Build a Ranger Sniper [Archive] - Wizards Community

Build a Ranger Sniper [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
McBAMF
01-27-05, 11:46 AM Ok I am the only ranged PC in my group and I want to make a "sniper like" character. The only books my DM is using is Eberron and 3.5 core(PHB, DMG, MM2or3). This leaves me limited options. My stats are: (includes all racial modifiers)
race: elf
16 str
18 dex
12 con
14 int
14 wis
10 cha
I get to start at lvl 3 and the feats I am probably going to pick up Point Blank Shot(Ranger 1), Rapid Shot(Ranger 2 bonus), Precise Shot(Ranger 3).

My question is should I start like this and where do I go from here? Also what gear should I try to get? I would really apperciate some input.
Zaruthustran
01-27-05, 12:39 PM Try to get up to a high Ranger level so you get Camouflage and Hide in Plain Sight, and pick up the feat Shot on the Run. This will let you Move-shoot-move, and you can make a Hide check during each move.

You wind up making three Hide checks.

Move 1 (Hide check at -5 if you plan on moving up to your speed)
Shoot (Hide check at -20 to Hide while attacking)
Move 2 (Hide check at -5 if you plan on moving up to your speed)

At 13th level your Hide bonus will be over +30 (assuming Cloak of Elvenkind), so most foes won't see you. You'll literally run circles around them, and all they'll see are the arrow shafts sticking out of their chests.

So: pick up Dodge at 6th, Mobility at 9th, and SotR at 12th.

-z
ksbsnowowl
01-27-05, 01:35 PM To build on the above post, it would probably be advantageous to at some point get a magic item that allows you to cast Alter Self on yourself (though a party mage with Polymorph could help too). Polymorph into a Skulk (Fiend Folio - I saw you only listed MMII and III, but who knows...), they get a +15 racial bonus on hide checks.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
McBAMF 01-27-05, 11:46 AM	Ok I am the only ranged PC in my group and I want to make a "sniper like" character. The only books my DM is using is Eberron and 3.5 core(PHB, DMG, MM2or3). This leaves me limited options. My stats are: (includes all racial modifiers) race: elf 16 str 18 dex 12 con 14 int 14 wis 10 cha I get to start at lvl 3 and the feats I am probably going to pick up Point Blank Shot(Ranger 1), Rapid Shot(Ranger 2 bonus), Precise Shot(Ranger 3). My question is should I start like this and where do I go from here? Also what gear should I try to get? I would really apperciate some input.
Zaruthustran 01-27-05, 12:39 PM	Try to get up to a high Ranger level so you get Camouflage and Hide in Plain Sight, and pick up the feat Shot on the Run. This will let you Move-shoot-move, and you can make a Hide check during each move. You wind up making three Hide checks. Move 1 (Hide check at -5 if you plan on moving up to your speed) Shoot (Hide check at -20 to Hide while attacking) Move 2 (Hide check at -5 if you plan on moving up to your speed) At 13th level your Hide bonus will be over +30 (assuming Cloak of Elvenkind), so most foes won't see you. You'll literally run circles around them, and all they'll see are the arrow shafts sticking out of their chests. So: pick up Dodge at 6th, Mobility at 9th, and SotR at 12th. -z
ksbsnowowl 01-27-05, 01:35 PM	To build on the above post, it would probably be advantageous to at some point get a magic item that allows you to cast Alter Self on yourself (though a party mage with Polymorph could help too). Polymorph into a Skulk (Fiend Folio - I saw you only listed MMII and III, but who knows...), they get a +15 racial bonus on hide checks.