Hello everyone, I'm currently thinking about taking my Alchemist and eventually making him into an Arcane Archer. I figure that i would take about 9 levels Alchemist, 1 level Wizard (go for utility spells) and then my last 10 levels into an Arcane Archer. This is my Second D&D character i have created and I'm wanting to go outside of my comfort zone and play something. 'Different' But i still want to maintain combat effectiveness.
Any advice, opinions or constructive criticism is greatly appreciated.
Current Stats and Feats
Str:10
Dex:16
Con:12
Int:20
Wis:11
Cha:10
Point-Blank Shot
Focused shot
Precise shot
My understanding is that RAW, Alchemists are not spellcasters. Thus, they cannot become Arcane Archers because they do not cast arcane spells.
Oh yeah, and you should look in one of the Arcane Archer guides. They might have a more definitive answer for you.
BTW, if you go 1 level of Wizard, that will meet the prerequisites.
Good luck!
Why alchemist prior to Arcane Archer?
What're you trying ot get from it?
There isn't much syngergy between them all. Arcane archer is more about shooting spells (higher level up arcane archer) so you wouldn't have much at all from that. Or did you just want a bow alchemist, with a little buff for your arrows?
Zwordsman wrote: Why alchemist prior to Arcane Archer?
What're you trying ot get from it?
There isn't much syngergy between them all. Arcane archer is more about shooting spells (higher level up arcane archer) so you wouldn't have much at all from that. Or did you just want a bow alchemist, with a little buff for your arrows?
Pretty Much this, I figure i will get to a point where the bombs are no longer going to cut it. So i will be able to buff up my arrows and still do good/decent damage. With Focused shot feat i get my Int mod + my Dex mod so I'm going to be doing respectable damage. (hopefully)
Xagan wrote: Zwordsman wrote: Why alchemist prior to Arcane Archer?
What're you trying ot get from it?
There isn't much syngergy between them all. Arcane archer is more about shooting spells (higher level up arcane archer) so you wouldn't have much at all from that. Or did you just want a bow alchemist, with a little buff for your arrows?
Pretty Much this, I figure i will get to a point where the bombs are no longer going to cut it. So i will be able to buff up my arrows and still do good/decent damage. With Focused shot feat i get my Int mod + my Dex mod so I'm going to be doing respectable damage. (hopefully) Oh man, you are going in the wrong direction here.
If you're look to combine arrows with bombs (without killing your ranged attack routine with Explosive Missile), pick up a Conductive bow so you can burn off bombs on arrows, which only activate on a hit. Cost 2 bombs to do but the reliability is worth it.
Consider going Grenadier too to add more bang to your arrows, especially with a Hybridization Funnel. There's a bit about it in my Alchemy guide, but as you've already picked up on, Alchemist make great archers.
N. Jolly wrote: Xagan wrote: Zwordsman wrote: Why alchemist prior to Arcane Archer?
What're you trying ot get from it?
There isn't much syngergy between them all. Arcane archer is more about shooting spells (higher level up arcane archer) so you wouldn't have much at all from that. Or did you just want a bow alchemist, with a little buff for your arrows?
Pretty Much this, I figure i will get to a point where the bombs are no longer going to cut it. So i will be able to buff up my arrows and still do good/decent damage. With Focused shot feat i get my Int mod + my Dex mod so I'm going to be doing respectable damage. (hopefully) Oh man, you are going in the wrong direction here.
If you're look to combine arrows with bombs (without killing your ranged attack routine with Explosive Missile), pick up a Conductive bow so you can burn off bombs on arrows, which only activate on a hit. Cost 2 bombs to do but the reliability is worth it.
Consider going Grenadier too to add more bang to your arrows, especially with a Hybridization Funnel. There's a bit about it in my Alchemy guide, but as you've already picked up on, Alchemist make great archers. Hm, Sounds like a good idea i might look into it, may i have a link to your guide?
That guide I like to post about because it's good.
There's a lot of interesting ideas and such in there that'll help you get the most bang for your buck, no matter what you're trying to do.
Very good Information Jolly, You have my thanks good sir. Very detailed yet understandable guide's and information.
Yeah.
I made an alchemist w/ conductive, and that Int to damage cross bow shot just to try it outside of theory craft.
Pretty decent one shot damage, but 30ft range means your really in the thick of things, which is hazardous. at least in my gm's games
I haven't made an AA but I'm not sure the buffs from that would be enough of a boost really.
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