Some AA questions I couldn't find in existing threads

[thegreenteagamer]

I'm statting up an 11th level character, already in the thick of arcane archer (elf ftr1/wiz5/ek3/aa2), and a few questions popped up that I couldn't find answers to in a cursory search of the boards.

Now onto the questions:
1. Metamagic feat recommendations? I get a bonus at wiz5 I can't decide on. I'm roughly a spell level behind an equivalent sorcerer, so I don't have A lot to play with, high-level wise. I almost just grabbed quicken to sit on it until it's actually useful.

2. Given that you can't combine imbue arrow with full attacks, are rapid shot and multishot worth it for this guy. The build has enough spells where it could conceivably arrow-cast every single round. I could see using full attacks BEFORE imbue comes online, but starting at 11th, that's not an issue.

3. If not those two, what feats would you use? So far I have point blank, precise shot, weapon focus (all prerequisites), deadly aim, and arcane strike, with 2 more to choose. I just barely qualify for weapon specialization at 9th, if I wanted to add another +2, nickel-and-diming my way to decent per-hit damage with deadly aim and arcane strike mixed in. I also considered stuff to be more mobile, since imbue is a standard, it can be a very mobile character (I was also considering the air elemental schoold for at-will levitation from the five wizard levels, so I could keep floating higher and raining arrows down from above each round). I also considered vital strike, but I don't think that combines with imbue, so maybe not...

4. I HAVE seen this one asked before, but, hey, a lot of new spells have come out since then - what spells do you recommend at each level to tag on imbue? Obviously the classic is antimagic field, but it's gonna be a while until that's an option. What's some good stuff with some crappy range? Bestow curse, silence, and AMF come to mind off hand.

[Dafydd]

Some thoughts on Feats. Have you looked at the Wizard discoveries?

The Fast Study discovery speeds up your spell book studying.

Creative Destruction seems good if you do a lot of evocation, gaining 8 temp hit points every time you shoot a fireball seems like a good plan

Arcane Builder would not be horrible, but I do not think would be spectacular either.

Split Slot also has a use, but is not amazing.

Something to look at since, as you said, you do not have many spells per day.

[Java Man]

Riving strike would go nicely with imbue arrow.

[Jason Robbs]

You could grab Bullseye Shot to combo with Imbue Arrow.

[Gisher]

Jason Robbs wrote:

You could grab Bullseye Shot to combo with Imbue Arrow.

Oh, very nice! I hadn't seen that feat. A swift action for Arcane Strike, a move action for Bullseye Shot, then a standard action for Imbue Arrow with Deadly Aim and other feats and enhancements piled on. Beautiful!