Ranger is a crit ranged build with extra move speed, making it slippery and deadly. It kites beautifully.
What this character wants
Ranged Damage, Crit and Move Speed. Ranger wants to stay at range while dodging effortlessly.
Stats to prioritize
- Ranged Damage to 35+
- Crit Chance and Crit Damage
- Movement Speed to 25
- Dodge 15+
- Max HP to 50
Items that carry the run
- Sniper, Scope, Ghost
- SMG for crowds
- Sprint, Dodge trinkets
- Vampiric
Early game (waves 1–5)
Ranged weapon and Ranged Damage wave 1. Add Move Speed and Crit. Kite easily.
Mid game (waves 6–15)
Stack Crit Damage and keep moving. You out-position most enemies. Rotate constantly.
Late game (waves 16–20 and boss)
High Ranged Damage plus Crit and speed melts the boss. Kite and crit it down; speed keeps you safe.
Common mistakes
- Giving up range
- Skipping Crit Damage
- Standing still
How the character plays
Ranger’s extra speed makes kiting effortless, so abuse it. Run a wide circle and shoot inward so enemies chase you into your own fire. Never stop moving; the speed serves as both offense and defense here. Add crit damage so each shot from range ends a target outright.
Speed is the defense, so never trade it for damage. Run a wide circle and shoot inward so enemies chase into your fire. The extra movement stat makes kiting nearly automatic compared to other ranged characters. Add crit damage so each connected shot ends a target outright.