This build uses "Go for the Eyes!" along with "Find Their Weakness!" to get big spikes with deep wound from keen arrow.
Attributes and Skills
| Ranger / Paragon | Attribute Rank |
| Marksmanship | 11 + 1 + 2 |
| Expertise | 11 + 2 |
| Command | 8 |
| Keen Arrow | Prepared Shot | Read the Wind | "Go for the Eyes!" | "Find Their Weakness!" | Remedy Signet | "Never Surrender!" | Resurrection Signet |
The Elite Skill is VERY flexible here, so if Prepared Shot isn't preferable or available, then some more reasonable options would be:
Punishing Shot
Melandru's Shot
Crippling Shot
Equipment
Scout's Armor for bonus protection
15^50 Sundering Shortbow of fortitude.
Usage
Set up with Read the Wind and begin attacking a target.
Once adrenaline is gained up enough, use "Go for the Eyes!" with "Find Their Weakness!" followed by Keen Arrow then Prepared Shot. This should deal around 150-160 damage +deep wound.
If ever swamped by conditions, use Remedy Signet.
When being melee'd, use "Never Surrender!" for self heal once health is below 75%.
Counters
Stone Sheath.
Massive Degen.
Variants
In PvE, AB, or CM, use Screaming Shot instead of Res.
The elite in this case can be very flexible. another option could be Punishing Shot for its quick activation for the DW spike. Melandru's Shot is another option for E-management. Infuriating Heat is one of the most practical uses to get faster adrenalin gain for "GftE!".
Faster Adrenalin Gain Variant
Attributes and Skills
| Ranger / Paragon | Attribute Rank |
| Marksmanship | 11 + 1 + 3 |
| Expertise | 10 + 1 |
| Command | 8 |
| Wilderness Survival | 6 |
| Keen Arrow | "Go for the Eyes!" | "Find Their Weakness!" | Read the Wind | Screaming Shot | Serpent's Quickness | Natural Stride | Infuriating Heat |