Ranger Bow Build in Minecraft Dungeons II

Ranger Bow Build in Minecraft Dungeons II Archetype build type

RangerArchetype
Tagged gear
40
Armor sets
6
Pool effects
11
Methodology
Data Methodology

Every item the game tags Ranger: 6 melee and 10 ranged weapons and 24 armor pieces across 6 sets, plus the 11 random effects in the Ranger roll pool.

Tagged gear
40Items the game tags Ranger
Armor sets
6Sharpshooter
Weapons
16Top DPS: Axe
Pool effects
11Random effects in the Ranger pool
Strategy guideBest ranged buildBest Builds in Minecraft Dungeons 2

Starter picks

Calculated

One stated rule per slot: the Ranger weapons with the highest measured DPS, the Sharpshooter armor and the Ranger artifacts with the shortest cooldowns.

  • MeleeAxeHighest measured DPS of the Ranger melee weapons (37.1)
  • RangedGreatbowHighest burst DPS of the Ranger ranged weapons (180)
  • HelmetSharpshooter FedoraUnique Sharpshooter piece: fixed effects, tagged Ranger
  • ChestSharpshooter DusterUnique Sharpshooter piece: fixed effects, tagged Ranger
  • LeggingsSharpshooter ChapsUnique Sharpshooter piece: fixed effects, tagged Ranger
  • BootsSharpshooter SpursUnique Sharpshooter piece: fixed effects, tagged Ranger
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Weapons tagged Ranger

Calculated

Melee by measured DPS from exact animation timings, ranged by burst DPS. A tier is the weapon's share of its class leader on the tier list.

Melee

Melee weapons tagged Ranger
WeaponClassDPSTier
AxeMedium37.1B
Hunter's HatchetMedium36.1B
PikeMedium31.5C
Double DaggersLight29D
Short SpearMediumEstimated—
Spectral SpearMediumEstimated—

Ranged

Ranged weapons tagged Ranger
WeaponTypeBurst DPSTier
GreatbowBow180S
Humbler HeartstringBow180S
ParagonBow80D
PowerbowBow80D
Shooting StarBow55D
ShortbowBow55D
Creaking's ReachBow50D
LongbowBow50D
Rapid CrossbowCrossbow40D
The Cross PollinatorCrossbow40D

Full method and every class: Weapon Tier List

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Armor sets tagged Ranger

Game data

Unique sets carry fixed effects (shown); base sets roll random effects from their pools.

  • Sharpshooter FedoraSharpshooter DusterSharpshooter ChapsSharpshooter Spurs
    • Grants a 60% chance to fire additional projectiles.
    • Ranged attacks deal 30% more damage.
    • Reduces ranged ammo cooldown time by 35%.
    • Carry 45% more ammo.
  • Dreamruler CrownDreamruler CoverDreamruler PyjamasDreamruler Slippers
    • Increases souls gained by 60%.
    • Melee attacks deal 40% more damage to primary targets.
    • Increases movement speed by 40% while Shadowcloaking.
    • Increases attack damage by 35% when jumping or rolling.
  • Soul Corruptor MaskSoul Corruptor DusterSoul Corruptor SashSoul Corruptor Sandals
    • Charged ranged attacks deal 60% more damage.
    • Increases the area of all positive status effects by 55%.
    • Critical hits with ranged weapons deal 45% more damage.
    • Increases chance of critical hits from ranged attacks by 25%.
  • Ranger CapRanger JacketRanger LeggingsRanger Boots

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

  • Phantom HelmetPhantom ChestplatePhantom PantsPhantom Boots

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

  • Realmreacher HatRealmreacher RobeRealmreacher LeggingsRealmreacher Boots

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

Effects in the Ranger roll pool

Game data

Random effects that can roll on gear tagged Ranger (the game's Ranger effect pool), with their values at tiers I–III.

Effects in the Ranger roll pool
EffectCategoryIIIIII
AimAttack10%15%20%
BowyerUtility20%25%30%
EvasionUtility10%15%20%
FletcherUtility15%20%25%
MarksmanAttack15%20%25%
Projectile ProtectionDefense10%15%20%
QuiverUtility10%15%20%
RangerAttack20%30%40%
SharpshooterAttack30%35%40%
SniperAttack25%50%75%
SpeedUtility5%10%15%

Gear also rolls effects from its slot pool (any armor, any weapon), so these are what the Ranger tag adds.

Data from the Minecraft Dungeons II game files, build 1.1.1.0. How we source this

The game tags 40 items Ranger: 6 melee and 10 ranged weapons and 24 armor pieces across 6 sets. Highest measured DPS among them: Axe (37.1). The Ranger roll pool adds 11 effects: Aim, Bowyer, Evasion, Fletcher, Marksman, Projectile Protection, Quiver, Ranger, Sharpshooter, Sniper, Speed.

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Bow build (Ranger) FAQ

What is the highest-DPS Ranger weapon?

Melee: Axe, 37.1 measured DPS. Ranged: Greatbow, 180 burst DPS.

Which armor sets are Ranger gear?

6 sets: Sharpshooter, Dreamruler, Soul Corruptor, Ranger, Phantom, Realmreacher.

What effects can roll on Ranger gear?

11 effects come from the Ranger pool: Aim, Bowyer, Evasion, Fletcher, Marksman, Projectile Protection, Quiver, Ranger, Sharpshooter, Sniper, Speed.