pf2e gunslinger guide

How much does turning into a lich distort the mind? Devastating when you need a big heavy hit to land on a close creature. A low level bomb of each energy type to trigger weaknesses with Alchemical Shot. Impeccable Crafting: Combined . how a mechanic or feature works, we highly recommend referring back to the 20 pt buy 7 Toughness I think that with every class, you've got to have a niche. Tink is a Human Warpriest Cleric of Brigh with the Disciple of the Gear background and a free Gunslinger archetype (Vanguard). Clever Improviser (Ancestry) 2 Quick Draw, Quick Coercion Early firearms only (all the other builds I see on the forums for some reason are all advanced firearms) 3 Shield Block (general) I'll add them in the appropriate sections. At all levels, will generally start with Into the Fray when rolling initiative, drawing both weapons and striding to within 10 away from the target. Also, I think this math does not include any feats to supplement bow DPR but it does show how Risky Reload makes the arquebus competitive with a long bow without feat support (no Horngali in the calculations): Here is my typical scenario I use to test DPR across a fight and DPR is calculated from the community damage tool. (The Quiet Allies and Drill Sergeant feats lets you use help allies be stealthy as well, if theyre so inclined. And this kind of concrete breakdown, with some guidance about how to think about things, is super helpful. It negates all of the action economy easements that any gunslinger gets with a reload. work. 18 Piercing Critical, Legendary Sneak The build only gets scary at level 13, when a pistolero firearms can't misfire anymore, and even then, you need to hit and be at close range, something you are not being the best at. Feats by level 19 True Perception (general) 5 Unburdened Iron links to their website. bleed is even better. Round 1: Energy Shot, Alchemical Shot, Thoughtful Reload. roll and no feats. enhancements that should add up to a huge pile of damage. Primary Skills: Arcana, Crafting If Free Archetype is taken, it would be good to take up Medic, which would give Expert Medicine and allow the build to increase Stealth proficiency earlier, pick up Continual Recovery or Ward Medic earlier, and boost the healing of Treat Wounds checks. And I'd add Distance to a DB Musket and shoot it from 80 ft. out using both barrels each round. Edit: One Shot, One Kill only allows drawing for a free action. 17 Rallying Cry (ancestry) At level 11, with TWFing, you have 5 attacks without even adding haste or rapid shot, so 10 bullets, so 10d6 just with Up Close and Deadly. 1 - Munitions Crafter, Elemental Eyes, Smokesoul Other things like not needing to pay a str tax for kickback, bow crit spec, two MAPless attacks, better at punching through resist(all) or resist(phys), etc. Jan 20, 2021, 06:04 pm 10 people marked this as a favorite. 10 Trick Shot, Cat Fall of paper, things like that). It's pretty bad. The distance should be the same on both just like the double barrel pistol is the same as the regular pistol. It is important for the Pistolero power and the choice of feat at level 1. it probably also mean the Pistol training at level 5 did NOT applmy to double-barreled pistol. I 100% agree that risky reload increases DPR but disagree that you get to the level of an archer because the reload weapon trait is so punishing for action economy. Class: Gunslinger (Way of the Sniper) Level 12: Shattering Shot - Napalm strike (or perhaps acid for the more devious minds). Dagger Pistols are a one-handed weapon with the thrown trait. With Signature Deed, you get +3d6 damage from Up Close and Deadly at 0 grit cost, per attack. 3 Toughness They probably haven't fixed it because anyone with a third grade reading comprehension can look at it and go, "hmmm why would adding a barrel to a musket decrease the range to be LESS than a pistol? My problem was that each back powder charge is 10g, and each bullet is 1g. 108 You learn a particular fighting style, known as a way. A mid-ranged fighter that stays 15 feet of their allies to fully work as a team with Retributive Strike to protect them and Sniping Duo to set up attacks for you and them. 3 Toughness is silly because quick draw already makes drawing a weapon a free action. )37:50 - Round 3 (Battle at the Bordello)44:23 - Round 4 47:43 - Closing StatementLEARN PATHFINDER 2E! 7 Expeditious Search Still 2 actionsstill a reload and a Strike. While it does also serves that purpose, its true mission is the removal of outside enemies to Cheliax. Ranged, TWFing (+7-4=+3): +14/+9/+4 +14/+9, => Haste (+1) and Rapid Shot (-2), +1 weapons : +14/+14/+14/+9/+4 +14/+9 All damage and precision-based feats. Dwarven scattergun, eroding bullets, exsanguinating ammunition, formula book, glue bullets, heavy armor (full plate when you can get it), large bore modifications, magnetite scope, reinforced stock, waterproof firearm carrying case. 16 Greater Interpose, Impeccable Crafter From my analysis the optimized Fighter MC Ranger archer vs. optimized gunslinger is: Gunslinger is -3.24% to 20.20% (Average ~11.39%) behind on DPR as compared to the Fighter assuming no misfires. This is a costly but good build, able to both deal constant and solid damage from the safety of backlines with the sniper, and potentially tear new holes to melee foes closing range with the carbine. 3 Fleet 13 Bounce Back 20 Perfect Readiness, Scare to Death. 4 Rogue Dedication, Shadow Mark I've heavily considered making them a Dongun dwarf instead. The creator of each piece has their name in the bottom right corner, which Level 9: Vital Shot - The sharpnel from your attacks make the enemies bleed. Also, when your weapon is broken, it makes you pretty sure not to misfire with it unless you are the most unlucky guy on earth. 7 Ride Drain Vitality (Class), Natural Medicine (Skill), Basic Arcana {Cantrip Expansion} (Free Archetype) Search Pf2e To do a full-round attack with DB pistols you first need to be able to reload them after each shot and recovering a weapon from a weapon cord is now a move action, which means you'd need to invest in additional guns if you wish to really bring it out. Dude, the FAQ came almost a year after my post. The Jezail is probably the best 2h gun for low str builds. Make sure to keep seeking out stronger bonded animals! 14 Two-Weapon Fusillade, Terrified Retreat At 5th level, the Pistolero gets Pistol Training, but nothing I've seen says it gives up Gun Training. 6 Beast Gunner Dedication (arcane), Magical Crafting But every upset to the optimum archer turn of hunted shot/shot/shot is a missed 3rd strike DPR whereas every upset to a gunslinger's optimum action routine is a loss of a 2nd strike DPR. 19 True Perception (general) 17.) It takes an action to switch to a new barrel. There was a lot of discussion about it when UC first came out and I'm not sure if it was ever resolved. On magical ammo - while it requires Alchemical Crafting to make magical ammo, the book does not actually say that magical bullets are alchemical. Outside of combat you've got a good balance of magic detection and Survival tricks to help watch for traps and hazards or serve as the party scout. If there is any doubt on I was wrong. -If ranged Strike misses: Finish the Job, Reloading Strike. 16 Controlled Bullet, Rapid Affixture With Signature Deed, you have a potential 14d8+112+42d6 before any critical hit (but will never ever see it without being at least immune to misfire, and even then, it is statistically ridiculously low). 16 Fatal Bullet (class), Quick Climber (skill) Repeating handcrossbow makes paired shot and the like great. It looks okay on paper for early levels where singular expertise + kickback + large bore modification push guns slightly ahead on two attack turns. Primary Skills: Stealth, Acrobatics, Crafting 3 Fleet 12 Expert Beast Gunner Spellcasting, Terrain Expertise (forest) There are a few bumpy spots that I'm still working on ironing out - cleaner language, more connections to useful items, and I'm pretty sure there are legacy descriptions that I meant to go back and re-edit that I haven't caught yet. 4 Alchemical Shot, Recognize Spell I feel like you're saying I have a chance to lose actions when I use Risky Reload, and I'm saying I have a chance each time I use Risky Reload to conserve actions. Guns Equipment Classic Firearms The rest really depends on when or if he comes into the campaign, so I didn't spend too much time on equipment, yet. A Second Combat: https://youtu.be/fLnmENaQykETactics \u0026 Strategies to Beat Pathfinder 2e's Tough Fights: https://youtu.be/PRq0VaN1-XEPF2e rules are FREE!https://2e.aonprd.com/https://pf2easy.com/Pick up your PF2e book on Amazon using my affiliate links below. Secondary Skills: Athletics, Feats by Level: not included in the official Pathfinder Second Edition source material. Pathfinder Adventure Path, Lost Omens, Rulebook, Starfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber, Pathfinder Second Edition General Discussion. 14 - Ricochet Shot, Sniping Duo Dedication, Powerful Leap Firearms generally have a x4 critical multiplier, and with any sort of decent You still make your attack as a touch attack within the published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo Inc. For more 7 Feather Step (general) 4 Paired Shots (class), Confabulator (skill) Or builds towards one anyway. 13 Aeromancer (ancestry) That means you lose 1 action for risky reload, 1 action to clean, and 1 dead action if you intend to risky reload the next turn. 12 - Deadeye, Fleeting Shadow, Kip Up Background: Martial Disciple With Signature Deed, you get +3d6 damage from Up Close and Deadly at 0 grit cost, per attack. Menacing Shot (Ex): Excellent when you are If you need more range than that, you can either move closer or run away. 5.) 7 - Elemental Lore, Toughness Even worse why doesn't the range on the double barrel pistol decrease as well to be even less than the musket5 ft.?". - double-tap main gun (1st primary attack) so in a round where you shoot something like: Double Tapping the shots : (+10/+10)/(+10/+10)/(+10/+10)/(+5/+5)/(+0/+0) (+10/+10)/(+5/+5). Create Character. 10 Call Gun, Experienced Tracker 1 Dual-Weapon Reload (class), Unconventional Weaponry (ancestry), Trick Magic Item (skill) 1st - 5th: adaptive cogwheel, air cartridge firing system, leather armor, coat pistols x2, concealed holsters x2 or immaculate holsters, reinforced stock(s), silencers, 6th-11th: +1 resilient leather armor, +2 striking dueling pistol, dagger pistol, blazons of shared power, indomitable keepsake, peacemaker, underwater firing mechanism, 12th-17th: +2 resilient leather armor, +3 greater/mighty striking dueling pistol, anklets of alacrity, dagger pistol, greater blazons of shared power, scope of truth, shrieking skull. Unfortunately I can't find the full write up I did on reddit or the Paizo forums, but the main takeaway is that during low levels, particularly L4-L8 everything 'appears' okay if nobody misfires and no body has to move/re-adjust (i.e. The attack penalties hurt a lot, but with a high dex and while targeting Touch AC, this isn't so bad and has a good damage potential. Also, Divine Gift: A Guide to the PF2e Oracle and Free Your Mind: A Guide to the PF2e Psychic are updated as of January 2023, and Talent Show: A PF2e Skill Feat Guide as of February 2023. | |. Stats: 14/18/10/10/14/12 -> 20/24/18/10/20/12. 15 Incredible Initiative At L14, if starts turn exactly 10 away, can follow Paired Shots with a Flurry of Blows with Jellyfish Stance strikes. but a reroll on a saving throw will absolutely save your life. The Inventor has finally been released with the new Guns & Gears supplement book for Pathfinder 2e! Secondary Skills: Nature, Feats by level Gunslinger Initiative (Ex): A free bonus to BAB : +11/+6/+1 Master Beast Gunner Spellcasting (Class), Craft Anything (Skill), Master Wizard Spellcasting (Free Archetype) 4 Paired Shots, Intimidating Glare Will correct it later, can't do it now. True Perception (General) 7 Fleet 16 Fatal Bullet, Planar Survival 11.) 14 Fulminating Shot, Quick Recognition Retrain into Cantorian Rejuvination at L16.] (Also, thank you for doing that list - it's very useful), I have no idea if I prefer elemental ammo to alchemical shot or not. 2c. That thing you have that makes you special, that you do better than other classes. 2 Defensive Armaments, Titan Wrestler Discussion thread. Not that I don't believe you, but do you have a link for where it was resolved? 10 Called Shot (class), Quick Swim (skill) It's unfortunate. We support a limited subset of Pathfinders rules content. 13 Elf Step (ancestry) Slinger's reflexes only gives you an extra reaction on enemy's turns not allies. Lightning Reload (Ex): You should have Rapid 13 Ferocious Beasts 3 Fleet Harmona Gun does in fact have Kickback. This build is all about choosing the right shot once per turn and then skedaddle. I'm working on a Chronomage wizard archetype right now so I'm a bit mind-fu/cked, but I can point you to this post. In my wild imagination, they're the canonical party for Outlaws of Alkenstar. I tend to prefer human, but if you think another core race has it in the bag, I'm all ears. I spend 1 action on Risky Reload *You could use it on an allies attack during an enemy's turn, like say from Attack of Opportunity. Round 1: Ten Paces (draw 1st pistol), Strike, Raconteur's Reload (Demoralize), Quick Draw (2nd pistol; Strike demoralized target), Round 2: Dual-Weapon Reload, Strike (demoralized target if standing), Dual-Weapon Reload, Round 3: Paired Shots, Dual-Weapon Reload. Weapons: Eventually either two Slide pistols or A slide pistol and an air repeater. Level 1: Hit the Dirt! His weapon will be a +2 greater striking greater fearsome impactful arquebus with large bore modifications (he is a fit old man at 18 Strength) and a bayonet for emergencies. Retrain back at L16.] Nov 4, 2011, 07:37 am I would go for reliable double-barreled pistols and two-weapon fighting. See my Practical Guide to Assurance for more information on the math behind Assurance. 14 Blast Tackle, Powerful Leap 4th-8th: Walk around carrying a Smokestick in one hand. need more range than that, you can either move closer or run away. Pathfinder 2e - The Gunslinger Handbook RPGBOT January 12, 2022 Last Updated: July 9, 2022 Introduction The Gunslinger is a weird, complicated class. Whenever you can do the attack action (not the "standard action" one, just "attacking"), you can fire both barrels, thus doing two attacks rolls suffering each a -4 penalty. If you dont want to do that (and I cant blame you), pretent this - reload off-hand gun with your main hand now free 15 Incredible Scout In all likelihood I'll be using a musket. Using mobility (and Ki Rush, Feather Step) to move back and keep distance if necessary, using Leap and Fire to return fire against ranged attacks, or Fake Out to support allies if enemies dont have ranged attacks. Firearms: At levels 1-4 carries a pair of Air Repeaters, at L5+ carries a pair of Repeating Hand Crossbows. But I'm no worse off (in terms of actions spent) than if I'd used, for example, Covered Reload + Strike. 12 Rogue: Sneak Attacker (class), Shameless Request (skill) Could any honest priest of Brigh allow such cruel servitude for a wonder of artifice? Using mobility (including Feather Step, Elf Step and Ki Rush) to keep some distance, using Leap and Fire and Opportunist to fire back at anyone who targets you or who tries to close in for melee, or Fake Out to support allies if enemies arent targeting them. In these cases, we try to I disagree here. Gunslinger Analysis (Oh no, it's bad) My first impression of the gunslinger is that it's not. Optional free archetype option: Artillerist to bomb the battlefield to pieces. 1 Munitions Crafter, General Training (Toughness) Phase Bullet (Class), Impeccable Crafter (Skill), Advanced Arcana {Split Slot} (Free Archetype) 6 - Sniper's Aim, Dodge Away, Nimble Crawl Key Gear by Level Range Gunslinger Inventor View all companion options available. 15 Toughness (general) I don't think this was an intended rules interaction, but it doesn't strike me as a "too good to be true" interaction. Wes "Wildfire" Santana: A dual wielding Daredevil on the journey of either escaping or maybe paying back his gambling debt and becoming a better person along the way. ton of attacks, but : - you need to reload with alchemical cartridges, so without any reliable magic, you are doing 14 attacks with a 1-3 misfire range. The clash of steel and the sizzle of spell energy are drowned out by the thunderous rhythm of gunfirethe pounding beat of the gunslinger. 5 Forest Stealth 9 Undying Ferocity 5 Firesight Published Sep 20, 2022 If you're looking to equip your Pathfinder 2e character with the best feats, then these are for you. Bounce Back (Ancestry) At higher levels, enjoy reloading one of the DB musket's barrel per round as a free action even without the Rapid Reload (DB musket) feat, thanks to lightning reload and the glove of storing. In the same fashion, the blunderbuss is terrible at it's job when compared to the Dragon pistol (+1 average damage for a longer reloading time and x2 multiplier instead of x4), but it does not seem to be a misprint either. building in Wanderer's Guide is intuitive and easier than ever, try it out 10.) Never mind, found the answer to my second question. In our class overview for the Gunslinger, we covered a variety of different mechanics and playstyles. Should YOU play the new Pathfinder 2e gunslinger? https://discord.gg/bpyqxhwe8X SUPPORT THE RULES LAWYER PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/theruleslawyerFor extended-form actual plays, SUBSCRIBE to my other channel, \"RULES LAWYER DISCORD COMMUNITY CHANNEL\" :https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1K95QD8Mv2Tr6Wne6KS9gFollow me on TWITTER at: https://twitter.com/theruleslawyer10:00 - Opening Statement1:06 - Gunslinger in a Nutshell1:32 - Why a Gunslinger?2:40 - Why NOT a Gunslinger?3:46 - Core Features4:17 - Firearm Characteristics + The Importance of Slinger's Reload7:03 - Gunslinger Ways7:35 - Way of the Drifter8:59 - Way of the Pistolero10:14 - Way of the Sniper11:36 - Way of the Vanguard13:12 - Way of the Spellshot (Class Archetype)15:20 - Class Feats Overview18:07 - COMBAT: Gunfight at the P.F. So how does this get to 14 attacks Im confused lol. After getting a letter of recommendation from the wizard, Liam traveled North to the Mwangi Expanse, ready to realize their true potential. Round 1: Draw Jezail 1-handed (free), Demoralize (free), Use Smokestick, Round 1: Draw weapon (free), Demoralize (free). Then by RAW since it was printed a second time in Ultimate Equipment the Brass Knuckles fluff text says it works with Monk Unarmed Strikes. If you hit, you reload and strike for the cost of one action. 3 - Incredible Initiative, Wind Tempered Let's dive deep into this class and talk about all of the WILD ways you can augment you. Level 2: Fake Out - Threatening to blow your enemy up will cause them to hesitate and Aid your allies. Also, do you need a hand free to reload a Fire arm? It wasn't much of a surprise when they turned out to be quite good at building, maintaining, and shooting various kinds of firearms. These combinations are going to keep expanding with possibilities as you go up, so the main trick from here on out is just maximizing your actions. 20 Perfect Readiness (class), Legendary Negotiation (skill), Always try to start encounters using Stealth for initiative. 12 Unshakable Grit, Battle Cry The are a number of ways to use magic items to lower the chance of misfire as well, but none in the 400GP range. skills can be nice when the pressure is on, but Gunslingers are not skill 10 Sacrifice Armor, Wall Jump 3 Adopted Ancestry: Human (general) You react to trouble with lightning speed, positioning yourself just right. 5 Unconventional Weaponry: Repeating Hand Crossbow (ancestry) Combine that with a very high probability of totally losing one entire round of DPR with a gun and bows still are ahead at all levels (especially with the horngali hornbow which is 1D8 with no volley).

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