Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a shooter with a magic bow. This bow was no ordinary weapon; it had been crafted by the ancient gods themselves, imbued with incredible power and accuracy. The shooter, named Aric, was chosen by the gods to wield this bow and protect the land from any threats that may arise. Aric had trained for years to become a master archer, honing his skills and perfecting his aim. With the magic bow in his possession, his abilities surpassed those of any other archer in the land. He could shoot an arrow with such precision and force that it would pierce through any obstacle in its path.
The only exceptions to this are unnamed or untyped bonuses and Dodge bonuses to AC.
At 9th level, every nonmagical arrow fired by an arcane archer gains one of the following aligned weapon qualities anarchic, axiomatic, holy, or unholy. If you were playing in a campaign that prominently featured creatures with elemental resistance, or with neutral or varying alignments, your class abilities would be rather lousy.
He could shoot an arrow with such precision and force that it would pierce through any obstacle in its path. It seemed as though the bow had a mind of its own, guiding Aric's every shot to ensure success. News of Aric's formidable skills spread across the land, and people began to look to him as their guardian.
The shooter with the magic bow
Post by Xyphon » Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:13 am
From that there seems to be a few options and no-one seemed to be willing to draw a hard and fast rule.
Matthew- dragonsfoot gives these options
1) A +2 Arrow shot from a +1 Bow is considered a +3 weapon
2) A +2 Arrow shot from a +1 Bow is considered a +2 weapon
3) A +0 Arrow shot from a +1 Bow is considered a +1 weapon
4) A +0 Arrow shot from a +1 Bow is considered a +0 weapon
Personally would play 1,3 many seem to follow 2,4.
That is I like to keep it simple and just add the pluses together.
This can of course open a much larger can of worms than the simple table above see the thread on df.
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Post by Maliki » Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:10 am
From our 2E days, the arrow itself had to be magical. Of course as always the GM has final say on this in his game.
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Post by Hywaywolf » Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:49 am
If the bow is magical but not the arrow, how does the magic from the bow reach the target if the magic is not imbued through the arrow into the target?
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Post by SmootRK » Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:29 am
I am of the group inclined to say the missile itself needs to be magical (or silver or whatever) to damage various creatures. Magic Bows only add a degree of accuracy to the equation (but this affects both 'to hit' and 'damage' due to this accuracy, and like Xyphon, I simply add bonuses together with the missile bonus), but only the missile Plus counts when determining if a creature can be hit. For instance, if a creature can only be damaged by Magical Weapons, the arrow/bolt/bullet/etc must be magical, as this is the part that actually strikes the monster.
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Post by dymondy2k » Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:38 am
Thanx guys.. I let it slide that time because I was unsure but as I gave it some thought I started getting on the same boat as the rest of you, that the missile has to be silver or magical in order to damage those creatures. In a related note, if the missile or weapon isn't silver or magical does the weapon just bounce off?, heal immediately after being struck?
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Post by Hywaywolf » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:53 am
I can see the argument that damage from a magical bow isn't magical since it would be possible for the bow to give more power to the arrow simply by sending it off with more strength from the bow. But how does the bow make the arrow more likely to hit without magically correcting the path of the arrow to hit a moving target?
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Post by SmootRK » Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:22 am
Hywaywolf wrote: I can see the argument that damage from a magical bow isn't magical since it would be possible for the bow to give more power to the arrow simply by sending it off with more strength from the bow. But how does the bow make the arrow more likely to hit without magically correcting the path of the arrow to hit a moving target?
Consider a rifle bought at walmart, run of the mill, essentially bottom of the line quality. then consider shopping at a celebrated hunter's paradise store, where only the best of the best guns are featured, exceeding the highest military specs, using the best of materials and engineering of the highest that science can offer.
. now using the exact same ammo, which one is likely a better shot (user ability not considered)?
Now against a tank, it will matter little which gun is better (well, maybe the better gun will have a better chance to damage) but the ammo is now of great importance. Standard rounds will do nothing, but special armor piercing depleted uranium tipped ammo slices right through regardless of the gun shooting.
Of course these are mundane (non-magical) examples to try to illustrate my point. but that is where I get my general equivalencies.
Again, Arcane Archer does NOT add enhancement bonus to the weapon, only special abilities. Consider also Flame Arrow the spell.
He became a symbol of hope and bravery, a protector against evil forces. Villagers would seek his help when their villages were attacked by raiders or when dangerous creatures roamed their lands. With each challenge he faced, Aric's abilities grew stronger. He learned to shoot arrows that could split into multiple projectiles in mid-air, taking down multiple enemies at once. He could fire arrows that exploded upon impact, creating a wave of destruction. It seemed there was no limit to what Aric and his magic bow could do. But as his fame grew, so did the envy of others. There were those who sought to possess the bow for themselves, believing they could wield its power for their own selfish gain. Aric faced numerous attempts on his life, as rivals and enemies tried to eliminate him and claim the bow as their own. But each time, Aric's skill and the bow's magic protected him, allowing him to emerge victorious. As time went on, Aric realized that the bow was not a tool of destruction but a tool of balance. He began using its power not just to defeat enemies but also to bring peace to the land. He intervened in conflicts, stopping wars before they could escalate. He used the bow's magic to heal the sick and protect the weak. Aric became a hero not just because of his skill, but because of his compassion and wisdom. Despite his incredible abilities, Aric remained humble and focused on his duty to protect the land. He understood that the power of the magic bow was not his alone, but a gift entrusted to him by the gods. He would wield this power responsibly and do everything in his power to keep the balance between good and evil. And so, the shooter with the magic bow continued his noble quest, defending the land and its people from any threats that may arise. His legend spread far and wide, and his name became synonymous with courage and justice. Aric, the shooter with the magic bow, would go down in history as a true hero, a guardian of the realm..
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