Arcane Archer

Subclass Details

A Level 3 Arcane Archer Fighter has access to the following abilities and features (in addition to their Fighter features):

Subclass Features

• Gain 1 Cantrip

Proficiencies

• Arcane Archer Lore

Arcane Archer Progression

Level 3

• Arcane Archer Lore
  • Arcana
  • Nature
• Gain 1 Cantrip from the following list:
  • Guidance
  • Light
  • True Strike
• Arcane Arrows: 4
  • Resource used to fire an Arcane Shot. (Recharge: Short or Long Rest)
• Arcane Shots: 3
  • Choose 3 Arcane Shots; One Arcane shot can be switched out at every level. Spell save DC for Arcane Shots uses Intelligence. (See list below)

Arcane Shots

Using any of the Arcane Shots costs an Action and an Arcane Arrow charge.

• Bursting Arrow
  • Use Evocation magic to make your arrow explode on impact and deal an additional 2d6 Force damage to targets within 5 m / 17 ft.
• Enfeebling Arrow
  • Use Necromantic magic to deal an additional 2d6 Necrotic damage. Target must succeed a Saving throw or become Feeble.
• Beguiling Arrow
  • Use Enchantment magic to deal an additional 2d6 Psychic damage. Target must succeed a Saving throw or become Charmed.
• Banishing Arrow
  • Use Abjuration magic to potentially Banish your target to the Feywild.
• Seeking Arrow
  • Use Divination magic to make your arrow seek a target. The arrow deals an additional 1d6 Force damage and possibly applies Faerie Fire. This arrow always hits its target.
• Shadow Arrow
  • Use Enchantment magic to deal an additional 2d6 Psychic damage. Target must succeed a Saving throw or become Blinded.
• Grasping Arrow
  • Deal an additional 2d6 Poison damage. Affected entity’s movement speed is reduced by 3m/10 ft and it will take 2d6 Slashing damage when it moves.
• Piercing Arrow
  • Use Transmutation magic to attack all those within the line of your shot. Each target must succeed a Saving throw or be dealt an additional 1d6 Piercing damage.

Level 7

• Curving Shot (Bonus action)
  • When you miss with any magical ranged attack, you may use a Bonus Action to attack the next closest target with the same attack. (Recharge: Per turn.)
• Magic Arrow
  • All of your ranged attacks are considered magical to overcome Resistance.
• Arcane Arrows: 7
  • 3 additional Arcane Shot charges
• Arcane Shots: 4
  • Pick 1 additional Arcane Shot type

Level 10

• Arcane Arrows: 10
  • 3 additional Arcane Shot charges
• Arcane Shots: 5
  • Pick 1 additional Arcane Shot type