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I'm not entirely familiar with the AD&D rules on which BG is based, but I know from experience with the game that rangers typically are good bowmen, but that depends entirely on your ability scores. I would suggest a ranged weaponlike a bow and a melee weapon like a long or short sword. Those would allow you the use of a shield, whereas the spear or another two handed weapon, like a quarter staff, would not.
You'll need leather armor, as anything else inhibits your ability to walk in shadows undetected. I think even chain mail will keep you from being able to hide in shadows, but I'm not sure about magical chain...
Wear a helmet, as it protects against critical hits.
Stockpile magical arrows when you can and rely on normal arrows. I assure you you will need them at some point.
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