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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Veep" data-source="post: 6707632" data-attributes="member: 6793297">Basic GearWeaponsRanged Weapons Bows - All the range you need, with no feat cost, although the lack of +3 proficiency options is tragic. Several good enchantments save this weapon group from mediocrity. This is the Bloodbond default.Recommended Bows Greatbow (PHB) - More damage and more range than you need are not worth a feat for you.Longbow (PHB) - If you don't have the feat space to go Superior Crossbow+Speed Loader, then this is still Good Enough (TM).Shortbow (PHB) - If you're Small or you want to MC Invoker and get some Moonbow Dedicate action going on, you're stuck here, but this has nothing going for it otherwise. Crossbows - More costly than Bows in terms of feats, but if you want long range with a +3 proficiency bonus (and you do, really badly) AND you don't want to waste your weapon enchantment on getting those first two things, then this is your only option. To make things sweeter, crossbows come with several excellent enchantments.Recommended Crossbows Hand Crossbow (PHB) - Niche use involving Bow Mastery, MC Rogue+Two-Fisted Shooter, and sweet Seeker RBAs. Steer clear otherwise.Superior Crossbow (AV) - Perfect, almost. Load minor will need a feat to fix, but you don't need it right away- Seekers don't need their minors all that often, and you can delay taking the feat via the Swiftshot enchantment. Slings - Not terrible, but really only useful if you want to take advantage of the few good Rogue powers that require a sling.Recommended Slings Dejada (DSCS) - Strictly superior to the standard sling. It's nothing special, but it gets the job done.  Thrown Weapons Axes - You like Javelins, but hate the long range and slightly better available enchantments.Flails - The ranged options here are surprisingly interesting. The short range and low proficiency bonus hurt them, but the tricks they bring to the table (namely Mark of Storm+Dragging Flail/Flail Expertise) keep them worth mentioning. LOL NEVERMIND, FLAIL EXPERTISE IS MELEE ONLYRecommended Flails Bola (D368, HoS) - Bola Training lets you immobilize on every hit at the cost of your MC slot and all the damage on that attack- not worth it, in my opinion.Net (D368) - Range is incredibly short- this almost requires a range increasing weapon enchantment to patch. The Net Training MC feat is better, though- you slow instead of immobilize, but you still deal all your damage. Hammers - A specific Dwarf build can actually use Throwing Hammers and be very accurate, and Dwarves can use them as holy symbols with the right enchantment. Otherwise these are trash.Heavy Blades - Melee ones come in the Farbond Spellblade variety, but it's the Drow Long Knife that really pulls Heavy Blades up from mediocrity, because Gith Silver DLK is the only way a Spiritbonder can proc Psychic Lock.Recommended Heavy Blades Bastard Sword (PHB) - You might be tempted for some reason. Stay away.Drow Long Knife (EPG) - Gith Silver Drow Long Knife. Oh and the best Seeker race can get this along with a heft feat bonus to damage? OKAY.Fullblade (AV) - I don't care how much damage your Githzerai Seeker does. I don't want to hear it.Greatsword/Falchion (PHB) - Only listing these to give them a higher rating than the Fullblade- this doesn't cost a feat, so if you insist on throwing a sword, throw one of these. Recommended Light BladesDagger (PHB) - No feat cost +3 proficiency with acceptable range. Enjoy your out-of-the-box level+7 to hit, Spiritbonders. The only thing you wish you had is better enchantments.Polearms - The only polearm you should consider is the Greatspear, which is covered in another section.Spears - The Javelin is the second of the two best thrown weapons, and with Polearm Momentum this weapon group can offer a lot of extra control.Recommended Spears Gythka (DSCS) - Compared to the Greatspear, the other Superior weapon on the list, this is -1 to hit and a range reduction for +1 AC and an open weapon enchantment. Potentially worth it.Javelin (PHB) - Best range on a thrown weapon you can get without spending a feat or a weapon enchantment. 'Nuff said.Greatspear (AV) - Requires Hungry Spear enchantment to be usable, but if you're willing to make that sacrifice it's a great weapon for Polearm Momentum shenanigans. Also lets you use Hafted Defense.  ArmorLeather - 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, and that does count for a lot. The trick is the ability score requirements. For most Seekers, this is an early pickup in Paragon.Scale - Hide AC without reliance on a secondary stat is valuable for Spiritbond Seekers (Bloodbond's shift doesn't work in heavy armor, so they steer clear), but it's not worth two feats- if you're wearing this, you took Divine Healer for Battle Cleric's Lore.Shields - This is not a great way to use your off-hand for an AC bonus, but you're much more likely to qualify for Shield Specialization than you are for Hide Specialization, so there's that.Magic 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.Armor I'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.Level 2+Awakening Armor (Hide, Chain) (PHB3) - The bonus to Will is too small and conditional to be a selling point, but the Daily power is a great thing for a Controller to have- don't waste that high Initiative being surprisedRepulsion Armor (Cloth, Leather) (AV) - Keeps folk away from you. Better for Spiritbonders who lack the Bloodbond Minor Action shift.Screaming Armor (Hide, Scale, Plate) (AV) - A free bonus to Intimidate, and a nifty debuffing power (with range, no less). A solid choice .Level 3+Armor of Sudden Recovery (Cloth, Leather) (AV 2) - Ongoing damage is common, and otherwise-unconditional regen is fantastic for surge efficiency.Defensive Armor (Any) (PHB 3) - This property features a solid Daily defense-booster, which becomes meatier with power points (it's better if you're a Noble Adept).Skald's Armor (Leather, Chain) (PHB 2) - This is a great way to turn the tables when you get swarmed.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 10+Lifeblood Armor (Hide) (PHB 2) - Temporary hit points at the end of each rest means you get a small buffer for every fight. This armor is expensive, however, and by the time you get it, the amount of thp it gives is pretty small compared to your hp total.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 15+Assassinbane Armor (Any) (AV) - Direct upgrade over Awakening Armor. Decent for the same reasons, but keep in mind that surprise is something that shouldn't come up that often.Bloodvine Armor (Hide) (PHB 2) - Expensive, but the power can help you stay alive. Worth a look.  Trollskin Armor (Hide, Scale) (PHB) - Regen is always a nice thing to have in your back pocket, but its steep cost puts a ceiling on how awesome it can be.  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.Heavy Armor Enchantments Those of you who are taking advantage of Battle Cleric's Lore might need a different set of recommendations for armor enchantments.Dwarven Armor (Chain, Scale, Plate) (PHB) - The fact that the healing here is surgless is the real draw. I find my Seekers frequently going into combat with only 2 or 3 surges.Screaming Armor (Hide, Scale, Plate) (AV) - A free bonus to Intimidate, and a nifty debuffing power (with range, no less). A solid choice .  Weapons I'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.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 repetoire nicely.Dwarven Thrower (Axe, Hammer) (D385) - I'm including this because some people are attracted to the idea of throwing a Mordenkrad or an Executioner's Axe. Dear Readers, don't do that. It's a trap. If you want to throw an axe, use a Handaxe. If you want to do a lot of damage, throw a Frost Handaxe.Hungry Spear (Spear) (AV 2) - This is required if you want to throw a Greatspear, which is not unreasonable. (What? You want to throw a Gouge? Nope, get out of my house.) Even if you don't, it's nice to have a Hungry Javelin as a backup weapon for the power. The fact that the weapon doesn't come back immediately when you use the power unfortunately makes it very hard to use, and past heroic tier keeping a Hungry Javelin at-level is not a good use of your resources. 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 an additional use of Inevitable Shot each encounter, which is nice- since Inevitable Shot is not a free action attack, you can use this power and Inevitable Shot off the same trigger, which is pretty cool.Resounding Weapon (Hammer, Flail, Mace, Sling, Staff) (PHB) - That this is useful in heroic mostly speaks to how desperate the Seeker is for hard control. If you use a Throwing Hammer or a Sling, a daily power to daze on a hit is not bad.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 Spear (Spear) (MME) - If you want to proc Mark of Storm and you're okay sticking with a Javelin, this is cheaper than a Lightning Weapon.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 Bola.Level 3+:Armbow (Crossbow) (EPG) - You shouldn't be a Warforged Seeker, but if you are, this is very nice.Frost Weapon (Any) (PHB) - I try to dissuade people from investing their Seeker's resources in damage when they could be improving control instead, but I know some people will ignore me. Those people should use a Frost Weapon with Gloves of Ice and a Siberys Shard of Merciless Cold.Luckblade (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.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 it's targets can be out of LoS/E. Still only situationally useful, though.Swiftshot Weapon (Crossbow) (AV) - This property basically let's 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!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.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 this 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 sweet Daily power.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. Arms Since 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 L19 only your At-Will powers are 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 a fine and good use of this 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. Feet Since 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 Melee Ranger. It's also part of the Kamestiri Uniform item set, which makes it look better if you already have pieces of that set.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. Hands Since 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 Melee Rangers.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. Level 18Gauntlets of Destruction (PHB) - Rerolling all 1's on Melee damage roll can certainly add up to be a very nice effective damage bonus. Head Since 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 6Horned Helm (L6/16/26) (PHB) - If you have any sort of charging focus, this item is for you.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. Neck I'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+Badge of the Berserker (AV 2) - Makes charging a heck of a lot safer.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. Rings Remember, 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. Waist Since 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 Melee Rangers. +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. Miscellaneous Since 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:Level 3+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.Surprise Bullet (AV 2) - Free CA is a pretty nice benefit to have.Level 10+Dual Arrow (D 373) - REROLLS, you say?! Now this is what I'm taling about!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.Wondrous 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. Do I really need to explain why that is good? 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 Melee Rangers (not missing on that Blade Cascade is awesome).Stone 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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