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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cephid" data-source="post: 4928453" data-attributes="member: 41015">Most Archers either shoot many low damage arrows or sit within 30’ and sneak attack while waiting to get charged/grappled. I wanted an archer who could take advantage of their range, do more damage and have some cool options other than stand and shoot. Summary:Big damage (for an archer) to several targets at a time from long range in the dark.No precision/crit immune damage.Excellent senses:  Max spot, Perfect vision, scent. High initiative.Maxed stealth skills.Cool options: summon huge earth elemental, manuvers, a few cleric spells from items. Human Lawful/Evil (=too much fun!)1) Cleric of Baator (Exotic Weapon: Great bow) {Able Learner}2) Fighter {Focus: Greatbow}3) Fighter {Point Blank Shot} (Rapid Shot)4) Fighter5) Fighter {Specialisation: Greatbow}6) Sword Sage (Expertise)7) Kensai8) Kensai9) Kensai (Ranged Weapon Mastery)10) Kensai11) Kensai12) Kensai (Precise Shot) Abilities: Perfect Vision (see in any darkness inc. magical)Surge (+8 str few rounds, several/day)Withstand (Concentration check in place of Ref save.)+4 intimidate (+8 at kensai 8th) Maxed Skills: Spot, Hide, Move Silently, Concentration, Intimidate + some jump and tumble. Stance: Hunters Sense (scent) Manuver: Sudden leap, Swift invisibility, Counter Charge, Perfect mind, Shadow Jaunt, Mighty Throw. WEAPON of SUPREME BRILLIANCE and stuff…Elvencraft Moon Greatbow. (sizing/aquatic)Elvencraft counts as both a staff and a bow and must be enchanted separately. Bow:+1 Exit wound, Splitting (next?) Staff:+1 Warning (+5 initiave), acid, Huge Earth Elemental summoning, Deflecting (ignore one range attack each round). (next?) Key Items:Quick silver boots (swift move 2/day), Belt of battle, Strong arm Braces (hold bigger weapon), Ring of Haste Tactics:Perfect Vision + Archery + darkness = FREEDOM TO DELIVER DEATH. Sit on a hill on a moonless night and shoot everyone within 1 mile. Darkvision, blindsence and blind sight all have range limits.  Locked gauntlet with Killer Bow in one hand, stone with deeper darkness covered in other hand. In fight:1)      Win initiative (+11 modifier)2)      Free action: Drop Darkness stone, filling 60’ radius with darkness. Activate boots of haste.3)      Swift action: move/sudden leap to line up enemies.4)      Full attack (4 shots) at lined up enemies. 5)      5’ step behind cover (or dancing tower shield) Enemy turn: If alive, stumble around in the dark looking like a pin cushion. Mage Killer:Arrow of binding with loose head. Silence and deeper darkness cast on arrow head. Shoot mage from distance: Anchor, darkness and silence until he physically digs out the arrow head. (no save) Damage:Permanent enlarge + strong arm braces = 3d8 base damage.[+13 (str + feats + enhancement etc) + 1d6 (exit wound)] x 2 (splitting) = 60 average damage/arrow/enemy.Assuming 4 attacks and only 2 enemies are lined up = 240 each (480 total) So there is the build, here is where I need your help.* How would you improve it?* Because a staff is a double weapon, could I enhance each end separately via kensai? If so, what enhancements do you suggest?* Where to from here? What classes/feats/abilities do you suggest?* Should I take advantage of my huge size bow and high strength from surge (Kensai 2nd) and use ranged pin(feat)? I could pin 4/round, or pin one guy and shoot him 3 times and repeat. They each have to use a standard action to free them self.* What other enhancements should I take? (For bow and staff.)* What other items should I take? Any good cleric spells for a wand/eternal wand?* Any way I could take Aptitude weapon (enhancement) + Flurry/other? Thanks guys for what ever good stuff you've got.</blockquote>

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