

Generic ranged solo attacker (useful for attacking the backline if you have no supporting characters) - Fighter 4 / Ranger 16 Generic ranged damage dealer with some support role - Ranger 20 or Hunter 20 Hunter is a more mixed package with solid attack and support.ĭedicated flanking damage dealer with support from other characters - Fighter 12/Rogue 8 Rogue adds further damage via sneak attacks which work great if you have a dedicated tank or controller for your targets.

Ranger will give you more extra stuff and an animal companion, while Fighter will give you more direct damage via weapon specialization and related combat feats. Fighter and Ranger both give you a set of feats that work well with archery, with Fighter being more generic.

You want a high dex character with a medium access to feats and high BAB. A dedicated archer is quite similar to a generic melee character.
