Arcane Archer

Arcane Archer is a warrior skilled in using magic to supplement their combat prowess. Fighters, ranger, 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.

Requirements

Base Attack Bonus: +6

Feats: Weapon Focus (Longbow or Shortbow), Point Blank Shot

Spellcasting: Able to cast 1st level Arcane spells

Hit Die: d8

Proficiencies: Armor (Light, Medium), Shields, Weapons (Simple, Martial)

Skill Points: 4 + INT

Class Skills: Craft, Concentration, Heal, Knowledge (all), Listen, Lore, Profession (all), Ride, Spellcraft, Spot

Level progression

Lvl	BAB	Saves			Feats	HP range		Arrow enchantment	Imbued arrow explosion damage
		Fort	Ref	Will
1st	+1	+2	+2	+0	Enchant Arrow	4-8		+1	-
2nd	+2	+3	+3	+0	Imbue Arrow	8-16		+1	10d8
3rd	+3	+3	+3	+1	Enchant Arrow	12-24		+2	10d8
4th	+4	+4	+4	+1	Seeker Arrow I	16-32		+2	10d8
5th	+5	+4	+4	+1	Enchant Arrow	20-40		+3	10d8
6th	+6	+5	+5	+2	Seeker Arrow II	24-48		+3	10d8
7th	+7	+5	+5	+2	Enchant Arrow	28-56		+4	10d8
8th	+8	+6	+6	+2	Hail of Arrows	32-64		+4	10d8
9th	+9	+6	+6	+3	Enchant Arrow	36-72		+5	10d8
10th	+10	+7	+7	+3	Arrow of Death	40-80		+5	10d8

Imbue Arrow
This ability deals 6d10 + 1d6 per every two AA levels in AoE fireball damage, and to a single target, 6d10 magic damage and piercing damage equal to the sum of weapon base damage (d6 for a shortbow or d8 for a longbow), strength modifier, weapon specialization (if applicable), and epic weapon specialization (if applicable). The piercing damage (only) is tripled in the case of a critical hit. The reflex vs fireball DC is 10 + AA level + dex modifier. This ability has an unlimited number of uses with a 1 turn cooldown between uses.

Seeker Arrow

This ability deals 8d10 magic damage, and piercing damage equal to the sum of weapon base damage (d6 for a shortbow or d8 for a longbow), strength modifier, weapon specialization (if applicable), and epic weapon specialization (if applicable). The piercing damage (only) is tripled in the case of a critical hit. Seeker Arrow has a reflex save vs 1 round of knockdown and 75% movement speed reduction for 2 rounds plus 1 round for every two AA levels. The DC is 10 + AA level + dex modifier. This ability has an unlimited number of uses with a 1 turn cooldown between uses.

Hail of Arrows

This ability deals 8d8 magic damage, and piercing damage equal to the sum of weapon base damage (d6 for a shortbow or d8 for a longbow), strength modifier, weapon specialization (if applicable), and epic weapon specialization (if applicable). The piercing damage (only) is tripled in the case of a critical hit. The maximum number of targets is 40. This ability has an unlimited number of uses with a 2 round cooldown between uses.

Arrow of Death

This ability deals 16d12 magic damage and has a fort vs death save. The vs DC is 20 + dex modifier. This ability has an unlimited number of uses with a 2 turn cooldown between uses.