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<blockquote data-quote="Thanee" data-source="post: 1136854" data-attributes="member: 478"><p>I didn't say Dwarven Defender wouldn't work, but he doesn't get any real benefits for archery, I think.</p><p></p><p>If you are going for a fighter, then Order of the Bow Initiate (from Sword and Fist, I think) is a great Prestige Class.</p><p></p><p>About clerics and especially elven clerics (because they get weapon proficiency with all bows, which kinda helps <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> - also the elf domain (FRCS) grants the Point Blank Shot feat for free):</p><p></p><p>Persistant Spell increases the duration of any personal spell to 24h for +4 spell levels, so beginning with 9th level you can make spells like Divine Favor persistant, which is usually enough to get on par with a fighter. Divine Power gives you the fighter BAB and +6 Str and can also be made persistant later (well much later <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />).</p><p></p><p>You can also use Quicken Spell instead of or even in addition to Persistant Spell, which also works nicely, as you can full attack and still boost yourself meanwhile.</p><p></p><p>If you have a wizard who can cast Greater Magic Weapon for you, that's of course a good thing. The cleric can do that himself, tho, and doesn't take away from the wizard's firepower that way.</p><p></p><p>And there is no question, that clerics have much more useful out of combat abilities compared to fighters, and even in combat (protection spells, healing, etc)!</p><p></p><p>The only real weakness of the cleric is antimagic, like Greater Dispel Magic.</p><p></p><p>It is a bit better now, with the attribute buffs being only 1 min/level instead of 1 hour/level, which was insane.</p><p></p><p>Bye</p><p>Thanee</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Thanee, post: 1136854, member: 478"] I didn't say Dwarven Defender wouldn't work, but he doesn't get any real benefits for archery, I think. If you are going for a fighter, then Order of the Bow Initiate (from Sword and Fist, I think) is a great Prestige Class. About clerics and especially elven clerics (because they get weapon proficiency with all bows, which kinda helps ;) - also the elf domain (FRCS) grants the Point Blank Shot feat for free): Persistant Spell increases the duration of any personal spell to 24h for +4 spell levels, so beginning with 9th level you can make spells like Divine Favor persistant, which is usually enough to get on par with a fighter. Divine Power gives you the fighter BAB and +6 Str and can also be made persistant later (well much later :)). You can also use Quicken Spell instead of or even in addition to Persistant Spell, which also works nicely, as you can full attack and still boost yourself meanwhile. If you have a wizard who can cast Greater Magic Weapon for you, that's of course a good thing. The cleric can do that himself, tho, and doesn't take away from the wizard's firepower that way. And there is no question, that clerics have much more useful out of combat abilities compared to fighters, and even in combat (protection spells, healing, etc)! The only real weakness of the cleric is antimagic, like Greater Dispel Magic. It is a bit better now, with the attribute buffs being only 1 min/level instead of 1 hour/level, which was insane. Bye Thanee [/QUOTE]
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