Playing a Vigilante(Stalker) and just acquired a really nice heavy crossbow in adventure. I have some sniper like feats and talents already, but need help acquiring the rest, as I didn't build the character around the crossbow... but I will from here on out.
Its a +5 thundering crossbow with a few other nice perks... so worth building around, IMO.
Looking ahead, I'm in need of some feats and was curious if any magic items simulate the effects of the following feats or spells:
Vital Strike
Deadly Aim
Clustered Shots
Many Shots
Gravity Bow
Improved Precise Shot
Other than these, I can get most of the feats and talents I want... but if any of these can be itemmed away, it would be really helpful
Clustered Shots you can simulate with a couple of efficient quivers full of every imaginable type of bolt, and a couple of alchemical tricks like holy water balm. Seeking arrows handle concealment, and Veering arrows cover if IPS isn't available.
The Cunning Feint and Sniper talents, plus the Ranged Feint feat, allows the character to deal Sneak Attack (sorry, "Hidden Strike") damage on (nearly) all their attacks with a ranged weapon, at any range, almost at will after 8th level.
You can also ask the GM about retraining the character around crossbow use.