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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nittanytbone" data-source="post: 3704394" data-attributes="member: 35709">How about this?Rogue 2/Ranger 2Take the rogue level at 1 and 4.  You want the first one at 1 to benefit from the extra SP, and the second one at 4 in order to get key skills maxed out again (tumble, disable device come to mind).Feats:1 - Able SniperHu - Crossbow Sniper (PHBII - SA range out to 60', add 1/2 dex mod to damage)3 - Rapid ReloadRanger 1 - Tracking (Perhaps use Urban Ranger variant from UA with Urban Tracking), Favored Enemy (Humans)Ranger 2 - Rapid ShotNext you squeeze in PBS or Precise Shot.  You can wait for level 6 + 9 or take a fighter level for the quick feat or jump into Human Paragon.  I wouldn't worry too much about this as a sniper usually can select a target that is not in melee with a friend.The main problem will be shoring up your will save.  I would advise starting with 12 or 14 WIS and squeezing in Iron Will if possible, along with potions and friendly buffs.With this build, you can totally ignore STR.  Dump to 8 if desired.  Pump DEX through the roof.  Sneak Attack becomes much more useful with a 60' range.  Remember, foes take a -1 penalty on spot checks per 10', so a 60' range effectively equals +6 to your hide checks.Say you hide in some bushes (offering concealment), are prone (crossbows can be fired prone), have hide maxed out, and have 19 dex + a potion of cat's grace (not unreasonable for a big fight), along with a masterwork crossbow.To Hit with Rapid Shot:  +10 (+3 BAB + 6 DEX + 1 MWORK - 2 RAPID SHOT + 2 ABLE SNIPER)Damage with Lt Xbow:  1d8+3+1d6 SAHide: +27  (+7 ranks + 6 dex + 2 equipment + 2 circumstance* + 4 sniper feat + 6 viewer's spot penalty)*I'd ask my DM if being prone in the bushes gave a +2 bonus to hide.The big advantages of going the crossbow route are:- Fire while prone (great for snipers)- Less stat intensive -- STR becomes irrelevant- Cheaper - No need for composite strength bows, saves cash for magical enhancements or ammoThe disadvantages are:- Requires an extra feat (rapid reload)- Range is somewhat more limited (usually not a problem)</blockquote>

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