Y'all ready to get rootin', tootin' and shootin'? Today I'm releasing an update for my Gunslinger class.
Do you want to use firearms, pull off daring tricks, and generally be a cool-ass cowboy/cowgirl/cow-person then do I have the class for you.
Now grab your gun and lets get going.
In this post, ill give an overview of the class and its Creeds (subclasses). For those who've seen it before it changes how most of the Creeds function and the general firearm rules.
Basics
The gunslinger is a martial class that primarily uses Dexterity and Charisma, to pull off feats of gunslinging prowess known as tricks.
If you've played dnd 5e for more than 10 minutes you'll probably have heard of the Battle Master fighter and its manoeuvres. The gunslinger uses a similar system for its tricks. Rolling trick dice to perform "Tricks" such as; improved accuracy, retaliation, locking down areas, and more. As you gain levels you gain access to more tricks and be able to perform them more frequently.
You'll gain other "Expert" (if we use One DnD's language) style features such as expertise, evasion, and an improved ability to perform opportunity attacks.
Now that we've covered the class's bones, let's get down to the shining stars that differentiate one 'slinger from another, their Creeds.
Arcane Rancher
Guns are cool, but what if you also had magic? Well, the arcane ranger is that. It has roots in the Arcane Archer archetype, allowing you to "cast" arcane tricks tied to schools of magic. They are also adept at curving bullets.
Defender
Being a gunslinger is not always about hurting people. Sometimes it's about protecting others - usually, your self-made family. These armour-clad troopers specialise in returning fire from defendable positions.
Divine Duelist
I'm a be real with y'all for a second. I've always loved nuns with guns, as a trope, so that's what birthed the divine duelist. Think of it as a divine version of the arcane rancher, but instead of tricks it gives out treats based on divine domains (though many will still trick your foes).
Outlaw
Want to get down and dirty, firing with reckless abandon? You might be an outlaw. They can fight in the thick of it as well as any swordsman, and use their tricks to defend themselves.
Pistoleer
What's better than one gun? Yes, two guns! Pisotleers fulfil a very popular and specific fantasy. The twin pistol-wielding, cartwheeling, untouchable gunman, often seen in action movies.
Righteous Rider
Let's take a step back. What is a cowboy without their steed? Just a goon with a gun. These riders summon magical steeds and use whips of light to lasso their foes.
Saber
Wama fight with a cutlass in one hand and a pistol in the other? The pirate dream can be yours if you take up the Saber's creed. Mix gunslinging tricks and fighter manoeuvres in this daring melee marksman.
Sniper
Last but not least, is the steady head-popping sniper. What they lack in mobility they make up for in range and firepower.
