Manyshot Question

[Yokiboy]

The Manyshot feat's description starts of like so "As a standard action, you may fire two arrows at a single opponent within 30 feet. Both arrows use the same attack roll (with a –4 penalty) to determine success and deal damage normally".

As it refers to a standard action, can it be used with a full round action? As you have only one standard action per turn, it would seem as this feat would limit you at higher levels, as it would not let you use multiple attacks.

Does anyone know the ruling on this?

TTFN,

Yokiboy

 

[Altamont Ravenard]

At higher levels, you are not more limited, since you can add another arrow to the manyshot for each iterative attack you usually get.

Since Manyshot is a standard action, you may also move during your turn.

I am not sure when you are hasted (3.5) if you can take two manyshots in a single turn.

I am not sure what happens if you try to combine Rapid Shot and Manyshot.

AR

 

[Yokiboy]

At higher levels, you are not more limited, since you can add another arrow to the manyshot for each iterative attack you usually get.

First of all, thanks for the mega-quick reply AR!

Secondly, I buy that explanation to a degree, but you do get a hefty penalty as well. Two arrows -4, three arrows -6, and four arrows -8 to hit penalty. That's rather steep considering that the step between normal multiple attacks is -5.

A 20th level ranger with Dex 18 and four attacks could attack at +24, +19, +14, and +9 or use Manyshot to fire four arrows all at one roll of +16.

Since Manyshot is a standard action, you may also move during your turn.

This is a defenite plus, and as I see it the only one!

I am not sure when you are hasted (3.5) if you can take two manyshots in a single turn.

No, 3.5 Haste only allows extra attacks when performing Full Round Actions.

I am not sure what happens if you try to combine Rapid Shot and Manyshot.

Doesn't work either, as Rapid Shot requires a Full Round Action.

 

[Crothian]

The big use I've seen for many shoot is hiding after the attack.

 

[Seule]

The primary use for it that I've seen (and there is an archer with it in the game I run) is for use in surprise rounds, and if you have to move to have a clear line of fire. Basically, whenever you are only getting a single attack ayway, you might as well make it a Manyshot.

--Seule

 

[Yokiboy]

Good points Crothian and Seule, I should have thought of that...

Thanks,

Yokiboy

 

[heliopolix]

Also, manyshot works really well with Shot On The Run.

 

[Crothian]

Also, manyshot works really well with Shot On The Run.

Actually, it doesn't. I believe the FAQ or the Sage(possible both) have stated that it doesn't work.

 

[Deset Gled]

Yup. That's because using Manyshot is a Standard Action, but Shot on the Run applies only to a regular attack action (one shot).

 

[James McMurray]

Don't forget how nice it is when readying to shot a spellcaster.