My career path? Abyss Walker or Ph. Ranger? Help!

I'm 31 and speeding to 40 real quick, so far I've been a dagger wielder but the skills and stuff are... well lame. I hate the idea of 50/50 hits through Mortal Blow (the unpredictability and reptitive nature of spamming and crossing my fingers) and I am weighing up the abilities of AW against PR in solo as well as overall enjoyment. I never picked up a bow because I just couldn't buy one and I'm wondering if Phantom Ranger is > Abyss Walker for farming stuff and PvP.

I like the idea of dealing damage and the Abyss Walker tends to be able to do that, but wearing light armor means getting cut to ribbons and the low constitution offered by DE doesn't aid me in PvP instances either (esp. for melee).

Could anyone give suggestions to which would be more fun (and rewarding) in terms of farming, raids, PvP (especially PvP) and as well as how the playstyles go for each in each instance? So far I'm torn between which is the better class for a nubcake such as myself and I'll appreciate any feedback no matter how longwinded or brief.

The fact is that once I hit 40 and knuckle down one class I'll be sealing off the other for a very long and I'll like to know which one would keep me going.

Thanks for hearing me out.

Abyss Walker is a bit of an underestimated PvP damage dealer in my opinion where the Phantom Ranger is a pure glass cannon, you hit and win or lose.

I think PR could be more rewarding, but nothing stops you from equipping a bow on your AW either and use your critical chance/power passives to the max.

PR: More expensive to level because of cost of weapons and SS usage, easier to solo, better PvP class when fully buffed with support classes.

AW: Cheaper to level, hard to solo, pretty good in mass PvP with needing a bit less buffs or support classes to get the job done (as long as your not targeted heh :) )

Figure out what you will enjoy most doing ingame between the classes and make a decision.

comes down to if you like close combat or ranged. cause both hit really hard, aw can one shot me no problem. but if i crit him 3 tiems...he's down