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masterorion

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im looking for suggestions for my rng that i will b lvling next.
it is currently at lvl 11. for now, all that i use is a bow.
i would like to get suggestions for macros and wpn recommendations or anything possible that you would think would be pertinent advice for playing the role of rng
 
Unless S-E did fix my problem, don't ever use <bt> with a range attack macro!!! It'll screw you over and make you look like a total noob!!!

What happens with <bt> is it locks with *a* battle target. And monsters that link are considered <bt> as much as the monster you're currently attacking. I sometimes got locked on a monster that had just linked, and I tried everything to get my target back on our current mob. I tried "change target", disengaging and re-engaging while targetting the mob in red... nothing ever worked!

The worst time it happened was while fighting the Bastok Dragon. It had just awakened and started striking our BLM. At that moment, my target switched onto the dragon, and I couldn't switch my target back to the Seeker. After that fight, I switched all my <bt> macros for <t>, and never had a problem ever again. I've made a second macro instead, which is simply "/target <bt>". I suppose there's an F* key that does just that, but I always had it easier hitting a macro than a F* key anyways.

I never heard any complaints about <bt> from mages, so it seems there aren't any problems with /ma commands. But for some reason, it did screw up my /ra. So do set your ranged attack macro to "/ra <t>". It will save you from looking like a total fool.
 
Sub NIN since your Elvaan, and use daggers(what i would do) so you can strike at a faster pace than axes or swords to build up quick TP, and also use the best possible bow/gun and ammo available, and i hope you like farming, because your going to have to quite a bit of it...
 
Don't sub NIN until RNG24. It's worthless until then because Utsusemi isn't until NIN12. WAR is a much better sub until RNG24. But yes, Utsusemi and dual wielding archers knives is Soooo worths subbing NIN for.

Bow Progression - get the +1 versions where you can
Level 10 - Hunters Bow
Level 20 - Power Bow
Level 30 - Great Bow
Level 40 - Battle Bow
Level 50 - War Bow
Level 55 - Eurytos Bow

Use Fang arrows for as long as possible. I used them all the way to 29 where I got Horn. With you being Elvaan, the extra +5 RACC on both those arrows will go a long ways. Don't even bother with Silver or Iron arrows.

Macros, these are mine, just to give you a few ideas. I use auto-translator where I can because I have a habit of finding myself in tons of JP parties.

Pulling Macro - Fishing = Pulling for FFXI English/JP standards anyway
/p {Fishing} {Monster} --> {Ranged Attack} <t>
/ra <t>

If you are in a skillchain
TP macro 1
/p {Ranger} TP: <tp> {Piercing Arrow} NO!! X

TP macro 2
/p {Ranger} TP: <tp> {Piercing Arrow} OK!! {Ready!} <call18>

Do not do TP attacks with less than 200% TP. You will see a significant reduction in power. Also, try to use Sharpshot with every skillchain attempt to maximize the chance for you to land the attack.

The rest of your macros are pretty standard. I don't do any arrow switching yet but I will when I start getting to the expensive arrows.

As far as equipment

Ranged Accuracy > Ranged Attack > Agility > Strength > Everything else

Look for equipment following that template. Your main damage is in Ranged attacks so equipment that may hurt your ability to melee is acceptable. Like Beetle Rings + Ranged ACC - Melee ACC is a good example of an item you will want that hurts your melee ability
 
Well, where i was going with subbing NIN is because he is elvaan, the added AGI would be really good, WAR doesn't add much AGI that is needed...just thats what i think, but i would rather not miss and deal good damage, than miss all the time then deal heavy blows when it does connect....
 
The difference won't be much at all with that low of a level. Subbing WAR gives you more HP and VIT so you can take more hits. But I am Hume so I am no expert on Elvaan ^^
 
maybe /WAR for dunes, because that place sucks! lol
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Of course, you'll probably be asked to tank because of it :lol:

"Hey, Ranger has provoke. HE CAN TANK!!"
 
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