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 The Ranger is a hybrid mix between a Warrior and a Druid, sharing the skills of both. He's most at home in the great outdoors.
 - EverQuest manual

=Description=
[[File:C ranger.gif|right]]
Part Warrior, part Druid, the ranger is a hybrid class combining the combat skills and the magical abilities.  

Rangers are particularly the most deadliest of scouts next to rogues, who live in the deep vast forests and learning more spells and combat as they progress in battle should pain come along their beloved trees.

Rangers are a lightly armored offensive class which focuses more on delivering damage than tanking.  In terms of combat skills they can use all types of weapons and get dual wield, double attack, and kick.  They also get a number of defensive skills including dodge, parry, riposte and disarm.  However, because they are a hybrid class Rangers learn most of these combat skills a few levels later than pure melee classes.   

Rangers have higher offensive skill caps than any other hybrid class. However, they are lower in a number of defensive skill areas.  They have a lower skill cap on taunt, riposte, disarm, dodge and parry compared to Warriors, and slightly below the Paladin and Shadow Knight class on some of these. As light tanks, with some of the best aggro inducing abilities in the game, they can but should not be left to tank for significant periods. They have no skill to reduce the monsters hate for them until the Kunark expansion in the form of the spell Jolt.

Rangers get the highest tracking skill in the game, which helps to find people or enemies within the area. This is particularly useful in the large outdoor zones of Kunark. 

Rangers are one of only two classes that can do critical blows with archery starting at level 12. However, this skill is only useful in limited circumstances before the Velious expansion by way of the Trueshot Discipline. In the Luclin expansion archery becomes significantly more viable for the class due to Alternative Advancement abilities.

In terms of magic Rangers get a range of nice utility spells.  They receive both Spirit of Wolf and later take the form of a wolf benefiting from both run speed and a significant ATK bonus. They also get spells to reduce monster frenzy ranges, and this enables them to single pull out of a group.  They have both healing spells and damage shields (the latter of which inflicts unresistable damage).  This is coupled with a solid series of HP and AC increasing buffs, as well as some minor stat buffs.  Damage wise they receive both direct damage and damage over time spells.  They can also snare and root mobs. Despite their magical power they do not have the ability to bind or gate. You can view the full ranger spell list [https://wiki.project1999.com/Ranger#Spells here].

A challenge playing the ranger class can often be aggro management and staying alive. Rangers can draw monster aggro easily through their damage output in combination with their fire damage over time spells, which generate a lot of aggro. This makes them shine having high "snap aggro" when the situation calls for it. But when it does not their lower armor class, hit points and defense capabilities compared to tank classes can get them into trouble.

If you are looking for a class with decent damage output, the best tracking in the game, and a little bit of magic to spice things up this class could be the one for you. You will be able to deal damage, spot heal, and act as a light tank in group content. Just be warned that your road to 60 could be challenging, as rangers often have lower priority on group invites for the damage role, and struggle to tank effectively in post level fifty content. This class is not for the faint of heart, but still versatile and fun nonetheless bringing value by adapting and utilizing all it's abilities.

=== Class Titles ===
{| class="eoTable1" style="width:30%;"
! Level 1-50
! Level 51-54
! Level 55-59
! Level 60
|- style="text-align: center;"
| Ranger || Pathfinder || Outrider || Warder
|}

=Creation Guide=

==Picking the Right Race==

The first thing you have to pick then is your race.   Which race you pick will determine the foundation of you character for the rest of your life in Norrath so it is kind of important you pick one you like.  

Wood Elves are quite a good race for rangers. They have naturally high agility, and can wear both small and medium armour. They also start with the ability to forage, which can help save a lot of funds at low levels, although all rangers get this skill later in life. Wood Elves also have natural infravision, and start in the tree city of Kelethin. 

Half-Elves are limited to medium sized armour. They are very well balanced, and have slightly better starting stats than the wood elf, though they lack some of the natural abilities. They have the highest natural dexterity of any ranger race, and also have infravision. However, the druid part of a ranger is let down with a low natural wisdom.  Half Elves start in Surefall Glade near Qeynos. 

Human rangers have very balanced stats, across the board. They have the highest natural strength of any ranger race, and all other stats are certainly in an acceptable range. However their natural agility is quite low compared to the other classes.  Humans have no night vision, which is perhaps the largest reason that many people decide against playing a Human Ranger. Rangers do however receive an infravision spell at level 30, and an ultravision spell at level 56.  Human rangers start in Qeynos.

All of the ranger races level at the same rate, and faction wise are all well received in any town with a neutral or good alignment.

{| class="eoTable2 sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Race !! Str !! Sta !! Agi !! Dex !! Wis !! Int !! Cha !! Bonus
|-
| style="text-align: left"| '''Half Elf''' || 75 || 80 || 100 || 85 || 65 || 75 || 75 || 20
|-
| style="text-align: left"| '''Human''' || 80 || 85 || 85 || 75 || 80 || 75 || 75 || 20
|-
| style="text-align: left"| '''Wood Elf''' || 70 || 75 || 105 || 80 || 85 || 75 || 75 || 20
|}

==Spending Your Bonus Points==

Rangers have to keep in mind that even though Stamina gives more hit points it is not a huge amount. It is certainly not going to be enough to make any significant difference between life and death; even at higher levels 10 extra points in Stamina only give 20-30 extra hit points.  Also, while Agility increases armour class, the amount is very minimal (for reference - at level 38 with 190 points in the Defense skill, a +18 Agility buff raises AC by four points).  Rangers are very different to the Shadowknight and Paladin hybrids.  Like a Rogue, they are a lightly armoured offensive class, and may wish to focus on this offensive side rather than attempting to buffer a defensive ability they will never match the other hybrids in.  With this in mind here are some suggested starting statistics:

* Half Elf: Add 20 Strength.
* Human: Add 20 Strength
* Wood Elf: Add 20 Strength.

Keep in mind that there is not a total consensus on these numbers. If in doubt, find other rangers and ask them what their suggestions are.


Humbly, Stamina is only ever a good choice for tanks. For one rangers get less hp per stamina, and for two an extra 150 hp does not make you a tank endgame, nor does an extra 40 do it at lower levels. The rest of the classes should do what their role is involved in better. For rangers, melee damage dealers, that means strength. Ask "What is my role?" whenever allocating bonus points. Some classes are more complicated, rangers are not.

== Experience Statistics ==
No race that can play as a Ranger has an innate experience modifier. The 40% penalty for hybrid classes is currently in effect on the [[green]] server until after the [https://wiki.project1999.com/Patch_Notes#January_14.2C_2001_Producer_Letter| January 2001 Velious Patch]. Velious is anticipated to released in [https://wiki.project1999.com/Green_Server#Anticipated_Patch_Release_Schedule| July 2021] on the [[green]] server.

As of [https://www.project1999.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211758 9/21/15], hybrid class experience penalties are no longer in effect on [[blue]] or [[red]] servers.

==Religion==

Religion does not have a large impact upon the Ranger class.  The two choices are Karana or Tunare (except for Wood Elves who must choose Tunare).  Picking one will not alienate you from another, although only followers of Tunare can equip the [[Helm of the Tracker]].  Choose whichever appeals to you more.

=Spells=
[[Ranger/Spells|Alternative Spell List]]

{{SpellListEraFilters}}

==Level 9==
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{{SpellHeaderRow}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Endure Fire
|description=Fire Resist Buff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=20
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Flame Lick
|description=Fire Based DoT Spell with AC Debuff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=10
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Glimpse
|description=Zoom Vision
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Div.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=5
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Lull Animal
|description=Aggression Range Debuff vs Animals
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=10
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Minor Healing
|description=Healing Spell
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=10
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Skin Like Wood
|description=AC and Max HP Buff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=10
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Snare
|description=Movement Speed Debuff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=15
}}
</table>

==Level 15==
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{{SpellHeaderRow}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Burst of Fire
|description=Single Target Fire Damage (Max: 15)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=15
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Camouflage
|description=Invisibility Buff (works outdoor only)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Div.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=15
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Cure Poison
|description=Cures Poison
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=20
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Dance of the Fireflies
|description=Summon Temporary Item "Firefly Globe"
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Con.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=10
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Feet like Cat
|description=Agility Buff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=40
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Grasping Roots
|description=Root with Magic Based DD Spell
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=35
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Invoke Lightning
|description=AOE Magic Damage (Max: 25)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=32
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Thistlecoat
|description=AC and Damage Shield Buff (self only)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=25
}}
</table>

==Level 22==
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<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Bind Sight
|description=Bind Vision with Target
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Div.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=15
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Endure Cold
|description=Cold Resist Buff
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=20
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Enduring Breath
|description=Underwater Breathing Buff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=35
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Firefist
|description=ATK Buff (self only)
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=30
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Harmony
|description=AoE Aggression Debuff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=25
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Ignite
|description=Single Target Fire Damage (Max: 37)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=30
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Light Healing
|description=Healing Spell (Max: 33)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=25
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Panic Animal
|description=Fear Debuff vs Animals
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=10
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Skin Like Rock
|description=AC and Max HP Buff with Healing Spell
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=60
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Ward Summoned
|description=Single Target Magic Damage vs Summoned (Max: 41)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=30
}}
</table>

==Level 30==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Barbcoat
|description=AC and Damage Shield Buff (self only)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=50
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Cancel Magic
|description=Buff Removal Spell
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=30
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Eyes of the Cat
|description=Infravision Buff (self only)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Div.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=35
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Invigor
|description=Short Duration Endurance Regen Buff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=20
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Shield of Thistles
|description=Damage Shield Buff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=40
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Spirit of Wolf
|description=Movement Speed Buff
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=40
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Stinging Swarm
|description=Magic Based DoT Spell
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Con.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=65
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Strength of Earth
|description=Strength Buff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=40
}}
</table>

==Level 39==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Bramblecoat
|description=AC and Damage Shield Buff (self only)
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=75
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Call of Sky
|description=Enchant Weapon with Stun and Damage proc (self only)
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=50
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Calm Animal
|description=Aggression Range Debuff vs Animals
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=45
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Careless Lightning
|description=Magic Based DD Spell
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=70
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Dismiss Summoned
|description=Magic Based DD Spell vs Summoned
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=90
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Healing
|description=Healing Spell
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=60
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Levitate
|description=Levitate Buff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=30
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=See Invisible
|description=See invisible players/creatures
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=25
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Skin Like Steel
|description=AC and Max HP Buff with Healing Spell
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=100
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Spirit of Wolf
|description=Movement Speed Buff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=40
}}
</table>

==Level 49==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Bramblecoat
|description=AC and Damage Shield Buff (self only) (only 49 on Green)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=75
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Call of Flame
|description=Fire Based DD Spell
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Quest.
|mana=125
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Ensnaring Roots
|description=Root with Magic Based DD Spell 
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=60
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Immolate
|description=Fire Based DoT Spell with AC Debuff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=120
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Resist Fire
|description=Fire Resist Buff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=50
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Shield of Brambles
|description=Damage Shield Buff
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=80
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Spikecoat
|description=Self Only AC and Damage shield
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Butcher.
|mana=110
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Superior Camouflage
|description=Invisibility Buff (works both outdoor and indoor)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Div.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=40
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Wolf Form
|description=Turn into a wolf with Movement Speed and ATK Buff (self only)
|era={{Classic Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=60
}}
</table>

==Level 50==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Call of Earth
|description=Long Duration AC and Damage Shield Buff
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=NPC Drop.
|mana=50
}}
</table>

==Level 51==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Ensnare
|description=Movement Speed Debuff
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=35
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Jolt
|description=Magic Based Hate Reducer
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Firiona Vie.
|mana=60
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Strength of Nature
|description=ATK and Max HP Buff
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Kelethin.
|mana=125
}}
</table>

==Level 52==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Extinguish Fatigue
|description=Restore Endurance
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=35
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Firestrike
|description=Fire Based DD Spell
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=155
}}
</table>

==Level 53==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Storm Strength
|description=STR Buff
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=85
}}
</table>

==Level 54==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Drones of Doom
|description=Magic Based DoT Spell
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Con.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=141
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Skin Like Diamond
|description=AC and Max HP Buff with Healing Spell
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=200
}}
</table>

==Level 55==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Call of Fire
|description=Enchant Weapon with Damage proc (self only)
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=NPC Drop.
|mana=50
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Chloroplast
|description=HP Regen Buff
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=200
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Cinder Jolt
|description=Fire Based Hate Reducer
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=E. Com.
|mana=60
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Resist Cold
|description=Cold Resist Buff
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=50
}}
</table>

==Level 56==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Chill Sight
|description=Ultravision Buff (self only)
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Div.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=75
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Greater Wolf Form
|description=Turn into a wolf With Movement Speed and ATK Buff (self only)
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=90
}}
</table>

==Level 57==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Greater Healing
|description=Healing Spell
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=150
}}
</table>

==Level 58==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Nullify Magic
|description=Buff Removal Spell
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=50
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Shield of Spikes
|description=Damage Shield Buff
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=100
}}
</table>

==Level 59==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Calefaction
|description=Fire Based DD Spell
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Firiona Vie.
|mana=250
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Skin Like Nature
|description=AC and Max HP and HP Regen Buff with Healing Spell
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Evo.
|location=Lavastorm.
|mana=300
}}
</table>

==Level 60==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='92%'>
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><td width='22%' valign='top'><b>Spell Name</b></td><td width='52%' valign='top'><b>Spell Description</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Era</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Class</b></td><td width='8%' valign='top'><b>Location</b></td><td width='5%' valign='top'><b>Mana</b></td></tr>
{{SpellRow
|name=Call of the Predator
|description=Group ATK Buff
|era={{Velious Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=NPC Drop.
|mana=200
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Enveloping Roots
|description=Root with Magic Based DD Spell
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Alt.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=80
}}
{{SpellRow
|name=Thorncoat
|description=AC and Damage Shield Buff (self only)
|era={{Kunark Short}}
|school=Abj.
|location=Vendor.
|mana=175
}}
</table>

=Skills=

==Combat Skills==
{| class="eoTable2"
!Level
!Trained
!Skill
!Cap Until 50
!Cap Above 50
!Aug 26, 1999
!Feb 21, 2001
!Oct 8, 2001 
|-
|1
|No 
|[[1 Hand Blunt]]
|200
|240
|
|250
|
|-
|1
|No  
|[[1 Hand Slashing]]
|200
|240
|
|250
|
|-
|1
|No  
|[[2 Hand Blunt]]
|200
|240
|
|250
|
|-
|1
|No  
|[[2 Hand Slashing]]
|200
|240
|
|250
|
|-
|1
|No  
|[[Archery]]
|210
|240
|
|
|
|-
|1
|No  
|[[Bind Wound]]
|100
|200
|
|
|
|-
|1
|No  
|[[Defense]]
|200
|200
|
|
|220
|-
|1
|No  
|[[Hand to Hand]]
|100
|100
|
|
|
|-
|1
|No  
|[[Offense]]
|210?
|210?
|
|252
|
|-
|1
|No  
|[[Piercing]]
|200
|240
|
|
|
|-
|1
|Yes 
|[[Taunt]]
|150
|150
|
|
|
|-
|1
|No
|[[Throwing]]
|113
|113
|
|
|
|-
|5
|Yes
|[[Kick]]
|149
|205
|
|
|
|-
|8
|Yes
|[[Dodge]]
|137
|170
|170 [https://www.project1999.org/forums/showthread.php?t=84308]
|
|
|-
|17
|Yes
|[[Dual Wield]]
|210
|240
|
|
|
|-
|18
|Yes
|[[Parry]]
|185
|220
|220 [https://www.project1999.org/forums/showthread.php?t=84308]
|
|
|-
|20
|Yes
|[[Double Attack]]
|200
|245
|
|
|
|-
|35
|Yes
|[[Disarm]]
|55
|55
|
|
|
|-
|35
|Yes
|[[Riposte]]
|150
|185
|
|
|
|}
{{Era | Hole}} [[Patch_notes#Miscellaneous_Changes/Fixes| (July 19, 2000)]] - Rangers above level 50 will now do double damage with Archery against non-moving, non-rooted targets.

==Casting Skills==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='45%'>
    <tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
		<td align="center" width="10%"><b>Level</b></td>
		<td align="center" width="10%"><b>Trained</b></td>
		<td><b>Skill</b></td>
		<td align="center" width="20%"><b>Cap Until 50</b></td>
		<td align="center" width="25%"><b>Cap Above 50</b></td>
	</tr>

	<tr><td align="center" width="10%">9</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">Yes</td>
		<td>[[Abjuration]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">235</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">235</td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr bgcolor="#efefef"><td align="center" width="10%">9</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">Yes</td>
		<td>[[Alteration]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">235</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">235</td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr><td align="center" width="10%">9</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">Yes</td>
		<td>[[Channelling]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">200</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">215</td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr bgcolor="#efefef">
		<td align="center" width="10%">9</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">Yes</td>
		<td>[[Conjuration]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">235</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">235</td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr>
		<td align="center" width="10%">9</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">Yes</td>
		<td>[[Divination]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">235</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">235</td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr bgcolor="#efefef">
		<td align="center" width="10%">9</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">Yes</td>
		<td>[[Evocation]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">235</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">235</td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr>
		<td align="center" width="10%">11</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">Yes</td>
		<td>[[Meditate]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">185</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">226</td>
	</tr>	
</table>

==Miscellaneous Skills==
<table cellpadding='5' cellborder='0' cellspacing='0' width='45%'>
    <tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
		<td align="center" width="10%"><b>Level</b></td>
		<td align="center" width="10%"><b>Trained</b></td>
		<td><b>Skill</b></td>
		<td align="center" width="20%"><b>Cap Until 50</b></td>
		<td align="center" width="25%"><b>Cap Above 50</b></td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr><td align="center" width="10%">1</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">No</td>
		<td>[[Alcohol Tolerance]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">255</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">255</td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr bgcolor="#efefef">
		<td align="center" width="10%">1</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">No</td>
		<td>[[Beg]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">200</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">200</td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr>
		<td align="center" width="10%">1</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">No</td>
		<td>[[Fishing]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">200</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">200</td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr bgcolor="#efefef">
		<td align="center" width="10%">1</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">Yes</td>
		<td>[[Sense Heading]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">200</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">200</td>
	</tr>
	

	<tr>
		<td align="center" width="10%">1</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">No</td>  
		<td>[[Swimming]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">200</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">200</td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr bgcolor="#efefef">
		<td align="center" width="10%">1</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">No</td>
		<td>[[Track]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">200</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">200</td>
	</tr>
	

	<tr>
		<td align="center" width="10%">3</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">Yes</td>  
		<td>[[Forage]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">200</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">200</td>
	</tr>
	
	<tr bgcolor="#efefef">
		<td align="center" width="10%">10</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">Yes</td>
		<td>[[Sneak]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">75</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">75</td>
	</tr>
	

	<tr>
		<td align="center" width="10%">25</td>
		<td align="center" width="10%">Yes</td>  
		<td>[[Hide]]</td>
		<td align="center" width="20%">75</td>
		<td align="center" width="25%">75</td>
	</tr>
</table>

= Disciplines =
Ranger disciplines were introduced with the Velious expansion; they offer short term advantages with a long re-use: These are most useful in dragon/boss encounters.

{{#lsth:Disciplines|[[Ranger]]}}

= Ranger-Specific Quests =

{{#lsth:Class Race Quest List|Ranger}}

= Ranger-Relevant Quests =
<ul><li>[[The Lost Map]] (gives {{:Eyepatch of Plunder}})
</li><li>[[The Grammar Manual]] (gives {{:Ice Forged Shackles}})
</li></ul>

= Gearing =

Class specific gear suggestions are cross listed on the [[Players:Gear|Gear Reference]] page.

Check [[:Category:Ranger Equipment | Ranger Equipment]] for the full list of gear usable by rangers.  See also [[Equipping a Ranger]]

== Pre-Planar ==

{{#lsth:Players:Pre Planar Gear|[[Ranger]]}}

== Planar ==

{{#lsth:Players:Planar Gear|[[Ranger]]}}

== Kunark ==

{{#lsth:Players:Kunark Gear|[[Ranger]]}}

== Velious Pre-Raid/Group ==

{{#lsth:Players:Velious Pre-Raid Gear|[[Ranger]]}}

== Velious Raiding ==

{{#lsth:Players:Velious Raiding Gear|[[Ranger]]}}

=FAQ=
'''Q:	Does a ranger ever get to critical hit? I am able to critcal with the bow occasionally, but never with my 1hs/2hs.'''

A:	Rangers can only get critical hits with a bow. A higher DEX will increase the chance of getting a critical hit but does not increase the base damage dealt with a ranged attack. That STR and not DEX increases base damage is believed to be a bug.
 

'''Q:	What level do you suggest doing the ivy etched armor quest? And how difficult is it?'''

A:	There are different Ivy Etched armor quests, each with different level NPC's you have to fight in order to obtain the items needed. The easiest and lowest level Ivy quest being the bracers, (which you can be complete easily in your 20's in a group), and hardest being the tunic/leggings, (which can be done solo in your 40's).


'''Q:   I cant scribe low level Velious spells! Halp!'''

A:      A lot of spells were added later on in Velious during live such as Panic Animal and Firefist, and as such might be unlocked later in Velious in p99
 

'''Q:	Do Rangers get the ability to summon animals?'''

A:	Unless you have an item that has the effect of summoning an animal, nope.
 

'''Q:	What does increasing your level in tracking do?'''

A:	It increases the range of your tracking.
 

'''Q:	I forgot what is needed for the trueshot longbow quest, I thought it was a spiderling eye, something from a robot spider, and I had to talk to 2 other people for something. Could you please tell me who/what to get what items from?'''

A:	<ol><li>Spiderling silk from Spiderlings.</li>
<li>A Micro Servo, which can be obtained from rogue Clockworks in Steamfont.</li>
<li>Dwarven wire from Tratnor Everhot, who gives you a quest to get some Tumpy Tonics.</li>
<li>Treant wood. Jyle Windshot in west freeport in the bar gives it out in exchange for small lanterns, which can be bought in east freeport.</li>
</ol>

Combine the items in the container Maesyn gave you and return it to him. In return, he will give a Treantwood Bowstave. Ask him how to assemble the bow. You'll need a high Fletching skill to make the Trueshot.
 

'''Q:	Do rangers ever learn to track their corpse or the corpse of other player characters?'''

A:	You can track other character corpses only if they are in your group, and they have died while your in the same zone. Their corpse will stay on your tracking until they zone back in.
 

'''Q:	What cities are the ranger guilds located? Are the guilds the only place a ranger can go to practice and buy spells?'''

A:	Surefall Glade, Kelethin and FV are the only cities a ranger can practice with their guilds. A single trainer named [[Morin Shadowbane]] is also available in Kithicor Woods.  A large portion of ranger spells are also druid spells, which are available throughout Norrath at druid guilds and rings.


'''Q:	How does a ranger make arrows and at what level are they effective?'''

A:	You first need a fletching kit, a point, shaft, nock, and fletch. Fletching uses... the fletching skill. Put one of each component into the fletching kit and hit combine and hope that it works. It's good to practice your archery skill so you can pull effectively with it.
 

'''Q:	Would a Ranger get less experience if they are in Wolf Form?'''

A:	Nope, experience stays the same.

=Ranger Song Parodies=

Sung to the tune of "Staying Alive"


Well, you can tell by the way my hitpoints go,

I'm a ranger man: AC's too low.

My blades are sharp and shields are scorned,

I've been tankin' mobs since I was born.


And now it's all right - it's okay.

And I may snare and run away.

You can try - to understand -

why mobs only hit a ranger man.


If you are in danger and if you're not a ranger,

You're stayin alive, stayin' alive.

Feel my bones a-breakin'

and my ivy helm a-shakin'

and you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.


Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin alive.

Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin alive.

STAYIN ALIIIIIIIIIVE... yeah!


Well now, I get spanked or I get beat

But if I don't get either it's really neat.

Got low delay blades in each fist

I'm a dual-wield man - and I get mobs pissed.


You know it's all right, it's okay.

I'll get my corpse another day.

You can try - to understand -

why you chain-heal a ranger man.


If you are in danger and if you're not a ranger,

You're stayin alive, stayin' alive.

Feel my bones a-breakin' and my ivy helm a-shakin'

and you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.


Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin alive.

Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin alive.


STAYIN ALIIIIIIIIIVE... yeah!


Life goin' quickly. Somebody heal me.

Somebody heal me, yeah.

Life goin' quickly. Somebody heal me, yeah.


Stayin' Alive --- (to beginning and fade... Well, you can tell.... )

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