Recent content by Patrick Withrow

I'm basing my comments on the most recent test version of the AA from Unearthed Arcana. We know they haven't added spell casting, so my biggest criticism still stands. I would ease up on my complaints if they increased the number of shots from 2 per short rest to 2 per encounter. Depending on...

I get that, and I love the lore concept of the arcane archer. But, if it's not mechanically strong enough to justify it's place in the party it wont really be doing the lore justice. With it's limited selection of magic tricks it won't be doing enough to differentiate itself from a standard...

True, but that's hardly a replacement for actual spellcasting. Rituals are good for pre-battle buffs, but hardly an answer for the versatility a true spell caster has in battle

I had such high hopes for the arcane archer, but without any actual spellcasting it is just lame. A ranger with the archer or close quarters combat style who learns arrow based spells is better in almost every way. Hail of Thorns, Hunter's Mark, Fire Arrow, Lightning Arrow, conjure volley etc...