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Arcane Archer
Arcane Archers blend archery and arcane magic, turning ordinary arrows into enchanted attacks and signature bow techniques.
Class Type: Prestige class.
Hit Die: d8.
Proficiencies: Simple weapons, martial weapons, light armor, medium armor, and shields.
Skill Points: 4 + Int Modifier.
Class Skills: Heal, Hide, Listen, Move Silently, Ride, Spot.
Primary Saving throw(s): Fortitude, Reflex.
Base Attack Bonus: +1/level.
Primary Ability: Dexterity.
Maximum Level: None.
Spellcasting: None.
Requirements
Base Attack Bonus: +6.
Race: Elf, Half-Elf, or Drow.
Spellcasting: Able to cast 1st-level arcane spells.
Feats: Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, and Weapon Focus in bows.
Level Progression
| Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +1 | +2 | +2 | +0 | Enchant Arrow +1 |
| 2nd | +2 | +3 | +3 | +0 | Imbue Arrow 1/day |
| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +3 | +1 | Enchant Arrow +2 |
| 4th | +4 | +4 | +4 | +1 | Seeker Arrow I |
| 5th | +5 | +4 | +4 | +1 | Enchant Arrow +3 |
| 6th | +6 | +5 | +5 | +2 | Seeker Arrow II, Imbue Arrow 2/day |
| 7th | +7 | +5 | +5 | +2 | Enchant Arrow +4 |
| 8th | +8 | +6 | +6 | +2 | Hail of Arrows |
| 9th | +9 | +6 | +6 | +3 | Enchant Arrow +5 |
| 10th | +10 | +7 | +7 | +3 | Arrow of Death, Imbue Arrow 3/day |
Class Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Enchant Arrow | All arrows fired gain a +1 enhancement bonus at Arcane Archer level 1. This bonus improves by +1 every 2 Arcane Archer levels thereafter. Use: Automatic. |
| Imbue Arrow | Allows the Arcane Archer to fire an arrow that carries an area spell to the target point. Arkhalia: 1 use at Arcane Archer 2, then +1 use every 4 Arcane Archer levels; damage is 1d6 per Arcane Archer level, minimum 10d6. Use: Selected. |
| Seeker Arrow | Fires a magically created arrow that cannot miss its target. It can be used once per day from level 4 and twice per day from level 6. Use: Selected. |
| Hail of Arrows | Once per day, in place of a regular attack, fires one arrow at every target in range, up to one target per Arcane Archer level. Use: Selected. |
| Arrow of Death | Fires a deadly arrow that can instantly kill the target on a failed saving throw. Arkhalia DC is 10 + 1/2 Arcane Archer levels + Dexterity modifier and can be increased by Improved Arrow of Death I-X; cooldown is once per 1 in-game hour, equal to 2 minutes. Use: Selected. |
Epic Arcane Archer
Hit Die: d8.
Skill Points: 4 + Int Modifier.
Enchant Arrow: Continues to improve by +1 at every odd Arcane Archer level.
Epic Bonus Feats: one bonus feat every 4 class levels after level 10.
Epic Arcane Archer Bonus Feats List:
Epic Blinding Speed, Epic Prowess, Epic Improved Combat Casting, Epic Toughness, Epic Great Dexterity, Epic Weapon Focus, Overwhelming Critical, Devastating Critical, Epic Reflexes, Improved Arrow of Death I-X, Combat Archery.