Ddo Arcane Archer (2024)

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How do you make a good arcane Archer? ›

Only one Primary Arcane Archer Imbue can be active at a time. A Secondary Imbue Toggle does stack with the same rules. Note, Imbues currently do not work with crossbows. Thus it does not stack with Rogue Mechanic nor Arcanotechnician Artificer well.

Over the centuries, the methods of these elf archers have been learned by members of other races who can also balance arcane aptitude with archery.

Best Ability Scores For Arcane Archer Fighters

As a bow user, you'll want to maximize your Dexterity score to ensure maximum damage. Intelligence is your next most important ability score as it determines the efficacy of your Arcane Shots. Constitution is third as it determines your hitpoints.

The most obvious place to start is with an elf. Elves are a perfect choice for an arcane archer in DnD, as it not only fits in thematically with the subclass, which is supposed to be based on elven traditions, but elves also get to add an extra two to their Dexterity ability scores.

Arcane Archer Build Features & Mechanics

Primary Weapon: Wand. Secondary Weapon: Bow. Best Armor: Elder/Radiant.

The Serpent Bow is the only bow in Elden Ring with Arcane scaling despite the stats ability to increase buildup effects. In the case of the Serpent Bow, Poison buildup is applied to all arrow types equipped with the bow and Poison Arrows are buffed even more.

Spells Known of 1st-Level and Higher.

For instance, when you reach 7th level in this class, you can learn one new spell of 1st or 2nd level. Whenever you gain a level in this class, you can replace one of the Arcane Archer spells you know with another spell of your choice from the Arcane Archer spell list.

While not actually caster themselves, they are well versed in the Arcane and can borrow the magicks of allies, adding powerful spells to their arrows.

If an option requires a saving throw, your Arcane Shot save DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifier. Banishing Arrow. You use abjuration magic to try to temporarily banish your target to a harmless location in the Feywild.

What is the arrow of death arcane archer? ›

Arrow of Death (Sp)

At 10th level, an arcane archer can create an arrow of death that forces the target, if damaged by the arrow's attack, to make a DC 20 Fortitude save or be slain immediately. It takes one day to make an arrow of death, and the arrow only functions for the arcane archer who created it.

Legolas was the most renowned archer throughout the Third Age. Earlier in his journey with the Fellowship of the Ring, he used a bow from Mirkwood, and it was later replaced by the bow of the Galadhrim Lady Galadriel gave him.

Todd Kenreck: Arcane Archers can imbue their arrows with a unique type of magic all their own. I talked to Mike Mearls about this new sub-class appearing in Xanathar's Guide to Everything.

For bows, typically speaking they do not scale their base damage with Int/Faith. The only bows that do are Horn Bow/Erdtree Bow respectively, as well as the Erdtree Greatbow scaling with faith. The status buildup of the Poison/Bleed/Sleep/Madness status arrows now scales with Arcane.

In elven nations, arcane archers were elite warriors usually posted to defend the borders of their territories or leading the elven armies into combat.

Archers must be able to aim and shoot accurately, which requires a strong level of hand-eye coordination. This skill involves being able to quickly align the bow, arrow, and target while also being able to adjust the shot in real-time.

The Serpent Bow is the only bow in Elden Ring with Arcane scaling despite the stats ability to increase buildup effects. In the case of the Serpent Bow, Poison buildup is applied to all arrow types equipped with the bow and Poison Arrows are buffed even more.