Just the ability to instantly stand up after taking a lethal hit is good enough imo. Savage attacks is just a cherry on top.
I'm just nit picking to pass the time:
[quote=Taril]Umm... Ranger is a melee class. You can literally play it as full 2 handed melee. Nothing precludes you from doing so.
Lack of good melee support spells like Zephyr Strike comes to mind here.
My current character is smart and wise half orc cleric/ranger centered around bonking enemies with shillelagh. Uses wisdom for both weapon attacks and control spells like command.
