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Character Build: The Valenwood Ranger

Tags: #Character Build Archer  #Character Build Scout  #Race:Bosmer  #Rank:Legendary 
  • May 10, 2013

    I know I said I'd be totally focused on your other build, but it'll have to share with this one! +1 from me! keep it up! I am a big fan of rp as well, and you do a fantastic job!

  • Member
    May 10, 2013

    Thank you very much, I am glad you like it! I am currently also busy with my Scarred Hero and I have to say it is pretty powerful. Being able to switch weapons on the go when the situation asks is incredibly handy.

    And I am surprised how powerful the "Bane of the Barrows" stance is. I believe you inflict extra damage when undead are on fire, the undead drop like flies before me 

  • Kaz
    Member
    May 10, 2013

    grrrrr i was just playtesting a build like this grrrrrr +1 cause it's good but still grrrrr

  • Member
    May 10, 2013

    Using wood shouldn't be an issue, it's the use of the wood of Valenwood that is not allowed is it not?  You'd be using the wood of Skyrim (Hence why the Bosmer are allowed to build with imported woods).

    If you are going to role play this character so strictly that you are limiting yourself in accordance to the 'Meat-Mandate' (Alchemy restrictions) then what is your justification for not using the ring of Namira for cannibalism?  If we're talking strict role-playing then this seems like it would be required since the ritualistic cannibalism is an absolute must, if a character would go so out of his way not to consume any potions made from plants then surely he'd follow the rest of the mandate.

    I'm a huge fan of this playstyle and I've always enjoyed builds that self regulate their abilities.  I'd like to see a far more indepth alchemy section but all in all I like this.

  • Member
    May 10, 2013
    Hm, good question. I completely agree with what you are saying, but there are just a few things why I didn't do it. Yes, the Bosmer practice ritualistic cannibalism, but I thought that as a Ranger no daedric artifact was allowed. Not even Namira's Ring, although it really helps with the hardcore roleplay. Second, I emphasised on the Ranger build as a Bosmer, so my build is focussed around the Ranger and not Bosmer. I thought that some restrictions would be necessary as a Ranger can be really overpowered endgame. Therefore I chose to limit it on alchemy, as the Green Pact is a pretty big part of the Bosmer way of life. As for wooduses, I agree, but this has only significant meaning with the long and huntingbow. All other bows don't require wood. Yes, wood shouldn't be a problem, but I think it is just too easy to evade the Green Pact that way :P It should be that much of an impact on the gameplay anyway ;) Lastly, if you really want to roleplay as a cannibalistic Bosmer I recommend you buy as much poultry food as you can. Why poultry? According to the survivors of a planecrash in 1972 human meat tastes like chicken. Those survivors had survived 70+ days in the Andes on the flesh of the died people. I know, quite gruesome but hey, it is a substitute for Namira's Ring for your Bosmer if you are willing to do it! I hope my reasoning is clear enough. If you have anymore questions don't hesitate to ask. As for the alchemy guide, there isn't much I can do as the guide says it all. I can try though to find out some more potions and poisons though. I'll have too see and experiment ;)
  • Member
    May 24, 2013

    Nice job. I, too, like to play Ranger characters. You did a nice job of using the Green Pact to make this unique.

    I did notice that you have perk points invested in Bladesman in the one-handed tree, but are only using daggers. My understanding is that Bladesman does not benefit daggers, only swords.That would give you a few points to spend in other places without losing anything (personally, I would put one of them in Unhindered and probably spend the other two on getting Deadly Aim, but that's just me).

    Keep up the good work.

  • Member
    May 25, 2013

    Thank you! I fixed the skill tree, I never even thought about the bladesman and dagger problem. These perks you mentioned perfectly compliment the Ranger's skills. 

    Thanks again!

  • Member
    May 25, 2013

    Great build, simple, yet presented and done well.

    Hope to see you do more builds

    ~ Lore Master.

  • June 9, 2013

    Probably one of the best characters I've seen. It honestly doesn't feel like a build, but just that, a character. I love playing this character, and roleplaying him. I love the backstory and the use of the green pact. I love it all, really. The only question I had is a bit of a repeat, but I really want to incorporate the cannibalism. Is it even plausible that our ranger does this daedric quest? 

  • Member
    June 9, 2013

    +1