Arcane Archer Build [Archive] - Wizards Community

Arcane Archer Build [Archive] - Wizards Community

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McBAMF
01-29-05, 06:35 PM Ok I want to build an archer/scout character to later become an arcane archer. I was thinking something like this.
Ranger 1 (point blank shot)
Ranger 2 (rapid shot bonus)
Ranger 3 (precise shot)
Ranger 4
Ranger 5 (weapon focus Longbow)
Ranger 6 (many shot bonus)
Wizard 1
Arcane Archer

If anyone has some suggestions I would really appreciate it.
Wargamer
01-29-05, 06:50 PM Personally, I did it like this:

level 1 Wizard.
6 ranks Fighter.

7 Feats: Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Rapid Shot, Manyshot, Weapon Focus (Longbow), Weapon Focus (Composite Longbow), Weapon Specialisation (Composite Longbow).

At level 11 (1Wiz/6Ftr/4AA), I've seen this character do 92 points of damage in a single volley (3 shots, each with 2 arrows... from a 5+ Composite Longbow (4)...)

However, the Ranger method is a good choice if you want the character to do more than sit there and turn everyone into pincushions.
ForgottenCode
01-29-05, 10:19 PM Isn't weapon Focus (Longbow) a waste of a feat if you're planning on using the composite version anyways? Mind as well take something like Far Shot instead.
McBAMF
01-29-05, 11:58 PM yeah I already thought of a fighter build but my party already has 2 fighters and we really need a scout character and thats the role I need to play. thanks for the input.
Wargamer
01-30-05, 05:10 AM Isn't weapon Focus (Longbow) a waste of a feat if you're planning on using the composite version anyways? Mind as well take something like Far Shot instead.

Weapon Focus (Longbow) is a prerequisite for becoming an Arcane Archer.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
McBAMF 01-29-05, 06:35 PM	Ok I want to build an archer/scout character to later become an arcane archer. I was thinking something like this. Ranger 1 (point blank shot) Ranger 2 (rapid shot bonus) Ranger 3 (precise shot) Ranger 4 Ranger 5 (weapon focus Longbow) Ranger 6 (many shot bonus) Wizard 1 Arcane Archer If anyone has some suggestions I would really appreciate it.
Wargamer 01-29-05, 06:50 PM	Personally, I did it like this: level 1 Wizard. 6 ranks Fighter. 7 Feats: Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Rapid Shot, Manyshot, Weapon Focus (Longbow), Weapon Focus (Composite Longbow), Weapon Specialisation (Composite Longbow). At level 11 (1Wiz/6Ftr/4AA), I've seen this character do 92 points of damage in a single volley (3 shots, each with 2 arrows... from a 5+ Composite Longbow (4)...) However, the Ranger method is a good choice if you want the character to do more than sit there and turn everyone into pincushions.
ForgottenCode 01-29-05, 10:19 PM	Isn't weapon Focus (Longbow) a waste of a feat if you're planning on using the composite version anyways? Mind as well take something like Far Shot instead.
McBAMF 01-29-05, 11:58 PM	yeah I already thought of a fighter build but my party already has 2 fighters and we really need a scout character and thats the role I need to play. thanks for the input.
Wargamer 01-30-05, 05:10 AM	Isn't weapon Focus (Longbow) a waste of a feat if you're planning on using the composite version anyways? Mind as well take something like Far Shot instead. Weapon Focus (Longbow) is a prerequisite for becoming an Arcane Archer.