Ranger specific bow idea

[Tsukiyomi]

I'm pretty sure I gave you plenty of reasons.  At the end of the day you need to remember the role of your class.  A ranger is not a primary shielder - it was clearly not intended to be and I don't think that role will change.  The fact that you want to shield so badly on an all ranged run suggests to me that you have chosen the wrong class.  As a backup shielder there is no reason to bring in a shield of your own; there will be plenty all over the ground and archers just love picking them up (they look so pretty on your back while shooting!).  My "sacrastic mocking" was intended to prove a point (I'm pretty sure that's what you do in a debate - prove points).  As the point was clearly missed I shall try to simplify it for you a bit.  You are asking for a hero specific item which in no way reflects the intended use of the class.  As a ranger, you already are able to equip the elmwood and ebony bows - both locked to hero classes (all).  You also gain access to better cheap house crafted armor which allows you to take more damage than other hero archers.  This allows you to support the team by picking up a commando shield, step in to the gaps, fill as needed and take a few hits in the process.  Then back to shooting. 
    Before you get all bothered about this (again) let me say that I am in no way opposed to adding new gear for heroes.  At the same time I don't see any need to add something like a bow to a ranger when the class that specializes in bows (warden) is left with nothing.  Sure these things would be cool but I think with an upcoming patch being sorted out there are much more important things to worry about than adding items to a class which really doesn't need them yet.