non-archery offensive options for a Zen Archer

[Durinor]

Now that the caster level of spell-like abilities can meet the prerequisites for item creation feats, I have decided to take Craft wondrous Items (5th level) and Craft Arms and Armour (7th level) for my Zen Archer/Qinggong Monk.

I will of course be creating the usual Christmas tree items, but I am also concerned about what my archer will do when, inevitably, I find it impossible to use my bow.

Can anyone suggest a wondrous item that would grant an offensive ability usable against, for example, a creature protected by Fickle Winds? Or maybe underwater?

Many thanks for your help.

[David_Bross]

You do realize that items have spell components correct (or add +5 to spell craft DC, which you probably couldn't make to begin with).

Fickle winds is just about impenetrable, you need to dispel it, and you're... not good at that. The orb of utter dispels, but it'll give you a negative level for carrying it. You take heavy penalties underwater, but it is usually still worth it to just shoot the bow.

[Durinor]

With the Classically Schooled trait (+1 Spellcraft and it is a class skill) and +1 Intelligence I will have +10 Spellcraft at 5th level.

Taking 10, this will be enough to make the items I want.

Some sample DCs for crafting (with no prerequisites other than feats):

Efficient Quiver 19
Handy Haversack 19
Ki Mat 18
Headband of Inspired Wisdom 13
Monk’s Robe 19
+1 Holy Composite Longbow 17

Crafting items is fairly easy if you invest the skill points.

[stuart haffenden]

Just when would you not be able to use your bow? Zen and bow are like fish and chips!