Archery/Ninja Ranger-type character idea. Needs some input.

[Argulus]

Well, I had this idea to make a Ranger Bowmaster - woodland-type character.  Originally was going to go Archery/Plant and then got to the Power Customizations and realized Plant wasn't so much Plant Control, as Thorny Assault and just didn't care for the whole thorns from everywhere for the character design I wanted to make.  Was thinking a Aragorn or Sylvan Archer kind of theme.

All of that to say, I ended up making him Archery/Ninja for the whole Bow and Sword kind of feel, and now I am in some dire need of guidance on the /Ninja side of things.  Can anyone speak to what are must haves and what are fall flat powers in the /Nin secondary?  All input would be hugely appreciated.

[Jeneki]

On the Ninja side:

 

Immobilizing Dart - You have to take it.  Standard immobilize.

 

Sting of the Wasp - It's not a good attack, but it's another sword swing if that's the theme you're going for.  I'd skip it unless you really want the theme.

 

Choking Powder - This is a good hold.  However archery doesn't have another hold to stack it with so you'll need to look into Ancillary pools if you want to quickly hold bosses.

 

Shinobi - Take it as soon as available.  This is your damage boost and has a stealth effect.  You can stack it with superspeed for better invisibility.

 

The Lotus Drops - Take it.  Decent AoE and it's a sword attack for your concept.

 

Kuji-In Toh - Take it as soon as available, and put it on auto.  The endurance and regen are game changers.

 

Smoke Flash - The placate doesn't always work.  The resist debuff is ok.  Try it out if you want, but don't be afraid to skip it if you want other powers.

 

Blinding Powder - I'd take this one.  It doesn't break your Shinobi hide so you can splash it on enemies freely.  Also Contagious Confusion proc gets really crazy in this power.

 

Golden Dragonfly - I'd take this one.  You may need to practice setting it up to hit multiple targets (the cone is very small), but it can be worth it once you get the technique down.  As a single-target attack it's merely okay.

 

My /ninja got to 50 a while back.  I haven't got around to respeccing yet so I still have all the powers in the secondary.

 

Edited August 5, 2019 by Jeneki

[Argulus]

Thanks a ton for the input @Jeneki.  Great info and guidance.  Will put together my Pines build now that I have this insight.

Again, thanks a ton!