Asturias.1064 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Which race is the best for Ranger?Also is there any good websites for more information on class building?Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GummyBearSummoner.7941 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Norn is master race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kharmin.7683 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 You might check the Ranger profession sub forum for ideas https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/categories/ranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fueki.4753 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Neither one of those two choices.In my opinion, humans (due to their worship of Melandru) and Sylvari (for the nature magic aspect) are best for rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trise.2865 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 The only thing Race affects is your options for first Pet. You can rather easily "catch 'em all" as you adventure around Tyria.I'm partial to the Charr's choices, personally, because I love my Salamander Drake, Chili. (so cute!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danikat.8537 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Race doesn't make any difference to the game mechanics, all characters of the same profession play the same regardless of their race. But I think the lore and culture of the norn is more suited to a ranger than the charr. A charr ranger could work too of course, but they would be a bit more of an anomaly.Ultimately though I think it should come down to which you prefer. Which do you think looks or moves the best? Which race can you use to make a really cool or interesting character you're excited to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanBB.4268 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Neither. Human female is meta for everything.[edit] I will add that you should try out a human or sylvari to see how they move, since they are the norm. Then try both charr and norn for comparison. I personally can't play charr as their all-fours running triggers my motion sickness. Then there is the large character model size, which comes in to play in tight quarters, jumping puzzles, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersword.9014 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I went with Norn, but mostly because I've got a representative for the other possible race/sex combos where it matters (don't need one of each for Asura or Charr.) Norn have some sexy medium racial armors though, so I'm cool with it.Also, if you roll Norn, go big or go home back to Divinty's Reach. Too many shorty norn that don't realize how awe inspiring a full sized Norn is from the other races perspectives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspirine.6852 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Charr might be a more natural ranger to mr. But remember that armor for ranger charrs looks absolutely terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teratus.2859 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Ranger suits every race.. except Asura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDBoldstar.7649 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 There is no best race from a mechanica standpoint. The only real difference between races is some base racial special abilities, all of which are pretty weak and should be replaced by class-specific abilities as soon as possible.That said, I went with Norn because I have a thing for giant women and rangers fit well with their lore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abyssisis.3971 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Human is the best race for all classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asturias.1064 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 @Danikat.8537 said:Race doesn't make any difference to the game mechanics, all characters of the same profession play the same regardless of their race. But I think the lore and culture of the norn is more suited to a ranger than the charr. A charr ranger could work too of course, but they would be a bit more of an anomaly.Ultimately though I think it should come down to which you prefer. Which do you think looks or moves the best? Which race can you use to make a really cool or interesting character you're excited to play?Well I figured a Ash Legion Charr would be a good theme for a Charr Ranger but I see your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anduriell.6280 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 /unstuckNow in a serious note go salad. They bring the best racial skills for ranger and amor sets look good compared to the tecno-rats or furries. Also you can have access pretty early to the salad-dog the best dog for ranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Bandit.3786 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I'd say Female Norn. Eir comes to mind. Most prominent ranger out there.I have to politely disagree on maxing Norn out though. I had my female Norn at max when I started her, but every time she started running, that freakin' baywatch themesong crawled into my mind.Toned her height down and running animation looks more natural now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kharmin.7683 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 @anduriell.6280 said:Also you can have access pretty early to the salad-dog the best dog for ranger. With new characters now having waypoints available in other races' instances, it's pretty easy to get the fern hound regardless of starting race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow.5382 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 @Fueki.4753 said:Neither one of those two choices.In my opinion, humans (due to their worship of Melandru) and Sylvari (for the nature magic aspect) are best for rangers.What about the Norns connection to the Spirits of the Wild? Norns can also literally shapeshift into animals; you can have a snow leopard pet while being shapeshifted into one. You can also twin with Eir and Garm for great story integration. And in the personal story, Norns can choose to research the Ogres, who also tame pets.Norns, EZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fueki.4753 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 @Hollow.5382 said:@Fueki.4753 said:Neither one of those two choices.In my opinion, humans (due to their worship of Melandru) and Sylvari (for the nature magic aspect) are best for rangers.What about the Norns connection to the Spirits of the Wild? Norns can also literally shapeshift into animals; you can have a snow leopard pet while being shapeshifted into one. You can also twin with Eir and Garm for great story integration. And in the personal story, Norns can choose to research the Ogres, who also tame pets.Norns, EZ.While Norn have those connections to spirits, the spirits aren't tied to Rangers.Raven, for example, is closer to Mesmers than anything else.Snow Leopard is more connected to sneaking around, which would be closer to Thieves than Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow.5382 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 @Fueki.4753 said:@Hollow.5382 said:@Fueki.4753 said:Neither one of those two choices.In my opinion, humans (due to their worship of Melandru) and Sylvari (for the nature magic aspect) are best for rangers.What about the Norns connection to the Spirits of the Wild? Norns can also literally shapeshift into animals; you can have a snow leopard pet while being shapeshifted into one. You can also twin with Eir and Garm for great story integration. And in the personal story, Norns can choose to research the Ogres, who also tame pets.Norns, EZ.While Norn have those connections to spirits, the spirits aren't tied to Rangers.Raven, for example, is closer to Mesmers than anything else.Snow Leopard is more connected to sneaking around, which would be closer to Thieves than Rangers.I'm sorry, I don't really follow what you are getting at?While the nature magic aspect of Rangers is important, I believe the animal companion aspect is what distinguishes Rangers the most.The Spirits are tied to all animals.; there is a Spirit for each one, and the Norn revere them all. The Norns' connection with the Spirits/animals is so great that they can literally transform into them. What is more Ranger-ly than that?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahkeus.8243 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Race is completely irrelevant besides personal preference/style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneQR.7412 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 it doesnt matter mechanically.Pick whatever you think looks more aesthetically pleasing for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now