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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Class Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Enchant Arrow | Magically enhances arrows fired by the Arcane Archer. Gains +1 at Arcane Archer 1 and +1 every odd Arcane Archer level through +5 at Arcane Archer 9. 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 an arrow that seeks the selected target. Use: Selected. |
| Hail of Arrows | Fires arrows at multiple enemies in range. 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.
Epic Arcane Archer Bonus Feats List:
Epic Blinding Speed, Epic Prowess, Epic Improved Combat Casting, Epic Toughness 1, Epic Great Dexterity 1, Epic Weapon Focus Longbow, Epic Weapon Focus Shortbow, Epic Overwhelming Critical Longbow, Epic Overwhelming Critical Shortbow, Epic Devastating Critical Longbow, Epic Devastating Critical Shortbow, Epic Reflexes, Improved Arrow of Death I, Improved Arrow of Death II, Improved Arrow of Death III, Improved Arrow of Death IV, Improved Arrow of Death V, Improved Arrow of Death VI, Improved Arrow of Death VII, Improved Arrow of Death VIII, Improved Arrow of Death IX, Improved Arrow of Death X, Combat Archery, Epic Weapon Focus (bows), Overwhelming Critical (bows), Devastating Critical (bows).