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Loading ...Rangers, contrary to what one might think, are not the most able with bows. A fighter with 2 levels of ranger can achieve a greater mastery of bowmanship, especially an elf. The master of the bow is exquisite expert of bowmanship, able to do greater damage, achieve greater accuracy, with a bow, than any ranger can achieve.
There are sacrifices for this mastery. The master of the bow does not get ranger spells, nor ranger skills (as much) nor (most importantly) evasion. However, in return they get greater hit points, much greater damage delivery, and become death incarnate at range. Fear the master of the bow.
Further advancement of this archer should be in fighter and rogue classes. The rogue gives access to greater skills, enhancements for sneak attack, evasion and reflex saving throws, and of course, sneak attack damage. Fighter gives more hit points, keeps base attack bonus as high as possible, and allows concentration on feats and enhancements that improved the master’s defense against spells and melee combat.
Starting abilities:
Elf (28 pt) Elf (with Bonuses) Elf (32 point)
Str 14
Str 17 Str 12
Dex 18
Dex 24
Dex 20
Con 12 Con 12 Con 12
Int 10 Int 10 Int 10
Wis 10 Wis 10
Wis 10
Cha 10 Cha 10
Cha 10
(Below information based upon 28 point build, level 14)
Hit Points: 170
Armor Class: 17 + Items/spells
Saving Throws:
Fortitude: +11
Reflex: +7
Will: +4
Class/Race Features:
Favored Enemy: Drow
Wild Empathy
Two Weapon Fighting
Bow Strength
Rapid Shot
Immune to Sleep spells and effects
+2 Save vs enchantments
+2 Listen, Search and Spot
Skills:
Spot +8
Move Silently +14
Swim +21
Jump +21
Hide +14
Heal +5
Feats:
Dodge, Mobility, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Shot on the Run, Weapon Focus: Ranged, Weapon Specialization: Ranged, Improved Critical: Ranged, Greater Weapon Focus: Ranged, Improved Precise Shot, Power Critical: Ranged, Greater Weapon Specialization : Ranged
Enhancements:
Elven Enchantment Resistance 1
Elven Keen Eyes 1
Elven Ranged Damage 2
Ranger Dexterity 1
Fighter Attack Boost 4
Fighter Critical Accuracy 3
Elven Dexterity 2
Elven Ranged Attack 2
Fighter Strength 3
Fighter Extra Action Boost 1
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Detailed progression by level:
Level 1
Class: Ranger
Feats: Dodge
Skills: Spot +4, Move Silently +4, Swim +4, Jump +4, Hide +4, Heal +4
Enhancements: Elven Enchantment Resistance 1, Elven Keen Eyes 1, Elf Ranged Damage 1
Level 2
Class: Ranger
Skills: Spot +1, Move Silently +1, Swim +1, Jump +1, Hide +1, Heal +1
Enhancements: Ranger Dexterity 1
Level 3
Class: Fighter
Feats: Mobility, Point Blank Shot
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
Enhancements: Fighter Attack Boost 1, Fighter Critical Accuracy 1, Elven Dexterity 1
Level 4
Class: Fighter
Ability Score: Dexterity +1
Feats: Precise Shot
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
Enhancements: Elf Ranged Attack 1, Fighter Strength 1
Level 5
Class: Fighter
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
Level 6
Class: Fighter
Feats: Shot on Run, Weapon Focus: Ranger
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
Enhancements: Fighter Attack Boost 2
Level 7
Class: Fighter
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
Level 8
Class: Fighter
Ability Score: Dexterity +1
Feats: Weapon Specialization: Ranged
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
Enhancements: Fighter Strength 2, Elf Ranged Damage 2, Elven Dexterity 2
Level 9
Class: Fighter
Feats: Improved Critical – Ranged
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
Enhancements: Fighter Attack Boost 3, Fighter Critical Accuracy 2, Fighter Critical Accuracy 3
Level 10
Class: Fighter
Feats: Greater Weapon Focus: Ranged
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
Enhancements: Elf Ranged Attack 2
Level 11
Class: Fighter
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
Level 12
Class: Fighter
Feats: Improved Precise Shot, Power Critical
Ability Score: Dexterity +1
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
Enhancements: Fighter Attack Boost 4, Fighter Strength 3
Level 13
Class: Fighter
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
Enhancements: Fighter Extra Action Boost 1
Level 14
Class: Fighter
Feats: Greater Weapon Specialization : Ranged
Skills: Jump +1, Swim +1
