weapon advice

[Kerelon]

Okay, I'm a level 112 Ranger, currently equipped with a max level Durandal and Red Handgun. And while these are great weapons, and have served me very well, I still feel as though I need something better. In terms of guns, I want to get something more befitting of a Ranger rather than a handgun that everyone seems to be able to use. As for a melee weapon, well I suppose the jury's still out on that one. And I have been creating several other characters for the sole purpose of Section ID coverage, and am currently missing Whitill, Purplenum and Oran. Any suggestions would be greatly welcomed (and as another important point, I never had online access, so I doubt anything good can come of that).

[Dongra]

Frozen Shooter and Spread Needle are rare weapons you should keep an eye out for on a Ranger. You should also check the shop periodically for a 50% hit charge mechgun type and shot type weapon.

[Kerelon]

Frozen Shooter and Spread Needle are rare weapons you should keep an eye out for on a Ranger. You should also check the shop periodically for a 50% hit charge mechgun type and shot type weapon.

I do like the sound of the Frozen Shooter, but the fact that it can freeze you too is just too dangerous for me to consider it worthwhile. As for the Spread Needle, it just seems way too confusing for me to understand. Finally, I tend to despise both Mechguns and Shots, as they're just too inaccurate (mechguns) and slow (shots) to be of use. There is also the matter of a melee weapon as well, as I am still searching for one. But thank you very much for the suggestions, and I will keep an eye out for the Spread Needle anyway, though it will require a Redria or Yellowboze ID and I have Pinkal.

[Dongra]

The freeze effect from the Frozen Shooter happens so infrequently that you will never need to worry about it, and if you really are that paranoid about it you can, and should, always have another weapon equipped and quick switch to Froozer when needed. Spread Needle isn't very complicated, basically it's a mix between a rifle and shot. It roughly has the range of a shot and fires the same five bullet pattern but at the speed of a rifle. Anyway, it's really up to you with what weapon you want to use.

[Kerelon]

If I've learned anything, it's that I can never take chances, so yeah, I think Frozen Shooter is out. As for the Spread Needle, I think I would prefer getting a proper rifle, but I can't decide which. Of course, failing that, there's always the Red Scorpio should it ever have to come down to it. Then all that's left is a matter of the melee weapon. Would've gone for Orotiagito, but that's hunter only

[Dongra]

As a ranger, you shouldn't have a need for a melee weapon unless you are playing Blue Burst. I'm not sure which platform you are on so I just assumed Gamecube. As for a rifle, I already suggested what I find to be the best rifle so I guess I'll suggest Yasminkov 3000R as an alternative.

[Nitro Vordex]

If I've learned anything, it's that I can never take chances, so yeah, I think Frozen Shooter is out.

Most Rangers you'll see will have a Frozen Shooter. The freezing effect on yourself will pretty much never happen if you switch weapons every now and then, which you probably will. The Frozen Shooter plays more of a support role, to freeze anything and pretty much everything in one shot. Having it do damage is kinda unreasonable, since it's got relatively low power, even at max grind I believe. The most you'll do with it is freeze stuff and get something out like a shot, hence the Spread Needle. It counts as a rifle class, so I believe it's more accurate and faster than a shot, but it still fires as a shot, which makes it well sought after. Plus it has paralyze on it, which will go off quite a bit with Rangers, due to their added ATA.

You really shouldn't pass up the Frozen Shooter, at least give it a try.

[Kerelon]

Yes, it's true that I shouldn't have need for a melee weapon (as I play the Gamecube). However, I feel much more secure when I'm carrying one with me anyway (Durandal's still around primarily due to it's EXP siphon, but is stronger than the Red Handgun against Altered Beasts), so I'm seeking a replacement. Plus, I never saw your suggestion for the Yasminkov, so I'll keep an eye out for it =)

[Nitro Vordex]

I'm not sure if Rangers can use it, but if you're in V. Hard or Hard find yourself a G-Assassin's Sabers. Those will be really good to you, as long as you use them right. Normal->Heavy attack mostly, as the hitstun and push back are great for getting something off of you and retreating if need be.

[Kerelon]

I did get a pair, but Rangers can't use them. I also didn't see your suggestions until after I posted, so I'm sorry if it seems like I was ignoring you =) I can at least try to look for the Frozen Shooter, but my main problem is that I'm a Pinkal section ID, and pretty much a solo act throughout the majority of my play time, so I don't really get to find half of the decent weapons for my character