage)Range: 900
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
  • Quick Shot¼ 7¼
    Fire a quick shot in an evasive retreat. Gain swiftness if the shot hits. This can be used while retreating.
    Damage: 135Swiftness: 3 sCombo Finisher: ProjectileRange: 900
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
  • Crippling Shot9½
    Fire an arrow that cripples your target. Your pet's next three attacks inflict bleeding.
    Damage: 135Crippled: 3 sBleeding: 6 s (255 damage)Combo Finisher: ProjectileRange: 900
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
  • Concussion Shot¼ 20
    Daze your foe with an arrow. Stun them if you hit from behind or from the side.
    Damage: 135Daze: 1 sStun: 1 sCombo Finisher: ProjectileRange: 900
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
  • "We Heal as One!"½ 20
    Shout. Heal yourself and your pet.
    Healing: 6,520
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
  • Quickening Zephyr48
    Survival. You and your pet gain quickness and super speed.
    Quickness: 6 sSuper Speed: 6 s
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
  • Frost Spirit½ 20
    Spirit. Summon a frost spirit that has a 75% chance to grant bonus damage to nearby allies.
    Percent damage increase: 10%Duration: 60
    • Cold Snap20
      Your frost spirit releases a freezing blast of arctic air, chilling nearby foes.
      Chilled: 3 s
  • Signet of the Hunt30
    Signet Passive: Grants 25% increased movement speed to you and your pet.
    Signet Active: Your pet's next attack deals more damage.
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:
  • “Strength of the Pack!”1 60
    Shout. Rampage with your pet, gaining stability, fury, and swiftness. You and your pet also grant might to each other when you attack.
    x3Stability: 3 s (per pulse)Fury: 20 sSwiftness: 20 sDuration: 20
    • 0
      Vulnerability: Swiftness:

Weapon and Skill Details

Quickening Zephyr is used in conjunction with the shortbow attack 1 for burst damage as needed. Frost Spirit is very helpful, especially in group play. I personally prefer to have a passive run skill on my characters, so I use Signet of the Hunt. I've seen builds using Sharpening Stone, and with such viable condition builds out there I don't see the point. Especially when it comes to bleeds.


II. Traits

Adept Master Grandmaster

Trait Details

With the first passive in the Beastmastery line changing since the build's creation, it no longer makes as much sense to put 5 there. I chose to put those points into Wilderness Survival for (A) toughness for the maintenance oil, and (B) Wilderness Knowledge for QZ.


III. Stat Specifics & Effects

Primary Stats

  • Health 15922 (+0)
  • Vitality 916 (+0)
  • Armor 2080 (+100)
  • Toughness 1016 (+100)
  • Attack 3566 (+1650)
  • Power 2566 (+1650)
  • Critical Hit 78% (+78%)
  • Precision 2555 (+1639)

Secondary Stats

  • Agony Resistance 30 (+30)
  • Condition Damage 100 (+100)
  • Condition Duration 30% (+30%)
  • Critical Damage 93% (+93%)
  • Damage 1000 (+0%)
  • Defense 1064 (+0)
  • Experience from Kills 20% (+20%)
  • Ferocity 1406 (+1406)
  • Movement Speed 25% (+25%)

Boons

  • Aegis
    Block the next attack.
  • Distortion
    Allows mesmers to evade attacks for some time.
  • Frenzy
    Increases damage taken by 25%. It typically seen as a mechanic to offset a beneficial effect such as quickness.
  • Frosty Armor
    Chills foes that hit you.
  • Fury
    20% critical chance increase. Stacks in duration.
  • Haste
    Regenerate endurance at 50% effectiveness when under the effects of this skill. It's typically seen as a mechanic to offset a beneficial effect such as quickness.
  • Invulnerability
    Prevents the target from taking damage or receiving conditions. It is also placed on rallied players for one second.
  • Might
    X damage per attack increase. Stacks intensity.
  • Protection
    33% damage reduction. Stacks in duration.
  • Quickening Zephyr
    Prevents healing. It typically seen as a mechanic to offset a beneficial effect such as quickness.
  • Quickness
    Makes all skills and actions 50% faster.
  • Regeneration
    Regenerates X health per second. Stacks in duration.
  • Rejuvenation
    Regenerates health. This effect is exclusive to the guardian profession through the Virtue of Resolve.
  • Resistance
    Resistance temporarily negates the affected target of all effects caused by conditions.
  • Retaliation
    Does X damage to an opponent each time they hit you. Stacks in duration.
  • Smiting
    Causes every fifth attack to apply burning. This effect is exclusive to the guardian profession.
  • Stability
    Cannot be knocked down, pushed back, launched, stunned, dazed, floated, sunk, or feared.
  • Stealth
    Allows the user to be invisible to enemy players and avoid being spotted by enemy NPCs.
  • Swiftness
    33% movement speed increase. Stacks in duration.
  • Vigor
    Faster endurance regeneration. Stacks in duration.

Conditions

  • Agony
    Agony is an effect unique to Fractals of the Mists that removes a percentage of the player's health every second and reduces received healing by ~50%.
  • Bleeding
    Bleeding is a stackable condition that deals damage over time.
  • Blind
    Causes the target's next hit to miss instead.
  • Burning
    Inflicts X damage per second. Stacks in duration.
  • Chilled
    Reduces movement speed and skill recharge by 66%. Stacks in duration.
  • Confusion
    Inflicts X damage each time a foe uses skill. Stacks in intensity.
  • Crippled
    Crippled is a condition which decreases movement speed by 50%. Stacks in duration.
  • Fear
    Causes the target to run directly away from the caster.
  • Immobilized
    Immobilized is a condition which prevents movement and dodging. Victims also can't turn. Stacks in duration.
  • Poison
    Inflicts X damage per second. Reduces outgoing heals by 33%. Stacks in duration.
  • Slow
    Slow is a condition that reduces the activation time of skills and abilities.
  • Taunt
    Taunt is a control effect that forces the affected target to run towards the source of taunt with all skills except stun breakers disabled while using their auto-attack skill.
  • Torment
    Deals damage every second; deals additional damage if moving; stacks intensity.
  • Vulnerability
    Increases damage the target takes by 1%. Stacks in intensity.
  • Weakness
    Causes 50% of attacks to be glancing and reduces endurance regeneration by 50%. Stacks in duration.

Control

  • Break Stun
    Stun break is an effect which can break control effects on a character.
  • Daze
    Interrupts and prevents the target from using skills for a period of time.
  • Float
    Forces the affected target(s) to move towards the surface.
  • Knockdown
    Interrupts and causes the foe to be unable to move or use skills for a short duration. Knocked down foes fall to the ground.
  • Launch
    Interrupts and tosses a character into the air.
  • Pull
    Shortens the distance between the user and the foe by drawing one of them to another. If a foe is pulled, this can result in an interrupt.
  • Push
    Physically pushes foes away from the player and interrupts them.
  • Sink
    Forces the affected target(s) to move away from the surface.
  • Stun
    Interrupts, immobilizes, and incapacitates foes for a short duration.
  • Teleport
    Teleport to target location.
  • Teleport
    Teleport (alternatively, flash) is a mechanic that causes the user or target(s) to instantly move from one location to another.

Fields & Finishers

  • Dark Field
    Dark Combo Effects

    Blast Finisher: Area Blindness
    Leap Finisher: Blindness
    Projectile Finisher: Life stealing
    Whirl Finsher: Leeching Bolts
  • Ethereal Field
    Ethereal Combo Effects

    Blast Finisher: Area Chaos Armor
    Leap Finisher: Chaos Armor
    Projectile Finisher: Confusion
    Whirl Finsher: Confounding Bolts
  • Fire Field
    Fire Combo Effects

    Blast Finisher: Area Might
    Leap Finisher: Fire Shield
    Projectile Finisher: Burning
    Whirl Finsher: Burning Bolts
  • Ice Field
    Ice Combo Effects

    Blast Finisher: Area Frost Aura
    Leap Finisher: Frost Aura
    Projectile Finisher: Chilled
    Whirl Finsher: Chilling Bolts
  • Light Field
    Light Combo Effects

    Blast Finisher: Area Retaliation
    Leap Finisher: Retaliation
    Projectile Finisher: Remove Condition
    Whirl Finsher: Cleansing Bolts
  • Lightning Field
    Lightning Combo Effects

    Blast Finisher: Area Swiftness
    Leap Finisher: Dazing Strike
    Projectile Finisher: Vulnerability
    Whirl Finsher: Brutal Bolts
  • Poison Field
    Poison Combo Effects

    Blast Finisher: Area Weakness
    Leap Finisher: Weakness
    Projectile Finisher: Poison
    Whirl Finsher: Poison Bolts
  • Revealed
    Revealed is an effect applied when stealth is broken, for example by entering combat or exiting a Shadow Refuge circle prematurely.
  • Smoke Field
    Smoke Combo Effects

    Blast Finisher: Area Stealth
    Leap Finisher: Stealth
    Projectile Finisher: Blindness
    Whirl Finsher: Blinding Bolts
  • Super Speed
    Activate your slick shoes, enabling you to move at superior speeds.
  • Water Field
    Water Combo Effects

    Blast Finisher: Area Healing
    Leap Finisher: Healing
    Projectile Finisher: Regeneration
    Whirl Finsher: Healing Bolts
Combo
  • Blast Finisher
    Blast Combo Effects

    Dark: Area Blindness
    Ethereal: Area Chaos Armor
    Fire: Area Might
    Ice: Area Frost Aura
    Light: Area Retaliation
    Lightning: Area Swiftness
    Poison: Area Weakness
    Smoke: Area Stealth
    Water: Area Healing
  • Leap Finisher
    Leap Combo Effects

    Dark: Blindness
    Ethereal: Chaos Armor
    Fire: Fire Shield
    Ice: Frost Aura
    Light: Retaliation
    Lightning: Dazing Strike
    Poison: Weakness
    Smoke: Stealth
    Water: Healing
  • Projectile Finisher
    Projectile Combo Effects

    Dark: Life stealing
    Ethereal: Confusion
    Fire: Burning
    Ice: Chilled
    Light: Remove Condition
    Lightning: Vulnerability
    Poison: Poison
    Smoke: Blindness
    Water: Regeneration
  • Whirl Finisher
    Whirl Combo Effects

    Dark: Leeching Bolts
    Ethereal: Confounding Bolts
    Fire: Burning Bolts
    Ice: Chilling Bolts
    Light: Cleansing Bolts
    Lightning: Brutal Bolts
    Poison: Poison Bolts
    Smoke: Blinding Bolts
    Water: Healing Bolts

IV. Food, Armor, Trinkets & Upgrade Items

Food Nourishment

Bowl of Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Duration: 30min
Precision: 100
Ferocity: 70
Experience from Kills: 10%
  • (30min)
  • Precision: 100
  • Ferocity: 70
  • Experience from Kills: 10%

Utility Nourishment

Master Maintenance Oil
Duration: 30min
Gain precision equal to 6% of your toughness
Gain precision equal to 4% of your vitality
Experience from Kills: 10%
  • (30min)
  • Gain precision equal to 6% of your toughness
  • Gain precision equal to 4% of your vitality
  • Experience from Kills: 10%

Armor & Runes

Berserker's Emblazoned Helm
  • Defense: 97
  • Power: 60
  • Precision: 43
  • Ferocity: 43
Superior Rune of the Ranger
  1. Precision: 25
  2. Ferocity: 35
  3. Precision: 50
  4. Ferocity: 65
  5. Precision: 100
  6. +7% damage while you have an active companion.
Berserker's Emblazoned Shoulders
  • Defense: 97
  • Power: 45
  • Precision: 32
  • Ferocity: 32
Superior Rune of the Ranger
  1. Precision: 25
  2. Ferocity: 35
  3. Precision: 50
  4. Ferocity: 65
  5. Precision: 100
  6. +7% damage while you have an active companion.
Berserker's Emblazoned Coat
  • Defense: 338
  • Power: 134
  • Precision: 96
  • Ferocity: 96
Superior Rune of the Ranger
  1. Precision: 25
  2. Ferocity: 35
  3. Precision: 50
  4. Ferocity: 65
  5. Precision: 100
  6. +7% damage while you have an active companion.
Berserker's Emblazoned Gloves
  • Defense: 157
  • Power: 45
  • Precision: 32
  • Ferocity: 32
Superior Rune of the Ranger
  1. Precision: 25
  2. Ferocity: 35
  3. Precision: 50
  4. Ferocity: 65
  5. Precision: 100
  6. +7% damage while you have an active companion.
Berserker's Emblazoned Pants
  • Defense: 218
  • Power: 90
  • Precision: 64
  • Ferocity: 64
Superior Rune of the Ranger
  1. Precision: 25
  2. Ferocity: 35
  3. Precision: 50
  4. Ferocity: 65
  5. Precision: 100
  6. +7% damage while you have an active companion.
Berserker's Emblazoned Boots
  • Defense: 157
  • Power: 45
  • Precision: 32
  • Ferocity: 32
Superior Rune of the Ranger
  1. Precision: 25
  2. Ferocity: 35
  3. Precision: 50
  4. Ferocity: 65
  5. Precision: 100
  6. +7% damage while you have an active companion.

Armor Stat Totals

  • Defense 1064
  • Precision 474
  • Ferocity 399
  • Power 419

Rune Bonuses

Superior Rune of the Ranger
  1. Precision: 25
  2. Ferocity: 35
  3. Precision: 50
  4. Ferocity: 65
  5. Precision: 100
  6. +7% damage while you have an active companion.

Accessories & Jewels

Distinguished Circle of LogicUtility Slot
  • Power: 157
  • Precision: 108
  • Ferocity: 108
Versatile Precise InfusionOmni Infusion
  • Precision: 5
  • Agony Resistance: 5
Berserker's BackOffensive Slot
  • Power: 63
  • Precision: 40
  • Ferocity: 40
(Infused)
Precise InfusionOffensive Infusion
  • Precision: 5
  • Agony Resistance: 5
Ring of Red DeathOffensive Slot
  • Power: 126
  • Precision: 85
  • Ferocity: 85
(Infused)
Precise InfusionOffensive Infusion
  • Precision: 5
  • Agony Resistance: 5
Crystalline BandDefensive Slot
  • Power: 126
  • Precision: 85
  • Ferocity: 85
(Infused)
Versatile Precise InfusionOmni Infusion
  • Precision: 5
  • Agony Resistance: 5
Althea's AshesOffensive Slot
  • Power: 110
  • Precision: 74
  • Ferocity: 74
Precise InfusionOffensive Infusion
  • Precision: 5
  • Agony Resistance: 5
Magister's Field JournalDefensive Slot
  • Power: 110
  • Precision: 74
  • Ferocity: 74
Versatile Precise InfusionOmni Infusion
  • Precision: 5
  • Agony Resistance: 5

Accessory Totals

  • Power:692
  • Precision:496
  • Ferocity:466
  • Agony Resistance:30

Weapon Set Sigils

Berserker's Shortbow
  • Weapon Strength: 905-1000
  • Power: 239
  • Precision: 171
  • Ferocity: 171
  • Weapon Strength: -
Sigil of Rage
10% chance on critical hit to apply quickness for 3 seconds. (This effect cannot trigger more than once every 30s)

Weapon Set I

Sigil of Rage

10% chance on critical hit to apply quickness for 3 seconds. (This effect cannot trigger more than once every 30s)
Berserker's Longbow
  • Weapon Strength: 920-1080
  • Power: 239
  • Precision: 171
  • Ferocity: 171
  • Weapon Strength: -
Sigil of Superior Frailty
50% chance to cause vulnerability for 10s on hit.

Weapon Set II

Sigil of Superior Frailty

50% chance to cause vulnerability for 10s on hit.
Berserker's Harpoon Gun
  • Weapon Strength: 905-1000
  • Power: 120
  • Precision: 85
  • Ferocity: 85
Berserker's Spear
  • Weapon Strength: 905-1000
  • Power: 120
  • Precision: 85
  • Ferocity: 85

Water Weapon I

Water Weapon II

Upgrade Item Details

It has been suggested that Superior Sigils of Accuracy and Perception would be better. I believe the author's contention was with the way the build is set up (food, fury buff, etc.) you don't need that extra boost to hit 100% crit. In my own experience I doubt I genuinely hit 100% much at all, so it's up to you.

 

As for infusions, you might want to save money and grab Precise WvW Infusions for your offensive trinkets. I hear most fractal-goers don't like rangers due to pets anyway.


V. Basic Gameplay

Gameplay is really pretty simple. Shortbow 1 is your bread and butter, especially when nearly every shot is a crit.


Main Skill Rotation


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@ 09:34 PM, Thu August 22 2013 Reply
Awesome build!! Trying it out right now on my lvl 80 PVE Ranger. I was hoping to find out what you put for your Grand Master Trait 30 Marksmenship! It's not showing up on the build site xD. Thanks again!