Thoughts on getting an Arcanist precise shot quickly.

[Idward Evanhand]

I am playing a second level Occultist Arcanist Elf where my primary focus is around summoning creatures. However, I've found that I tend to run out of summons at level two (boo). I have my level 1 feat as spell focus (conjuration) and my third level I want to get augment summoning to keep my summons around much longer. I've also been focusing on some crowd control spells such as grease and stumble gap. But once my critter is summoned, my level 1 spells are gone, I find myself with a problem. Monsters are always surrounded by foes and I need a way to hit them without the -4 penalty. I was thinking about taking a level dip into Zen Archer Monk. Though sadly I am not going to be all that useful with a bow with a 7 strength, but it would allow me to use my ray spells more effectively. Are there any other thoughts on getting Precise shot easily?

Stats are a 15 point buy, running in the Iron Gods campaign

Str 7
Dex 13
Con 8
Int 20
Wis 7
Cha 14

[SorrySleeping]

Divine Hunter Paladin gets Precise Shot as a feat first level.

Considering you are an Arcanist, just try to tough it out. Just taking Acid Splash or Ray of Frost. The level 1 dip will hurt you later on.

[cavernshark]

Simplest solution: Get a wand of magic missile. Use it during the low levels as a filler. Even 50 charges will likely last longer than you will need it. It will be a more consistent and meaningful contribution to damage than cantrips or rays or bows with your setup.

More in depth solution: pick up Combat Advice at 3, Delay Augment Summon to 5, and spend your actions between spells buffing your allies' and your summons' attacks.

Getting precise shot quickly is just going to delay your spell casting progression for fillers while your spells are still relatively few. I think you will ultimately regret it if uou do something drastic to get precise shot. It just won't hold up.