User:Turtleislandguy/Serra Shadowsong

Background
This was my sister's first character.She was desinged to be a Beastmaster(reflecting my sister's obsession of animals).So I honored that wish and created a BM build for heavy pet damage, but only use it for fun.Most of the time I use the common Barrage/Pet build, still using the pet as a meat shield.

Revival of the BM
This isn't actually a "Revival" but it just goes to show that not many people use this build.It's seldomly used by rangers, because there are usually enough tanks to go around.

Recomended Equiptment

 * Rotwing Recurve Bow(any req 9 or less bow works fine too)
 * Level 20 Dire or Hearty Pet (Elder works too, but no stat bonus)

Explanation
This build was meant for a tanking pet.It's risky because your attack force is the pet, and you are basically left with no offense.On the bright side,if your pet dies then it can be automatically resurrected.This build can also be used for training a low level pet to become a dire pet.
 * Start by using both Call of Protection and Haste.
 * Only activate Predatory Bond before engagement to get the skill's maximum healing effect.
 * Spam Enraged Lunge to dish out massive pet damage.
 * Reactivate charged beastmastery skills to keep the damage up.
 * Use Whirling Defense if your enemies attack you instead of your pet.