08-06-2013, 05:05 PM
(08-06-2013, 02:36 PM)shoju Wrote: Well, I tried to start a conversation in the Ranger Forum, but alas, I didn't get anyone to start talking. So I figure I will see if I can get some conversation going here.
Enjoyed reading your progression of this ranger. One of my favorite things to do in PoE is read through custom build threads and their trials while progressing. I feel like you've come to a decent conclusion and place with your Archer, although without better gear you'll have a hard time progressing past lvl 70 maps. Nothing wrong with that, not every character is made to get to absolute end game.
Rain of Arrows is indeed incredible. Being able to snipe your targets, namely necromancers, is invaluable compared to the spray and pray tactic of Lightning Arrow. If you use Conc Effect or Point Blank, the single target DPS is also quite good.
I've come the opposite direction. After a lot of failed custom builds, I'm in the mood to progress to higher end map play with a tried and true strong build. I've been following a cookie cutter lightning arrow / life build, and I've flown through the game. Went from lvl 1 to 66 in two days, under 20 hours, and Lunaris farming is getting me XP quick. Here's the build link.
I traded down my Onslaught currency, which is like six to one, so I was able to purchase a Lioneye's Glare and gave him my retired 83 leap slammer, so my gear is very strong for early map content.
The problem I have, and sorry to sidetrack this into a post about my ranger, is that I don't foresee myself getting much higher DPS unless I go Auras. But then I need to get two six links, alpha's howl, and use Blood Magic to socket my other spells. Crazy to think of how much I've progressed, yet I still have a ways to go. Two six links?!?!? :P
Anyhow, keep us posted on your Ranger.