I wouldn't want to be mounted as an assassin anyway. It's harder to sneak up on a target with iron-shod hooves. Also, from what I've read, the Ranger has ranged combo-style attacks that other classes don't get. In addition, if they shoot while "hiding", a landed shot has a chance of putting a temporary hold on the target. I.E. snipe an enemy player, and suddenly he can't move, and doesn't know where you are, giving you the opportunity to add a considerable amount of additional shots in while he tries to determine your location and counter.

It's a brilliant combat system, I really cannot wait until I can log in on Saturday!

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