Ranger vs. Wizard

[Snowbluff]

I forgot Greater Manyshot and splitting, its 24d6/standard action to 4 targets with multi-designation possible. on a single target that is +344 damage/round

In 3.5? Damage is higher for a 3.5 archer with splitting and energy bow, which can up to +20 damage per attack.

the other build is an arcane archer who uses spells like Fimbulwinter as a standard action to completely screw with their enemies.

Wasn't that a hexblade build?