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This thread is intended on focusing discussions toward the Combat Style class feature of the Ranger class. The goal is compile the ideas and suggestions people in this community have presented. I will begin the thread by revealing my ideas for this class feature. I believe the Ranger class needs to be unique in its own right. Currently it shares similar concepts with the Druid, Rogue, and Fighter classes. I would like to present an overhaul of the Combat Style class feature. I think that the Ranger class would be better served if this class feature was setup more like the Rogue Talent class feature of the Rogue class. First, let's define these abilities as Techniques which are broken into 2 categories for now, Archery and Two-Weapon Fighting. New techniques would be gained every even level (2, 4, 6...) for a total of 10 techniques at level 20. These techniques would enhance existing feats, add additional feats, or add entirely new abilities specific to the Ranger. I am going to briefly present some examples of what I am talking about below. Combat Style Techniques: Archery Crossbow/Bow Mastery (Ex) – The Ranger gains +1 to attack and damage rolls per every 4 Ranger levels with a specific type of crossbow/bow. This technique may only be selected once. Arrow Eclipse (Su)
Pin Cushion (Ex) – When a Ranger is using the Many Shot feat all attacks fire 2 arrows but suffer a -2 penalty. Headshot (Ex) – When a Ranger confirms a Critical Hit against an opponent ¼ of the total damage is counted as temporary constitution damage instead of hit point damage. This effect only applies to the first Critical Hit confirmed in each round. Sniper Shot – When an opponent is denied their Dexterity bonus, the Ranger may add her Dexterity modifier to the damage of the first attack in the round. Combat Style Techniques: Two-Weapon Fighting Two-Weapon Fighting Mastery (Ex) – When a Ranger is wielding two weapons reduce the penalty for doing so by an additional 2. Parry (Ex) – When wielding two weapons and engaged in melee with an opponent the Ranger may elect not to make an off-hand attack. In doing so, the Ranger can make the opponent reroll one attack with a -2 penalty. Whirling Blades (Ex) – The Ranger takes a Standard Action and makes an attack roll against every adjacent opponent. No bonus damage is applied to any opponents hit in this way. Riposte (Ex) – When an opponent’s melee attack misses the Ranger she may take an Immediate Action and attack that opponent at her full bonus. Improved Riposte (Ex) – Requires the Riposte technique. The Ranger may Riposte a number time equal to her Dexterity modifier each round.
I have seen that the Paizo Lead Designer created a Design Focus thread for the Barbarian's Rage System. Can we have the same done for the Ranger's Combat Styles. There are sevaral issues that need to be addressed. First, Rangers are missing several feats in both styles contained within the current beta material. I have not seen any comments from the Paizo staff addressing what they plan to do about this issue. Second, no replacements have been offically identified by Paizo for these missing feats in the two combat styles. Third, the combat styles could use more flexiblity instead of just Archery and Two-Weapon Fighting. A lot of people have come up with some great suggestions but I haven't seen any Paizo Designers comment about whether they going to use any of the ideas. I would like to see a Design Focus thread setup by Paizo that contains some of the great feedback that has been put forth by the community. It would be great if the this could happen in the very near future. Thanks ----------------------------------------------------------
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