Power attack with a bow?

[Deset Gled]

It's also worth noting that in 3.0, PA for archers was considered a huge no-no, because archers typically had much higher attack bonuses that meleeers. In 3.5, this is less of an issue, as they don't get to stack enhancement bonuses anymore (and the Magic Weapon spells are less useful). I also think that any DM who allows archers to use a PA-like ability should pay very close attention to cover modifiers.

 

[s-dub]

FYI here's hte bow stat up

From WOTC

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ask/20061227a

 

[Moon-Lancer]

Align weapon does not help against, say, Undead, or Plants. And even though you *may* have arrows made of cold iron, silver, or adamantine, how often do you *really* have some?

not that often, but their are some really cheap arrows that to slashing in races of the wild. really the only damage reduction that can be a problem is /bludgeoning (if undead) and /-

 

[moritheil]

not that often, but their are some really cheap arrows that to slashing in races of the wild. really the only damage reduction that can be a problem is /bludgeoning (if undead) and /-

I'd say the real problem is bludgeoning. DR /- is usually rather low.

 

[Pagan priest]

The Arms and Equipment Guide includes blunt tipped arrows...

 

[Darklone]

Align weapon does not help against, say, Undead, or Plants. And even though you *may* have arrows made of cold iron, silver, or adamantine, how often do you *really* have some?

Always? Assuming they are available for purchase, every archer in our groups buys them as the first thing he can afford after upgrading his bow.

 

[werk]

The Arms and Equipment Guide includes blunt tipped arrows...

I thought they only did subdual damage though...which would make them a bad solution for the problem at hand.

Maybe I'm off on that.

 

[Pagan priest]

I thought they only did subdual damage though...which would make them a bad solution for the problem at hand.

Maybe I'm off on that.

Shhh! I'm trying to keep that part quiet.