help building Arcane archer

[john980]

I read to build a AA it would be neccessary to use either rogue first than sor than AA is that considered 3 classes or can I add fighter as well ? If I do is there a penalty for 3rd class? I'm not realy up on all these d&d rules but always loved to play as ranger and this one sounds even better. Any ideas or help would be appreciated.. Thanks

[AvatarOfLight]

There's no need for any rogue levels, I'd recommend just going for Fighter/Wizard/Arcane Archer.
You should be able to avoid the xp penalty altogether as Half-Elves can pick their own favored class and Elves have Wizard as favored class.