[MS-Clydearrowny]

I think rng af2 is underrated, i wish i had more of it. Endgame you have so much racc and agi (+95, 111 with current equipment) that you don't miss much if at all. A couple of the gods were harder to hit but throw in a bard or land a gravity and it was just as easy as hitting exp mobs for me. Even as /nin and swapping optical for af2 hat for -3 enmity i still pull hate eventually if i go all out so i have to stop shooting and blink tank til it's under control if possible. (unless it's something like kirin that liked to spam unblinkable attacks and kill me 5 times. -_-, although well worth the title that i had for a day before losing it to the turtle)
So my endgame choice of equipment for hnm's would be all the -enmity you could get, and if you're missing any shots, sub in suiryu kote or optical hat for the af2. For post 74 exp pt's i like lots of racc, agi, and some eva if possible, since i normally like to spam 100%tp sidewinders (if you haven't been in post 74 parties with multiple rng/nin then don't comment on my exp pt stratagy ).

[coolffxi]

hay, about 3-4 months ago i think i saw some JP have the
Kriegsbei~(AGI+5 Ranged Accuracy+4 Ranged Attack+8)i have looked every where, scaned every rng i can still have seen olny that 1 3-4months ago, and i know not olny 1 person could have this. nothing on Mystery tour about it but the stats. i know the place from above post is this true anyone have 1? thanks
　 　


Oh, the AF2 pants,boots, hat are all very nice...stats on gloves and chest suck..:sweat:

[MS-Clydearrowny]

Someone in this forum mentioned that the axe comes from the bc99 behemoth fight, definatly something i'll be attempting sometime.

statwise (not even considering the -enmity that is on every part and is great) af2 gloves would be the best gloves you could use until 73 for crimson or 75 for kote, and +5 rapid shot on the body isn't so bad if you can hit too easily anyway and don't need the +10 racc from af1, i would like to try the af1 hat and af2 body together for total +10 rapid shot and see how well it works. I only put on the hat when i need -enmity, recycling only helps if you're missing, but if you're missing you should probably put the optical hat back on. Nothing beats the af2 feet even without the -enmity, and the legs are nice too even though just a little weaker than dusk. Personally i would love to have the whole set for certain occasions.

[coolffxi]

if u could get it all go for it show it off... if u get gloves they are olny good for 2 levels max... if u got them at 71
Ranger 　
â—?â—?Scout's Beret 73 24 HP+15 MND+4 Enmity-3 Recycling
Dynamis - Jeuno
â—?â—?Scout's Jerkin 75 45 HP+23 DEX+4 "Rapid Shot"+5 Enmity-3
Dynamis - Xarcabard
â—?â—?Scout's Bracers 71 14 HP+13 AGI+5 Dodge+7 Enmity-2
Dynamis - Windurst
â—?â—?Scout's Braccae 72 32 HP+18 Ranged Accuracy+7 Parrying skill+10 Enmity-2
Dynamis - San d'Oria
â—?â—?Scout's Socks 74 16 HP+12 VIT+5 Ranged Attack+10 Enmity-3
Dynamis - Beaucedine

[Anakron]

Better make some new corrections. ^^

http://www.geocities.com/amalthea8100/noctgear1.htm

And yes, I'm bitter that I didn't have all of this as a level 30 RNG. :mad:

[greysenn]

I'm glad they finally put some decent medium level JSE in game. This stuff actually looks to be pretty benefical to both classes..

Although I don't think it would necessairly give a huge boost in effectiveness until later.. (Due to hate limitations) the fact that there are some good "mid level" cost pieces other than leaping boots ane emp pin are very good. That and it probably looks tight to boot.

[Sepukku]

Gah! Anakron beet me to it ; ;

Anyways, Royal Footmans Tunic is nice, ...But then you lose the Bandana....just my input...

Oh and Wing Pendant is sufficient til 14, screw that 20k collar....

[Narru]

Originally posted by Anakron
Better make some new corrections. ^^

http://www.geocities.com/amalthea8100/noctgear1.htm

And yes, I'm bitter that I didn't have all of this as a level 30 RNG. :mad:

Only going to update with the Noct body, hands, and legs. I feel the other pieces aren't needed. Thanks for reminding me about the patch.

[Saayeh]

Pre-level 30, what's a good hand & waste equip?

Hit 18 last night and notice i don't have many options, i was looking at Scentless armlets for the +5 evasion but not too sure :confused:

[poweryoga]

I'm wonder when they'll put in some decent JSE for rngs.

[Macht]

I noticed under Waist you put Speed Belt as the best, though I wouldn't consider +Haste to be that important for RNGs Speed belt isn't the best choice for those. RNGs can also use Sonic Belt +1 which is basically the Speed Belt with defense.

[Narru]

Originally posted by Macht
I noticed under Waist you put Speed Belt as the best, though I wouldn't consider +Haste to be that important for RNGs Speed belt isn't the best choice for those. RNGs can also use Sonic Belt +1 which is basically the Speed Belt with defense.

Good point, I'll update with Sonic Belt +1.

Well if you don't consider that belt to be the best belt for a ranger, then which other one would you consider? Note that RSE belts shouldn't be listed since everyone's a different race.

The +haste, which someone already has stated does not effect ranged attack speed, is there not for you being able to melee faster. It is there so that you can Utusemi faster.

[manga101]

Originally posted by Narru
Planning on starting ranger soon, and if you've seen me over in the Ninja thread, I like to make lists

Only gonna list major items (i.e. expensive items or really good stat items). Not gonna bother listing gear you would normally upgrade only for defense. Also not gonna TOUCH ranged weapon, as I am heavily biased towards marksmanship for those who have read my other threads...

So here goes: MAJOR ARMOR EQUIPMENT levels 1-75
(at least my upgrade path)

Melee weapon: Beestinger -> Archer's Knife -> Hawker's Knife+1 -> Fransisca -> Kriegsbeil

Head: Royal Footman's Bandana -> Emperor's Hairpin -> AF -> War Beret -> Optical Hat

Body: Noct+1 -> AF -> Kirin's Osode

Hand: Wool Cuffs+1 -> Noct+1 -> AF -> Crimson Finger Gauntlets -> Seriyu's Kote

Legs: Martial Slacks -> Republic Cuisses -> Noct+1 -> AF -> Dusk Trousers / Crimson Cuisses (swap out when in motion)

Feet: Leaping Boots -> Strider Boots (keep for when in motion) -> War Boots -> Dynamis Boots

Neck: Feather Collar+1 -> Ranger Necklace -> Jagd Gorget (if can't afford Peacock Charm) -> Peacock Charm

Earring: Anything -> Drone/Gening Earring -> Fenrir's Earring

Ring: Bone+1 -> Beetle+1 -> Horn+1 -> Carapace+1 -> Scorpion+1 -> Merman's Ring / Behemoth Ring

Waist: Anything -> Merc Captain's Belt -> Royal Knight's Belt +2 -> Sonic Belt +1

Back: Anything -> Nomad's Mantle+1 -> Amemite Mantle+1

Anyone have anything to add to this?

this is the updated list??

im gonnna print it out if it is..

is winged boot better then strider?

[Narru]

Originally posted by manga101
this is the updated list??

im gonnna print it out if it is..

is winged boot better then strider?

Should be the updated list, I try to update it whenever I have the time to spare.

Strider Boots > Winged Boots is arguable. I'd rather loose 3 Dex and 1 Agi in order to get to the mob faster for the pull, or to allow me to run away if things go bad.

[Macht]

Originally posted by Narru
Good point, I'll update with Sonic Belt +1.

Well if you don't consider that belt to be the best belt for a ranger, then which other one would you consider? Note that RSE belts shouldn't be listed since everyone's a different race.

The +haste, which someone already has stated does not effect ranged attack speed, is there not for you being able to melee faster. It is there so that you can Utusemi faster.

Well Sonic Belt +1 really only helps 1 setting of RNGs and that is RNG/NIN like you just basically stated. For a RNG/WAR it's basically not that great at all, but also +7% Haste for that small amount to be of any real help the delays would have to be pretty large. So just getting Haste cast on you is by far better to cover that.

So really I would put the Royal Knight's Belt +2 as the top best not much after that I see being of any real use to a RNG. Not even the RSE belts IMO are all that great anyway.

EDIT:

I'm curious though has any RNG just for giggles ever try the Carapace Armor set (Helm, Breastplate, Gauntlets) along with Tremor Staff, Tracker's Earring, Defender's Ring, Blood Cussies, Blood Greaves, and Black Ribbon?

With all the Latent effects that's like +86 Defense, +33 Attack, and -60% Physical Damage. You also get around +43 to all elements. Looks intresting to me, kind of looking at options to make myself close to a Tank after pissing off a mob with an insaine attack >.>

I mean that along with Defender (RNG/WAR) seems like you should be able to push your defense incredibly high. Of course for every one of those latent effects to go off you would have to be pretty low on HP, even with a majority of them active though that should be very useful.