A question in the form of a build (Ranged Helf)

[Zachski]

I have absolutely no plan on running this, I'm just curious about it.

Usually, when one thinks of an archer, one's mind goes to a Ranger.

But... what about Fighter? Here's a little build I slapped together -- feat selection may not necessarily be in this order:

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Ranged Fighter
Level 20 True Neutral Half-Elf Male
(19 Fighter \ 1 Wizard) 
Hit Points: 254
Spell Points: 285 
BAB: 19\19\24\29\29
Fortitude: 13
Reflex: 12
Will: 8

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 20)           (Level 20)
Strength             16                 16                   18
Dexterity            16                 21                   22
Constitution         14                 14                   14
Intelligence         12                 12                   12
Wisdom               10                 10                   10
Charisma              8                  8                    8

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               3                     6
Bluff                -1                    -1
Concentration         2                     2
Diplomacy            -1                    -1
Disable Device        n/a                   n/a
Haggle               -1                    -1
Heal                  0                     0
Hide                  3                     6
Intimidate           -1                    -1
Jump                  3                     4
Listen                0                     0
Move Silently         3                     6
Open Lock             n/a                   n/a
Perform              n/a                   n/a
Repair                1                     1
Search                1                     1
Spot                  0                     0
Swim                  3                     4
Tumble                n/a                   n/a
Use Magic Device     n/a                   n/a

Level 1 (Fighter)
Feat: (Half-Elf Dilettante) Half-Elf Dilettante: Rogue
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Point Blank Shot
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Ranged Weapons


Level 2 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Rapid Shot


Level 3 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 4 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Bow Strength


Level 5 (Fighter)


Level 6 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Cleave
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Specialization: Ranged Weapons


Level 7 (Fighter)


Level 8 (Wizard)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Mental Toughness
Spell (1): Expeditious Retreat
Spell (1): Feather Fall
Spell (1): Jump
Spell (1): Shield


Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Ranged Weapons
Feat: (Selected) Manyshot


Level 10 (Fighter)


Level 11 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Two Weapon Fighting


Level 12 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Weapon Fighting


Level 13 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Two Weapon Fighting


Level 14 (Fighter)


Level 15 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Precise Shot
Feat: (Selected) Precise Shot


Level 16 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: DEX


Level 17 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Great Cleave


Level 18 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Khopesh


Level 19 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Weapon Specialization: Ranged Weapons


Level 20 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: DEX
Enhancement: Fighter Extra Action Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Extra Action Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost III
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost IV
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Acid Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Explosive Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Force Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Force Burst Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Slaying Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Imbue Terror Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Fighter Armor Mastery I
Enhancement: Fighter Armor Mastery II
Enhancement: Fighter Armor Mastery III
Enhancement: Fighter Armored Agility I
Enhancement: Fighter Armored Agility II
Enhancement: Fighter Armored Agility III
Enhancement: Fighter Longbow Specialization I
Enhancement: Improved Rogue Dilettante I
Enhancement: Improved Rogue Dilettante II
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery II
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Human Versatility II
Enhancement: Human Versatility III
Enhancement: Human Versatility IV
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +2 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +3 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +4 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer: Conjure +5 Arrows
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Archer I
Enhancement: Wizard Energy of the Scholar I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength II

Level of wizard could be swapped for level of Cleric, except I can't think of any level 1 Cleric spells worth using.

So, how viable would an Arcane Archer/Fighter be? Compared to a Ranger, that is.

[unbongwah]

Since Turbine modified 10K Stars so it works with bows+Zen Archery feat, "monkchers" have been all the rage amongst AA builds. You can also now do a pure ftr AA w/sorc PL, now that you can have SPs even w/out being able to cast spells.