You can get Arueshalae at Level 8 if you put a map, a harp, and a sextant on Desna’s altar (at the bottom of the Lost Chapel map where your party is kidnapped by the Nabasu guy). You also need to have played a song in Act 1 (the one from the Starward Gaze quest). Then you can talk to her in the prison in Drezen siege and add her to the party. If you’re having a hard time finding the altar, which is unmarked, that leave Lost Chapel and re-enter the map; your party spawns right in front of it. (Thanks, Aerdath, Dapper-Print9016, and Chitinvol.)
For something different on Arue.
The damage mainly comes from the crazy high Attack Bonus (AB) she stacks, so we can afford to go Deadly Aim on her. Has some sneak for good measure. Can support the party decently well with Distracting Shots and Ranger’s Bond. Threatens enemies with opportunity attacks to compensate for the modest number of attacks (as far as ranged characters are concerned). And yes, Sanctified Slayer’s Studied Target does stack with Slayer, in case you’re wondering.
The Slayer doesn’t have to be there, but nothing else jumps out.
Role
N/A
Skills
Perception, Stealth, Trickery, Mobility
Stats
STR
DEX
CON
INT
WIS
CHA
13 > 14 (L20)†
22 > 24
16
18
14
21
† Or CHA (doesn’t really matter).
Final Build
Ranger (Espionage Expert)
Inquisitor (Sanctified Slayer)
Slayer (Arcane Enforcer)
15
4
1
Leveling Guide
Level
Take
9
Ranger – Snap Shot
10
Ranger – Improved Critical: Longbow // Demons of Slaughter // Demons of Magic
11
Ranger – Improved Snap Shot
12
Ranger
13
Inquisitor – Greater Snap Shot // Domain: Travel
14
Inquisitor
15
Inquisitor – Combat Reflexes // Seize the Moment
16
Inquisitor
17
Ranger – Accomplished Sneak Attacker // Abyss
18
Ranger – Point-Blank Master: Longbow
19
Ranger – Weapon Focus: Longbow // Any // Demons of Magic
If we got her at 1-3, she’d be a contender for the best caster in the game; problem is she has 10 levels in Ranger, so for practical use, her stats are 13 Strength (STR), 22 Dexterity (DEX) out of the box. Decent, but nothing earth-shattering. By 10 it’s a bit too late to turn around and try to make something other than a Ranger out of her, but we can stack a bit more damage than she’s supposed to have. Her mental attributes are somewhat wasted, but I can’t find a good way to utilize them without compromising combat potential, which would be a net negative.
Role
N/A
Skills
Perception, Stealth, Trickery, Mobility
Stats
STR
DEX
CON
INT
WIS
CHA
13 > 14 (L20)
22 > 24
16
18
14
21
Final Build
Ranger (Espionage Expert)
Magus (Eldritch Archer)
Slayer (Arcane Enforcer)
15
2
3
Leveling Guide
Level
Take
11
Magus – Spell Focus: Divination
12
Magus
13
Slayer – Spell Specialization: Sense Vitals // Dimensional Slide
