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The following is a list of ranger abilities available in Avowed.

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Ability table[]

AbilityLevelActivationCostCooldownDurationRequirementsEffects
Level 1 Ranger Abilities
Tanglefoot1Active20108/8/12
  • Player Level 1
  • Available Point
Summon lingering entangling vines that Root nearby enemies in place for 8/8/12 seconds.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Tanglefoot
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Vines deal Poison Accumulation.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Increases the duration by 4 seconds.
Survivalist1Passive---
  • Player Level 1
  • Available Point
Food restores 20% more Health and Essence and bonus effect durations are increased by 20%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Survivalist
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock recipes for strong healing foods.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Unlock recipes for foods with powerful effects.
Parry1Passive---
  • Player Level 1
  • Available Point
Time a perfect Block against a melee attack to knock the enemy back and gain an immediate counter-attack.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Parry
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Increases Parry efficiency by 25%, dealing greater Stun when Parrying enemies.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Increases Parry efficiency by 50%, dealing greater Stun when Parrying enemies.
Steady Aim1Passive---
  • Player Level 1
  • Available Point
Holding your Power Attack with a bow or gun slows time by 25/50/75%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Steady Aim
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Holding your Power Attack with a bow or gun slows time by 50%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Holding your Power Attack with a bow or gun slows time by 75%.
Evasive1Passive---
  • Player Level 1
  • Available Point
Reduces the Stamina cost of Dodge by 25/40/50%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Evasive
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Reduces the Stamina cost of Dodge by 40%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Reduces the Stamina cost of Dodge by 50%.
Level 5 Ranger Abilities
Shadowing Beyond5Active4015-
  • Player Level 5
  • Available Point
Channel the Beyond, becoming Invisible and draining Essence until your next combat action.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Shadowing Beyond
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 8)
While Invisible, gain increased Stealth Attack Damage and Move Speed.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Reduce Essence drain while Invisible.
Piercing Thrusts5Passive---
  • Player Level 5
  • Available Point
Power Attacks with daggers, swords, and spears deal +25/35/40% damage.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Piercing Thrusts
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Power Attacks with daggers, swords, and spears deal +35% damage.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Power Attacks with daggers, swords, and spears deal +40% damage.
Finesse5Passive---
  • Player Level 5
  • Available Point
Increases damage with one-handed melee weapons by 25/40/50%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Finesse
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Increases damage with one-handed melee weapons by 40%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Increases damage with one-handed melee weapons by 50%.
Marksmanship5Passive---
  • Player Level 5
  • Available Point
Increases damage with bows and guns by 25/40/50%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Marksmanship
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Increases damage with bows and guns by 40%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Increases damage with bows and guns by 50%.
Scavenger5Passive---
  • Player Level 5
  • Available Point
When breaking down equipment and picking herbs, occasionally receive an extra Upgrade Material.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Scavenger
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Crafting Upgrade Materials costs 25% less.
Level 10 Ranger Abilities
Power Slide10Passive20--
  • Player Level 10
  • Available Point
Your slides pass through enemies and knock them down at the cost of 20 Essence.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Unlock Power Slide
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 13)
Increases the slide distance and speed.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Enemies knocked down by Power Slide take Stun.
Quick Switch10Passive---
  • Player Level 10
  • Available Point
Increases your Equip Speed by 50%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Unlock Quick Switch
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 13)
Guns in your inactive Loadout reload automatically after 3 seconds.
Arrow Deflection10Passive---
  • Player Level 10
  • Available Point
Melee weapons Block arrows or similar projectiles when Parrying.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Unlock Arrow Deflection
Level 15 Ranger Abilities
Bear Ally15Active502530/30/45
  • Player Level 15
  • Available Point
Summon a bear ally to aid you in battle for 25/25/40 seconds.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Unlock Bear Ally
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 18)
Your bear ally roars when summoned, Taunting enemies and increasing the damage it deals.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Increases the duration by 15 seconds.
Critical Strike15Passive---
  • Player Level 15
  • Available Point
Increases your Critical Hit Chance by 10/15/20%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Unlock Critical Strike
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 18)
Increases your Critical Hit Chance by 15%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Increases your Critical Hit Chance by 20%.
Sniper15Passive---
  • Player Level 15
  • Available Point
Increases ranged weapon damage against unaware enemies by 25/35/40%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Unlock Sniper
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 18)
Increases ranged weapon damage against unaware enemies by 35%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Increases ranged weapon damage against unaware enemies by 40%.
Level 20 Ranger Abilities
Flurry of Blows20Active702510/10/15
  • Player Level 20
  • Available Point
Gain maximum Attack Speed, rapid Stamina regeneration, and increased Move Speed for 10 seconds.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Unlock Flurry of Blows
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 21)
Flurry Of Blows grants lifesteal to your weapon damage.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 22)
Increases the duration by 5 seconds.
Staggering Shot20Passive---
  • Player Level 20
  • Available Point
Power Attacks with bows and guns deal +40/70/90% Stun.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Unlock Staggering Shot
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 21)
Power Attacks with bows and guns deal +70% Stun.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 22)
Power Attacks with bows and guns deal +90% Stun.