Gunslinger
In a realm where danger lurks around every corner, the Gunslinger emerges as a master of firearms, possessing unparalleled marksmanship and tactical brilliance. With an unbreakable bond to their chosen personal firearm, they transform the chaos of combat into a symphony of precision and calculated shots.
The Gunslinger embarks on their path by selecting a signature weapon, a firearm that becomes an extension of their very being. As they grow in skill, their accuracy becomes legendary, striking their targets with lethal precision.
Adaptable and resourceful, the Gunslinger hones a variety of techniques to enhance their combat prowess. Swiftly maneuvering through perilous situations, they seize opportunities to strike from close quarters without provoking counterattacks. When seeking cover, their defensive position offers added protection against incoming threats.
As their journey unfolds, the Gunslinger unleashes unique maneuvers, showcasing their expertise with firearms. With a keen eye and steady hand, they exploit opportunities to neutralize the impact of cover on their targets.
With relentless determination, the Gunslinger attains new heights in mastery, unlocking the true potential of their chosen firearm. When the stakes are high, they demonstrate unparalleled skill, leaving their mark on history as a force to be reckoned with.
Advanced Class
GUNSLINGER
Requirements
To qualify to become a Gunslinger, a character must fulfill the following criteria.
Base Attack Bonus: +2.
Skills: Sleight of Hand 6 ranks, Tumble 6 ranks.
Feat: Personal Firearms Proficiency.
Class Information
Hit Die: 1d10
Action Points: 6 + one-half character level, rounded down, every time the gunslinger attains a new level in this class.
Class Skills
The Gunslinger’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are: Bluff (Cha), Demolitions (Int), Drive (Dex), Escape Artist (Dex), Gamble (Wis), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (current events, popular culture, streetwise) (Int), Move Silently (Dex), Profession (Wis), Read/Write Language (none), Ride (Dex), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Speak Language (none), Spot (Wis), Survival (Wis), Tumble (Dex).
Skill Points at Each Level: 5 + Int modifier.
Class Features
The following features pertain to the Gunslinger advanced class.
Close Combat Shot
At 1st level, a Gunslinger gains the ability to make a ranged attack with a Medium-size or smaller firearm while in a threatened area without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Weapon Focus
At 2nd level, a Gunslinger gains the Weapon Focus class feature, providing the benefit of the feat with the same name. The Gunslinger must choose a specific personal firearm.
The gunslinger adds +1 to all attack rolls you make using the selected personal firearm.
Bonus Feats
At 3rd, 6th, and 9th level, the Gunslinger gets a bonus feat. The bonus feat must be selected from the following list, and the Gunslinger must meet all the prerequisites of the feat to select it.
Advanced Firearms Proficiency, Advanced Two-Weapon Fighting, Burst Fire, Dead Aim, Double Tap, Far Shot, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Precise Shot, Quick Draw, Quick Reload, Shot on the Run, Skip Shot, Strafe, Two-Weapon Fighting.
Defensive Position
Starting at 4th level, the Gunslinger gains an additional +2 cover bonus to Defense and an additional +2 cover bonus on Reflex saves whenever he or she has one-quarter, one-half, three-quarters, or nine-tenths cover.
Lightning Shot
Starting at 5th level, a Gunslinger can make a flurry of ranged attacks with a personal firearm at the expense of accuracy. With a lightning shot, the Gunslinger may make one extra ranged attack with a personal firearm in a round at his or her highest base attack bonus. This attack and each other attack made in the round take a –2 penalty. This ability can only be used when taking the full attack action. The penalty applies to all attacks for one full round, including attacks of opportunity.
Sharp-Shooting
At 7th level, if the Gunslinger uses a personal firearm to attack a target, the cover bonus to the target’s Defense for one-quarter, one-half, three-quarters, or nine-tenths cover is reduced by 2.
Greater Weapon Focus
At 8th level, a Gunslinger receives a +1 competence bonus on attack rolls made with the firearm selected for the Weapon Focus ability at 2nd level. This bonus stacks with the earlier bonus.
Bullseye
At 10th level, a Gunslinger becomes so adept at using the firearm to which he or she has applied Weapon Focus and Greater Weapon Focus that the gunslinger’s attacks with that firearm can deal extra damage. With a successful attack, before damage is rolled, the gunslinger can spend 1 action point to deal +3d6 points of damage.
