Baldur's Gate 3: Best Arcane Archer Fighter Build

In Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8, the Arcane Archer emerges as a formidable and reliable class. This ranged fighter transcends the limitations of typical archers, making them a valuable asset to any party. Their magical arrows—capable of confusing, teleporting, blinding, and even exploding enemies—allow for impressive solo performance.

The Arcane Archer's versatility shines in combat, making them a potent force.

Optimal Races and Backgrounds

Arcane Archers excel with mobile, aggressive races. Top choices include:

• Githyanki: Benefit from Misty Step and weapon training options.
• Half-Orc: Maximize critical hit bonuses with Savage Attacks, enhanced by Darkvision and Relentless Endurance.
• Wood Elf: Provides increased movement speed.

Powerful robes are less crucial for this build.

Multiclassing Considerations

While the Arcane Archer functions effectively as a standalone class, strategic arrow investment compensates for any late-game weaknesses. For added flair, consider multiclassing into Assassin Rogue.

Ability Scores and Feats

Ability	Base Score	Goal Scores	Method Achieved
Strength	10	10	--
Dexterity	17	20	1 Auntie Ethel's Hair, 2 Ability Score Increase
Constitution	14	14	--
Intelligence	14	16	2 Ability Score Increase
Wisdom	10	10	--
Charisma	10	10	--

Prioritize Dexterity and Intelligence. Dexterity enhances AC and ranged attacks, while Intelligence boosts Arcane Arrow hit chance and DC.

Level 4 Ability Score Improvement: Dexterity 2 Level 6 Sharpshooter Level 8 Alert Level 12 Ability Score Improvement: Intelligence 2

NPCs offer additional feats beneficial to Arcane Archers:

• BOOOAL's Benediction: Advantage against bleeding foes (requires a party sacrifice).
• Awakened: Convert Illithid powers into bonus actions.

BOOOAL's Benediction synergizes well, especially with Assassin Rogue multiclassing. Awakened expands bonus action options.

Arcane Shot Selection

Prioritize these reliable Arcane Shots:

• Enfeebling Arrow: Reduces enemy damage output, enhancing team synergy.
• Grasping Arrow: Immobilizes foes, countering swarms.
• Bursting Arrow: Effective for clearing groups of enemies.
• Shadow Arrow: Neutralizes mages and enemy archers.

Essential Equipment

Equipment Type	Equipment Piece	Act Available	Effect	Method Obtained
Helm/Hat	Mask of Soul Perception	3	2 to Attack, Initiative, Perception; cast Detect Thoughts.	Chest in Helsik's room, Devil's Fee.
Armor	Elegant Studded Leather	3	2 Initiative, Advantage on Stealth; cast Shield.	Vault 9, Counting House.
	Bhaalist Armor	3	2 Initiative; nearby enemies vulnerable to piercing.	Sold by Echo of Abazigal.
Gauntlets	Braindrain Gloves	2	Mental Fatigue on psychic damage.	Necrotic Laboratory skeleton.
	Bonespike Gloves	3	Ignore piercing, bludgeoning, slashing resistance.	Dropped by Strangler Luke.
Boots	Boots of Stormy Clamour	1	Reverberation on condition infliction.	Sold by Omeluum.
Cape	Thunderskin Cloak	2	Daze creatures with Reverberation.	Sold by Araj.
	Shade-Slayer Cloak	3	-1 to Critical Hit chance.	Sold by Sticky Dondo.
Ring #1	Ring of Mental Inhibition	2	Mental Fatigue on failed saving throws.	Dropped by Gish Far'aag.
Ring #2	Ring of Free Action	2	Ignore difficult terrain; immunity to paralysis, restrained.	Sold by Araj.
Amulet	Moondrop Pendant	1	Avoid opportunity attacks below 50% health.	Selunite chest, Owlbear Cave.
	Amulet of Bhaal	3	Bleeding on full-health enemies.	Looted or given by Sarevok.
Melee Hand Weapon	Knife of the Undermountain King	1	-1 to Critical Hit requirement.	Sold or dropped by A'jak'nir Jeera.
	Rhapsody	3	Scarlet Remittance stacks for bonuses; guaranteed critical hit, healing, or enemy disadvantage.	Dropped by Cazador Szarr.
	Crimson Mischief	3	2 shortsword; extra piercing damage to low-health enemies.	Dropped by Orin the Red.
Ranged Weapon	The Dead Shot	3	-1 to Critical Hit requirement; doubled proficiency bonus to hit.	Sold by Fytz the Firecracker.

This comprehensive guide equips you to master the Arcane Archer in Baldur's Gate 3.

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