
Level 1 Commoner |
After reading Wardens of the Reborn Forge I finally became interested in the Gunslinger. Before that I considered the class to be rather unappealing and bland because of its "Just sit there and press the auto attack button (a.k.a. Full-Round-Attack)"-play style. But then I found the Shield/Grand Marshal PrC and I was surprised that it gives nice RP opportunities supported by its Judgement light mechanism, which is the main reason why I love the Inquisitor class. A good will save progression combined with Quarry (although late) and Danger Sense aren't shabby too.
But I'm still a newbie so my assessment might be wrong. So my question is rather simple: Is the Shield/Grand Marshal viable? (viable doesn't mean maximum DPR in this context; it's good enough when he doesn't fall behind the other main damage dealer classes too much)

Rynjin |

The Grand Marshal is pretty cool. Considering there is approximately 0 reason to be a Gunslinger after 5th level, it makes the PrC look very appetizing. One of the few PrCs you look at and go "This is almost a no-brainer for me to take", which is refreshing from the usual "Man that looks pretty cool but it kinda sucks ass" thought you get from most PrCs.

williamoak |

Well, the one big thing you loose is the possibility to get signature deed (the feat), and the "no misfires" thing for certain archetypes (though there are items that can get around that limit). I've just built a grippli gunslinger/shieldmarshal (called "the frog with no name") and it's decent. Certain problems with fort & wis saves though.