Talk:Ranger/@comment-38135418-20190403203553/@comment-27793444-20190508183333

If you want high damage, it's recommened to start as a Fighter, then play assassin for a handful of levels (or til 200), and then swap to Ranger when you think you have enough strength.

This is my build currently, and I plan to predominantly/only use bows. For augments, Clout & Vehemence are necessities regardless if you focus primarily/exclusively on bow or not. If you plan to primarily/exclusively use the bow, Precision  is extremely useful and will let you move while firing, while Trajectory will let you fire further. Leg-Strength, Sinew , Grit , and Damping are notable, too.

As for skills, Great Gamble and Tenfold Flurry are your biggest damage dealers. Tenfold Flurry is a necessity regardless, Endecad Shot is notable as it turns your bow into a shotgun, making it ideal for killing fallen Cyclopses easily. Crippling Arrow will make it easier to kill stuff.

In the long run, it's whatever you choose, and going pure Strider/Ranger won't negatively impact your gameplay that much.