I used range for nearly every level I have. It's ridiculously overpowered. In my opinion. (Maybe only because my range is higher than my cmb level.) Saggitarian is the only boss I've ever had trouble with and Even then it's not that difficult to smith a rapier or w/e to kill him. I used a shortbow, There are so many safespots in Dung It's ridiculous I rarely get damage at all. It was much faster than melee at my level.