Talk:Ranger/@comment-110.33.208.181-20150503002503/@comment-24458380-20150504221432

I advocate strong offense as the best defense.

Without exception, every enemy in the game gets more or consistenyl threatening the longer the battle lasts. Longer battles consume more curatives and buff potions, and some enemies unleash "ultimate" attacks after a few minutes of combat (such as Grigori's breath attack and the Dark Bishop's quad Maelstrom).

Allgorhythm is currently testing (and filming) Knockdown and Stagger on Death and Daimon, just for fun. But you have to fully commit if you want to go with the high Knockdown and Stagger path, wearing all available gear to maximize those stats (which dramatically limits your armor options).

But in general, most players would choose the maximum damage path over Knockdown/Stagger. Knockdown and Stagger doesn't kill the enemy, it just sets him up for the kill.

For a high damage Ranger, I'd go with the Revenant Wail and two strength rings (optional : Marshall's Bracers, Golden Belt, Assault Boots, Dragonroar, etc).

I should point out that your skill and experience level should influence your pawn's build. I like to maximize attack stats (at the expense of defensive stats) because I've learned how to quickly and effectively slay the game's enemies. Absent such knowledge, you may need more defensive stats to survive prolonged engagements.

But please don't over-obsess over stats.

Play the game the way you want and enjoy the experience. When you hit level 200, you'll do fine with your final build. If not, you can do what I did and just start again with a second (and third and fourth) Arisen. : )