Players from other games may be surprised at the Ranger - unlike most other versions, as well as most Hibernian professions, this roguish warrior doesn't gain any types of spells at all. Instead, the Ranger is the archer of the realm, learning the use of the recurved bow as well as gaining the ability to dual wield (though not as well as the Blademaster).
Going at it solo, the Ranger is not as heavily equipped as the other warriors of the realm. To counter this, the Ranger has the ability to specialize in archery, which can deal out some very respectable damage before the target draws close enough to require melee. Most Rangers will probably settle on the recurved bow, as it offers an increased range compares to the other bows of the realm.
With a Ranger in the group, allowing him to attack first will be a nice advantage. Not only can the party stay farther away, where it's less likelt to be attacked, but the critical shot damage is very respectable, and he may even be able to shoot twice. Even after the enemy is near, the Ranger can handle himself as a light tank, long enough to finish the creature off.
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