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{{#set:Summary=An [[SRD:Arcane Archer|Arcane Archer]] fix with more versatility. Also no longer limited to arcane spellcasters.
|Length=5
|Minimum Level=5
|Base Attack Bonus Progression=Good
|Fortitude Save Progression=Poor
|Reflex Save Progression=Good
|Will Save Progression=Good
|Class Ability=Arcane Spellcasting
|Class Ability=Divine Spellcasting
|Class Ability Progression=Other
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'''Note on weapons:''' This was written saying "arrow" because it's a much nicer word than "ammunition", but this class works with any ranged or thrown weapon.

'''Note on psionics:''' Again, writing "spell" was much nicer than "spell or power", but this class can be used with psionics too. Replace spellcraft with psicraft in the class skill list and for Magic Strike sacrifice power points sufficient to manifest a known power.

==Archermage==

===Becoming a Archermage===

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|+ style="font-size: larger; white-space: nowrap;" | Entry Requirements
|-
! Base Attack Bonus:
| +4
|-
! Feats:
| [[SRD:Point Blank Shot|Point-Blank Shot]], [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (any ranged weapon)
|-
! Spellcasting:
| 2nd level spells.
|} 

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ <div>{{Anchor|Table: The Archermage}}</div>
<p>Hit Die: d8</p>
|-
! rowspan="2" | Level
! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
! rowspan="2" | Special
! rowspan="2" | [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]]
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
|- 
| 1st || +1 || +0 || +2 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Magic Arrow|Magic Arrow]]
| class="left" |
|- 
| 2nd || +2 || +0 || +3 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Magic Strike|Magic Strike]]
| class="left" | +1 spellcasting level
|- 
| 3rd || +3 || +1 || +3 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Imbue Area Effect|Imbue Area Effect]]
| class="left" | +1 spellcasting level
|- 
| 4th || +4 || +1 || +4 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Imbue Single Target|Imbue Single Target]]
| class="left" | +1 spellcasting level
|- 
| 5th || +5 || +1 || +4 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Imbue Creation|Imbue Creation]]
| class="left" | +1 spellcasting level
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |

|}
'''Class Skills [[Skill Points::2]] + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level.'''<br/>
{{3.5e Skills|Concentration, 
Hide,
Knowledge (your power source e.g. arcana), 
Listen,
Move Silently, 
Search, 
Spellcraft, 
Spot}}
====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Archermage.

'''{{Anchor|Spellcasting}}:''' At each level after first, you gain new spells per day and an increase in caster level (and spells known, if applicable) as if you had also gained a level in a spellcasting class to which you belonged before adding the prestige class level. You do not, however, gain any other benefit a character of that class would have gained. If you had more than one spellcasting class before becoming an Archermage, you must decide to which class to add each level for the purpose of determining spells per day, caster level, and spells known.

'''{{Anchor|Magic Arrow}} {{Su}}:''' Every arrow you fire gains magic features worth a bonus one greater than your class level. For example, at first level you could fire a +2, +1 flaming, flaming and shocking, or wounding arrow. You cannot apply feature inappropriate to the ammunition (e.g. vorpal on an arrow), and you cannot apply alignments unless you are of that alignment. Magic applied this way overlaps with magic already in the arrow or bow. Note that if you create a +6 arrow (as you can at 5th level), it counts as epic for overcoming damage reduction. In addition to normal properties, you may create the following:

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|-
! Name || Cost || Effect
|- 
|Self-Firing|| +1 || Does not require a bow. When you draw it back, a bow of force briefly flickers into existence.<br>Fire as if from a normal (not masterwork, not composite) weapon suitable to the ammunition.<br>Cannot be applied to siege weaponry. Must still be of appropriate size. 
|- 
|Force-Based|| +1 || Does not require an arrow. You draw back your empty hand on the string and a sliver of force<br>shoots forth anyway. Once the attack roll is over, the pseudo-arrow disappears again. 
|- 
|Sleep|| +2 || [[SRD:Sleep_Arrow|As Sleep Arrow]], except that the save dc is 10 plus half your caster level rounded down<br>plus your casting stat.
|- 
|Slaying|| +4 || [[SRD:Slaying_Arrow|As Slaying Arrow]].
|- 
|Greater Slaying|| +6 || [[SRD:Slaying_Arrow|As Greater Slaying Arrow]].
|}

'''{{Anchor|Magic Strike}} {{Su}}:''' You can sacrifice a prepared spell or unused spell slot for a more powerful attack. Add the spell level to the attack roll and d4 per spell level to damage.

'''{{Anchor|Imbue Area Effect}} {{Su}}:''' In a single standard action, you cast a spell and fire an arrow. The spell centers on where the arrow lands. It must be an area-effect spell, and castable as a standard action. If relevant, the damage from the arrow is resolved before the effect of the spell. If the spell allows a reflex save and the arrow strikes a target, the target automatically fails the reflex save.

'''{{Anchor|Imbue Single Target}} {{Su}}:''' Like Imbue Area Effect, but you use a spell that targets a creature or object (not yourself) and the spell effects whatever the arrow hits. If the arrow misses (or hits an object to which the spell does not apply), the spell is wasted.

'''{{Anchor|Imbue Creation}} {{Su}}:''' Like Imbue Area Effect, but you use a spell that creates something such as Arcane Eye or Summon Monster. The creation appears where the arrow lands.

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{{3.5e Prestige Classes Breadcrumb}}
[[Category:3.5e]]
[[Category:User]]
[[Category:Class]]
[[Category:Prestige Class]]
Allowed Alignments	Lawful Good +, Lawful Neutral +, Lawful Evil +, Neutral Good +, Neutral +, Neutral Evil +, Chaotic Good +, Chaotic Neutral + and Chaotic Evil +
Article Balance	Very High +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Good +
Class Ability	Arcane Spellcasting + and Divine Spellcasting +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Prestige Class +
Length	5 +
Minimum Level	5 +
Rated By	The Dire Reverend +, ThunderGod Cid + and Undead Knave +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Skill	Concentration +, Hide +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Search +, Spellcraft + and Spot +
Skill Points	2 +
Summary	An Arcane Archer fix with more versatility. Also no longer limited to arcane spellcasters. +
Title	Archermage +
Will Save Progression	Good +