I have used the Ranger class, the only real advantage that I could see was the fletchery skill. This is my third time around in the game and I decided to leave my Ranger home. I decided to start all characters at level 1. Valkier, Assassin, Zenmaster, Warrior(will become Samari), Wizard (to take next Zen), Preist (to become Pladin). None of these charaters I have used before, it should be like a new experience for me. Good luck with what ever you decide.
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