Questions tagged [arcane-archer]
For questions about the Arcane Archer, a character archetype that typically represents a kind of ranged warrior who uses specially enchanted ammunition (typically arrows). In particular, character options using this name exist in several editions of Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder.
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Can a multiclassed rogue/Arcane Archer fighter use Sneak Attack on a Piercing Arrow?
If a multi-classed rogue/Arcane Archer fighter (XGtE) is using the Piercing Arrow option for Arcane Shot, can he use Sneak Attack on one of the creatures damaged by the effect?
Can he do it even if ...
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Does seeking arrow travel its weapon's long or short range before disappearing?
If I fire an arrow from a short bow, which has a range of 80/320, and apply the Seeking Arrow Arcane Shot option from the Arcane Archer, which of these ranges is the 'maximum distance'?
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How do the Arcane Archer fighter's Curving Shot and Magic Arrow features interact?
The Arcane Archer fighter (XGtE, p. 28-30) gains two features at 7th level. The first is Magic Arrow:
At 7th level, you gain the ability to infuse arrows with magic. Whenever you fire a nonmagical ...
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If my next attack roll is subject to a condition like 'disadvantage' can I avoid that by deciding to use an arcane shot after the attack roll?
If my 'next attack roll' is subject to a condition like disadvantage does avoiding the attack roll 'use up' that condition?
An example rules text, snipped from Vicious Mockery:
[...] the target [...] ...
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What happens if an Arcane Archer fighter's Banishing Arrow hits a mounted combatant?
I’ve an Arcane Archer character who chose the Banishing Arrow option for the Arcane Shot feature.
In our campaign, we often come across hobgoblins riding worgs. I’m having trouble interpreting what ...
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How to optimize an 'arcane archer'-ish half-elf sorcerer?
I'm not normally an optimizer, but my group is switching from Pathfinder to 5e, at least temporarily.
My plan for the character in Pathfinder was to become an Arcane Archer (prestige class) at level ...
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Would these changes to the Arcane Archer be imbalanced?
The Arcane Archer seems to be pretty underwhelming, mostly because of its limited uses of the Arcane Shot feature. Would it be imbalanced to increase its number of uses per rest to match the number of ...
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