The Arcane Archer

A fighter subclass about enhancing one's marksmanship through the means of the arcane

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Arcane Archer
T
he Arcane Archer usually started out as the
weaker of his fighter comrades, but the
smartest of the bunch at the same time.
Looking into means to put himself up to par
with the others he started experimenting with
various means of magic. It was with this that
he unconvered he had talent for the arcane
arts. Using this knowledge he decided to combine his fighter
training and his new found power; through the means of a
bow.
Ability Saves: Any creature forced to make an ability save as
a result of an Arcane Archer ability rolls their save against
your Arcane Archer DC. This DC is equal to 8 + proficiency
modier + intelligence modifier.
Arcane Arsenal
Upon taking this class path at 3rd level, you've experimented
in ways to combine your marksmanship and arcane
proficiency. In succesfully doing so you gain acces to the
following abillities
Arcane Arrowsmithing: When taking a long rest you may
spend an hour focussing on creating Arcane Arrows. These
arrows are considered magical for the purposes of bypassing
resistances and deal 1d4 bonus force damage on a hit when
used in a Ranged Weapon Attack. The arrows lose their
magical stability over time, dissipating into thin air 24 hours
after being created. Used arrows also dissipate at the end of
your next turn. The amount of arrows you create using this
feature equals 2 + half your Fighter level, rounded down.
Supercharge: You can spend your Bonus Action
supercharging an Arcane Arrow, granting it additional effects.
A supercharged arrow's magic is expended once its been
used in a Ranged Weapon Attack, resulting in the arrow
dissipating after its effects have occured. You gain 2 options
for this feature , gaining one more option at 7th, 10th, 15th
and 18th level. These options are described at the end of this
document.
Arcane Expertise
Through repeated use of your arcane arsenal you've become
more adept at the use of your magical talent. You can now
create arcane arrows holding a magical link to yourself, so
that they return to your person if you so wish. Upon receiving
this advancement at 7th level you gain access to the following
features.
Arcane Connection: You may spend an action calling onto
the link between you and your arrows, retrieving them to you.
You regain use of this feature upon taking a short or long rest.
Arcane Expertise: You gain expertise in the Arcana skill and
one more skill of your choice.
Empowered Vision
Empowered Vision
Upon gaining this advancement at 10th level, you've aquired
enough skill in the arcane field to enhance your own vision
and perception through the use of your magic. You gain
access to the following feature.
Arcane Eagle Eye: As a free action you can empower all five
of your senses with arcane magic. Doing so increases your
vision to 300ft. At the same time you can anticipate the
movement of creatures around you, granting you advantage
on any Ranged Weapon Attack made within the short range
of your ranged weapon. These effects fade at the start of your
next turn, at which you regain use of this feature upon a short
or long rest.
Arcane Rupture Volley
Upon gaining this advancement at 15th level, you've reached
the limits of your arcane arrows' destructive capabilities. You
gain access to the following features
Arcane Mastercraft: Any arcane arrow created through the
use of your Arcane Arrowsmithing has its bonus damage
increased to 1d6.
Burst Volley: You can use an action to combine the magical
essence of multiple Arcane Arrows, up to a maximum of 12,
shooting off a single supercharged arrow into the sky. At its
tipping point it erupts into a volley of arrows, crashing down
in a 30ft wide radius centered on a point. Each creature in
the attacks range must make a dexterity saving throw. On a
failed save they suffer 1d6 force damage per Arcane Arrow
expended using this feature. On a succesful save they take
half damage. You regain the use of this feature upon taking a
long rest.
Arcane Quiver
Having previously reached the limit of your destructive
capabilities you've spent time experimenting on the efficiency
of your arrowsmithing. Having done so you've found a new
way to help you through repeated bouts of combat. Upon
gaining this advancement at 18th level you gain access to the
following feature.
Arcane Quiver: You've infused massive amounts of arcane
energy into a quiver, supercharging it into a self-sufficient
container for your arcane arrows. Any created arcane arrows
are stores in this quiver. At the start of an encounter when
you have 0 arcane arrows, the Arcane Quiver creates 1d6
arcane arrows.
Supercharge Options
Imprisonment: Upon a hit the targeted creature becomes
entangled in a mass arcane ropes, constraining them. The
target is considered restrained. At the start of each of their
turns they may make a Strenght saving throw to break their
restraints.
Disrupt: Upon a hit the targeted creature is infused with the
arrows essence, attempting to wreak havoc inside their body.
The targeted creature must make a Constitution saving
throw. Upon a failed saving throw they take force damage
equal to double your Arcane Arrowsmithing bonus damage.
Piercing Lance: You must spend an action to use this arrow.
You further infuse an arcane arrow and change its shape for
the purpose of piercing through. Any creature in a 120ft long
5ft wide line must make a Dexterity saving throw. Upon a
failed saving throw the creature takes damage equal to
double your Arcane Arrowsmithing bonus damage. On a
succesful saving throw they take half damage.
Trickshot: This arrow homes in on a creature you've seen no
longer than 6 seconds ago. You gain advantage on the attack
and the arrow magically finds a path to the target. You don't
need a line of sight with the target creature and you remain
hidden from the target if you previously were.
Sapping: You must spend an action to use this arrow. Upon a
hit the arrow deals damage as it normally would, following by
the targeted creature making a Constitution saving throw.
Upon a failed saving throw the target creature suffers one
level of exhaustion. A creature can never reach exhaustion
level 6 through the use of this option.
Blinding: Upon a hit the magic of the arrow gathers at the
eyes of the target creature, blocking their view for a short
amount of time. The target creature is considered blinded
until the end of their next turn.
Rupture: Upon a hit the arrow erupts its arcane energy into a
shockwave. Any creature within 5 feet of the target creature
must make a Dexterity saving throw. Upon a failed save they
take damage equal to double your Arcane Arrowsmithing
bonus damage. On a succesful save the creature takes half
damage.
Mirrage: When loosed from your bow the arrow expends its
magic to duplicate itself in mid-air. Choose up to two
additional target targets within 30 feet of the original target.
Upon a hit the creature takes damage as they would from a
Ranged Weapon Attack without the use of an arcane arrow.