Skirmishing

Skirmishing is a core specialization for the ranger that focuses on mobility, traps, and weapon swapping.

Tier	Name		Description
Minor Adept	Tail Wind	9	Gain swiftness when swapping weapons in combat.
Major Adept	Sharpened Edges		You and your pet have a chance to cause bleeding on critical hits.
Major Adept	Primal Reflexes	8	When you successfully evade an attack, gain vigor.
Major Adept	Trapper's Expertise		Boons and conditions caused by traps last longer. Traps recharge faster and offensive ones cause cripple.
Minor Master	Furious Grip	9	Gain fury when swapping weapons in combat.
Major Master	Spotter		Increases precision of nearby allies.
Major Master	Strider's Defense	5	Evading an attack grants Quickness. Sword skills gain reduced recharge.
Major Master	Hidden Barbs		Bleeding you cause is more dangerous
Minor Grandmaster	Hunter's Tactics		Increased chance to critically strike while attacking from behind or the side.
Major Grandmaster	Quick Draw	9	When swapping weapons, the next ranger weapon skill you use will recharge faster.
Major Grandmaster	Light on your Feet		Damage and condition duration is increased for a while after dodging. Short bow skills pierce, recharge faster, and their attacks from behind or by flanking are improved.
Major Grandmaster	Vicious Quarry	2	Fury grants ferocity and additional increased critical strike chance. When struck while below the health threshold, gain fury.

See also: List of ranger traits

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