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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MwaO" data-source="post: 9895965" data-attributes="member: 12749">Basic GearArmorLeather - It's a little flimsy, but it's perfectly serviceable, it comes with good enchantments, and you have to sacrifice nothing to get it.Hide - The light armor with the highest AC, but almost certainly not worth a feat nor the ability score requirements. For most Seekers, this is not worth it.Shields - This is mainly about Hindering Shield, otherwise ignore itMagic Equipment (Under Construction)IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember that when you're considering enchantments for your weapon, armor, and neck slots, you need to ask yourself how long you will have to wait to afford an upgrade in enhancement bonus to get the enchantment you want, how much sooner you could get a vanilla Magic item, and whether the enchantment itself is worth the delay.Some of the best enchantments aren't available until paragon; since other enchantments can be pasted over vanilla Magic items later, using vanilla enchantments until the best enchantments are available can save you money overall.TLDR: In heroic tier, if your DM prefers giving you money to giving you magic items directly, it's best to use basic Magic armor so that you can upgrade it as early as possible. Heroic tier weapon enchantments are generally worth it, however, unless you're Bloodbond and use a Bow.ArmorI'm taking a leaf from the designers' book with regards to level distribution: the + sign indicates a progression every 5 levels, there's another version of the armor with an additional +1 enhancement bonus. Often, the best armor is the one that is the next half-tier of enchantment.Level 4+Battle Harness (Cloth, Leather, Hide) (D 368) - High initiative is part of being a good Controller, and if you want to pick up any implement powers via multiclass, this will help you cope with only having two hands.Ectoplasmic Armor (Leather, Hide) (PHB 3) - Psychic resistance is pretty decent, and the item power (interrupt an attack and gain insubstantial for a turn) is pretty decent- together it's worth your time.Flowform Armor(Cloth, Leather) (PHB 3) - The fact that it's an immediate saving throw that doesn't count against the per round immediate action limit makes it worth mentioning- the fact that it's an encounter power makes it the best heroic tier alternative to vanilla Magic Leather.Level 5+Deathcut Armor (Leather, Hide) (PHB) - Necrotic and poison are very common damage types, especially in ongoing damage form, which is where resistance is most relevant.Gloaming Armor (Cloth, Leather, Hide) (MME) RARE - The item bonus to Stealth is handy if you're into that kind of thing (it's worth being into) and the encounter power(!) is very useful- treat it like an extra use of Feywild Jaunt.Shadowdance Armor (Cloth, Leather) (SAC) - This is especially nice if you use a shorter range weapon, but even the crossbow users get stuck in melee occasionally. This is an airtight solution.Level 14+Armor of Dark Deeds (Leather, Hide) (AV 2) - Concealment when you attack with CA is nice. Combine with the Hidden Sniper feat, and then you also have CA when you attack with concealment... and then you... waaaaait a minute!Greater Armor of Eyes (Any) (MME) RARE - Blind immunity on its own makes this worth picking up. You're well suited to use the Perception bonus, too, especially since now you have Darkvision, heyo.Level 19+Great Cat Armor (Hide) (AV 2) - Particularly nice for Bloodbonders, (who can shift as a Minor action, if you recall) but this is obviously great for any ranged attacker. Does require investing a feat in Hide Armor.WeaponsI'm taking a leaf from the designers' book with regards to level distribution: the + sign indicates a progression every 5 levels, there's another version of the weapon with an additional +1 enhancement bonus.Level 1+:Distance Weapon (Any Ranged) (AV) - Very useful for thrown weapon builds, for whom range is an issue. The weapon enchantment slot is worth more than simply solving this problem; the primary draw here is how marvelously cheap this is. Weapon of Long Range is strictly superior otherwise.Level 2+:Duelist's Bow (Bow) (AV 2) - This is a simple, inexpensive way to grab some extra control, and those are two very important qualities. Most of your control works better against melee targets, but this anti-artillery tool rounds out your control repertoire nicely.Dwarven Thrower (Axe, Hammer) (D385) - For people who are attracted to throwing a Warhammer, Mordenkrad or an Executioner's Axe.Hungry Spear (Spear) (AV 2) - This is required if you want to throw a Greatspear or Gouge, which is not unreasonable. This gets bumped up to Blue because there are a few nice things that work for polearms but not spears.Rebounding Weapon (Any Ranged) (AV 2) - Basically grants you essentially an additional use of Inevitable Shot each encounter, which is nice.Alfsair Spear (Spear) (AV 2) - This is useful for avoiding MID if you want to powerswap Shaman or Druid. If that's your only concern, you're probably better off with a better enchantment on a Javelin and an off-hand totem. On the other hand... if you poach Magic Stones (Half-elf/Hybrid) you can use this to bring Polearm Momentum into the mix. That build has issues, but it's worth a mention.Shock Weapon (Spear) (MME) - If you want to proc Mark of Storm and you're okay sticking with a Javelin in Heroic, this is cheaper than a Lightning Weapon. Thunderbolt is better in Paragon.Way-Leader Weapon (Spear) (MME) - Kind of a Leader effect, but it's so fantastic that you don't care. As a high Initiative Controller, putting your melee Striker and your Defender adjacent to enemy artillery as soon as an encounter starts is some of the best control you can apply.Weapon of Long Range (Any Ranged) (MME) - See Distance Weapon; this is slightly more expensive for a lot more range. A great deal for a short range thrown weapon like the Net - 2/5 turns into 15/15.Level 3+:Armbow (Crossbow) (EPG) - You shouldn't be a Warforged Seeker, but if you are, this is very nice.Frost Weapon (Any) (PHB) - Frost Weapon with Gloves of Ice and a Siberys Shard of Merciless Cold can do a lot of damage, which will occasionally be controlLuckblade (Heavy Blade, Light Blade) (AV) - This is best as an offhand weapon that you don't upgrade. A daily reroll is handy to help you land that crucial shot.Point-Blank Weapon (Any Ranged) (AV) - This weapon does a mediocre job solving a problem that can be solved absolutely by Shadowdance Armor. This is a misuse of your weapon enchant slot, and bears mentioning only because it's the kind of thing people tend to think is a good idea. If you can't get Shadowdance Armor, just stay out of melee.Screaming Bow (Bow) (AV 2) - This is a cheaper alternative to the Lightning Weapon, with the mild disadvantage of requiring that you mostly choose powers that deal untyped damage and the more serious disadvantage of being restricted to a bow. But…also works with Resounding Thunder to enlarge your bursts by 1 each!Seeker Weapon (Any Ranged) (MME) - Besides being thematically appropriate, this weapon's power is actually much better than it seems at first. Feyjump Shot is easier to use and more disruptive when one of its targets can be out of LoS/E. Still only situationally useful, though.Swiftshot Weapon (Crossbow) (AV) - This property basically lets you put off Speedloader in early heroic when you most desperately need the few feat slots you have. The Daily power is very nice, even if it is just gravy.Targeting Weapon (Bow or Crossbow) (AV 2) - It's a Leader power, not a Controller one, but it's good enough that it's worth a mention.Level 4+:Dislocation Weapon (Heavy Blade, Light Blade) (PHB3) - Being restricted to the dagger means the range at with this power is limited, but the distance of the teleport is only limited by where you're allies are. The strategic applications here are manifold, but think of this as an anti-Artillery power (of which you don't have many), especially if you have an Aura Defender.Shielding Blade (Heavy Blade, Light Blade) (D391) - A cheap +1 AC in exchange for you off-hand. An excellent trade for many builds.Level 5+:Lightning Weapon (Any) (PHB) - Useful only if you can take Mark of Storm, in which case you can use it to add some forced movement to all your attacks, which is fantastic and definitely worth how expensive this is.Weapon of Speed (Any Ranged) (MME) RARE - Definitely worthy of being called Rare. Scaling initiative boost AND an unconditional Minor action RBA every encounter? Yes, please! This is an example of where a Paragon Path such as Avalanche Hurler, having an unlimited quick draw ability can draw an item to get a free minor action RBA, then sheathe it for their regular weapon.Level 8+:Spiderkissed Weapon — all damage Poison, thrown only. Great enchant for a Drow doing poison damage and who has Skulker of Vhaeraun.Level 8+:Aura Killer Weapon (Any Melee) (AV2) - Thrown weapons only. It's hard to recommend an enchant that has nothing but a Daily power, but this is a really useful power. Consider maintaining it as a backup weapon- it activates on a hit, so you can afford to keep it a + behind your main weapon.Mordant Weapon — all damage Acid & Poison, thrown only. Great enchant for a Drow doing poison damage and who has Skulker of Vhaeraun. Because Acid too, that’s a slight upgrade.Level 9+:Feyslaughter (Any) (AV) - Simple and effective. Enemies who teleport can bypass a lot of the Seeker's best area movement control, and this shuts it down.Githyanki Silver Weapon (Heavy Blade) (MoP) - This is Drow Long Knife exclusive, and one of the best arguments for using the weapon. Psychic damage means you can proc Psychic Lock, and the Daily banish (save ends) compares favorably to most Seeker Dailies. Really excellent pick.Lullaby Weapon (Flail, Hammer, Mace) (AV) - Worth mentioning simply because the Seeker doesn't get access to a Sleep-like power until level 15. That said, this power isn't very accurate, and doesn't scale well.Songbow of Lullabies (Bow, Crossbow) (AV 2) - Requires another failed saving throw compared to the Lullaby Weapon, but since the power activates on a hit it's harder to say which is more reliable. This version works better as a backup weapon.Level 12+:Wyrdwarped Weapon (Any Ranged) (MoP) - Nothing but a Daily power that lets you teleport your target on a hit. Simple, but good enough to be worth a mention.Level 13+:Moonbow (Bow) (D386) - Are you a Moonbow Dedicate using a shortbow as an implement for Cleric/Invoker powers that you've swapped in? Tight on feats? Pick this up (comes in longbow flavor!) and retrain Moonbow Dedicate.Sniper's Weapon (Crossbow) (AV) - This is campaign dependent- do you really need that much extra range? You might, if your DM likes extremely long range combat. The Daily is a nice accuracy boost.Thunderbolt Weapon (Any Ranged) (AV) - If you were using a Lightning Weapon, upgrade to this to save some cash AND replace a lame Daily power with a great one.Level 14+:Battlemaster's Weapon (Any) (AV) - This is premium golfbag fare. Put it in your back pocket and recharge Feyjump Shot when you really need it. Pity it's so high level- it'll be a while longer before you can afford a backup weapon of this caliber.Mindiron Weapon (Bow, Crossbow) (AV) - Combine with Psychic Lock, and enjoy the accuracy-boost encounter power.Transposing Weapon (Any) (AV) - If your DM likes putting artillery in inaccessible spots, this is tons of fun.Voidcrystal Weapon (Any Melee) (AV) - Nothing going for it except for a Daily power, but that power is a until-next-turn banish that you activate on a hit, and lets you move the target 3 squares on its return without a save against being moved into hindering terrain.Wind Weapon (Any Melee) (MME) RARE - Encounter forced movement power that doesn't cost a Standard is nice- playing Leader with the Agile Opportunist in your party is very nice. Not that Controllerish, but good enough to be worth a mention.Level 16+:Forceful Weapon (Bow) (AV) - Instant forced movement on every hit. One of the best arguments for using a bow.Level 19+:Tenacious Weapon (Any) (AV) - An encounter power to roll twice on your next attack is nothing to sneer at. You can do much better at this level, though.ArmsSince there is no set-in-stone progression symbol for items that don't follow the standard "every 5 levels" progression, I'm going to be labeling the levels at which each version of every item in this section is available.Level 3Bracers of the Perfect Shot (L3/13) (AV 2) - These seem like a good idea- Seekers do RBAs, right? Yes, but until L17 only your At-Will powers should really be RBAs, and there's no epic version of these anyways. Pass.Phylactery of Action (L3) (RPGA Village of Hommlet) - No action encounter save rerolls are fantastic. Downsides include being forced to use it at the end of your turn when you normally roll saves, and being limited to specific conditions which are, admittedly, most of the ones you badly need to save against. Still a really excellent pickup.Level 5Quickhit Braces (L5/15/25) (AV) - Some decent damage, but only if both attacks hit. Better if you’re getting an item bonus to damage from another source (like Radiant Weapons). Level 6Bracers of Archery (L6/16/26) (AV) - If you’re using a bow or a crossbow, this is great use of the arms slot. If you're using a crossbow, have a good chuckle at that Daily power.Level 7Bracers of Escape (L7/17/27) (D365) - Daily Interrupt to teleport out of range of a melee attack. Since you don't have utility powers like these like the Ranger does, this is pretty nice.Level 15Winged Shield(L15) (D394) - Bam, you have three hands. Light Shield and Superior Crossbow, yes please, why hello there Hindering Shield, how do you do. If you're an Ocular Adept ignore this obviously, as you already have three hands.Level 19Trollhide Braces (L19/29) (AV) - Regeneration is always a solid defensive choice.FeetSince there is no set-in-stone progression symbol for items that don't follow the standard "every 5 levels" progression, I'm going to be labeling the levels at which each version of every item in this section is available.Level 2Acrobat Boots (AV) - Cheap, and they let you stand up as a minor action (a very useful property). Somewhat diminished in value because of the At-Will skill power that lets you do the same thing, though.Level 7Boots of the Fencing Master (AV) - Rewards you for moving around. What's not to like?Level 8Boarding Boots (AV 2) - This basically lets you "charge" with an At-Will once per day, which is pretty cool for a Seeker. It's also part of the Kamestiri Uniform item set, which makes it look better if you already have pieces of that set such as the quiver. Potentially reasonable to get 5 items if DMs play by the RAW that you only need to have the melee option sheathed or if you like the crossbow enough.Boots of Quickness (L8/18/28) (AV) - A decent boost to your Reflex defense.  Level 9Boots of Eagerness (AV) - Pretty cheap, and they pack a pretty nice mobility-advantage power.Level 10Boots of Sand and Sea (AV) - This is a cheap speed boost that also allows you to swim if you're in light armor. Not bad.  Level 12Battlestrider Greaves (PHB) - The cheapest speed boost available for heavy armor users. Shadowdancer's Boots (AV 2) - A speed boost for light armor wearers that gets better in darkness is OK, and it's also part of the Shadowdancer's Garb item set.Level 16Survivor’s Boots (AV 2) - Yeah, they require you to be bloodied, but after that, you can pretty much do whatever you want in combat. Glorious for Archers.Level 22Boots of Speed (AV) - +2 to speed and a decent power.  Level 24Boots of Caiphon (AV 2) - They sap your HP, but it’s probably less damage than you would take for eating an OA, especially at these levels, and you ARE moving with a minor action...Zephyr Boots (AV) - A fly speed. Must I really discuss this further?Level 25Sandals of Avandra (AV) - Expensive, but they allow you to move around quite a bit on an At-Will basis.Level 28Boots of Teleportation (AV) - Get them if you can afford them. That is all.HandsSince there is no set-in-stone progression symbol for items that don't follow the standard "every 5 levels" progression, I'm going to be labeling the levels at which each version of every item in this section is available.Level 3Gloves of Piercing (PHB) - Real cheap, and they should punch through most resistance to your attacks if they're not element-based.Level 4Gauntlets of Blood (AV 2) - A sweet damage bonus against Bloodied enemies, this is probably your default Hands choice if you don't have something specific in mind.Level 5Gloves of Recovery (AV 2) - A consolation attack after a miss is nice (especially after a Twin Strike; the consolation attack may deal more damage than the original). This is part of the Blade Dancer's Regalia item set, so picking one or more items from that set makes this go up in value.Level 8Gauntlets of the Ram (PHB) - Anything that allows you to push more is sweet for an Archer packing a Forceful Bow.  Level 10Antipathy Gloves (AV) - A decent ability for Ranged users that do not want to be engaged in Melee.  Dwarven Throwers (AV) - This allows you to make a basic attack with your main weapon at range once per encounter. Pretty cool.  Strikebacks (AV) - Though the bonus to Opportunity Attacks likely won't see that much play on you, the free Melee Basic Attack every encounter when you get hit will. A most excellent choice for Seekers who have Str+a melee weapon.Level 11Gloves of Ice (L11/21) (AV 2) - More damage for your cold attacks, or punch through cold resistance. Glorious, especially with Frost Weapons.Shadowdancer's Gloves (AV 2) - If your Stealth skill is good, +1d6 damage is a nice benefit to have. Being part of the Shadowdancer's Garb item set doesn't hurt, either.Level 13Gloves of Missile Deflection (AV) - Some solid resistance against Ranged attacks. Archers get targeted with them more than Melee Rangers, so they appreciate this a bit more.Level 16Gloves of Accuracy (AV) - This is nice to have if your DM likes to put obstacles in the way of your arrows and you have minor actions to burn. HeadSince there is no set-in-stone progression symbol for items that don't follow the standard "every 5 levels" progression, I'm going to be labeling the levels at which each version of every item in this section is available.Level 2Eagle Eye Goggles (L2/12/22) (AV) - A scaling attack bonus to Ranged Basic Attacks is a pretty nice benefit to have.Level 4Casque of Tactics (L4/14/24) (AV) - An initiative bonus is good for anyone, and swapping initiative who anyone who rolled high once per day is nice too.  Level 8Coif of Mindiron (L8/18/28) (AV) - Protects against an increasing array of mental conditions (albeit only against Will) as an ENCOUNTER POWER. Sexy.  Level 9Helm of Battle (L9/19/29) (PHB) - Initiative bonuses for everyone!  Level 10Shadowdancer's Mask (AV 2) - A do-over for a Stealth check is very useful for certain types of Rangers. Being part of the Shadowdancer's Garb item set certainly helps the cause a bit.Level 14Circlet of Arkhosia (L14/24) (PHR: DB) - Making saves at the beginning and end of your turn against certain annoying mental conditions is surely worth a look.Helm of Able Defense (AV 2) - A bonus to Will, and a bump to all defenses until you get hit is pretty good if you ask me.Level 15Carcanet of Psychic Schism (AV) - Slaps a penalty on you, but it sure beats being incapacitated.Level 21Coif of Focus (AV) - Comes by later in your career, and burns up a Magic Item Daily, but negating Daze or Stun is awesome.Level 22Helm of Ghostly Defense (PHB) - Helps you take the sting off your opponent’s hits, and smidge of necrotic resistance to boot.Level 23Eye of Awareness (AV) - A decent bonus to Will defense, and a huge initiative boost on top of that.NeckI'm taking a leaf from the designers' book with regards to level distribution: the + sign indicates a progression every 5 levels, there's another version of the weapon with an additional +1 enhancement bonus.Level 2+Cloak of Resistance (PHB) - Decent resistance for a turn.Level 3+Baffling Cape (AV 2) - It's on this list because it's part of the Blade Dancer's Regalia item set, since I don't think the power is any good.Level 4+Cloak of Distortion (AV) - Forces your enemies to get in close enough for you to engage them if you're Melee, and provide an eternal artillery v. artillery advantage if you're Ranged.  Level 8+Pavise Charm (AV 2) - The only reason I mention this is because of the Kamestiri Uniform item set; pinning yourself down as a Striker is a big no-no.Steadfast Amulet (AV) - This prevents daze or stun. 'Nuff said.  Level 9+Amulet of False Life (PHB) - Your healing surge value in THP is a sweet ability, even if it's a Daily.  Shadowdancer's Cloak (AV 2) - Lets you squeeze in one more potshot against an unsuspecting opponent. This is also part of the Shadowdancer's Garb item set.Level 10+Periapt of Cascading Health (D 369) - Ends one effect per encounter, no questions asked. Win. Level 13+Amulet of Scales (D 365) - Scaling, immediate-application, encounter-long resistance to a keyword (which includes Arcane, Weapon, and the like, by the way) is nice.Level 14+Flamewrath Cape (AV) - Offers a nice damage boost, as well as disincentive for enemies attacking you. Only for one turn, though.Timeless Locket (AV 2) - A very tasty bonus to initiative checks that should stack with just about every buff you can have for it. The only downer is that (post-errata) you can't attack with the standard action the Daily power generates.Level 15+Brooch of Vitality (AV) - More HP is NICE, especially the Epic Tier versions.  Cloak of Displacement (AV) - A nice bonus to AC and Reflex until you get hit, and a pretty cool power. Worth a look, especially for Archers.Necklace of Fireballs (AV) - Defense that packs some decent offense.  Torc of Power Preservation (AV) - It retains Encounter powers when you use them. Need I really say more?Level 30Scarab of Invulnerability (PHB) - Makes you immune to everything for a round. Sure, it's a Level 30 item, but you will enjoy the short amount of time you'll have it.RingsRemember, you can have two of these, so look out for Rings that either work well together or work well in doubles.Level 13Ring of Giants (D 378) - A sweet bonus to critical hit damage, and push 2 + prone on any primal attack power you may power-swap for can come in handy.Level 14Iron Ring of the Dwarf Lords (PHB) - +1 healing surge is a pretty solid benefit.  Ring of Fury (D 366) - When you're bloodied, you let it be known.   My issue with it is mainly that the trigger is hard to control.Level 16Ring of Protection (PHB) - Generic defensive item. Useful, though it's about as exciting as watching grass grow.  War Ring (AV) - Adds a little more 'oomph' into your criticals.Level 18Bone Ring of Better Fortune (AV) - Since this halves all necrotic damage, it can potentially be better than a lot of resistance. Ring of Ramming (AV) - Hands you a bit more 'oomph' on those Archer pushes should you pick up a Forceful Bow or use Staggering Strike.  Level 19Grace Ring of Prowess (AV 2) - A solid power that lets you rev up for +2 to hit before teeing off.Level 20Ring of Action Reversal (AV 2) - A hefty bonus to initiative checks, and a sweet benefit should you miss with an Encounter power.Level 21Ring of Heroic Insight (AV) - Allows you to buff yourself pretty well once per day.  Level 22Blink Ring (AV) - Teleportation is nice to have as a Striker.  Level 23Greater Ring of Invisibility (AV 2) - Invisibility every encounter, and concealment the whole way after a milestone. Wow.Level 24Golden Ring of Teros (AV 2) - +2 to AC and Fortitude is nice to have, even if it’s conditional.Level 26Ring of Guarded Will (AV 2) - A nice bump to Will defense.Level 27Avandra’s Ring (AV 2) - Ignoring difficult terrain is pretty cool. Too bad it shows up so late...Ring of the Phoenix (AV) - A pretty sweet revival ability.Shadow Band (AV) - You can't really argue against +2 to all defenses as a static property...  Level 28Ring of Elemental Mastery (MOTP) - Allows you to shave some elemental resistance off your opponent, or flat-out ignore it after a milestone. Solid, especially for people looking to abuse the Frostcheese combo. Level 29Ring of Free Time (AV 2) - Expensive, but the action potential with this and all those minor action attack powers Two-Blade Rangers have (or the Beast’s Melee Basic Attacks) is just nuts, and everyone appreciates having extra actions to work with. And it packs resist all 5. Can't go wrong with this.Level 30Dauntless Champion’s Ring (AV 2) - Power recovery is good, though the price tag on this is steep.Nullifying Ring (AV) - A capstone defensive item. Pretty nuts... if you can foot the bill.WaistSince there is no set-in-stone progression symbol for items that don't follow the standard "every 5 levels" progression, I'm going to be labeling the levels at which each version of every item in this section is available.Level 8Belt of Lucky Strikes (D 365) - A free attack after you miss is a solid benefit.Belt of Vim (L8/18/28) (AV) - Reinforces what could be your strongest defense or your weakest one, depending on your combat style.  Level 10Diamond Cincture (L10/20/30) (AV 2) - Easy-to-access healing, and a bonus a to Fortitude. Nice.Shielding Girdle (AV) - A nice Daily AC buff.Level 11Healer's Sash (L11/21) (AV) - Anything that allows you to heal your allies is at least worth mentioning, even post-errata. Level 15Belt of Giant Strength (PHB) - A meh offensive Daily buff, but a pretty cool bonus to skills. Girdle of the Umber Hulk (L15/25) (AV) - A solid burrow power, and a boost to Fortitude.Level 16Girdle of the Dragon (L16/26) (AV) - Fortitude boost, and an OK attack power.  Level 18Belt of Mountain Endurance (D 365) - Glorious for Strength Seekers. +Str to surge value and an AP benefit, all in one package.Level 19Belt of Breaching (AV 2) - Healing and teleportation as you transition from kill to kill. That's definitely worth something on a Ranger.Level 23Belt of Vitality (AV) - Gets you up when you're down, and boosts Fortitude. Could be worse...Level 25Belt of Titan Strength (PHB) - A strong Melee buff for one turn, and strong skill bonuses.  Level 28Sash of Regeneration (L28) (AV 2) - Having regeneration while bloodied is a nice benefit.MiscellaneousSince there is no set-in-stone progression symbol for items that don't follow the standard "every 5 levels" progression, I'm going to be labeling the levels at which each version of every item in this section that doesn't follow that progression is available.Ammunition:Typically speaking, you want to drop down a half-tier to tier on ammo, so it is then super cheap. If you're, say a level 7 PC using +1 Onslaught Ammo, you’ll barely notice the 25 gold cost. But you might notice the benefits. Also note the ones that type their damage won’t play well with Screaming Bow, though unlikely you’ll use ammo on area bursts.Also, as per Adventurer’s Vault 2 page 26, any ammunition can be an arrow, sling or bullet — you can have an Attention Stealing Arrow, Bolt or Bullet.Level 2+Onslaught (AV 2) - In a party of 6, take a -1 to hit, grant a total of +5 to hit on a hit essentially. Basic good stuff overall. Nothing great.Level 3+Attention Stealing Bullet(AV 2) - Mark opponents at range, possibly out of the range they can easily return fire, comes with a punish feature that can do a ton of damage.Firestorm Arrow (AV 2) - Lays down some heavy fire (pun intended). Lets you play focus fire and crowd control simultaneously.Freezing Arrow (AV 2) - Extra damage AND slowing? Very nice.Lightning Arrow (AV 2) - Extra damage is awesome, though this one is a bit behind the other magical ammunition after the errata.Spider Bolt (AV 2) - Slow and not cold = can still work with Screaming BowSurprise Bullet (AV 2) - Free CA is a pretty nice benefit to have.Level 5+Quarrel of Biting (AV 2) - A bit high level in each tier, but can be a spectacular high damage effectShiver-Strike Ammunition (AV 2) - kill all the minionsLevel 8+Dispelling Bolt (AV 2) - when you need this one, you need this one. Kill a zone or conjuration dead.Bolt of Transit (AV 2) — teleport adjacent to an enemy after hitting them. Maybe some positioning usefulness?Reaving Ammunition(AV 2) — eventually does some significant damage at likely a cost of -1 to hitSpace Shifting Bolt (AV 2) — teleport opponents a bit, could be useful in some combats, but mimics effects that one already really has usuallySummoning Bullet (AV 2) — teleport your ally next to an opponent, could be useful, particularly with powers such as Rabid ShotLevel 9+Forbiddence Bolt (AV 2) — good toolkit arrow to stop teleporting enemies from ruining your controlLevel 10+Dual Arrow (D 373) - REROLLS, you say?! Now this is what I'm talking about! This is worth it, even down a tier, maybe even a tier and a half. A Reroll typically is worth about a +4 to hit and gives a better crit chance.Level 12+Foe-Seeker Ammo (MME) - Great for those attacks that are worthless on a miss, but you want the effect regardless such as Rabid ShotLevel 14+Stonehold (MME) - Immobilize on a hit, great stuff to layer on in high Paragon+Dragonshard Augments:Level 2Eberron Shard of Lightning (L2/12/22) (EPG) - A great incentive to wield Lightning weapons.Khyber Shard of the Fiery Depth (L2/12/22) (EPG) - Incentive for wielding Flaming weapons.Siberys Shard of Merciless Cold (L2/12/22) (EPG) - Yet another reason to like Frost weapons.Level 3Siberys Shard of Radiance (L3/13/23) (EPG) - Another selling point for the Radiant weapon.Siberys Shard of Mage (L3/13/23) (EPG) - for a Seeker using a lot of Implement PowersWondrous Items:Level 5Power Jewel (AV) - A pain-free way to recharge a low-level Encounter power, which is nice to have... until you retrain all of them away.Level 9Backlash Tattoo (AV 2) - A free basic attack every encounter is a nice revenge sort of ability.Endless Quiver (AV 2) - Endless ammo for Archers. Useful, but campaign dependent as to how necessary? To boot, it's part of the Kamestiri Uniform item set.Level 10Salve of Power (AV) - Post-errata, this trades a surge for another Encounter power, which is a pretty good deal for most Strikers.Level 11Dice of Auspicious Fortune (D 381) - Gives you more chances to roll the number you really need.Level 12Foe Stone (AV) - Cheap, and it pinpoints your opponent’s weakest defense at will. Somebody in the party has to have this; why not you?Stone of Earth (AV 2) - A very nice reroll for someone using the melee/ranged powers of SeekerStone of Flame (AV 2) - Fire lovers want one of these around.Stone of Light (AV 2) - If you're into Radiant damage, having a do-over in your back pocket sounds like a good idea to me.Stone of Spirit (AV 2) - If you're partaking in Psychic attack support, a reroll is good stuff.Stone of Storms (AV 2) - If lightning and thunder are your elements of choice, this is good to have.Stone of Wind (AV 2) - A do-over on a Ranged attack is a nice thing to have.Level 16Solitaire (Aquamarine) (AV) - Free attacks after a critical are nice.Level 21Solitaire (Cerulean) (AV) - Expensive, but getting rid of (save ends) effects this easily should be.Level 26Solitaire (Violet) (AV) - Free AP’s after a crit are awesome, but the price tag is very hefty.</blockquote>

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