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[KDC323]

So I've gotten my bard to 8th with about 97% soloing and was wanting to get the Arcane Archer Feat available to elves at 8. Besides having a respectable store of magic bout 310, also just multi-ed into rogue, wasn't real impressed with the first level options. However, when I initially started this character it was only a 28 pt build. Now, I am gonna redo with the 32 pt. Basically I wanna try a ranged sneak character again with about 10-ish STR, and was at 9 WIS last time ( though would not mind 10-ing it to avoid associated penalties), with DEX and CHA being my highest, wanna alson focus on INT this time through for skill pts for skills like Spot, UMD, and Haggle, for what I could think of as a fun character. To the point I want some more ROG lvls in there to make her a more capable solo'er, open locks, disable traps, and most definately, sneak attack. I'd also like to keep most of spell points I have so the bard levels would either equal or outnumber the bard. Sorry to be so particular but anyone, any suggestions???

[Thelmallen]

I'm not trying to be snarky but if you more clearly explained what you're looking for we can give you better advice. Also, do I understand correctly that you're planning on GR from a 28 point build to a 32?

[KDC323]

I believe I am looking for more of a sneak/scout type of character with both magic and ranged attack. My character is a elven level 7bard/1rog, but yes I am gonna GR from a 28 pt build to a 32. So essentially an arcane archer (lvl 8 elf prestige), through mainly a bard character with some rogue-trapmonkey thrown in. Its a lot but I am gonna discuss, and theorize and plot before I do it.

[BoBoDaClown]

So I've gotten my bard to 8th with about 97% soloing and was wanting to get the Arcane Archer Feat available to elves at 8. Besides having a respectable store of magic bout 310, also just multi-ed into rogue, wasn't real impressed with the first level options. However, when I initially started this character it was only a 28 pt build. Now, I am gonna redo with the 32 pt. Basically I wanna try a ranged sneak character again with about 10-ish STR, and was at 9 WIS last time ( though would not mind 10-ing it to avoid associated penalties), with DEX and CHA being my highest, wanna alson focus on INT this time through for skill pts for skills like Spot, UMD, and Haggle, for what I could think of as a fun character. To the point I want some more ROG lvls in there to make her a more capable solo'er, open locks, disable traps, and most definately, sneak attack. I'd also like to keep most of spell points I have so the bard levels would either equal or outnumber the bard. Sorry to be so particular but anyone, any suggestions???

I don't believe an arcane archer bard will make a very good character, but I'm willing to be proven wrong.

If you go this route - make sure you get bow strength, and start with decent str.
There is little point having high charisma (a bit of UMD and spell points), because as a non pure bard your spells are going to struggle landing anyway.

Make sure you start with decent con.

You want to start with int that is low enough to max your disable, search, umd, perform, balance, and a few OL ranks. So a +2 tome can come in handy.

You'll need improved precise shot and many shot. I think the feat requirements for this build will hurt without much payoff.

-check out unbongwah's build on sovery's thread - it does a good job of making an archer/bard, but seems to require the feats from the fighter and ranger splashes (16/2/2), leaving no room for rogue skills.

[KDC323]

Alright thanks for the input!