Ranger

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{{Infobox Class|{{PAGENAME}}|'An Astute Hunter'}}
==Description==

[[Ranger|Rangers]] in Dark and Darker are wilderness experts, who use their knowledge of nature and keen senses to track down and eliminate their enemies. They are skilled hunters and trappers, able to set deadly traps and ambushes. Rangers are adept at ranged combat, relying on their skills of archery and marksmanship to deal most of their damage. Bows and arrows, crossbows and bolts are the favoured weapons of the Ranger. They rely on swords for close range engagements, with the option to equip a spear as well.

==Class Info==
The Ranger is an excellent survivalist. With a keen eye and quick hands, the Ranger tracks his enemies, sets traps and ambushes unsuspecting prey.

'''Weapon of choice''' - Any long-ranged weapons

*Pros
**Quick with the bow.
**Track enemy players. (Chase perk)
**Set traps.
**Quickly start a campfire. (Camping Mastery perk)
**High burst healing. (Field Ration skill)
*Cons
**Cannot equip most melee weapons.
**Low damage with melee weapons.

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|-|Perks=

You can equip an additional perk every 5 levels. 
Currently maxed out at Level 15, so a total of 4 perks can be equipped.

 
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:CampingMastery.png|link=|x96px]] Camping Mastery </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=CampingMastery}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk Tracking.png|link=|x96px]] Chase </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=Chase}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk_Crippling_Shot.png|link=|x96px]] Crippling Shot </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=CripplingShot}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk Crossbow Mastery.png|link=|x96px]] Crossbow Mastery </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=CrossbowMastery}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk FirstAid.png|link=|x96px]] First Aid </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=FirstAid}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk Kinesthesia.png|link=|x96px]] Kinesthesia </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=Kinesthesia}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk LongshotExpert.png|link=|x96px]] Longshot Expert </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=LongshotExpert}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk Nimble Hands.png|link=|x96px]] Nimble Hands </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=NimbleHands}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk PointBlankExpert.png|link=|x96px]] Point-Blank Expert </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=Point-BlankExpert}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk PurgeShot.png|link=|x96px]]  Purge Shot </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=PurgeShot}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk_Quick_Reload.png|link=|x96px]] Quick Reload </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=QuickReload}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk Ranged Weapons Expert.png|link=|x96px]] Ranged Weapons Mastery </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=RangedWeaponsMastery}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk Sharpshooter.png|link=|x96px]] Sharpshooter </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=Sharpshooter}} </td>
<td> - </td>
</tr>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk Spear Proficiency.png|link=|x96px]] Spear Proficiency </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=SpearProficiency}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Perk Windfletch.png|link=|x96px]] Windfletch </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=Windfletch}} </td>
<td> - </td>
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|-|Skills=

You can equip a total of 2 skills.

 
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Skill_BackStep.png|link=|x96px]] Back Step </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=BackStep}} </td>
<td> - </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|Backstep|SkillCooldown}} </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Skill Field Ration.png|link=|x96px]] Field Ration </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=FieldRation}} </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|FieldRation|Scaling}} </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|FieldRation|SkillCooldown}} </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Skill ExplosiveShot.png|link=|x96px]] Explosive Shot </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=ExplosiveShot}} </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|ExplosiveShot|HitScaling}} / {{Ability_Data|ExplosiveShot|BurnScaling}} </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|ExplosiveShot|SkillCooldown}} </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Skill_Forceful_Shot.png|link=|x96px]] Forceful Shot </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=ForcefulShot}} </td>
<td> - </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|ForcefulShot|SkillCooldown}} </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Skill Multishot.png|link=|x96px]] Multishot </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=Multishot}} </td>
<td> - </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|Multishot|SkillCooldown}} </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Skill Overdraw.png|link=|x96px]] Overdraw </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=Overdraw}} </td>
<td> - </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|Overdraw|SkillCooldown}} </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Skill_Penetrating_Shot.png|link=|x96px]] Penetrating Shot </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=PenetratingShot}} </td>
<td> - </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|PenetratingShot|SkillCooldown}} </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Skill Quick Fire.png|link=|x96px]] Quick Fire </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=QuickFire}} </td>
<td> - </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|QuickFire|SkillCooldown}} </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Skill Quickshot.png|link=|x96px]] Quickshot </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=Quickshot}} </td>
<td> - </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|Quickshot|SkillCooldown}} </td>
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<td style=" text-align:middle"> [[File:Skill True Shot.png|link=|x96px]] True Shot </td>
<td> {{:Ranger|desc=TrueShot}} </td>
<td> - </td>
<td> {{Ability_Data|TrueShot|SkillCooldown}} </td>
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|-|Tips=

- You excel in group fights, if you have a front line to distract enemies and protect you.

- Remember to retrieve arrows from enemy corpses.

- Quickshot and Multishot allow you to partially replenish your quiver. Activate the ability, then cancel it before firing for an "instant reload".

- You can hide bear traps under environmental traps, inside corpses and preferably in low lit areas.

- Use door windows to shoot at unsuspecting enemies on the other side of the door.

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|backstep=Quickly retreats {{Ability_Data|Backstep|Range}} in {{Ability_Data|Backstep|Duration}}. It can also be used in the air.

|campingmastery=Gain {{Ability_Data|CampingMastery|RegularInteractionSpeed}} while setting up [[Campfire|Campfire]]s and increases the duration to {{Ability_Data|CampingMastery|Duration}}.

|chase=Detect recent enemy footsteps within {{Ability_Data|Chase|AuraRadius}} and can hear enemy footstep sounds from farther away.

|cripplingshot=Hitting the target's leg with a projectile inflicts {{Ability_Data|CripplingShot|HitslowMoveSpeed}} for {{Ability_Data|CripplingShot|HitslowDuration}}.

|crossbowmastery=While using a [[Weapons#Crossbows|crossbow]], gain {{Ability_Data|CrossbowMastery|PhysicalPowerBonus}} and an additional {{Ability_Data|CrossbowMastery|ActionSpeed}} while reloading.

|explosiveshot=For {{Ability_Data|ExplosiveShot|ActiveDuration}}, attacks made with bows or crossbows cause fired projectiles to explode after 3 seconds, dealing {{Ability_Data|ExplosiveShot|HitMagicalBaseDamage}} with {{Ability_Data|ExplosiveShot|ImpactPower}} to nearby enemies and applying Burn for {{Ability_Data|ExplosiveShot|BurnDuration}}. Burn: The target takes {{Ability_Data|ExplosiveShot|BurnMagicalBaseDamage}} every second.

|fieldration=Forage food and recover {{Ability_Data|FieldRation|PhysicalBaseHealing}}. ({{Ability_Data|FieldRation|MaxCount}} uses, {{Ability_Data|FieldRation|CanRecharge}} as a tier {{Ability_Data|FieldRation|SkillTier}} skill)

|firstaid=Increases the use speed of Bandages and Surgical Kits by  150%, and allows them to be used on allies.

|forcefulshot=When using a [[Weapons#Bows|bow-type]] weapon, gain the ability to knock targets back for {{Ability_Data|ForcefulShot|Duration}}.

|kinesthesia=When moving with the bowstring drawn, receive a [[Weapons#Movement_Multiplier_Explanation|movement multiplier]] of  15%.

|longshotexpert=Deals additional damage as the distance to the target increases, up to {{Ability_Data|LongshotExpert|PhysicalBaseDamage}} ({{Ability_Data|LongshotExpert|Scaling}}). (Damage increase starts at 6.5m and reaches maximum at 25m)

|multishot=When using a [[Weapons#Bows|bow-type]] weapon, fire 5 arrows at once in cone shaped dispersion. All 5 arrows deal 100% damage.

|nimblehands=When using a [[Weapons#Bows|bow]], increases the animation's base draw speed by 15%.

|overdraw=When using [[Weapons#Bows|bow-type]] weapons, maintaining a fully drawn bow increases weapon damage by {{Ability_Data|Overdraw|PhysicalDamageWeaponMod}} per {{Ability_Data|Overdraw|ChargeStackIntervalConstantId}} for {{Ability_Data|Overdraw|Duration}}, stacking for up to {{Ability_Data|Overdraw|MaximumStacks}} times. {{NeedsTesting| The physical power bonus actually shows up as PhysicalDamageWeaponMod, is this just physical power or does it actually modify base weapon damage?}}

|penetratingshot=Gain {{Ability_Data|PenetratingShot|HeadshotPenetration}}, {{Ability_Data|PenetratingShot|ArmorPenetration}}, and projectiles pierce targets for {{Ability_Data|PenetratingShot|Duration}}. Limited to ranged ([[Weapons#Bows|bow]]/[[Weapons#Crossbows|crossbow]]) weapons.

|point-blankexpert=Deals an additional {{Ability_Data|Point-BlankExpert|TruePhysicalBaseDamage}} (0% Scaling) to targets within 4.5m.

|purgeshot=Removes a random magical [[Buff]]s from a target on each successful hit with a ranged weapon. When a buff is removed, you additionally deal {{Ability_Data|PurgeShot|TrueMagicalBaseDamage}} ({{Ability_Data|PurgeShot|Scaling}}). {{NeedsTesting|This is the first instance of True Base Damage that has [[Scaling]]. Need confirmation that this is only increased by the +True damage [[Enchantment]]. Also supposedly does not remove all magical buffs. Troll's Blood is said not to be removed, are there others?}}

|quickfire=Gain an additional {{Ability_Data|QuickFire|ActionSpeed}} for {{Ability_Data|QuickFire|Duration}} while using [[Weapons#Bows|bow-type]] weapons.

|quickreload=When reloading a [[Weapons#Bows|bow-type]] or [[Weapons#Firearms|firearm-type]] weapon gain {{Ability_Data|QuickReload|ActionSpeed}}.

|quickshot=Fire arrows in a quick succession. Each [[Weapons#Bows|bow-type]] will fire a different amount of arrows. (2 for Longbow, 3 for Recurve Bow, 4 for Survival Bow)

|rangedweaponsmastery=When attacking with a ranged ([[Weapons#Bows|bow]]/[[Weapons#Crossbows|crossbow]]) weapon, gain {{Ability_Data|RangedWeaponsMastery|PhysicalPowerBonus}}.

|sharpshooter=When attacking with a ranged ([[Weapons#Bows|bow]]/[[Weapons#Crossbows|crossbow]]) weapon, gain {{Ability_Data|Sharpshooter|HeadshotDamageModifier}}.

|spearproficiency=Gain the ability to equip [[Spear|spears]].

|trapmastery=When installing traps, gain {{Ability_Data|TrapMastery|RegularInteractionSpeed}} and retrieve them back when disarmed.

|trueshot= Projectile flight speed is greatly increased and gain {{Ability_Data|TrueShot|PhysicalPowerBonus}} for {{Ability_Data|TrueShot|Duration}}.

|windfletch=Increases projectile speed of arrows and bolts by {{Ability_Data|Windfletch|Windfletch}}.

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