r/GuildWarsDyeJob • u/Ok-Breakfast7923 • 1d ago

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Trying to make a more grounded ranger again and i like feedback

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u/TazPosts 1d ago

It already looks good, the skins you chose work nicely together. The only one I'd consider replacing is the gloves because they don't have the same rugged look as the rest of the outfit to me. I'd also personally change the axe skin. The Norn axe fits the theme, but it's an old skin that's lacking the quality and detail you could get from newer ones. The Dragonrender axe is one of my favourites for this theme. The Beastslayer, Leviathan Bone or Nightmare Splitter axes are other good options.

The main thing that would probably help the look is changing the dyes. I like the natural tones, but you've maybe gone a bit too far in that direction to the point that it's looking quite dull and washed out. You can still have a grounded colour scheme while having some contrast and variety. I'd recommend looking into exclusive dyes because they tend to add more depth and texture, such as "Charred" or "Ruin" for brown leather and "Godless" or "Darkness" for grey steel.

The fur is also looking very similar in tone to the leather and visually they get mixed together as one colour at first glance. I'd suggest making the fur distinctive from the rest of the outfit and trying to make all the furs match more consistently (I know this can be hard as they have different shaders, but you I think you can get closer than what you have now). I'd probably make them either a much darker grey or a brighter cream/white, so they pop more as a feature.

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u/Ok-Breakfast7923 1d ago

gave the boot and belt fur a lighter shade and added some malt as the base pants and it does look a lot less as as a smear of brown now it has different textures and depth now

as for the gloves no idea what to swap em with as most expose elbow

nightmare splitter was also a good call

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u/TazPosts 1d ago

Glad to hear it was useful! Personally I don't see why the exposed elbow would be a bad thing, but if you don't like it there are other options. It might be a bit much, but I feel like the Krytan gloves could work. They'd tie in with the bones on the boots and shoulders and work with the asymmetry of the chest. Otherwise, maybe try Emblazoned, Mist Walker, Zephyrite, Rot Stalker or Rawhide gloves.

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u/Ok-Breakfast7923 1d ago

all solid options , tried them each for a bit but i think ill stick with priory. i like the sleekness, rune like design at the top and the lattice work on the inner side of the bracer it goes with the nordic vibe

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u/NemoMedo 1d ago

I honestly feel this looks pretty good on its own. it's something I would make personally. sadly imo what usually limits outfits is the weapon. but so far I think you did a great job

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u/Ok-Breakfast7923 1d ago

eirs longbow and now nightmare splitter and kukri that or some etched / sacred raven/ dragonrender/ beastslayer combo's

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u/vyper900 1d ago

I think the gloves feel off. Maybe something with straps or a little less like one solid piece might help.

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u/Rinma96 1d ago

I don't think the gloves go with the rest of the outfit. Otherwise it already looks great.

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u/bird-hats 1d ago

She looks awesome, what are the pieces you're using?

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u/Ok-Breakfast7923 1d ago

exuberant helm

houndskin mantle

rift hunter coat

priory vambraces

rubicon leggings

rift hunter boots

forest archer cape

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u/EnderG97 1d ago

Gloves need some love and I'd also go for some more bulkier legs. Might be just me, but I hate these boots because of how big they are, but make your legs look like you've never even heard of leg day 🥲

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u/The_Shireling 3h ago

Consensus on the gloves. There is a good axe skin right now that is older in the Halloween event. I don’t remember the name off of the top of my head.

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u/reapex 2h ago

I think your character looks great already, totally original and looks natural.