Protection from "magical" arrows

[Cameron]

Last tuesday my party of 7th level detonated a Necklace of fireballs type V while under the effect of energy resistance and despite the triggering fire effect of 2d8+16, and the detonation of 39d6 damage, they all survived - though the dragon they were hunting was less lucky (being left at exactly 1hp )

Energy resistance works wonders against simply blasting.

It isn't 39d6. It is 7d6+6d6+...=39d6, which is very different when there is energy resistance at work.

 

[MarkB]

Greater Manyshot can only be used within 30ft. An archer should really not be within that range of the enemy...

ADDENDUM: Unless you happen to be a Cleric Archer with DMM: Persistent.

One nasty combination is a Scout with a Fly speed, (Greater) Manyshot, and Flyby Attack. He can swoop in, use Manyshot, then fly on out again.

 

[Cameron]

One nasty combination is a Scout with a Fly speed, (Greater) Manyshot, and Flyby Attack. He can swoop in, use Manyshot, then fly on out again.

Which generally leaves you within bow/spell/breath weapon range of the retaliation. Crispy...