I am okay with not having spring even though I miss it. I do think Intimidate needs the slightest of tweaks . I would probably like to see it at 12%-13% for level 5. That may be enough.
Other options include the spear which I keep handy, balestra. Other than that there is Disable limb. The game is RvR balanced so it is not really my job to catch the hunter. Not a big thing for me.
On the damage reduction side ,Challenge used to be an option but since the update and the reduction of base evades etc. , it is not as effective as it used to be. I tested block (5) in combo with challenge (5) which works well but , that is a rather expensive build to defend against range. Rigorous prep(5) + challenge (5) sort of works too but again way too expensive for the little protection it gives. Those are really class specific builds and I tend to use general purpose ones.
Once ally rangers are around, I let them do their thing. If I am alone I buff and try to reach the ranger if they are close , else I head to the next outpost. I would never catch them if they have a head start. No chance with marks.
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