Ashes of Creation: Ranger build guide

Creating the best Ranger build in Ashes of Creation will allow players to get the most out of this archetype. While making a build for Ranger, gamers should try to balance three metrics: positioning, archetype synergy, and resource management. These are important as this character relies on high-precision bursts and taking out enemies from a distance.

This article outlines the best skills, stats, and rotations for the Ranger class in Ashes of Creation.

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Ashes of Creation Ranger talent tree progression

Best skills for Ranger in PvE content

Here are the skills that you should be using while making a PvE Ranger build:

Ranger in Ashesh of Creation (Image via Intrepid Studios/YouTube @Zikorik)

• Snipe: This spell has a long casting time, but it deals great physical damage. For PvE, you should use it as the opening move for maximum range. Shaken is also applied when this is used, creating a setup for other debuffs.
• Scatter Shot: This is one of the best AoE skills in the game. This launches a cone of arrows that can damage a group of enemies. When upgraded to Concentrated Scatter Shot, it can pierce through targets in a line.
• Headshot: This skill will be used as a finisher. It deals extra damage to enemies that are below 50% HP. If used with the Mortal upgrade, it stacks another 50% damage, allowing players to defeat weakened opponents.
• Barrage: Fires a stream of arrows and is effective as it lowers its own cooldown when it hits Hemorrhaging enemies.
• Air Strike: This is a high-mobility leap that fires three projectiles. If an opponent is Snared, the strike will Root them.
• Bear Trap: This skill provides better crowd control. You can lead the targets into a trap to maintain distance while you charge the Snipe attack.
• Enhance Armament: Barbs: A toggled ability, which guarantees Bleed if the bow attacks hit an enemy. It only applies when the target is hit by the finishers, extended finishers, Salvo, or Scattershot.
• Lightning Reload: This skill grants a charge that converts your next Shot ability, like Headshot or Snipe, instant and free, bypassing the cooldown.
• Hunt of the Tiger: It increases the Critical Strike damage. This toggleable buff is useful in PvE, where the player can change the pace of the battles.

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Best skills for Ranger in PvP content

Here are some skills that players can include in the Ranger build in Ashes of Creation:

Skill tree in Ashes of Creation (Image via Intrepid Studios/YouTube @Zikorik)

• Raining Death: A useful skill that'll come in handy in group PvP. It applies Wounded effect and grants a damage bonus when the target is Shocked.
• Snipe: Can be used as an opener attack. This skill has range and can deal nearly 400% damage. It also applies Shaken, with the only downside being the long cast time.
• Headshot: Deals serious damage to enemies that are below 50% health. It can be used as a finishing blow after using Lightning Reload.
• Vine Field: One of the best Ranger skills in the game, which comes with a massive AOE root. If Bleed is applied by using Enhance Armament Barbs, then Vine Field converts it into Hemorrhage. This deals serious damage over time, forcing enemies to leave their stronghold.
• Disengage: This is a backflip kick that strikes targets and applies a ten-second Snare. Can be used to create escape opportunities when attacked by a Rogue or Fighter.
• Call of the Wild: A must-have defensive skill for Ashes of Creation PvP. It can cleanse Snares and Chilled effects while granting an eight-second immunity to movement impairments.

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Gearing and best stat priority for Ranger build in Ashes of Creation

Best gear for Ranger

Equipping the Bloodrunner set will prioritize movement speed and dexterity in the PvE Ranger build. It unlocks specific passive bonuses and is designed for scouts. This set provides sufficient physical mitigation, allowing Ranger to survive a few hits from a mob attack.

The Steel Greatsword is packed with physical power. This weapon acts as a passive buff when using skills like Snipe and Air Jump. The Longbow has a maximum reach of 35 meters and allows players to hit enemies from a distance.

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Stat priority for Ranger build

Stats in Ashes of Creation (Image via Intrepid Studios/YouTube @Zikorik)

Here are the optimal stats that you should prioritize while making the Ranger build in Ashes of Creation:

• Dexterity: This is the most important stat to consider while making a Ranger build. It enhances the Physical Attack Speed, Physical Evasion, and Physical Crit Chance. Dexterity affects your character's ability to kite opponents while using ranged combo attacks like Headshot and Snipe.
• Strength: This attribute increases the impact of direct hits. Strength focuses on Physical Power, Physical Accuracy, Physical Critical Power, and Physical Block Mitigation.
• Constitution: This stat focuses on survivability, increasing Max Health and Health Regeneration.

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Ashes of Creation: Ranger ability rotation and gameplay tips

Bleeding effect in Ashes of Creation (Image via Intrepid Studios/YouTube @Zikorik)

Single-target rotation tips

• Open with Snipe from a long distance and use Headshot for max damage.
• Use Lightning Reload to reset Headshot's cooldown for an instant second Headshot if the target's health is low.
• Use Power Shot and auto attacks between cooldowns to generate Focus and generate Focus to maintain pressure.
• Use Barrage to apply the selected armament effect and reduce its own cooldown when you hit a bleeding enemy.
• Maintain distance by using Disengage.
• If the enemy becomes a high threat, then use an Air Strike to reposition.
• Once the opponent reaches below 50% health, use Headshot again as your primary finisher

Multi-target AOE rotation tips

• Group enemies together, kiting with movement speed buffs.
• Use Thundering Shot to apply the Shocked debuff to the enemies in your proximity.
• Follow with Raining Death, which will add bonus damage to Shocked enemies.
• Place a Vine Field on the grouped opponents.
• Use Scatter Shot to apply more stacks of your chosen armament and deal splash damage.
• Use Lightning Reload to immediately cast another Thundering Shot or Raining Death to maintain pressure while also refreshing debuffs.
• Maintain your position with Disengage to keep distance from the horde while your AoEs and DoTs work.

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Edited by Abu Amjad Khan