arcane bardcher mk-II

[chodelord]

I'm sure this has been posted before but here is my take on it. Arcane Archer, level 16 bard.

highlights

• AA + spellsinger
• all ranged feats + extend (no room for emp heal unfortunately)
• level 6 bard spells for ottos and mass cure mod
• level ups into str for more bow damage

gameplay is buff then multishot, pew pew a bit, spot heal some, repeat, less boring than pure healer bard, less dangerous than melee bard, easy to find groups because of the harp icon

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Level 20 True Neutral Elf Male
(2 Fighter \ 2 Ranger \ 16 Bard) 
Hit Points: 244
Spell Points: 885 
BAB: 16\16\21\26\26
Fortitude: 13
Reflex: 18
Will: 9

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             12                    18
Dexterity            17                    21
Constitution         14                    14
Intelligence          8                     8
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma             16                    17

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               3                     5
Bluff                 3                     3
Concentration         6                    31
Diplomacy             5                    25
Disable Device       n/a                   n/a
Haggle                5                     5
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  3                     5
Intimidate            3                     3
Jump                  1                     6
Listen               -1                     1
Move Silently         7                     9
Open Lock             n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a                  26
Repair               -1                    -1
Search               -1                     1
Spot                 -1                     1
Swim                  1                     4
Tumble                n/a                   n/a
Use Magic Device      5                    30

Level 1 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider
Feat: (Selected) Point Blank Shot


Level 2 (Ranger)


Level 3 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Mental Toughness


Level 4 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons


Level 5 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Precise Shot


Level 6 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell


Level 7 (Bard)


Level 8 (Bard)
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Force Arrows
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage I
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song I
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Damage I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage I
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer I
Enhancement: Improved Concentration I
Enhancement: Improved Concentration II
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song I
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic I
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic II
Enhancement: Ranger Devotion I
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music I
Enhancement: Bard Charisma I
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Bard Wand and Scroll Mastery I


Level 9 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Manyshot


Level 10 (Bard)
Enhancement: Bard Spellsinger I
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music II


Level 11 (Bard)
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Acid Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Damage II
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +2 Arrows


Level 12 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons


Level 13 (Bard)


Level 14 (Bard)
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Explosive Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +3 Arrows
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song II
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic III
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music III


Level 15 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Precise Shot


Level 16 (Bard)
Enhancement: Bard Spellsinger II


Level 17 (Bard)
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Terror Arrows
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage III
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +4 Arrows


Level 18 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 19 (Bard)


Level 20 (Bard)
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Slaying Arrows
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack II
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song II
Enhancement: Elven Ranged Attack I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +5 Arrows
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Bard Wand and Scroll Mastery II

[karl_k0ch]

A self-quote, because it fits and because the info contained therein might be of interest to you:

Unbongwah put up some builds a while ago: http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=295551

[junta74]

I'd swap out mental toughness for maximize. It lets you qualify for SS and great for heals. With spellsong vigor you shouldn't need the extra spell points. In fact if you did that, it would look a lot like my bardcher.

[chodelord]

I'd swap out mental toughness for maximize. It lets you qualify for SS and great for heals. With spellsong vigor you shouldn't need the extra spell points. In fact if you did that, it would look a lot like my bardcher.

Excellent suggestion, I didn't think of that. +rep for you

[karl_k0ch]

I'd swap out mental toughness for maximize. It lets you qualify for SS and great for heals. With spellsong vigor you shouldn't need the extra spell points. In fact if you did that, it would look a lot like my bardcher.

In fact, MT gives you 105 SP. Spellsinger I and II each give +100, so you even end up with more SP than with MT.

Let's hope the APs are not too few.

[chodelord]

In fact, MT gives you 105 SP. Spellsinger I and II each give +100, so you even end up with more SP than with MT.

Let's hope the APs are not too few.

AP isn't an issue since spellsinger requires energy of music anyway.

The maximize thing is a really good idea since your healing would be mostly boss burst to relieve divines. The gameplay I see would be do the standard bard buff set, then pew pew trash while maintaining songs and buffs. Then for bosses you would buff, multishot, then switch to devotion and healing lore items and blow your mana on mass heals. This is good timing to let divines pop their baubles. Then another round of multi and continue plinking until boss is dead.

[junta74]

AP isn't an issue since spellsinger requires energy of music anyway.

The maximize thing is a really good idea since your healing would be mostly boss burst to relieve divines. The gameplay I see would be do the standard bard buff set, then pew pew trash while maintaining songs and buffs. Then for bosses you would buff, multishot, then switch to devotion and healing lore items and blow your mana on mass heals. This is good timing to let divines pop their baubles. Then another round of multi and continue plinking until boss is dead.

Have you PUG'ed with me?!?