| SillyGuy |
The Bolt Ace Archetype seems to be the solution for people who want to play an effective archer without resorting to the ubiquitous bows and shun firearms because of setting reasons("no guns in my game") or because they don't like the misfire mechanic.
So...how does a Bolt Ace even work?
Human (Bolt Ace) Gunslinger
15 PB:
10 STR 18 DEX 12 CON 10 INT 14 WIS 10 CHA
Traits: Reactionary(+2 initiative), Indomitable Faith(+1 will save)
1st: Deeds(Sharp Shoot, Vigilant loading, Gunslinger's dodge), Grit(2/2), Gunsmith; Gunsmithing, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot
2nd: Nimble +1
3rd: Deeds(Gunslinger Initiative, Pistol-Whip, Shooter's Resolve); Deadly Aim
4th: Rapid Reload(Light Crossbow), +1 DEX
5th: Crossbow Training(Light Crossbow); Rapid Shot
6th: Nimble +2
7th: Deeds(Dead Shot, Targeting, Distracting Shot); WF(Light Crossbow)
8th: Improved Critical(Light Crossbow), +1 DEX
9th: Crossbow Training(Heavy Crossbow); Crossbow Mastery (Retrain Weapon Focus and Improved Critical to Heavy Crossbow)
10th: Nimble +3
11th: Deeds(Bleeding Wound, Vigilant Shooter, Inexplicable Reload); Signature Deed(Sharp Shoot)
12th: Snap Shot, +1 DEX
13th: Crossbow Training(Hand crossbow); Improved Snap Shot
14th: Nimble +4
15th: Deeds(Evasive, Slinger's luck, Pinning Shot); Combat Reflexes
16th: Greater Snap Shot, +1 DEX
17th: Crossbow Training(?? crossbow); Extra Grit
18th: Nimble +5
19th: Deeds(Cheat Death, Death's Shot, Stunning Shot); Ability Focus(Stunning Shot)
20th: True Grit(Stunning Shot, Sharp Shoot), +1 DEX; Extra Grit (Retrain Signature Deed to Stunning Shot)
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I'm looking for advice on feats - 17th and 20th are pretty much placeholder options; and perhaps I have overlooked something that might be better.
I'm also looking for advice on equipment: Are there certain (magical or mundane) items that would be vital for a Bolt Ace?