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Hi, novice player here, just migrated off Beginner Box to implement core rules with my son. I've searched the forums and elsewhere online and have tried some videos but would love some basic information on creating an Arcane Archer please. My son's character is a lvl. 5 Ranger (basically Link from the video games) and he's desperate for me to figure this out.

I understand he needs the pre-requisites here:

https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/prestige-classes/core-rulebook/arcane-arch er/

"Base Attack Bonus: +6.
Feats: Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Weapon Focus (longbow or shortbow).
Spells: Ability to cast 1st-level arcane spells."

He almost has the BAB and i think he has all the feats. The part i'm more confused on is the Spells, and then... what comes next? I don't think he can cast 1st-level arcane spells yet but i'm not sure since the Ranger has some spell ability? I'm confused by the spell level vs. caster level stuff and have to re-read it constantly. Again, very ignorant player here.

Most threads i've seen discuss the Arcane Archer from the ground up but he loves his lvl. 5 Ranger and won't change or reset that. Can someone please describe, at a VERY basic level, what "happens next"? Thank you for any guidance!

Hello, I've searched some posts but couldn't find a basic explanation for the Weapon Focus feat in the Beginner Box. My son has a Dwarf Fighter with a Weapon Focus = Battleaxe but we don't understand this text:

"PREREQUISITES: Attack Bonus +1
BENEFIT Pick one weapon you can use, such as battleaxe, heavy crossbow, light mace, or longsword. You gain a +1 bonus on your attack rolls with that type of weapon. You can choose this feat multiple times, but you must pick a different weapon each time you choose the feat. Fighters get this feat as a class feature automatically at 1st level. If you are a fighter and you choose this feat, you must choose a different weapon than the one you selected with your 1st-level fighter Weapon Focus."

I'm completely lost as to what's supposed to happen here during a series of turns. Could a patient pathfinder please explain it? Thank you so much. The game is tons of fun regardless.