paizo.com Recent Posts in Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?paizo.com Recent Posts in Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?2021-10-15T21:03:35Z2021-10-15T21:03:35ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?Kyronehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#202021-10-23T23:26:43Z2021-10-17T22:21:37Z<p>A Grand Bazaar one.</p>
<p><b>The Tiger, Mask?</b></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>A Grand Bazaar one.
The Tiger, Mask?
[Spoiler omitted]Kyrone2021-10-17T22:21:37ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?Red Griffynhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#192021-10-23T23:26:27Z2021-10-17T10:15:33Z<p><b>Chekov Hammer:</b> </p>
<p>A fighter who selects firearms, MCs into Mauler, the MCs into Gunslinger to keep his proficiency high for 2 handed combination weapons for melee/ranged. Essentially a switch hitter focused more on debuffing with a crushing rune/hammer specialization from the hammer gun vs. doing straight damage due to 1D8 die sizes. However, you can use the critical fusion specialization with a power attack/furious focus strike and telluric power to get a big static damage bonus due to more damage dice. Uses the free archetype rule because its awesome.</p>
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<p><b>Plucky Ducky:</b></p>
<p>The luckiest SOB around. Focused on picking up as many re-roll/fortune effects possible via unexpected sharpshooter, halfling luck feat chain, catfolk luck feat chains, and grit and tenacity feat chain. Styled after Dirk Gently for sure. Uses free archetype rule and an okay from the GM to open up a new regional catfolk adoption agency.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Chekov Hammer:
A fighter who selects firearms, MCs into Mauler, the MCs into Gunslinger to keep his proficiency high for 2 handed combination weapons for melee/ranged. Essentially a switch hitter focused more on debuffing with a crushing rune/hammer specialization from the hammer gun vs. doing straight damage due to 1D8 die sizes. However, you can use the critical fusion specialization with a power attack/furious focus strike and telluric power to get a big static damage bonus due to more...Red Griffyn2021-10-17T10:15:33ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?breithauptclanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#182021-10-16T18:52:45Z2021-10-16T18:52:45Z<p>There is the classic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGWabpugYVU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Creepy Doll</a></p>
<p>Toy Poppet. Witch - either Curse or Baba Yaga. Fortune Teller background. Shiny Button Eyes. Cathartic Mage (Fear) especially if you chose Baba Yaga and don't have Evil Eye. For Basic Lesson use Lesson of Vengeance to get Needle of Vengeance. Spells focusing on things that do negative damage or mental damage or status effects - so Phantom Pain, Ray of Enfeeblement, Paranoia, Hideous Laughter, Vomit Swarm, Feast of Ashes...</p>
<p>Not much of a playable player character. But could make a good villain.</p>There is the classic Creepy Doll
Toy Poppet. Witch - either Curse or Baba Yaga. Fortune Teller background. Shiny Button Eyes. Cathartic Mage (Fear) especially if you chose Baba Yaga and don't have Evil Eye. For Basic Lesson use Lesson of Vengeance to get Needle of Vengeance. Spells focusing on things that do negative damage or mental damage or status effects - so Phantom Pain, Ray of Enfeeblement, Paranoia, Hideous Laughter, Vomit Swarm, Feast of Ashes...
Not much of a playable player...breithauptclan2021-10-16T18:52:45ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?Perpdepoghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#172021-10-16T17:56:41Z2021-10-16T17:56:41Z<p>Not really builds exactly, but two ideas I've had, just because, were either a stuffed poppet shaped like an elephant who uses a blunderbuss, mostly so I can simulate my games of "Dumbo with a shotgun" that I used to play as a kid, or perhaps making a monk or fighter combat Automaton who goes into the Sterling Dynamo archetype ... so I can build Android 16.
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"PISTON PUNCH!"</p>
<p>I'd do Android rather than Automaton, but Automatons get the ability to shoot lasers, and combat ones can do special slams, which sounds great.</p>Not really builds exactly, but two ideas I've had, just because, were either a stuffed poppet shaped like an elephant who uses a blunderbuss, mostly so I can simulate my games of "Dumbo with a shotgun" that I used to play as a kid, or perhaps making a monk or fighter combat Automaton who goes into the Sterling Dynamo archetype ... so I can build Android 16.
"PISTON PUNCH!"
I'd do Android rather than Automaton, but Automatons get the ability to shoot lasers, and combat ones can do special...Perpdepog2021-10-16T17:56:41ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?Kalaamhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#162021-10-16T17:31:34Z2021-10-16T17:31:34Z<p>Currently trying to tinker a Starlit Span Magus using either a 1handed weapon and pistols or a combination weapon, not sure how to balance STR/DEX/INT yet. If using a combination weapon, a dip into gunslinger for some feats might be good, was thinking of the Piercing Wind and use it with 2 hands regardless</p>Currently trying to tinker a Starlit Span Magus using either a 1handed weapon and pistols or a combination weapon, not sure how to balance STR/DEX/INT yet. If using a combination weapon, a dip into gunslinger for some feats might be good, was thinking of the Piercing Wind and use it with 2 hands regardlessKalaam2021-10-16T17:31:34ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?Kyronehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#152021-10-16T17:28:39Z2021-10-16T17:28:39Z<p><b>Guns, Goblins and Bombs! Oh my!</b></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Guns, Goblins and Bombs! Oh my!
[Spoiler omitted]Kyrone2021-10-16T17:28:39ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?WWHsmackdownhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#142021-10-16T15:08:39Z2021-10-16T15:08:39Z<p>Too late to edit but I'm also wondering if it's better to do the construct companion innovation or go the weapon innovation with the construct companion feats. I'm leaning towards the latter but any input would be appreciated. Between megaton strike and the gadget feats I don't think my inventor is gonna have room for a dedication.</p>Too late to edit but I'm also wondering if it's better to do the construct companion innovation or go the weapon innovation with the construct companion feats. I'm leaning towards the latter but any input would be appreciated. Between megaton strike and the gadget feats I don't think my inventor is gonna have room for a dedication.WWHsmackdown2021-10-16T15:08:39ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?WWHsmackdownhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#132021-10-16T11:48:17Z2021-10-16T11:48:17Z<p>Automaton construct companion inventor. Just a crazy Professor Farnsworth character who's brilliant mortal consciousness is slightly mush from millenia of existence. Idk about having a dedication or not. I might wanna save those feats for gadgets and other inventor goodies.</p>Automaton construct companion inventor. Just a crazy Professor Farnsworth character who's brilliant mortal consciousness is slightly mush from millenia of existence. Idk about having a dedication or not. I might wanna save those feats for gadgets and other inventor goodies.WWHsmackdown2021-10-16T11:48:17ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?Kekkreshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#122021-10-16T11:41:46Z2021-10-16T11:41:46Z<p>Due to recently binging she-ra (2018) I felt almost compelled to build entrapta with the inventor, and I am VERY pleased with the result. You have to abstract "hand usage" a little when the weapon in question is cybernetic laced prehensile hair (using meteor hammer of all things as a base) but saying she needs to use both hands fully available to keep balance while flailing around with however many pounds of hair she has. I'm on a phone atm but once I get off work I'll post the build.</p>Due to recently binging she-ra (2018) I felt almost compelled to build entrapta with the inventor, and I am VERY pleased with the result. You have to abstract "hand usage" a little when the weapon in question is cybernetic laced prehensile hair (using meteor hammer of all things as a base) but saying she needs to use both hands fully available to keep balance while flailing around with however many pounds of hair she has. I'm on a phone atm but once I get off work I'll post the build.Kekkres2021-10-16T11:41:46ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?PeteZero (alias of Pete who?)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#112021-10-16T10:07:03Z2021-10-16T10:07:03Z<p>Thinking of a sprite gunslinger on a corgi mount. No clue if it is viable or would work, but since sprites came out always fancied the idea.</p>Thinking of a sprite gunslinger on a corgi mount. No clue if it is viable or would work, but since sprites came out always fancied the idea.PeteZero (alias of Pete who?)2021-10-16T10:07:03ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?aobst128https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#102021-10-16T02:22:03Z2021-10-16T02:22:03Z<p>Dex armor inventor with the stealth suit. Scout archetype for scout's charge and benefit from your stealth bonus on your armor for feint attempts from scout's charge. Multitalented for rogue to get mobility and zip around the battlefield with 60+ speed.</p>Dex armor inventor with the stealth suit. Scout archetype for scout's charge and benefit from your stealth bonus on your armor for feint attempts from scout's charge. Multitalented for rogue to get mobility and zip around the battlefield with 60+ speed.aobst1282021-10-16T02:22:03ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?Zwordsmanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#92021-10-16T02:19:22Z2021-10-16T02:19:22Z<p>Alchemist who uses hand xbow absolutely loves a gunslinger dip for a new weapon type. But also for the Alchemy shots, which lets them target weaknesses.
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He's quite happy for it. He's now a librarian with a gun.</p>Alchemist who uses hand xbow absolutely loves a gunslinger dip for a new weapon type. But also for the Alchemy shots, which lets them target weaknesses.
He's quite happy for it. He's now a librarian with a gun.Zwordsman2021-10-16T02:19:22ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?Arachnofiendhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#82021-10-16T02:04:43Z2021-10-16T02:04:43Z<p>The gun sword makes a lot of sense for a Precision Ranger switch hitter. Definitely a Gravity Weapon build but not sure where to go from there.</p>The gun sword makes a lot of sense for a Precision Ranger switch hitter. Definitely a Gravity Weapon build but not sure where to go from there.Arachnofiend2021-10-16T02:04:43ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?Guntermenchhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#72021-10-16T06:13:50Z2021-10-16T01:39:24Z<p>I'm looking at a Toy Poppet Sniper. Harmless Doll might let me ambush something at some point. Mostly just looking forward to shooting gargantuan creatures with a BB gun.</p>I'm looking at a Toy Poppet Sniper. Harmless Doll might let me ambush something at some point. Mostly just looking forward to shooting gargantuan creatures with a BB gun.Guntermench2021-10-16T01:39:24ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?breithauptclanhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#62021-10-16T01:23:50Z2021-10-16T01:23:50Z<p>I'm wanting to do something with the Poppet. But the penalty to DEX is somewhat harsh. So I am thinking:</p>
<p>Toy Poppet
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Adopted Ancestry (Sprite) - Not strictly legal, but whatever
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Corgi Mount
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Spark of Independence</p>
<p>Then ride around the battlefield on an independent Corgi. Using Spark of Independence to put on a burst of speed if really needed.</p>
<p>Amusing, but probably not terribly powerful.</p>I'm wanting to do something with the Poppet. But the penalty to DEX is somewhat harsh. So I am thinking:
Toy Poppet
Adopted Ancestry (Sprite) - Not strictly legal, but whatever
Corgi Mount
Spark of Independence
Then ride around the battlefield on an independent Corgi. Using Spark of Independence to put on a burst of speed if really needed.
Amusing, but probably not terribly powerful.breithauptclan2021-10-16T01:23:50ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?HammerJackhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#52021-10-16T00:01:02Z2021-10-15T23:06:03Z<p>I'd say the obvious big deal mechanic here is a gunslinger with any weapon with good range maximizing the mileage they get from Fake Out with Cooperative nature and other dedication options that build on Aid, like you'd find in the Pathfinder Agent archetype with Deft Cooperation.</p>I'd say the obvious big deal mechanic here is a gunslinger with any weapon with good range maximizing the mileage they get from Fake Out with Cooperative nature and other dedication options that build on Aid, like you'd find in the Pathfinder Agent archetype with Deft Cooperation.HammerJack2021-10-15T23:06:03ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?roquepohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#42021-10-15T22:57:04Z2021-10-15T22:57:04Z<p>For the new campaign we are going to start in a few weeks (with Free Archetype rules) I'm going to play an android sniper Gunslinger with Wizard dedication and later on Beastgunner (a little bit reflavored probably). The spells will be mostly used on time themed spells like time jump and such. The idea is to use true strike with Sniper's Aim every other turn for really consistent crits with an arquebus and later on switch to Spellsling when elememtal weakneses can be triggered.</p>For the new campaign we are going to start in a few weeks (with Free Archetype rules) I'm going to play an android sniper Gunslinger with Wizard dedication and later on Beastgunner (a little bit reflavored probably). The spells will be mostly used on time themed spells like time jump and such. The idea is to use true strike with Sniper's Aim every other turn for really consistent crits with an arquebus and later on switch to Spellsling when elememtal weakneses can be triggered.roquepo2021-10-15T22:57:04ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?aobst128https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#32021-10-15T22:02:34Z2021-10-15T22:02:34Z<p>Dwarven weapon inventor specializing in his clan dagger. Make it a d6 with complex simplicity. Aerodynamic construction at 7th level to make clan's edge attacks with an agile and sweep clan dagger and tank it up with crowds of enemies. Give it reach at 15th level. Secondary weapon would be some kind of polearm for bosses and such.</p>Dwarven weapon inventor specializing in his clan dagger. Make it a d6 with complex simplicity. Aerodynamic construction at 7th level to make clan's edge attacks with an agile and sweep clan dagger and tank it up with crowds of enemies. Give it reach at 15th level. Secondary weapon would be some kind of polearm for bosses and such.aobst1282021-10-15T22:02:34ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?Guntermenchhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#22021-10-15T21:31:19Z2021-10-15T21:31:19Z<p>To take advantage of One Shot, One Kill more consistently I'm planning on taking Rogue Dedication for Surprise Attack.</p>To take advantage of One Shot, One Kill more consistently I'm planning on taking Rogue Dedication for Surprise Attack.Guntermench2021-10-15T21:31:19ZForums/Pathfinder Second Edition: General Discussion: Guns and Gears, what builds did you tinker?Kyronehttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs43hz1?Guns-and-Gears-what-builds-did-you-tinker#12021-10-23T23:22:49Z2021-10-15T21:03:35Z<p>The book is out for a few days now, what builds did you do with the new options?</p>
<p>Grand Bazaar builds are also welcome.</p>
<p><b>Sniper Big Shot</b>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>The Toymaker</b>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>Mixed Range Ranger</b>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>The book is out for a few days now, what builds did you do with the new options?
Grand Bazaar builds are also welcome.
Sniper Big Shot
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The Toymaker
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Mixed Range Ranger
[Spoiler omitted]Kyrone2021-10-15T21:03:35Z