Arcane Archer - General Prestige Class
This is a general Prestige class that may be applicable to the Forgotten Realms Campaign
Master of the elven warbands, the arcane archer is a warrior skilled in using magic to supplement her combat prowess. Beyond the woods, arcane archers gain renown throughout entire kingdoms for their supernatural accuracy with a bow and their ability to imbue their arrows with magic. In a group, they can strike fear into an entire enemy army.
Fighters, rangers, paladins, and barbarians become arcane archers to add a little magic to their combat abilities. Conversely, wizards and sorcerers may take this prestige class to add combat capabilities to their repertoire. Monks, clerics, druids, rogues, and bards rarely become arcane archers.
NPC arcane archers often lead units of normal archers or form small, elite units formed entirely of arcane archers. These units are one of prime reasons that the elves are so feared in battle.
Hit Die: d8
To qualify to become an Arcane Archer, a character must fulfill all the following criteria:
- Race: Elf, half-elf
- Feats: Weapon Focus (any bow other than a crossbow), Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot.
- Base Attack Bonus: +6.
- Spellcasting: Ability to cast 1st-level arcane spells.
From:
Dungeon Master's Guide v.3.5
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