Shooting without provoking AoO

[thalmin]

Is there a feat which allows you to shoot a bow without provoking an AoO? I thought I saw one once, but it may have been 3E, not 3.5. Thanks.

 

[JonnyFive]

there are 2 ways that i know of that you can get this. one is an epic feat, and the second it to go to the PrC Order of the Bow Initiate. its second level gives you the ability to use ranged weapons without taking an AoO

 

[StreamOfTheSky]

I think the ranger spell "Arrow Mind" from Complete Adventurer not only prevented the AOO but also allows you to threaten the squares around you with your bow.

 

[the Jester]

Yep, it's an epic feat.

I've heard several people propose moving it to non-epic status, but I wouldn't do it myself.

 

[Crothian]

but I wouldn't do it myself.

Why Not?

 

[thalmin]

Yep, it's an epic feat.

I've heard several people propose moving it to non-epic status, but I wouldn't do it myself.

What is the name of the feat, and where is it found, please?

 

[Arc]

Combat Archery, from the Epic Level Handbook, or the SRD.

COMBAT ARCHERY [EPIC]

Prerequisites: Dodge, Mobility, Point Blank Shot.

Benefit: The character does not incur any attacks of opportunity for firing a bow when threatened.

Normal: Without this feat, a character incurs an attack of opportunity from all opponents who threaten him or her whenever he or she uses a bow.

 

[thalmin]

Bingo! Thanks, everyone.