Ranger
An agile archer who shoots on the move.
RangedStarting attributesStrength7Dexterity15Intelligence7Starting weaponBow
How it plays
The Ranger fires a bow while moving and uses jumping skills to get out of trouble. Lightning, cold, poison and physical skills bounce, slow or poison enemies.
Who it is for
Players who want a classic ranged class that is easy to learn and has plenty of freedom of movement.
Ascendancies
- Deadeye
Extra projectiles, Frenzy Charges and Marks.
- Pathfinder
Movement, poison and flask-related passives.
Featured skills
- Lightning Arrow
- Escape Shot
- Poisonburst Arrow
- Snipe
- Barrage
- Rain of Arrows
- Tornado Shot
- Spiral Volley
Spirit gems
- Herald of Thunder
- Plague Bearer
- Wind Dancer
- Mirage Archer
Skill and ascendancy names stay in English, as in the game.
Tips to get started
- Shoot and move: the bow lets you walk while attacking, so take advantage of it.
- Use Escape Shot or jumping skills to open distance when you are surrounded.
- Marks (Sniper’s Mark, Voltaic Mark) single out an enemy: use them on the ones that matter most, such as bosses.