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I wouldn't say mandatory. I've been getting by just fine in tactician with none of that, though battering ram does sound like a good idea. For the most part, anything that actually reaches my Ranger is quickly CCed by her. I did once have her stuck in a corner unable to CC the actual threats on the battlefield, so I do see a point to Battering Ram just to break through.

Ranged precision/farseer are both useful. With +80% combined chance to hit for 4 turns at the cost of only 2ap, even if your enemies are NOT CCed you can still guarantee hits with no PER. DEX is mandatory though just to equip high level weapons.