Arcane Archer

Arcane Archer is a subclass of Fighter, released as part of Patch 8 in 2025.

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You are capable of weaving magic into your attacks, giving your archery a supernatural quality - and your foes something to fear.

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Subclass features

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

Level 3

Arcane Archer Lore

Gain  Arcana proficiency.

Gain  Nature proficiency.

Gain a Cantrip

Choose between one of three cantrips:

•  Guidance 
•  Light
•  True Strike

 Arcane Arrows: 4

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

Arcane Shots: 3

Choose 3 Arcane Shots.

One Arcane Shot option can be switched out at every level.

The spell save DC for these actions = 8 + Proficiency Modifier + your Intelligence modifier

Arcane Shots

 Banishing Arrow ( + )

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

 Beguiling Arrow ( + )

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

 Bursting Arrow ( + )

Use Evocation magic to make your arrow explode on impact and deal an additional 2d6Force damage to targets within 5 m / 17 ft.

 Enfeebling Arrow ( + )

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

 Grasping Arrow ( + )

Deal an additional 2d6Poison damage. Affected entity's movement speed is reduced by 3 m / 10 ft and it will take 2d6Slashing damage when it moves.

 Piercing Arrow ( + )

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

 Seeking Arrow ( + )

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

 Shadow Arrow ( + )

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

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. ( Recharge: Per turn.)

 Magic Arrow

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

 Arcane Arrows: 7

Gain three additional Arcane Arrows.

Arcane Shots: 4

Choose 1 additional Arcane Shot.

Level 10

 Arcane Arrows: 10

Gain three additional Arcane Arrows.

Arcane Shots: 5

Choose 1 additional Arcane Shot.

External links

Arcane archer on the Forgotten Realms Wiki