Arcane Archers?? - Page 2

oldbittercraig · 07-14-2003, 07:49 PM

i would think the ability to cast would mean just that.

a thief cannot cast a spell- they can use a scroll.

someone give it a go, though.

SpiritWarrior · 07-15-2003, 03:22 AM

Yeah I still seriously doubt it though, but who knows with the amount of discrepencies and exploits in this game eh? Robert, let us know man!

Chewbacca · 07-15-2003, 04:31 AM

Scroll use doesn't count.

robertthebard · 07-15-2003, 01:35 PM

Rogues don't count, have to be innate. Oh well, good excuse to run a bard, lol.I have a couple of different combos running now, one, bard/arcane archer, is actually pretty successful. Killed one dragon in escape, and managed to stay alive, mostly, against lvl 9. Some of us will remember that battle, I am sure. new idea, bard, assassin, arcane archer, except hard to overcome alignment difference in arcane archer. be a nice touch though. My current favorite combo, rogue, assassin, shadow dancer. rogue 5, assassin 10, shadowdancer 5. he is the ultimate killing machine, hide in plain sight rules for an assassin.

john · 07-30-2003, 07:24 PM

Well I just started this game and all the talk about arcane archers got me wanting to try it out ,however I started with a half elf ranger(archer?ranger)sounded right to me but as I read these messages it seems I goofed! Am I on the right track or am I going the wrong way thanks for any help..

/)eathKiller · 07-31-2003, 01:11 PM

My arcane archer is 9 levels fighter, 1 level Wizard, 10 levels arcane archer...

He turned out just fine, though he's not even able to cast first level spells, the skill is a given feat of being a mage, the fighter levels allowed me to have some nice feats and the arcane archer feats are awesome!

Seeker arrows rock ! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Click here to see a pic
Here are his stats (with his items equipped)

[ 07-31-2003, 01:22 PM: Message edited by: /)eathKiller ]

Piestrider · 08-06-2003, 12:42 AM

I've read the manual but i'm still stumped on how to actually BECOME an arcane archer. If you fulfill all of the requirements then on your next level up will the option be open to you? Also, right now i'm a level 3 mage and I started reading up on this acrane archer stuff. Pretty much I need the 2 feats and the +6 attack bonus. The 2 feats shouldn't be that hard to get but how do I get the attack bonus. Also, do I need a level of fighter or something to become an arcane archer?

Micah Foehammer · 08-06-2003, 08:02 AM

Okay, remember that the +6 BAB is your BASE BAB, not modified with feats or item bonuses. Once you have satisfied all of the requirements the Arcane Archer prestige class will appear as a level up option.

No, you can make it to arcane archer, assuming you have all of the prerequisites, without taking ANY fighter levels. HOWEVER, the FASTEST path to the AA is by taking fighter levels and adding in a level of arcane spell caster. It is possible to stay as a pure mage and then become an Arcane Archer - however, you won't reach the BAB requirements until level 12 mage, so you lose out on two possible levels of the AA.

john · 08-06-2003, 02:28 PM

Hmm so far I have one level wizard and 6 levels ranger.Am I going in the right direction? I have Point blank shot feat and weapon focus longbow,am not sure about that bab thing.Should I try 1 level of fighter? or will that give me too many classes?Thanks

Granamere · 08-06-2003, 03:02 PM

There is a max of three classes so if you took a level of fighter you would not be able to get any of any other class. Not sure on the BAB thing either but I would think you are on the right path.

Granamere

07-14-2003, 07:49 PM	#11
oldbittercraig Elminster Join Date: July 12, 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ, us Posts: 435	i would think the ability to cast would mean just that. a thief cannot cast a spell- they can use a scroll. someone give it a go, though. __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[rant]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/rant.gif\" />

07-15-2003, 03:22 AM	#12
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Yeah I still seriously doubt it though, but who knows with the amount of discrepencies and exploits in this game eh? Robert, let us know man! __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

07-15-2003, 01:35 PM	#14
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 62 Posts: 4,537	Rogues don't count, have to be innate. Oh well, good excuse to run a bard, lol.I have a couple of different combos running now, one, bard/arcane archer, is actually pretty successful. Killed one dragon in escape, and managed to stay alive, mostly, against lvl 9. Some of us will remember that battle, I am sure. new idea, bard, assassin, arcane archer, except hard to overcome alignment difference in arcane archer. be a nice touch though. My current favorite combo, rogue, assassin, shadow dancer. rogue 5, assassin 10, shadowdancer 5. he is the ultimate killing machine, hide in plain sight rules for an assassin. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

07-30-2003, 07:24 PM	#15
john Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: central coast of Ca. Age: 78 Posts: 653	Well I just started this game and all the talk about arcane archers got me wanting to try it out ,however I started with a half elf ranger(archer?ranger)sounded right to me but as I read these messages it seems I goofed! Am I on the right track or am I going the wrong way thanks for any help.. __________________ John

07-31-2003, 01:11 PM	#16
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 39 Posts: 6,043	My arcane archer is 9 levels fighter, 1 level Wizard, 10 levels arcane archer... He turned out just fine, though he's not even able to cast first level spells, the skill is a given feat of being a mage, the fighter levels allowed me to have some nice feats and the arcane archer feats are awesome! Seeker arrows rock ! [img]tongue.gif[/img] Click here to see a pic Here are his stats (with his items equipped) [ 07-31-2003, 01:22 PM: Message edited by: /)eathKiller ] __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

07-15-2003, 04:31 AM	#13
Chewbacca Zartan Join Date: July 18, 2001 Location: America, On The Beautiful Earth Age: 51 Posts: 5,373	Scroll use doesn't count.

08-06-2003, 12:42 AM	#17
Piestrider Zhentarim Guard Join Date: February 25, 2002 Location: Waxahachie TX Age: 38 Posts: 389	I've read the manual but i'm still stumped on how to actually BECOME an arcane archer. If you fulfill all of the requirements then on your next level up will the option be open to you? Also, right now i'm a level 3 mage and I started reading up on this acrane archer stuff. Pretty much I need the 2 feats and the +6 attack bonus. The 2 feats shouldn't be that hard to get but how do I get the attack bonus. Also, do I need a level of fighter or something to become an arcane archer? __________________ yes

08-06-2003, 08:02 AM	#18
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	Okay, remember that the +6 BAB is your BASE BAB, not modified with feats or item bonuses. Once you have satisfied all of the requirements the Arcane Archer prestige class will appear as a level up option. No, you can make it to arcane archer, assuming you have all of the prerequisites, without taking ANY fighter levels. HOWEVER, the FASTEST path to the AA is by taking fighter levels and adding in a level of arcane spell caster. It is possible to stay as a pure mage and then become an Arcane Archer - however, you won't reach the BAB requirements until level 12 mage, so you lose out on two possible levels of the AA. __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

08-06-2003, 02:28 PM	#19
john Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: central coast of Ca. Age: 78 Posts: 653	Hmm so far I have one level wizard and 6 levels ranger.Am I going in the right direction? I have Point blank shot feat and weapon focus longbow,am not sure about that bab thing.Should I try 1 level of fighter? or will that give me too many classes?Thanks __________________ John

08-06-2003, 03:02 PM	#20
Granamere Zhentarim Guard Join Date: May 27, 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC USA Age: 53 Posts: 372	There is a max of three classes so if you took a level of fighter you would not be able to get any of any other class. Not sure on the BAB thing either but I would think you are on the right path. Granamere

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