Melee Inquisitor - Choice of Ranged weapons

[jabberwoky]

I started several weeks ago with a melee-styled half-elf Inquisitor of Desna. And from the first swing, there was carnage. Judgement + Wrath spell + Bane = so many ludicrous gibs.

However, I have run into an issue with ranged combat. I know that as a melee inquisitor who focuses on strength it's not supposed to be my forte, but just for the sake of argument, which of these three options would be best? (Character stats will be provided below)

1. Starknife (Desna's favored weapon, can be thrown)
2. Composite Longbow
3. Repeating Crossbow (hand, light, heavy)

Level 6 Half-Elf Inquisitor of Desna
STR: 19 [+4]
DEX: 13 [+1]
CON: 14 [+2]
INT: 12 [+1]
WIS: 14 [+1]
CHA: 10 [+0]

BAB: +4

Feats:
Lvl. 1 - Ancestral Arms (Falcata), Power Attack
Lvl. 3 - Cleave
Lvl. 4 (Teamwork) - Precise Strike
Lvl. 5 - Intimidating Prowess

[Dennis Baker]

Which one fits your character concept best?

You aren't going to be great with any of them, and without rapid shot/ manyshot, there isn't a ton of difference. Pick the one you think works best with your character.

[Declindgrunt]

I'd recommend a composite longbow with a str bonus of 4 and if you spend 1 point on deadly aim you have plenty of damage for focusing on str

[blackbloodtroll]

Sling.

It adds strength to damage, costs nothing, and 50ft. is nothing to scoff at.

[whaarg]

Of the 3 presented, I´d go with the (Mighty) composite longbow becaue of the range increment. Thematicaly the Starknife might fit better but at the ranges that it's effective you should be in meelee.

The sling as suggested is also a viable option.

I wouln't spend any feats on archery, especially not Deadly aim ad your to hit chance is already slim

[jabberwoky]

A question then: is it possible to use alchemical weapons in a sling?

[blackbloodtroll]

jabberwoky wrote:

A question then: is it possible to use alchemical weapons in a sling?

You will need a Flask Thrower for that.

Spongestones can be used to deliver poison or burning oil though.

[Elosandi]

Definitely avoid crossbows. It completely negates the benefit you'll have from your highest attribute.