Leaders, which is the most interesting?

[Starglim]

One of the problems I have with the Warlord is that all of his powers are 'affect adjacent ally as you hit the enemy'; he has no ranged options. A ranged warlord would be rather nice. This is one reason I like the bard.

Powers, yes. Tactical Presence works on ranged attacks and spells.

A ranged warlord build would indeed be useful (Captain of Archers or something). Say, allow Commander's Strike to work for ranged basic attacks and add similar Presence lines to Warlord's Favor, Lead the Attack, Warlord's Strike ..

edit: Posted to 4e House Rules.

 

[Festivus]

Crud, I clicked too fast. The Bard rocks, I am making one for my next character. A gnome bard... yes, that is my favorite.

 

[Wombat]

Why do you need a leader?