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KILOZ at 04:22, 1 June 2025

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	! Combat Maneuver (cman)\|\| Type \|\| width=50px \| Rank 1 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 2 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 3 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 4 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 5		! Combat Maneuver [cman]\|\| Type \|\| width=50px \| Rank 1 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 2 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 3 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 4 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 5
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Acrobat's Leap]] [acrobatsleap] \|\| Passive \|\| 10 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -		\| [[Acrobat's Leap]] [acrobatsleap] \|\| Passive \|\| 10 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -

KILOZ: Added a table for the CMAN list

2025-06-01T04:18:27Z

Added a table for the CMAN list

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	Rangers have the ability to train in the following [[combat maneuvers]]. None of them are exclusive to the ranger profession.		Rangers have the ability to train in the following [[combat maneuvers]]. None of them are exclusive to the ranger profession.

			{\| class="wikitable"
	* [[Acrobat's Leap]]
			\|+ CMAN Cost Per Rank
	* [[Combat Focus]]
			\|-
	* [[Combat Movement]]
			! Combat Maneuver (cman)\|\| Type \|\| width=50px \| Rank 1 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 2 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 3 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 4 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 5
	* [[Combat Toughness]]
			\|-
	* [[Cunning Defense]]
			\| [[Acrobat's Leap]] [acrobatsleap] \|\| Passive \|\| 10 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -
	* [[Dirtkick]]
			\|-
	* [[Disarm Weapon]]
			\| [[Combat Focus]] [focus] \|\| Passive \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
	* [[Dislodge]]
			\|-
	* [[Exsanguinate]]
			\| [[Combat Movement]] [cmovement] \|\| Passive \|\| 2 \|\| 3 \|\| 4 \|\| 5 \|\| 6
	* [[Feint]]
			\|-
	* [[Garrote]]
			\| [[Combat Toughness]] [toughness] \|\| Passive \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10 \|\| - \|\| -
	* [[Groin Kick]]
			\|-
	* [[Hamstring]]
			\| [[Cunning Defense]] [cdefense] \|\| Passive \|\| 2 \|\| 3 \|\| 4 \|\| 5 \|\| 6
	* [[Leap Attack]]
			\|-
	* [[Precision]]
			\| [[Dirtkick]] [dirtkick] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
	* [[Retreat]]
			\|-
	* [[Shield Bash]]
			\| [[Disarm Weapon]] [disarm] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
	* [[Side by Side]]
			\|-
	* [[Spell Thieve]]
			\| [[Dislodge]] [dislodge] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
	* [[Spike Focus]]
			\|-
	* [[Stance Perfection]]
			\| [[Exsanguinate]] [exsanguinate] \|\| Attack \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
	* [[Subdual Strike]]
			\|-
	* [[Sweep]]
			\| [[Feint]] [feint] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
	* [[Trip]]
			\|-
	* [[True Strike]]
			\| [[Garrote]] [garrote] \|\| Concentration \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
	* [[Unarmed Specialist]]
			\|-
	* [[Vault Kick]]
			\| [[Groin Kick]] [gkick] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
			\|-
			\| [[Hamstring]] [hamstring] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
			\|-
			\| [[Leap Attack]] [leapattack] \|\| Attack \|\| 10 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -
			\|-
			\| [[Precision]] [precision] \|\| Passive \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -
			\|-
			\| [[Retreat]] [retreat] \|\| Buff \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
			\|-
			\| [[Shield Bash]] [sbash] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
			\|-
			\| [[Side by Side]] [sidebyside] \|\| Passive \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
			\|-
			\| [[Spell Thieve]] [sthieve] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
			\|-
			\| [[Spike Focus]] [spikefocus] \|\| Passive \|\| 4 \|\| 8 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -
			\|-
			\| [[Stance Perfection]] [stance] \|\| Passive \|\| 4 \|\| 8 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -
			\|-
			\| [[Sweep]] [sweep] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
			\|-
			\| [[Trip]] [trip] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
			\|-
			\| [[True Strike]] [truestrike] \|\| Attack \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
			\|-
			\| [[Unarmed Specialist]] [unarmedspec] \|\| Passive \|\| 6 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -
			\|-
			\| [[Vault Kick]] [vaultkick] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
			\|}

	== General Training Suggestions ==		== General Training Suggestions ==

KILOZ: Updated CMan to current list

2025-06-01T03:11:41Z

Updated CMan to current list

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	Rangers have the ability to train in the following [[combat maneuvers]]. None of them are exclusive to the ranger profession.		Rangers have the ability to train in the following [[combat maneuvers]]. None of them are exclusive to the ranger profession.

			* [[Acrobat's Leap]]
	* [[Combat Focus]]		* [[Combat Focus]]
⚫	* [[Combat ~~Mastery~~]]
	* [[Combat Movement]]		* [[Combat Movement]]
		⚫	* [[Combat Toughness]]
	* [[Cunning Defense]]		* [[Cunning Defense]]
	* [[Dirtkick]]		* [[Dirtkick]]
	* [[Disarm Weapon]]		* [[Disarm Weapon]]
	* [[Dislodge]]		* [[Dislodge]]
			* [[Exsanguinate]]
	* [[Feint]]		* [[Feint]]
	* [[Garrote]]		* [[Garrote]]
			* [[Groin Kick]]
	* [[Hamstring]]		* [[Hamstring]]
			* [[Leap Attack]]
	* [[Precision]]		* [[Precision]]
	* [[~~Shadow Mastery~~]]		* [[Retreat]]
	* [[Shield Bash]]		* [[Shield Bash]]
	* [[Side by Side]]		* [[Side by Side]]
			* [[Spell Thieve]]
			* [[Spike Focus]]
			* [[Stance Perfection]]
	* [[Subdual Strike]]		* [[Subdual Strike]]
	* [[Sweep]]		* [[Sweep]]
	* [[Trip]]		* [[Trip]]
			* [[True Strike]]
	* [[Unarmed Specialist]]		* [[Unarmed Specialist]]
			* [[Vault Kick]]

	== General Training Suggestions ==		== General Training Suggestions ==

MORNE: /* Resources */

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Resources

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	==Resources==		==Resources==
			*[[Ranger Lores]]
	*[[Ranger Lores at a Glance]]		*[[Ranger Lores at a Glance]]

PEREGRINEFALCON: /* Resources */

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Resources

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	==Resources==		==Resources==
			*[[Ranger Lores at a Glance]]

	===Discussion Forums===		===Discussion Forums===
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Ranger/view Official Ranger Forum]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Ranger/view Official Ranger Forum]

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Minor formatting changes.

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	== Professional Highlights ==		== Professional Highlights ==

	Rangers are jacks-of-all-trades, having skill costs that allow a character to excel at almost any endeavor whether they be physically or magically focused, although not all at one time. They are less physical than [[~~Paladin~~]]s and less magical than [[~~Bard~~]]s, putting them squarely in the middle of the semi grouping. Rangers typically train in either edged weapons or archery and have many tools to enhance their combat skills. Some may choose to strike from stealth using an ambushing style enhanced by magic, and some may often use spells to directly hinder and damage their enemies.		Rangers are jacks-of-all-trades, having skill costs that allow a character to excel at almost any endeavor whether they be physically or magically focused, although not all at one time. They are less physical than [[paladin]]s and less magical than [[bard]]s, putting them squarely in the middle of the semi grouping. Rangers typically train in either edged weapons or archery and have many tools to enhance their combat skills. Some may choose to strike from stealth using an ambushing style enhanced by magic, and some may often use spells to directly hinder and damage their enemies.

	The '''[[Ranger Base]]''' spell list has a wide selection of enhancement, attack, and utility spells. The simplest defensive spell '''[[Natural Colors]]''' eventually upgrades to a sought-after group spell that persists even after the group is disbanded. '''[[Imbue]]''' prepares foraged plant material, turning sticks, wiregrass, and tree bark into wands, rods, bracelets, anklets, and amulets, which elementalists can then [[imbed]] with magical spells. '''[[Resist Nature]]''' allows a ranger to infuse armor with protection against different types of elemental or nature-related damage. The pinnacle of these spells is '''[[Animal Companion]]''', a profession-defining ability that provides combat, utility, and roleplaying functions that last for the entirety of the character's adventuring career.		The '''[[Ranger Base]]''' spell list has a wide selection of enhancement, attack, and utility spells. The simplest defensive spell '''[[Natural Colors]]''' eventually upgrades to a sought-after group spell that persists even after the group is disbanded. '''[[Imbue]]''' prepares foraged plant material, turning sticks, wiregrass, and tree bark into wands, rods, bracelets, anklets, and amulets, which elementalists can then [[imbed]] with magical spells. '''[[Resist Nature]]''' allows a ranger to infuse armor with protection against different types of elemental or nature-related damage. The pinnacle of these spells is '''[[Animal Companion]]''', a profession-defining ability that provides combat, utility, and roleplaying functions that last for the entirety of the character's adventuring career.
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	Rangers have the inherent ability to {{boldmono\|[[WHISPER]]}} to any character regardless of distance and allow them to respond in kind.		Rangers have the inherent ability to {{boldmono\|[[WHISPER]]}} to any character regardless of distance and allow them to respond in kind.

	{{boldmono\|[[SENSE]]}} allows rangers to determine a location's [[climate]], [[terrain]], the local wildlife, and sometimes even non-obvious paths and exits. SENSE [[roundtime]] is determined by a ranger's [[level]]. It is calculated by 10 - (Level/10), with a minimum base roundtime of 5 seconds.		{{boldmono\|[[SENSE]]}} allows rangers to determine a location's [[climate]], [[terrain]], the local wildlife, and sometimes even non-obvious paths and exits. {{boldmono\|SENSE}} [[roundtime]] is determined by a ranger's [[level]]. It is calculated by 10 - (Level/10), with a minimum base roundtime of 5 seconds.

	{{boldmono\|[[TRACK]]}} can be used to look for specific creatures in a wide area.		{{boldmono\|[[TRACK]]}} can be used to look for specific creatures in a wide area.
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	== General Training Suggestions ==		== General Training Suggestions ==

	A versatile profession, rangers can train in myriad ways, creating characters ranging from the more physical to the more magical, from a hunter with a bow to a druid with a wand. With the implementation of ~~FixSkills~~ and skill migration, rangers can also choose to gradually shift their training and skills in order to alter their hunting strategy.		A versatile profession, rangers can train in myriad ways, creating characters ranging from the more physical to the more magical, from a hunter with a bow to a druid with a wand. With the implementation of [[fixskills]] and skill migration, rangers can also choose to gradually shift their training and skills in order to alter their hunting strategy.

	With archery, for example, the [[attack strength]] for [[Ranged Weapons \| ranged weapons]] increases with [[Perception \| perception]] and [[Ambush \| ambush]] skills, but only after forty ranks. It is not unheard of for some rangers to gradually switch their weapon of choice from a sword to a bow -- to start out training in [[Edged Weapons \| edged weapons]] while wielding a drake falchion or other commonly found blade and then to later migrate to training in [[Ranged Weapons \| ranged weapons]] after taking up a bow and quiver.		With archery, for example, the [[attack strength]] for [[Ranged Weapons \| ranged weapons]] increases with [[Perception \| perception]] and [[Ambush \| ambush]] skills, but only after forty ranks. It is not unheard of for some rangers to gradually switch their weapon of choice from a sword to a bow -- to start out training in [[Edged Weapons \| edged weapons]] while wielding a drake falchion or other commonly found blade and then to later migrate to training in [[Ranged Weapons \| ranged weapons]] after taking up a bow and quiver.
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	==Resources==		==Resources==
	=====Discussion Forums=====		===Discussion Forums===
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Ranger/view Official Ranger Forum]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Ranger/view Official Ranger Forum]
	*[http://forum.gsplayers.com/forumdisplay.php?28-Ranger/view GSPlayers Corner Ranger Forum]		*[http://forum.gsplayers.com/forumdisplay.php?28-Ranger/view GSPlayers Corner Ranger Forum]

	=====Guides=====		===Guides===
	*[[A beginner's guide to playing a ranger]]		*[[A beginner's guide to playing a ranger]]
	*[[Comprehensive Ranger Guide]]		*[[Comprehensive Ranger Guide]]
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	[[Category: Professions]]		[[Category: Professions]]
	[[~~category~~:Ranger\| ]]		[[Category:Ranger]]

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 == Combat Maneuvers List ==
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 * [[Trip]]
 * [[Unarmed Specialist]]
 == General Training Suggestions ==
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 With archery, for example, the [[attack strength]] for [[Ranged Weapons | ranged weapons]] increases with [[Perception | perception]] and [[Ambush | ambush]] skills, but only after forty ranks.  It is not unheard of for some rangers to gradually switch their weapon of choice from a sword to a bow -- to start out training in [[Edged Weapons | edged weapons]] while wielding a drake falchion or other commonly found blade and then to later migrate to training in [[Ranged Weapons | ranged weapons]] after taking up a bow and quiver.
 ==Ranger Statistic Growth Rates==
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 *[[Aurach's Two Weapon Combat Guide: A Ranger's Perspective]]
 *[[Player Guide Contest]]
 {{Ranger}}

GS4-TIVVY at 16:04, 16 January 2021

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	:Rangers can also sense non-obvious paths, or exits from a room, unless they are not supposed to be findable.		:Rangers can also sense non-obvious paths, or exits from a room, unless they are not supposed to be findable.
	:SENSE [[roundtime]] is determined by a ranger's [[level]]. It is calculated by 10 - (Level/10), with a minimum base roundtime of 5 seconds.		:SENSE [[roundtime]] is determined by a ranger's [[level]]. It is calculated by 10 - (Level/10), with a minimum base roundtime of 5 seconds.
	;[[~~Mass~~ Colors (601)]]		;[[Natural Colors (601)]]
	:A defensive spell, ~~Mass~~ Colors is a ~~group~~-~~version~~ of ~~[[Natural~~ ~~Colors~~ ~~(601)]].~~ ~~Unfortunately~~, ~~the~~ ~~two~~ ~~spells~~ ~~are~~ ~~considered~~ ~~identical~~ ~~and~~ do ~~not~~ ~~stack~~ ~~their~~ ~~respective~~ ~~bonuses~~.		:A defensive spell, Natural Colors is a self-only spell until 11 ranger spell ranks are reached, at which point it can also be cast on the ranger's group using {{boldmono\|EVOKE}}.
	:[[Assume Aspect (650)\|Assume Aspect]]'s Aspect of the Yierka further reduces SENSE roundtime to a minimum base of 3 seconds.		:[[Assume Aspect (650)\|Assume Aspect]]'s Aspect of the Yierka further reduces SENSE roundtime to a minimum base of 3 seconds.
	:Only rangers who are at least level 30 and know at least [[Animal Companion (630)\|Animal Companion]] can sense any present companion types.		:Only rangers who are at least level 30 and know at least [[Animal Companion (630)\|Animal Companion]] can sense any present companion types.

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2021-01-16T16:01:01Z

Professional Highlights

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	:Rangers can also sense non-obvious paths, or exits from a room, unless they are not supposed to be findable.		:Rangers can also sense non-obvious paths, or exits from a room, unless they are not supposed to be findable.
	:SENSE [[roundtime]] is determined by a ranger's [[level]]. It is calculated by 10 - (Level/10), with a minimum base roundtime of 5 seconds.		:SENSE [[roundtime]] is determined by a ranger's [[level]]. It is calculated by 10 - (Level/10), with a minimum base roundtime of 5 seconds.
		⚫	;[[Mass Colors (601)]]
		⚫	:A defensive spell, Mass Colors is a group-version of [[Natural Colors (601)]]. Unfortunately, the two spells are considered identical and do not stack their respective bonuses.
	:[[Assume Aspect (650)\|Assume Aspect]]'s Aspect of the Yierka further reduces SENSE roundtime to a minimum base of 3 seconds.		:[[Assume Aspect (650)\|Assume Aspect]]'s Aspect of the Yierka further reduces SENSE roundtime to a minimum base of 3 seconds.
	:Only rangers who are at least level 30 and know at least [[Animal Companion (630)\|Animal Companion]] can sense any present companion types.		:Only rangers who are at least level 30 and know at least [[Animal Companion (630)\|Animal Companion]] can sense any present companion types.

	;[[Whispering Willow (605)]]
	:A utility spell, Whispering Willow allows the caster to whisper to individuals who are not in the same room. With a set number of ranks in [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]], the spell is maximized to allow the caster to whisper to anyone, almost anywhere in game.
	;[[Camouflage (608)]]		;[[Camouflage (608)]]
	:Designed for combat, Camouflage places the caster into hiding with no hard roundtime. It also imparts a +30 AS bonus to the caster until the ranger is revealed from hiding. While melee users only receive the bonus for the first ambush attempt, archers who are highly trained in [[Stalking and Hiding]] have the potential to remain hidden and continue reaping the benefits of the AS bonus. The maximum duration for the AS bonus is 10 minutes.		:Designed for combat, Camouflage places the caster into hiding with no hard roundtime. It also imparts a +30 AS bonus to the caster until the ranger is revealed from hiding. While melee users only receive the bonus for the first ambush attempt, archers who are highly trained in [[Stalking and Hiding]] have the potential to remain hidden and continue reaping the benefits of the AS bonus. The maximum duration for the AS bonus is 10 minutes.
⚫	;[[Mass Colors (~~611~~)]]
⚫	:A defensive spell, Mass Colors is a group-version of [[Natural Colors (601)]]. Unfortunately, the two spells are considered identical and do not stack their respective bonuses.
	;[[Imbue (614)]]		;[[Imbue (614)]]
	:Imbue allows the caster to prepare foraged plant material to be imbedded with a spell via [[Magic Item Create (420)\|Magic Item Create]]. The most commonly imbued items are sticks (wands, rods), wiregrass (bracelets, anklets), and various tree barks (amulets).		:Imbue allows the caster to prepare foraged plant material to be imbedded with a spell via [[Magic Item Create (420)\|Magic Item Create]]. The most commonly imbued items are sticks (wands, rods), wiregrass (bracelets, anklets), and various tree barks (amulets).

GS4-OSCURO at 16:46, 7 December 2020

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	\| AScost = 0/5 \| ASranks = 1		\| AScost = 0/5 \| ASranks = 1
	\| MIUcost = 0/5 \| MIUranks = 1		\| MIUcost = 0/5 \| MIUranks = 1
	\| SAcost = 5/15 \| SAranks = 1		\| SAcost = 4/1 \| SAranks = 2
	\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2		\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2
	\| EMCcost = 0/15 \| EMCranks = 1		\| EMCcost = 0/15 \| EMCranks = 1
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	\| SoLcost = 0/18 \| SoLranks = 1		\| SoLcost = 0/18 \| SoLranks = 1
	\| MLcost = 0/20 \| MLranks = 1		\| MLcost = 0/20 \| MLranks = 1
	\| SURcost = 1/1 \| SURranks = 2		\| SURcost = 1/1 \| SURranks = 3
	\| DTcost = 2/4 \| DTranks = 2		\| DTcost = 2/4 \| DTranks = 2
	\| PLcost = 2/3 \| PLranks = 2		\| PLcost = 2/3 \| PLranks = 2

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	\| AScost = 0/5 \| ASranks = 1		\| AScost = 0/5 \| ASranks = 1
	\| MIUcost = 0/5 \| MIUranks = 1		\| MIUcost = 0/5 \| MIUranks = 1
	\| SAcost = 5/15 \| SAranks = 1		\| SAcost = 4/1 \| SAranks = 2
	\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2		\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2
	\| EMCcost = 0/15 \| EMCranks = 1		\| EMCcost = 0/15 \| EMCranks = 1
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	\| SoLcost = 0/18 \| SoLranks = 1		\| SoLcost = 0/18 \| SoLranks = 1
	\| MLcost = 0/20 \| MLranks = 1		\| MLcost = 0/20 \| MLranks = 1
	\| SURcost = 1/1 \| SURranks = 2		\| SURcost = 1/1 \| SURranks = 3
	\| DTcost = 2/4 \| DTranks = 2		\| DTcost = 2/4 \| DTranks = 2
	\| PLcost = 2/3 \| PLranks = 2		\| PLcost = 2/3 \| PLranks = 2