Shot To The Face

[Askanipsion]

I am making an archaeologist. I would like to focus on ranged attacks with a crossbow.

Is there any feat or spell or weapon ability that would allow me to not get a Attack of Op if I shoot in melee?

I know about Snapshot feat but that is fighter/ranger only.

I also know about "Arrow Mind" spell in Spell Compendium. My DM allows spells from it but it is a ranger/wizard/sorc only spell.

How could I make a wondrous magic item that grants me the ability to use "Arrow Mind" 3x/day or continuous?

Thank you to anyone who can assist.

[WillowtheWhisp]

There is also the Point Blank Master feat, although that also requires another class in order to get it. That said, you could splash three Monk (Zen Archer) levels in order to get it for free at an earlier level than Fighter or Ranger. Which would also get you Perfect Strike, Weapon Focus (on a bow which wouldn't really apply...), and two bonus feats...

The rules for creating magic items can be found here: http://paizo.com/prd/magicItems/magicItemCreation.html

You can find both the rules for permanency and charges on there.

You could also be a Samsaran as your race and add it to your spell list via their alternate racial trait, since Arrow Mind is Arcane.

[Askanipsion]

Thanks for the assistance WillowtheWisp