thread range improvements

[Orm]

Hi, you rules experts out there...
Just one short question. My current character is a Rogue/Deepwoodsniper using a composite longbow (threat range 20/x3). As a 2nd level DwS, all his arrows are considered keen with an improved critical multiplier +1(threat range 19-20/x4). He will have the improved critical (composite longbow) feat ASAP, getting a threat range of 18-20/x4, increasing to 18-20/x5 by reaching 7th level DwS -and even more on epic levels. As other keen effects wouldn´t stack, I´m searching for another way to further increase the threat range of his bow.

Any comments are appreciated.

Orm

 

[Kae'Yoss]

The Weapon Master PrC from Sword and Fist can increase the multiplier by one, but only a limited number of times per day (depending on class level). Also, he can further increase the threat range by 2 (but no more than that, and only later in the class).

There's an epic feat that sometimes gets houseruled so that it increases the multiplier.

Also, it will pay to get a flaming burst bow (or a similar enhancemtn with another element).

 

[Orm]

Thanks for your thoughts, KaeYoss.

The Weapon Master PrC from Sword and Fist can increase the multiplier by one, but only a limited number of times per day (depending on class level). Also, he can further increase the threat range by 2 (but no more than that, and only later in the class).

At first, it seems to me that the Weapon Master is more into melee fighting, considering the prerequisites and examples from the text. Though it´s not mentioned explicit in the text.
Second, it´s a long way to go, 7 levels of weapon master and 5 more feats. I don´t think, my archer will take another PrC in the near future. If any, then it´s a bow related PrC like Order of the Bow Initiate or the like. If my DMs allow.

Also, it will pay to get a flaming burst bow (or a similar enhancemtn with another element).

That´s the first thing he will do. As long as he survives the temple of elemental evil and can do some serious shopping. Additional 3 or more d10 on a crit is nothing to sneeze at.

Nevertheless, I have to find more ways...


Orm

 

[buzzard]

There are only two ways I know of you increase your threat range for an archer. They are both non-WOTC. The first is a touch more legitimate (IMHO). You use tiger claw arrows from Kindoms of Kalamar Players Handbook. When done correctly you can get a threat range of 15-20 (keen, Imp Crit). The second is to use the Sniper's Bow from AEG War which increases the threat range of a bow from 20 to 19-20. The latter is rather debatable from a balance standpoint. Then again, whenever you are increasing the threat range for a Deepwood sinper, you are tossing balance out the window. I voluntarily stopped using the tiger claw arrows since it was getting ridiculous.

buzzard