Here's a level 30 build I'm working on, to compare the DPR of this class to other strikers. I think it shows I need to scale back some things. The level 30 DPR for this build is 126.27, which is a bit too good, unless I made a mistake somewhere in my calculations? Updated: Scaled back some powers a tiny bit.
Here's a level 30 build I'm working on, to compare the DPR of this class to other strikers. I think it shows I need to scale back some things. The level 30 DPR for this build is 126.27, which is a bit too good, unless I made a mistake somewhere in my calculations?
Good job, you should write an article for dragon ! Would love to see it as official material -> I already have a build in mind (avenger|arcane archer for avenger oath + oath for RBA feat, student of caipon and sage of ages -> 18-20 crit, roll thrice, hunt crits. Also, if enemy moves away, rba, if enemy attacks you rba )
Here's a level 30 build I'm working on, to compare the DPR of this class to other strikers. I think it shows I need to scale back some things. The level 30 DPR for this build is 126.27, which is a bit too good, unless I made a mistake somewhere in my calculations?
Good job, you should write an article for dragon ! Would love to see it as official material -> I already have a build in mind (avenger|arcane archer for avenger oath + oath for RBA feat, student of caipon and sage of ages -> 18-20 crit, roll thrice, hunt crits. Also, if enemy moves away, rba, if enemy attacks you rba )
Hah, thanks. I have written an article for Dragon, just not about this Unfortunately, Dragon would never accept something like this in the magazine. Not from a freelancer like me, anyway. Keep in mind, I plan to tweak some of the power down a bit on this class (that DPR seems too high, I don't want this class to do better DPR and control than a ranger, that's imbalanced. I am trying to aim to have it do about 80-90% of the damage that an optimized ranger does and make up for it with its control abilities.) I've just been busy. Chris Perkins is having me write another Dragon article, but unfortunately he wants me to set it in a campaign setting that I know very little about, so I've been busy studying up to learn what I need to know to write a solid piece. I'll come back to this and polish when I'm done writing my latest article.
We would ALL love to see this as official stuff! Good luck on the article, i'm looking forward to it. What's it about?
Also, I wold love to see a power that on-hit allows a teleport, either yourself, the enemy or an adjacent ally. I have not rememorized the entire class, is there perhaps already a power like that? That's just an effect I would love to see :D Being able to teleport yourself before and attack does wonders (like nimble strike for the ranger), and being able to teleport an would really make you popular within the group!
Thanks for making this - great job. I was poking around on the forums looking for a replacement or houserule on the Seeker and found this. I'm impressed enough that I'll be making this instead
Though as we use Amethyst technology rules in our game, I'll be flavoring it into a technology-based class similar to Final Fantasy 6's Magitech. Power Armor Proficiency feat + Arcane Archer totally works.
Here is an updated level 30 build, with DPR, encounter and daily Novas. At-Will DPR is about the same as a ranger. Encounter and Daily novas do less damage than a ranger (though still a lot), but are better at control (AOE's and lots of stunning).
At-Will Attack Powers: L1 - Eldritch Arrow (AA) L1 - Hand of Blight (DSCS) L1 - Sight of the Vestige (AA) L1 - Starfall Shot (AA)
Encounter Attack Powers: L1M - Beguiling Strands (HoFL) L1E - Coldest Void Arrow (AA) L11 - Imbued Fletchery [Sign of Ill Omen]* (AA) L21 - The Infinite Arrow [Steal Time]* (AA) L23 - Chain Lightning (AA) L27 - Imbued Arrow [Web of Lies]* (AA) L30 - Ellyllon's Infinite Arrow (AA) *You can only use two of the starred powers per encounter. (Not counting feats, items, etc. that allow you to regain use of the powers.)
Turn 2 (Action): Minor Action (Quickened)– Sight of the Vestige (+40 vs. Will) • 6d6+51 cold, lightning, and psychic damage Standard Action – Infinite Arrow [Steal Time] (+38 vs. Will) • 8d6+37 cold and lightning damage , and the target is stunned. Minor Action – Draw Arcana • (+8 attack and damage to you next arcane attack) Standard Action (Stolen Time) – Chain Lightning (+44 vs. Reflex) • 4d6+45 cold and lightning damage • (2d6+45 cold and lightning damage to two more targets) • (1d6+45 cold and lightning damage to every other enemy within 20) ACTION POINT Standard Action – Imbued Arrow [Web of Lies] (+38 vs. Will) • 4d6+4d10+47 cold, lightning, and psychic damage , and the target is stuck in a 3x3 zone until the end of your next turn. It cannot attack creatures outside the zone. Curse Arrow • +3d8+2d6+14 psychic damage
Damage to Primary Target: 4d10+3d8+24d6+194 cold, lightning, and psychic damage (313 average damage) +Target is stunned (or stuck in a zone if immune to stun).
Damage to every enemy between you and the primary target: 3d6+93 cold, lightning, and psychic damage (103.5 average damage) Damage to two more enemies: 2d6+45 cold and lightning damage (52 average damage) Damage to every enemy within 20: 1d6+45 cold and lightning damage (48.5 average damage) Highest HP on a L30 Standard Monster: 339 (Giant Squid)
Damage Bonus Sources: +4 or +5 enhancement, +8 Charisma mod, +2 infinite arrow, +4 ellyllon's master arrow, +3 weapon focus, +6 bracers of arcane archery, +5 shard of the mage, +10 rod of ulban, +4d6 lightning arrow, +4 frozen whetstone, +5 lasting frost
Turn 1 (Setup): Minor Action – Frozen Whetstone Minor Action – Fatebender Enchantment
Turn 2 (Action): Minor Action (Quickened)– Sight of the Vestige (+41 vs. Will) • 6d6+58 cold, lightning, and psychic damage Standard Action – Grandmaster's Imbued Arrow[Steal Time] (+39 vs. Will) • 12d6+44 cold and lightning damage , and the target is stunned (save ends). Standard Action (Stolen Time) – Master's Imbued Arrow[Steal Time] (+39 vs. Will) • 10d6+44 cold and lightning damage , and the target is stunned (save ends). Standard Action (Stolen Time) –Infinite Arrow [Steal Time] (+39 vs. Will) • 8d6+44 cold and lightning damage , and the target is stunned. Standard Action (Stolen Time) –Ellyllon's Infinite Arrow (+39 vs. AC) • 10d6+54 cold, lightning, psychic, and radiant damage , and the target is stunned(save ends), then takes 2d6+7 radiant damage. Minor Action – Draw Arcana • (+8 attack and damage to you next arcane attack) ACTION POINT (recover Snap Shot via Martial Mastery) Standard Action –Ellyllon's Master Arrow (+47 vs. AC) • 14d6+55 cold, lightning, psychic, and radiant damage , and the target is stunned(save ends), then takes 5d6+7 radiant damage. Curse Arrow • +3d8+2d6+14 psychic damage Striker Tactic: Focused Damage on one Target: 3d8+69d6+327 cold, lightning, psychic, and radiant damage (582 average damage) and the target is stunned(save ends).
Controller Tactic: 5 targets: All stunned (4 save ends), or combine targets as desired Target 1: 22d6+3d8+134, stunned save ends, take 5d6+7 on a save (249 average damage) Target 2: 10d6+54, stunned save ends, take 2d6+7 on a save (103 average damage) Target 3: 12d6+44, stunned save ends (86 average damage) Target 4: 10d6+44, stunned save ends (79 average damage) Target 5: 8d6+44, stunned (72 average damage) Highest HP on a L30 Elite Monster: 682 (Xixecal)
Damage Bonus Sources: +4 or +5 enhancement, +8 Charisma mod, +2 infinite arrow, +4 ellyllon's master arrow, +3 weapon focus, +6 bracers of arcane archery, +5 shard of the mage, +10 rod of ulban, +4d6 lightning arrow, +4 frozen whetstone, +5 lasting frost, +7 fatebender
We would ALL love to see this as official stuff! Good luck on the article, i'm looking forward to it. What's it about?
I actually have two articles now waiting to see the presses. Can't say what either is about specifically due to NDA's, but one is a Bazaar of the Bizarre and one is a Winning Races.
Also, I wold love to see a power that on-hit allows a teleport, either yourself, the enemy or an adjacent ally. I have not rememorized the entire class, is there perhaps already a power like that? That's just an effect I would love to see :D Being able to teleport yourself before and attack does wonders (like nimble strike for the ranger), and being able to teleport an would really make you popular within the group!
If you want to focus on telelportation, I would recommend a Feypact archer. 4th level Fey pact lore increases your teleports by 2, which is particularly useful if you take the Ethereal Sidestep level 10 utility power, giving you an at-will teleport of 3 (which can be boosted further with a number of items.). Your pact boon should also give you plenty of opportunities to teleport about the battlefield. As far as teleporting the enemies you shoot goes, I would recommend the Wierdwarp Enchantment level 6 utility power, as well as the Curse of Displacement and Flitting Shadows feats. There are also a number of Warlock daily attack powers you can take that teleport both you and your enemies.
By the way, I'd very much appreciate it if everyone who is a fan of this class would put something like "My favorite hb class: the Arcane Archer (essentials warlock)" in their signature. It would be really awesome and help get this creation more exposure
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