Age of Conan Ranger Class Guide

In the Age of Conan, Rangers are specialists in ranged weapons, allowing them to pick their opponents off using a bow or a crossbow even when there is a distance between them. What makes rangers an excellent choice in this game is that they are also more than capable of holding their own when they encounter enemies up close. Rangers are capable of handling three types of armor, which are light armor, medium armor and cloth armor. They are also capable of handling one handed blunt and edged weapons, shields, bows, crossbows and daggers.

The main focus with any ranger character in Age of Conan is going to be ranged combat. Rangers are the only characters in the game that make use of ranged forms of weapons as their staple weapon for offensive fighting. There are other classes that can use the same ranged weapons to at least some degree, but no other class but the ranger can master them with the same level of proficiency. Rangers are also the only characters that are capable of making use of ranged combos for their offensive firepower. The ranger favors both crossbows and bows equally, and can utilize a variety of combos and different specializations using both types of weapons.

When it comes to melee combat, the best weapon for a ranger's use is swords that are operated single-handedly. Rangers should also choose either a shield or an off-hand dagger to complete their equipment. Because all rogue characters share the same skill set in terms of general skills, you should not be surprised to see that the ranger's primary abilities are quite similar to the Barbarian class and the Assassin class. This includes stealth and climbing abilities which are staples for the ranger class.

Rangers do face one disadvantage, in that the armor that they wear heavier armor than any other class in the Rogue category, meaning that when it comes to sneaking around they are not quite as capable as other, similar classes. Still, rangers are versatile characters with flexible attacking capabilities. They can take on a number of different stances, which are unlocked by feats and allow the ranger to select one of several different approaches for each fight that he faces. For example, the ranger can take on a Sniper Stance, which allows him to focus on range and precision for optimum damage. Shattering Stance, another of the Ranger's stances, allows the ranger to knock targets down, potentially damaging other opponents in the process.

The ranger is a versatile character that creates a well rounded playing experience. With the right weapons and stances, the ranger's attacks can pack a punch both when ranged or close combat.