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Azothath : Even if the build is not possible, it open mind, so thx again. :)

Castiel SwiftWind wrote:

We play core rule book, i didnt see wizard diviner or arcanist in the basic class i have access to : X

Arcanist isn't in core, true, but "diviner" is a core feature: It's what a wizard is called when they choose Divination for their Arcane School at level 1.

Ok for the Divine wizard

And that level of clever stuff is way above me, in the last years i don't think anyone in the group ever multiclassed.

Thx for the tip

Since the campaign is not going that high and magic is rare a switch hitter build looks to be the better choice. All you really need for a switch hitter is quick draw. When you gain second level you can use the ranger’s bonus feat to pick up rapid shot without having to worry about the prerequisite. If you go human you can pick up power attack at 1st level, if not take it at third. Pick up deadly aim at 3rd (if human), or at 5th. At 6th level you get Manyshot as a bonus feat. Depending on if you are human your build comes fully online at 3rd or 5th level. Personally, I would go with a human the bonus feat is worth a lot in a game that will not reach past 6th level.

If the game was going higher level and you had access to Point Blank Master, my advice might be different. But since you stated Core Ranger and have a low-level limit this will give you decent flexibility for most of the campaign. Go with the 19 DEX for the AC and bonus to hit. In a low magic campaign, there may not be a lot of other ways to increase those.

And what would be an alternate build choice if the campaign is longer/more magic ?

Yes point blank master seem nice, no AoO when you shoot and if you get your Snap shot later you can even make AoO. but while tempting, that won't come anytime real soon.

Thx for the Answers Azorath :

In what 19 15 15 is better than 17 17 15 ?

We play core rule book, i didnt see wizard diviner or arcanist in the basic class i have access to : X
same for the spell you mention like gravity bow, its not in the core rulebooki think.

Thanks again : )

Thank you for your advice.
I dunno if the game will go higher, i can just compare to our last campaign witch was kinda slow [ we play like once every 2-3 week and are not very hmm "good" in term of efficiency/advancement. So i accept we take it slow now. I put the level to 6 to be realist, we not getting level 10 in 6 months thats for sure.

Hi all,

Im in need for advices for our next campaign. Last one i played a pure cleric, i ended level7 after a 3 year or so campaign.

This time i will be playing a ranger and i was wondering if i should go full ranged or mix [Switch hitter?] Seeing how our last campaign was "slow" i will be stuck with my choice for a long long time.

Usually our setting are sparse, the most magical stuff we had was some +1 weapons[ not everybody had one] and a magic bag of holding + some stuff potion, so this is not PF WotR / BG3 type of loot. I don't think i will come accros a belt of dexterity or Stormgiant strenght anytime soon.

So let say i play a 3 year campaign with max level6, would a full ranged ranger be ok, i don't count on a tank GM didn't tell me what will be the group comp, but im pretty sure we won't have a tank [but me?].

And for stat distribution, i was lucky on the dice side, i can either take a 17str / 17 dex 15 con or go for a 15 str 19 dex 15 con.

Last campaign my cleric with 14str was often in the red for the weight management so iam a bit reserved to go 15str instead of 17, but then woulnt 19dex really help me more to land shot? Dunno really, im pretty sure those stuff doesnt matter once you are high level, but being low level for a long time make me feel like all my choice are important.

If anyone have advice, tips they will be welcomed, thx again for reading and sorry for my bad english.