So, in my quest for the most started and not finished characters, I've now reached the AA. I looked everywhere, but found nothing exciting except a Bard/RDD/AA Combo, but I already have a Bard/RDD crafter that's awesome.
Now, I've always liked the Ranger base, you get a nice BAB, a familiar and some buffs. Does anyone have a nice AA build based on a Ranger? Or any other uber AA build that could work on BSK?
Powerbuilders unite VI: Arcane Archer?
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Powerbuilders unite VI: Arcane Archer?
Who wills, can
Who tries, does
Who loves, lives
(Ann McCaffrey)
Who tries, does
Who loves, lives
(Ann McCaffrey)
Re: Powerbuilders unite VI: Arcane Archer?
This is from the old bioware epic character builds they presented way back in the day. So if nothing else you can use it as a starting point. Its not ranger based though. I see several things on it I would change for bsk personally. Iron will, and the resist energy feats seem silly for bsk since we know for a fact we can get mind immunity, and a resist ring easily. Dunno what I would put in their place, maybe dodge, mobility, spring attack so that if you have to kite around you don't get AoO'd all day. That would leave one more feat slot pre-epic which if it was me I would take Called Shot. Just my thoughts on it though.
This uber character was created by our indefatigable moderator, Christian "Torias" Gillott . His goal was to build a with the best possible ranged attack bonus and base damage. Let's see how the Reliable Archer turned out.
Fighter(10), Wizard(2), Arcane Archer(28), Elf
STR: 14
DEX: 19 (38)
CON: 12
WIS: 10
INT: 11
CHA: 8
01: Fighter(1): Luck of Heroes, Weapon Focus: Longbow
02: Fighter(2): Point Blank Shot
03: Fighter(3): Iron Will
04: Fighter(4): DEX+1, Weapon Specialization: Longbow, (DEX=20)
05: Fighter(5)
06: Fighter(6): Toughness, Rapid Shot
07: Wizard(1)
08: Arcane Archer(1): DEX+1, (DEX=21)
09: Arcane Archer(2): Stealthy
10: Arcane Archer(3)
11: Arcane Archer(4)
12: Arcane Archer(5): DEX+1, Resist Energy: Fire, (DEX=22)
13: Arcane Archer(6)
14: Arcane Archer(7)
15: Arcane Archer(8): Resist Energy: Cold
16: Arcane Archer(9): DEX+1, (DEX=23)
17: Arcane Archer(10)
18: Fighter(7): Resist Energy: Electricity
19: Fighter(8): Improved Critical: Longbow
20: Fighter(9): DEX+1, (DEX=24)
21: Arcane Archer(11): Epic Weapon Focus: Longbow
22: Fighter(10): Epic Weapon Specialization: Longbow
23: Arcane Archer(12)
24: Arcane Archer(13): DEX+1, Great Dexterity I, (DEX=26)
25: Arcane Archer(14): Great Dexterity II, (DEX=27)
26: Arcane Archer(15)
27: Arcane Archer(16): Great Dexterity III, (DEX=28)
28: Arcane Archer(17): DEX+1, (DEX=29)
29: Arcane Archer(18): Great Dexterity IV, (DEX=30)
30: Arcane Archer(19): Great Dexterity V, (DEX=31)
31: Arcane Archer(20)
32: Arcane Archer(21): DEX+1, (DEX=32)
33: Arcane Archer(22): Great Dexterity VI, Great Dexterity VII, (DEX=34)
34: Arcane Archer(23)
35: Arcane Archer(24)
36: Arcane Archer(25): DEX+1, Great Dexterity VIII, (DEX=36)
37: Arcane Archer(26): Great Dexterity IX, (DEX=37)
38: Arcane Archer(27)
39: Wizard(2): Epic Prowess
40: Arcane Archer(28): DEX+1, (DEX=38)
Hitpoints: 412
Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 25/21/35
Saving Throw bonuses: Spells: +7, Mind Effects: +2
BAB: 29
AB (max, naked): 32 (melee), 61 (ranged)
AC (naked/mundane armor/shield only): 26/29
Skillpoints: 142
Hide 43(59), Move Silently 43(59), Spellcraft 35(35), Spot 1(3), Tumble 10(24)
01: Tumble(2), Save(4),
02: Save(6),
03: Tumble(1), Save(6),
04: Save(8),
05: Tumble(1), Save(8),
06: Save(10),
07: Spellcraft(5), Tumble(1), Save(5),
08: Hide(3), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
09: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
10: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
11: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
12: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
13: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
14: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
15: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
16: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
17: Hide(1), Move Silently(2), Save(5),
18: Tumble(1), Save(5),
19: Tumble(1), Save(5),
20: Tumble(1), Save(5),
21: Hide(3), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
22: Tumble(1), Save(4),
23: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
24: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
25: Hide(1), Move Silently(2), Save(5),
26: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Tumble(1), Save(5),
27: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(7),
28: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(9),
29: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(11),
30: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(13),
31: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(15),
32: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(17),
33: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(19),
34: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(21),
35: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(23),
36: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(25),
37: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(27),
38: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(29),
39: Spellcraft(30)*, Save(1),
40: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
*Note: Original build incorrectly allocated 25 points to Spellcraft here.
Background, Analysis and Comments by Author
Equipment
Longbow
Robes
Key buff elements of this character are his incredibly high dexterity and plentiful Arcane Archer levels. At level 40, with a mundane Longbow, using Rapid Shot at an enemy within 30 feet, he can unleash the following:
Attacks: +59 / +59 / +54 / +49 / +44
Damage: 1d8 + 21
Surprisingly, the Arcane Archer also has good defensive capabilities. His Armour Class when wearing nothing but a mundane robe is 26. He also has a +5 bonus to saving throws vs. spells due to the Spell Craft ranks, as well as bonuses from the feats Luck of Heroes and Iron Will.
With tactical grace, this character can choose the location and timing of his battles. Thanks to excellent stealth abilities, he has +59 to Hide and Move Silently.
This uber character was created by our indefatigable moderator, Christian "Torias" Gillott . His goal was to build a with the best possible ranged attack bonus and base damage. Let's see how the Reliable Archer turned out.
Fighter(10), Wizard(2), Arcane Archer(28), Elf
STR: 14
DEX: 19 (38)
CON: 12
WIS: 10
INT: 11
CHA: 8
01: Fighter(1): Luck of Heroes, Weapon Focus: Longbow
02: Fighter(2): Point Blank Shot
03: Fighter(3): Iron Will
04: Fighter(4): DEX+1, Weapon Specialization: Longbow, (DEX=20)
05: Fighter(5)
06: Fighter(6): Toughness, Rapid Shot
07: Wizard(1)
08: Arcane Archer(1): DEX+1, (DEX=21)
09: Arcane Archer(2): Stealthy
10: Arcane Archer(3)
11: Arcane Archer(4)
12: Arcane Archer(5): DEX+1, Resist Energy: Fire, (DEX=22)
13: Arcane Archer(6)
14: Arcane Archer(7)
15: Arcane Archer(8): Resist Energy: Cold
16: Arcane Archer(9): DEX+1, (DEX=23)
17: Arcane Archer(10)
18: Fighter(7): Resist Energy: Electricity
19: Fighter(8): Improved Critical: Longbow
20: Fighter(9): DEX+1, (DEX=24)
21: Arcane Archer(11): Epic Weapon Focus: Longbow
22: Fighter(10): Epic Weapon Specialization: Longbow
23: Arcane Archer(12)
24: Arcane Archer(13): DEX+1, Great Dexterity I, (DEX=26)
25: Arcane Archer(14): Great Dexterity II, (DEX=27)
26: Arcane Archer(15)
27: Arcane Archer(16): Great Dexterity III, (DEX=28)
28: Arcane Archer(17): DEX+1, (DEX=29)
29: Arcane Archer(18): Great Dexterity IV, (DEX=30)
30: Arcane Archer(19): Great Dexterity V, (DEX=31)
31: Arcane Archer(20)
32: Arcane Archer(21): DEX+1, (DEX=32)
33: Arcane Archer(22): Great Dexterity VI, Great Dexterity VII, (DEX=34)
34: Arcane Archer(23)
35: Arcane Archer(24)
36: Arcane Archer(25): DEX+1, Great Dexterity VIII, (DEX=36)
37: Arcane Archer(26): Great Dexterity IX, (DEX=37)
38: Arcane Archer(27)
39: Wizard(2): Epic Prowess
40: Arcane Archer(28): DEX+1, (DEX=38)
Hitpoints: 412
Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 25/21/35
Saving Throw bonuses: Spells: +7, Mind Effects: +2
BAB: 29
AB (max, naked): 32 (melee), 61 (ranged)
AC (naked/mundane armor/shield only): 26/29
Skillpoints: 142
Hide 43(59), Move Silently 43(59), Spellcraft 35(35), Spot 1(3), Tumble 10(24)
01: Tumble(2), Save(4),
02: Save(6),
03: Tumble(1), Save(6),
04: Save(8),
05: Tumble(1), Save(8),
06: Save(10),
07: Spellcraft(5), Tumble(1), Save(5),
08: Hide(3), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
09: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
10: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
11: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
12: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
13: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
14: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
15: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
16: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
17: Hide(1), Move Silently(2), Save(5),
18: Tumble(1), Save(5),
19: Tumble(1), Save(5),
20: Tumble(1), Save(5),
21: Hide(3), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
22: Tumble(1), Save(4),
23: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
24: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Save(4),
25: Hide(1), Move Silently(2), Save(5),
26: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Tumble(1), Save(5),
27: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(7),
28: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(9),
29: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(11),
30: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(13),
31: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(15),
32: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(17),
33: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(19),
34: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(21),
35: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(23),
36: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(25),
37: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(27),
38: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Save(29),
39: Spellcraft(30)*, Save(1),
40: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
*Note: Original build incorrectly allocated 25 points to Spellcraft here.
Background, Analysis and Comments by Author
Equipment
Longbow
Robes
Key buff elements of this character are his incredibly high dexterity and plentiful Arcane Archer levels. At level 40, with a mundane Longbow, using Rapid Shot at an enemy within 30 feet, he can unleash the following:
Attacks: +59 / +59 / +54 / +49 / +44
Damage: 1d8 + 21
Surprisingly, the Arcane Archer also has good defensive capabilities. His Armour Class when wearing nothing but a mundane robe is 26. He also has a +5 bonus to saving throws vs. spells due to the Spell Craft ranks, as well as bonuses from the feats Luck of Heroes and Iron Will.
With tactical grace, this character can choose the location and timing of his battles. Thanks to excellent stealth abilities, he has +59 to Hide and Move Silently.
Re: Powerbuilders unite VI: Arcane Archer?
Or if you want to try something that seems very unique (a paladin arcane archer with divine might) I found this one here: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nwnecbg ... rcher#p792
Almost no creatures can resist divine damage. This build is about delivering as much divine damage as possible. The arrows from this elven archer are loaded with the divine enchantment from a very high charisma and the Divine might feat.
He can also use the sacred powers to defend himself with a Divine shield. This elf is a highly skilled arcane archer with a heavenly high precision, a high piercing base damage and the ability to pierce most magical defenses even when given a mundane bow and arrows.
Holy Elven Archer
Paladin 9/ Wizard 1/ Arcane Archer 30
Elf
Alignment: Lawful good
STR: 14
DEX: 17 (20)
CON: 6
WIS: 8
INT: 11
CHA: 17 (34)
01: Wizard(1): Point Blank Shot, {Scribe Scroll}
02: Paladin(1)
03: Paladin(2): Rapid Shot
04: Paladin(3): CHA+1, (CHA=18)
05: Paladin(4)
06: Paladin(5): Weapon Focus: Longbow
07: Paladin(6)
08: Arcane Archer(1): CHA+1, (CHA=19)
09: Arcane Archer(2): Power Attack
10: Arcane Archer(3)
11: Arcane Archer(4)
12: Paladin(7): CHA+1, Divine Might, (CHA=20)
13: Arcane Archer(5)
14: Arcane Archer(6)
15: Paladin(8): Divine Shield
16: Arcane Archer(7): CHA+1, (CHA=21)
17: Arcane Archer(8)
18: Arcane Archer(9): Improved Critical: Longbow
19: Arcane Archer(10)
20: Paladin(9): CHA+1, (CHA=22)
21: Arcane Archer(11): Great Charisma I, (CHA=23)
22: Arcane Archer(12)
23: Arcane Archer(13)
24: Arcane Archer(14): CHA+1, Great Charisma II, Epic Weapon Focus: Longbow, (CHA=25)
25: Arcane Archer(15)
26: Arcane Archer(16)
27: Arcane Archer(17): Great Charisma III, (CHA=26)
28: Arcane Archer(18): CHA+1, Epic Prowess, (CHA=27)
29: Arcane Archer(19)
30: Arcane Archer(20): Great Charisma IV, (CHA=28)
31: Arcane Archer(21)
32: Arcane Archer(22): CHA+1, Great Dexterity I, (DEX=18), (CHA=29)
33: Arcane Archer(23): Great Charisma V, (CHA=30)
34: Arcane Archer(24)
35: Arcane Archer(25)
36: Arcane Archer(26): CHA+1, Great Charisma VI, Great Dexterity II, (DEX=19), (CHA=32)
37: Arcane Archer(27)
38: Arcane Archer(28)
39: Arcane Archer(29): Great Charisma VII, (CHA=33)
40: Arcane Archer(30): CHA+1, Great Dexterity III, (DEX=20), (CHA=34)
Hitpoints: 254
Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 33/29/37
Saving Throw bonuses: Spells: +4, Mind Effects: +2
BAB: 29
AB: +53 (mundane longbow)
AB rapid shot: 51/ 46/ 41/ 36/ 51
AB (melee): 32
Damage:
16 - 23 (19-20/x3) percing
+2 mighty (+8 with max strength)
+12 divine (+18 with max charisma) for 12 (18) rounds
Critical hits: 90 - 147, and even more once you equip magical arrows.
AC (naked): 19
AC (full plate): 23
Divine shield: +12 AC (+18 with max charisma) for 12 (18) rounds
Divine might/ shield: 15 (21 with max charisma) uses per rest
Spell Casting: Wizard(1)
Alignment Changes: 0
Skillpoints: 146
Lore 19(19), Persuade 8(20), Spellcraft 20(20), Spot 43(44), Tumble 20(25)
01: Spellcraft(4), Save(4),
02: Save(6),
03: Save(8),
04: Save(10),
05: Save(12),
06: Save(14),
07: Tumble(5), Save(6),
08: Spot(10),
09: Spellcraft(1), Spot(2),
10: Spot(1), Save(3),
11: Spot(1), Save(6),
12: Save(8),
13: Spot(2), Save(10),
14: Spot(1), Save(13),
15: Save(15),
16: Spot(2), Save(17),
17: Spellcraft(5), Spot(1), Tumble(5),
18: Spot(1), Save(3),
19: Spot(1), Save(6),
20: Persuade(8),
21: Spot(2), Save(2),
22: Spot(1), Save(5),
23: Spot(1), Save(8),
24: Spot(1), Save(11),
25: Spot(1), Save(14),
26: Spot(1), Save(17),
27: Spellcraft(5), Spot(1), Tumble(5),
28: Lore(3), Spot(1),
29: Lore(3), Spot(1),
30: Lore(3), Spot(1),
31: Lore(1), Spot(1), Save(2),
32: Spot(1), Save(5),
33: Spot(1), Save(8),
34: Spot(1), Save(11),
35: Spot(1), Save(14),
36: Spot(1), Save(17),
37: Spellcraft(5), Spot(1), Tumble(5),
38: Lore(3), Spot(1),
39: Lore(3), Spot(1),
40: Lore(3), Spot(1),
Almost no creatures can resist divine damage. This build is about delivering as much divine damage as possible. The arrows from this elven archer are loaded with the divine enchantment from a very high charisma and the Divine might feat.
He can also use the sacred powers to defend himself with a Divine shield. This elf is a highly skilled arcane archer with a heavenly high precision, a high piercing base damage and the ability to pierce most magical defenses even when given a mundane bow and arrows.
Holy Elven Archer
Paladin 9/ Wizard 1/ Arcane Archer 30
Elf
Alignment: Lawful good
STR: 14
DEX: 17 (20)
CON: 6
WIS: 8
INT: 11
CHA: 17 (34)
01: Wizard(1): Point Blank Shot, {Scribe Scroll}
02: Paladin(1)
03: Paladin(2): Rapid Shot
04: Paladin(3): CHA+1, (CHA=18)
05: Paladin(4)
06: Paladin(5): Weapon Focus: Longbow
07: Paladin(6)
08: Arcane Archer(1): CHA+1, (CHA=19)
09: Arcane Archer(2): Power Attack
10: Arcane Archer(3)
11: Arcane Archer(4)
12: Paladin(7): CHA+1, Divine Might, (CHA=20)
13: Arcane Archer(5)
14: Arcane Archer(6)
15: Paladin(8): Divine Shield
16: Arcane Archer(7): CHA+1, (CHA=21)
17: Arcane Archer(8)
18: Arcane Archer(9): Improved Critical: Longbow
19: Arcane Archer(10)
20: Paladin(9): CHA+1, (CHA=22)
21: Arcane Archer(11): Great Charisma I, (CHA=23)
22: Arcane Archer(12)
23: Arcane Archer(13)
24: Arcane Archer(14): CHA+1, Great Charisma II, Epic Weapon Focus: Longbow, (CHA=25)
25: Arcane Archer(15)
26: Arcane Archer(16)
27: Arcane Archer(17): Great Charisma III, (CHA=26)
28: Arcane Archer(18): CHA+1, Epic Prowess, (CHA=27)
29: Arcane Archer(19)
30: Arcane Archer(20): Great Charisma IV, (CHA=28)
31: Arcane Archer(21)
32: Arcane Archer(22): CHA+1, Great Dexterity I, (DEX=18), (CHA=29)
33: Arcane Archer(23): Great Charisma V, (CHA=30)
34: Arcane Archer(24)
35: Arcane Archer(25)
36: Arcane Archer(26): CHA+1, Great Charisma VI, Great Dexterity II, (DEX=19), (CHA=32)
37: Arcane Archer(27)
38: Arcane Archer(28)
39: Arcane Archer(29): Great Charisma VII, (CHA=33)
40: Arcane Archer(30): CHA+1, Great Dexterity III, (DEX=20), (CHA=34)
Hitpoints: 254
Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 33/29/37
Saving Throw bonuses: Spells: +4, Mind Effects: +2
BAB: 29
AB: +53 (mundane longbow)
AB rapid shot: 51/ 46/ 41/ 36/ 51
AB (melee): 32
Damage:
16 - 23 (19-20/x3) percing
+2 mighty (+8 with max strength)
+12 divine (+18 with max charisma) for 12 (18) rounds
Critical hits: 90 - 147, and even more once you equip magical arrows.
AC (naked): 19
AC (full plate): 23
Divine shield: +12 AC (+18 with max charisma) for 12 (18) rounds
Divine might/ shield: 15 (21 with max charisma) uses per rest
Spell Casting: Wizard(1)
Alignment Changes: 0
Skillpoints: 146
Lore 19(19), Persuade 8(20), Spellcraft 20(20), Spot 43(44), Tumble 20(25)
01: Spellcraft(4), Save(4),
02: Save(6),
03: Save(8),
04: Save(10),
05: Save(12),
06: Save(14),
07: Tumble(5), Save(6),
08: Spot(10),
09: Spellcraft(1), Spot(2),
10: Spot(1), Save(3),
11: Spot(1), Save(6),
12: Save(8),
13: Spot(2), Save(10),
14: Spot(1), Save(13),
15: Save(15),
16: Spot(2), Save(17),
17: Spellcraft(5), Spot(1), Tumble(5),
18: Spot(1), Save(3),
19: Spot(1), Save(6),
20: Persuade(8),
21: Spot(2), Save(2),
22: Spot(1), Save(5),
23: Spot(1), Save(8),
24: Spot(1), Save(11),
25: Spot(1), Save(14),
26: Spot(1), Save(17),
27: Spellcraft(5), Spot(1), Tumble(5),
28: Lore(3), Spot(1),
29: Lore(3), Spot(1),
30: Lore(3), Spot(1),
31: Lore(1), Spot(1), Save(2),
32: Spot(1), Save(5),
33: Spot(1), Save(8),
34: Spot(1), Save(11),
35: Spot(1), Save(14),
36: Spot(1), Save(17),
37: Spellcraft(5), Spot(1), Tumble(5),
38: Lore(3), Spot(1),
39: Lore(3), Spot(1),
40: Lore(3), Spot(1),
Re: Powerbuilders unite VI: Arcane Archer?
Well if you like the Robin Hood theme:
Lady Marian (Wildwood Maiden) Bard 8, SD 10, Arcane Archer 22
Robin of Locksley: the Archer's Story (Wildwood Outlaw) , Bard 1, AA 13, Ranger 26
Though with the Ranger's Pet. At some point it will become to weak to use and it will be more an RP addition.
Not to mention with ranger you need to be carefull with XP penalty for multiclassing.
I still think the best Arcane Archer's are the bard/RDD/AA or Bard/SD/AA.
RDD for Strength and SD for HIPS and epic dodge.
Or... you could do something silly and go for zen archery
Zen archer - Monk(10), Wizard(1), Arcane Archer(29)
a bit of monk speed to get out of tricky situations. wis is you're AB and AC so no need to worry about getting flat-footed.
Lady Marian (Wildwood Maiden) Bard 8, SD 10, Arcane Archer 22
Robin of Locksley: the Archer's Story (Wildwood Outlaw) , Bard 1, AA 13, Ranger 26
Though with the Ranger's Pet. At some point it will become to weak to use and it will be more an RP addition.
Not to mention with ranger you need to be carefull with XP penalty for multiclassing.
I still think the best Arcane Archer's are the bard/RDD/AA or Bard/SD/AA.
RDD for Strength and SD for HIPS and epic dodge.
Or... you could do something silly and go for zen archery
Zen archer - Monk(10), Wizard(1), Arcane Archer(29)
a bit of monk speed to get out of tricky situations. wis is you're AB and AC so no need to worry about getting flat-footed.
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Re: Powerbuilders unite VI: Arcane Archer?
These are all interesting. One question, what about the thing where you mess up you BAB if you don't have a multiple of four levels of each class at 20?
Who wills, can
Who tries, does
Who loves, lives
(Ann McCaffrey)
Who tries, does
Who loves, lives
(Ann McCaffrey)
Re: Powerbuilders unite VI: Arcane Archer?
I'll do my best to explain it.
Did you read this one:
http://nwn.wikia.com/wiki/Base_attack_bonus
The multiple of 4 is only true about middle BaB classes. (Rogue, monk, Assassin...)
Since you add Arcane archer who has a BaB of +1 per lvl it doesn't matter as much. Thats why you add 10 lvl's of them pre-epic.
Did you read this one:
http://nwn.wikia.com/wiki/Base_attack_bonus
The multiple of 4 is only true about middle BaB classes. (Rogue, monk, Assassin...)
Since you add Arcane archer who has a BaB of +1 per lvl it doesn't matter as much. Thats why you add 10 lvl's of them pre-epic.
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Re: Powerbuilders unite VI: Arcane Archer?
Who wills, can
Who tries, does
Who loves, lives
(Ann McCaffrey)
Who tries, does
Who loves, lives
(Ann McCaffrey)
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Re: Powerbuilders unite VI: Arcane Archer?
Here's a DevCrit AA I threw in the spreadsheet. Not sure DevCrit would be better on this server than just going straight DEX though.
Be sure to take True Strike spell for Wiz to get that +20 AB. Enjoy!
Wizard(1), Fighter(10), Arcane Archer(29), Half-Elf
STR: 18 (25)
DEX: 16 (26)
CON: 8
WIS: 8
INT: 12
CHA: 8
Half-Elf: (Hardiness vs. Enchantments, Low-light Vision, Partial Skill Affinity: Listen, Partial Skill Affinity: Search, Partial Skill Affinity: Spot, Sleeplessness)
01: Fighter(1): Toughness, Point Blank Shot
02: Fighter(2): Weapon Focus: Longbow
03: Fighter(3): Rapid Shot
04: Fighter(4): STR+1, Power Attack, (STR=19)
05: Fighter(5)
06: Fighter(6): Cleave, Weapon Specialization: Longbow
07: Wizard(1): {Scribe Scroll}
08: Arcane Archer(1): STR+1, (STR=20)
09: Arcane Archer(2): Improved Critical: Longbow
10: Arcane Archer(3)
11: Arcane Archer(4)
12: Arcane Archer(5): STR+1, Called Shot, (STR=21)
13: Arcane Archer(6)
14: Arcane Archer(7)
15: Arcane Archer(8): Blind Fight
16: Arcane Archer(9): STR+1, (STR=22)
17: Arcane Archer(10)
18: Fighter(7): Dodge
19: Fighter(8): Great Cleave
20: Fighter(9): STR+1, (STR=23)
21: Arcane Archer(11): Great Strength I, (STR=24)
22: Arcane Archer(12)
23: Arcane Archer(13)
24: Arcane Archer(14): STR+1, Overwhelming Critical: Longbow, Devastating Critical: Longbow, (STR=25)
25: Arcane Archer(15)
26: Arcane Archer(16)
27: Arcane Archer(17): Epic Weapon Focus: Longbow
28: Arcane Archer(18): DEX+1, Epic Prowess, (DEX=17)
29: Fighter(10): Epic Weapon Specialization: Longbow
30: Arcane Archer(19): Great Dexterity I, (DEX=18)
31: Arcane Archer(20)
32: Arcane Archer(21): DEX+1, (DEX=19)
33: Arcane Archer(22): Great Dexterity II, Great Dexterity III, (DEX=21)
34: Arcane Archer(23)
35: Arcane Archer(24)
36: Arcane Archer(25): DEX+1, Great Dexterity IV, (DEX=23)
37: Arcane Archer(26): Great Dexterity V, (DEX=24)
38: Arcane Archer(27)
39: Arcane Archer(28): Great Dexterity VI, (DEX=25)
40: Arcane Archer(29): DEX+1, (DEX=26)
Hitpoints: 336
Skillpoints: 187
Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 22/17/28
Saving Throw bonuses: Spells: +2, Mind Effects: +2
BAB: 29
AB (max, naked): 37 (melee), 56 (ranged)
AC (naked/mundane armor/shield only): 18/22
Spell Casting: Wizard(1)
Alignment Changes: 0
Discipline 32(39), Hide 43(51), Lore 17(18), Move Silently 43(51), Spellcraft 9(10), Spot 43(43)
01: Discipline(4), Save(8),
02: Discipline(1), Save(10),
03: Discipline(1), Save(12),
04: Discipline(1), Save(14),
05: Discipline(1), Save(16),
06: Discipline(1), Save(18),
07: Spellcraft(9), Save(12),
08: Hide(3), Move Silently(3), Spot(11),
09: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
10: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
11: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
12: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
13: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
14: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
15: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
16: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
17: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(1), Save(2),
18: Discipline(5),
19: Discipline(3),
20: Discipline(3),
21: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
22: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
23: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
24: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(3),
25: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(2), Save(1),
26: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(1), Save(3),
27: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(1), Save(5),
28: Hide(1), Save(9),
29: Discipline(12),
30: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
31: Hide(1), Lore(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(2),
32: Hide(1), Lore(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(2),
33: Hide(1), Lore(1), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
34: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
35: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
36: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
37: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
38: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
39: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
40: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
Be sure to take True Strike spell for Wiz to get that +20 AB. Enjoy!
Wizard(1), Fighter(10), Arcane Archer(29), Half-Elf
STR: 18 (25)
DEX: 16 (26)
CON: 8
WIS: 8
INT: 12
CHA: 8
Half-Elf: (Hardiness vs. Enchantments, Low-light Vision, Partial Skill Affinity: Listen, Partial Skill Affinity: Search, Partial Skill Affinity: Spot, Sleeplessness)
01: Fighter(1): Toughness, Point Blank Shot
02: Fighter(2): Weapon Focus: Longbow
03: Fighter(3): Rapid Shot
04: Fighter(4): STR+1, Power Attack, (STR=19)
05: Fighter(5)
06: Fighter(6): Cleave, Weapon Specialization: Longbow
07: Wizard(1): {Scribe Scroll}
08: Arcane Archer(1): STR+1, (STR=20)
09: Arcane Archer(2): Improved Critical: Longbow
10: Arcane Archer(3)
11: Arcane Archer(4)
12: Arcane Archer(5): STR+1, Called Shot, (STR=21)
13: Arcane Archer(6)
14: Arcane Archer(7)
15: Arcane Archer(8): Blind Fight
16: Arcane Archer(9): STR+1, (STR=22)
17: Arcane Archer(10)
18: Fighter(7): Dodge
19: Fighter(8): Great Cleave
20: Fighter(9): STR+1, (STR=23)
21: Arcane Archer(11): Great Strength I, (STR=24)
22: Arcane Archer(12)
23: Arcane Archer(13)
24: Arcane Archer(14): STR+1, Overwhelming Critical: Longbow, Devastating Critical: Longbow, (STR=25)
25: Arcane Archer(15)
26: Arcane Archer(16)
27: Arcane Archer(17): Epic Weapon Focus: Longbow
28: Arcane Archer(18): DEX+1, Epic Prowess, (DEX=17)
29: Fighter(10): Epic Weapon Specialization: Longbow
30: Arcane Archer(19): Great Dexterity I, (DEX=18)
31: Arcane Archer(20)
32: Arcane Archer(21): DEX+1, (DEX=19)
33: Arcane Archer(22): Great Dexterity II, Great Dexterity III, (DEX=21)
34: Arcane Archer(23)
35: Arcane Archer(24)
36: Arcane Archer(25): DEX+1, Great Dexterity IV, (DEX=23)
37: Arcane Archer(26): Great Dexterity V, (DEX=24)
38: Arcane Archer(27)
39: Arcane Archer(28): Great Dexterity VI, (DEX=25)
40: Arcane Archer(29): DEX+1, (DEX=26)
Hitpoints: 336
Skillpoints: 187
Saving Throws (Fortitude/Will/Reflex): 22/17/28
Saving Throw bonuses: Spells: +2, Mind Effects: +2
BAB: 29
AB (max, naked): 37 (melee), 56 (ranged)
AC (naked/mundane armor/shield only): 18/22
Spell Casting: Wizard(1)
Alignment Changes: 0
Discipline 32(39), Hide 43(51), Lore 17(18), Move Silently 43(51), Spellcraft 9(10), Spot 43(43)
01: Discipline(4), Save(8),
02: Discipline(1), Save(10),
03: Discipline(1), Save(12),
04: Discipline(1), Save(14),
05: Discipline(1), Save(16),
06: Discipline(1), Save(18),
07: Spellcraft(9), Save(12),
08: Hide(3), Move Silently(3), Spot(11),
09: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
10: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
11: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
12: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
13: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
14: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
15: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
16: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
17: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(1), Save(2),
18: Discipline(5),
19: Discipline(3),
20: Discipline(3),
21: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
22: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
23: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
24: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(3),
25: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(2), Save(1),
26: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(1), Save(3),
27: Hide(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(1), Save(5),
28: Hide(1), Save(9),
29: Discipline(12),
30: Hide(2), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
31: Hide(1), Lore(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(2),
32: Hide(1), Lore(1), Move Silently(1), Spot(2),
33: Hide(1), Lore(1), Move Silently(2), Spot(1),
34: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
35: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
36: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
37: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
38: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
39: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
40: Hide(1), Lore(2), Move Silently(1), Spot(1),
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Re: Powerbuilders unite VI: Arcane Archer?
I've started a F9/w1/AA30 character and so far the mod has been pretty accommodating.
Re: Powerbuilders unite VI: Arcane Archer?
I'm currently trying out a Fighter 10 / Bard 3 / AA 27 featuring 34 Dex, not sure how it will turn out just yet.
232 skill points means I can pretty much max out Heal, Lore, Spellcraft, Tumble and UMD with some left over for Perform.
232 skill points means I can pretty much max out Heal, Lore, Spellcraft, Tumble and UMD with some left over for Perform.