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<blockquote data-quote="jgsugden" data-source="post: 1316243" data-attributes="member: 2629"><p>although the rules are not 100% clear, there are no limits on the number of sneak attacks per round that can be made as long as the attack qualifies for a sneak attack. Most DMs rule that invisibility (normal) and hiding end after the first attack in a series of attack, so only the first of the attacks qualifies as a sneak attack. Flanking, blinking, greater invisibility or having a flat-footed foe allows all attacks to be sneak attacks.</p><p></p><p>Manyshot is a standard action. A full round action to fire a bow 4 times is a full round action. Being able to move is a huge advantage for most archers. It allows them to avoid cover, for one thing. It also allows them to increase the number of rounds that they can stay out of melee range of a foe. An archer with a move of 60 (from expeditious retreat or haste) versus a dwarf in heavy platemail can stay out of the range of the dwarf while unloading many arrows per round with manyshot.</p><p></p><p>Also, consider situations where you have a very high BAB and your foe has a low AC. If your manyshot attack will hit on a 2, but your third and fourth arrows will require more than a 2 to hit, you're better off firing a manyshot at your foe.</p><p></p><p>Archery is all about options. Manyshot is the equivalent of power attack - exchanging accuracy for extra damage when you can only make 1 attack per round. It isn't as overpowered as power attack can be during a standard action, but it is still better than nothing in those situations.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jgsugden, post: 1316243, member: 2629"] although the rules are not 100% clear, there are no limits on the number of sneak attacks per round that can be made as long as the attack qualifies for a sneak attack. Most DMs rule that invisibility (normal) and hiding end after the first attack in a series of attack, so only the first of the attacks qualifies as a sneak attack. Flanking, blinking, greater invisibility or having a flat-footed foe allows all attacks to be sneak attacks. Manyshot is a standard action. A full round action to fire a bow 4 times is a full round action. Being able to move is a huge advantage for most archers. It allows them to avoid cover, for one thing. It also allows them to increase the number of rounds that they can stay out of melee range of a foe. An archer with a move of 60 (from expeditious retreat or haste) versus a dwarf in heavy platemail can stay out of the range of the dwarf while unloading many arrows per round with manyshot. Also, consider situations where you have a very high BAB and your foe has a low AC. If your manyshot attack will hit on a 2, but your third and fourth arrows will require more than a 2 to hit, you're better off firing a manyshot at your foe. Archery is all about options. Manyshot is the equivalent of power attack - exchanging accuracy for extra damage when you can only make 1 attack per round. It isn't as overpowered as power attack can be during a standard action, but it is still better than nothing in those situations. [/QUOTE]
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