Arcane Archer

Arcane Archer is an upcoming subclass of Fighter. It is planned to be released as part of Patch 8 in 2025.

Subclass features

This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Fighter, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 3

Arcane Arrows: 3

Resource used to fire an Arcane Shot. Replenished by Short or Long Rest

Choose 3 Arcane Shot types to learn

Bursting Arrow Bursting Arrow

Use Evocation magic to make your arrow explode on impact and deal an additional 2d6Force damage to targets within 3 m / 10 ft

Enfeebling Arrow Enfeebling Arrow

Use Necromantic Magic to deal an additional 2d6Necrotic damage. Target must succeed a Saving throw or become  Feeble.

Beguiling Arrow Beguiling Arrow

Use Enchantment magic to deal an addition 2d6Psychic damage. Target must succeed a Saving throw or become  Charmed.

Banishing Arrow Banishing Arrow

Use Abjuration magic to potentially  Banish your target to the Feywild.

Seeking Arrow Seeking Arrow

Use Divination magic to make your arrow seek a target. The arrow deals an additional 1d6Force damage and possibly applies  Faerie Fire.

Shadow Arrow Shadow Arrow

Use Enchantment magic to deal an addition 2d6Psychic damage. Target must succeed a Saving throw or become  Blinded.

Grasping Arrow Grasping Arrow

Deal an additional 2d6Poison damage. Affected entity's Movement Speed is reduced by 3 and it will take 2d6Slashing damage when it moves.

Piercing Arrow Piercing Arrow

Use Transmutation magic to attack all those within the line of your shot. Each target must succed a Saving throw or be dealt an additional 1d6Piercing damage.

Level 6

Arcane Arrows: 6

Resource used to fire an Arcane Shot. Replenished by Short or Long Rest

Level 7

Curving Shot

When you miss with any magical ranged attack, use a Bonus action to attack the next closest target with the same attack.

Magic Arrow

All of your ranged attacks are considered magical to overcome Resistance.