Creating a literal tank, cannon and all. Advice needed.

[insaneogeddon]

Pondering using a double Hackbutt without a cart.

First thought was stalwart defender but they fall prone.

Figure if I dip 5 levels in Monk of the Sacred Mountain I cannot fall over and get substantial AC when 'dug in'.

Then 7th Gunslinger MusketMaster and I should be able to do it.

Monk also helps for unarmed strikes from my 'machine gun nest' if things get too close.

Any advice to build this further. I want to play a tank (its a 12th level 1 off just joining a group for 2-3 games, no idea what they have but its a functioning party so I can stuff about).

Not sure on race but will definitely be making tank noises.

[Starbuck_II]

insaneogeddon wrote:

Pondering using a double Hackbutt without a cart.

First thought was stalwart defender but they fall prone.

Figure if I dip 5 levels in Monk of the Sacred Mountain I cannot fall over and get substantial AC when 'dug in'.

Then 7th Gunslinger MusketMaster and I should be able to do it.

Monk also helps for unarmed strikes from my 'machine gun nest' if things get too close.

Any advice to build this further. I want to play a tank (its a 12th level 1 off just joining a group for 2-3 games, no idea what they have but its a functioning party so I can stuff about).

Not sure on race but will definitely be making tank noises.

Why not just shoot while prone? There is no penalty to shoot while prone for guns...

[blackbloodtroll]

I thought you were talking a Siege Mage with Shrink Object, Abundant Ammunition, and the Craft Construct feat to ride around on an Animated Cannon, with cannons attached, that you can also wear as armor.

[Lurk3r]

blackbloodtroll wrote:

I thought you were talking a Siege Mage with Shrink Object, Abundant Ammunition, and the Craft Construct feat to ride around on an Animated Cannon, with cannons attached, that you can also wear as armor.

I think I'm in love.

[blackbloodtroll]

Of course, a Gnome with the Master Tinker alternate racial trait is proficient with anything he crafts himself.