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<blockquote data-quote="DragnLancr" data-source="post: 3228592" data-attributes="member: 48123">New Sniper ClassAlright. I nearly scrapped the last class I put up, and I like this one more. It's more unique and styled. Only problem is, now I worry if it is too powerful.[CODE]SniperAbilities: Dexterity is very important to a sniper, increasing his ranged attack, and eventually damage, rolls in addition to providing extra protection for the lightly armored sniper. Dexterity also improves the DC against the sniper’s Draining Shot and increases many of his skills. Intelligence provides extra skill points, which can be useful for the skillful sniper. A high Constitutionalso helps to outset the low hit point total from the d6 Hit Die.Alignment: AnyHit Die: d6Class Skills: The sniper’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are:Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Disguise (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Hide (Dex), Intimidate (Cha),Jump (Str), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Profession (Wis), Search (Int),Sleight of Hand (Dex), Spot (Wis), Tumble (Dex)Skill Points: 6 + Intelligence modifierWeapon/Armor Proficiency: Snipers are proficient with all simple weapons, and all categories of bows and crossbows. Snipers are proficient with light armor, but not with shields.ClassLevel&nbsp;&nbsp; BAB&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fort&nbsp;&nbsp; Ref&nbsp; &nbsp; Will&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Special&nbsp; 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +0&nbsp; &nbsp; +2&nbsp; &nbsp; +0&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Snipe Shot +1d6&nbsp; 2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +0&nbsp; &nbsp; +3&nbsp; &nbsp; +0&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Weapon Style&nbsp; 3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +1&nbsp; &nbsp; +3&nbsp; &nbsp; +1&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Snipe Shot +2d6&nbsp; 4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +1&nbsp; &nbsp; +4&nbsp; &nbsp; +1&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Draining Shot (1d3)&nbsp; 5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +1&nbsp; &nbsp; +4&nbsp; &nbsp; +1&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Snipe Shot +3d6, Shot From Nowhere (+5)&nbsp; 6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +2&nbsp; &nbsp; +5&nbsp; &nbsp; +2&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Improved Weapon Style&nbsp; 7&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +2&nbsp; &nbsp; +5&nbsp; &nbsp; +2&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Snipe Shot +4d6, Draining Shot (1d4)&nbsp; 8&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +6/+1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +2&nbsp; &nbsp; +6&nbsp; &nbsp; +2&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Evasion&nbsp; 9&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +6/+1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +3&nbsp; &nbsp; +6&nbsp; &nbsp; +3&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Snipe Shot +5d6&nbsp; 10&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +7/+2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +3&nbsp; &nbsp; +7&nbsp; &nbsp; +3&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Draining Shot (1d6), Shot From Nowhere (+10)&nbsp; 11&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +8/+3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +3&nbsp; &nbsp; +7&nbsp; &nbsp; +3&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Snipe Shot +6d6, &nbsp; 12&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +9/+4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +4&nbsp; &nbsp; +8&nbsp; &nbsp; +4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Dextrous Sniper&nbsp; 13&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +9/+4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +4&nbsp; &nbsp; +8&nbsp; &nbsp; +4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Snipe Shot +7d6, Draining Shot (1d8)&nbsp; 14&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +10/+5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +4&nbsp; &nbsp; +9&nbsp; &nbsp; +4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Weapon Specialization&nbsp; 15&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +11/+6/+1&nbsp; &nbsp; +5&nbsp; &nbsp; +9&nbsp; &nbsp; +5&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Snipe Shot +8d6, Shot From Nowhere (+15)&nbsp; 16&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +12/+7/+2&nbsp; &nbsp; +5&nbsp; &nbsp; +10&nbsp;&nbsp; +5&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Draining Shot (1d10)&nbsp; 17&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +12/+7/+2&nbsp; &nbsp; +5&nbsp; &nbsp; +10&nbsp;&nbsp; +5&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Snipe Shot +9d6, &nbsp; 18&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +13/+8/+3&nbsp; &nbsp; +6&nbsp; &nbsp; +11&nbsp;&nbsp; +6&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Improved Evasion&nbsp; 19&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +14/+9/+4&nbsp; &nbsp; +6&nbsp; &nbsp; +11&nbsp;&nbsp; +6&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Snipe Shot +10d6, Draining Shot (1d12)&nbsp; 20&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; +15/+10/+5&nbsp;&nbsp; +6&nbsp; &nbsp; +12&nbsp;&nbsp; +6&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Master Sniper, Shot From Nowhere (+20)&nbsp; &nbsp; Snipe Shot (Ex) - When using a ranged weapon against a foe that is denied its Dexterity bonus to AC, a sniper may inflict extra damage. When calculating damage for such an attack, the sniper may add 1d6 at first level and an additional 1d6 at every odd level thereafter (+2d6 at 3rd, +3d6 at 5th, etc). The sniper may not inflict non-lethal damage with this attack. A Snipe Shot can only work if the target is within 60 ft of the sniper, or the maximum range of the weapon being used, whichever is a shorter distance.&nbsp; &nbsp; Weapon Style (Ex) - At 2nd level, a sniper must select one of two weapon styles to pursue: bows or crossbows. This choice affects the character’s class features but does not restrict his selection of feats or special abilities in any way.&nbsp; &nbsp; If the sniper selects bows, he is treated as having the Rapid Shot feat, even if he does not have the normal prerequisites for this feat.&nbsp; &nbsp; If the sniper selects crossbows, he is treated as having the Rapid Reload feat.&nbsp; &nbsp; The benefits of the sniper’s chosen style apply only when he is wearing light or no armor. He loses all benefits of his weapon style when wearing medium or heavy armor.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Draining Shot (Ex)- If a 4th level sniper studies his victim for 3 rounds and then takes a full-round action to make a snipe shot that successfully deals damage, the snipe shot has the additional effect of draining the life out of the target. While studying the victim, the sniper can undertake other actions so long as his attention stays focused on the target and the target does not detect the sniper. If the victim of such an attack fails a Fortitude save (DC 10 + one-half the sniper’s class level + the sniper’s Dex modifier) against the draining effect, she receives 1d3 Constitution damage in addition to the normal snipe shot damage. This damage goes up with levels, becoming 1d4 at 7th level, 1d6 at 10th, 1d8 at 13th, 1d10 at 16th, and 1d12 at 19th. &nbsp;If the victim’s saving throw succeeds, the attack is just a normal sneak attack. Once the sniper has completed his 3 rounds of study, he must make the draining shot within 3 rounds. If a draining shot is attempted and fails (the victim makes her save) or if the sniper does not launch the draining shot within 3 rounds of completing the study, 3 new rounds of study are required before he can attempt another draining shot.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Shot From Nowhere (Ex)- At 5th level, a sniper who has hidden at least 10 feet away from his target can make one or more ranged attacks, then immediately hide as a free action with a +5 bonus. The sniper still suffers from the effects of the -20 to Hide checks as a result of attacking, so the +5 makes it essentially a -15. At 10th level this increases to a +10 (making it -10). At 15th level it is again increased to +15 (creating a -5 penalty). At 20th level, the sniper gains a +20 to these Hide checks, effectively negating the -20 for attacking.&nbsp; &nbsp; Improved Weapon Style (Ex)- At 6th level, a sniper’s aptitude in his chosenweapon style (bows or crossbows) improves. If he selected bows at 2nd level, he is treated as having the Manyshot feat, even if he does not have the normal prerequisites for that feat. &nbsp; &nbsp; If the sniper selected crossbows at 2nd level, he is treated as having the Deadeye feat (See page 78 of the Player‘s Handbook II), even if he does not have the normal prerequisites for that feat. &nbsp; &nbsp; As before, the benefits of the sniper’s chosen style apply only when he wears light or no armor. He loses all benefits of his weapon style when wearing medium or heavy armor. &nbsp; &nbsp; Evasion (Ex)- At 8th level and higher, a sniper can avoid even magical and unusual attacks with great agility. If he makes a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, he instead takes no damage. Evasion can be used only if the sniper is wearing light armor or no armor. A helpless sniper does not gain the benefit of evasion. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dextrous Sniping (Ex)- At 12th level, a sniper has learned how to aim well enough to inflict a graver wound, even against moving opponents. He may add his Dexterity bonus (if any) to his damage rolls with ranged weapons as well as his attack rolls. Strength bonuses to composite longbows or thrown weapons do not stack with this Dex bonus.&nbsp; &nbsp; Weapon Specialization (Ex)- At 14th level, a sniper gains the feat WeaponSpecialization (Any bow or crossbow) as a bonus feat. (The sniper must choose one bow or crossbow type for the feat.)&nbsp; &nbsp; Improved Evasion- At 18th level, the sniper gains Improved Evasion. This ability works like evasion, except that while the sniper still takes no damage on a successful Reflex saving throw against attacks henceforth he takes only half damage on a failed save. A helpless sniper does not gain the benefit of improved evasion. &nbsp; &nbsp; Master Sniper- At 20th level, the sniper becomes a Master Sniper, and can hide in any area that can provide cover or concealment even while being observed as a free action.[/CODE]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="DragnLancr, post: 3228592, member: 48123"] [b]New Sniper Class[/b] Alright. I nearly scrapped the last class I put up, and I like this one more. It's more unique and styled. Only problem is, now I worry if it is too powerful. [CODE]Sniper Abilities: Dexterity is very important to a sniper, increasing his ranged attack, and eventually damage, rolls in addition to providing extra protection for the lightly armored sniper. Dexterity also improves the DC against the sniper’s Draining Shot and increases many of his skills. Intelligence provides extra skill points, which can be useful for the skillful sniper. A high Constitution also helps to outset the low hit point total from the d6 Hit Die. Alignment: Any Hit Die: d6 Class Skills: The sniper’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are: Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Disguise (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Hide (Dex), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Profession (Wis), Search (Int), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Spot (Wis), Tumble (Dex) Skill Points: 6 + Intelligence modifier Weapon/Armor Proficiency: Snipers are proficient with all simple weapons, and all categories of bows and crossbows. Snipers are proficient with light armor, but not with shields. Class Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special 1 +0 +0 +2 +0 Snipe Shot +1d6 2 +1 +0 +3 +0 Weapon Style 3 +2 +1 +3 +1 Snipe Shot +2d6 4 +3 +1 +4 +1 Draining Shot (1d3) 5 +3 +1 +4 +1 Snipe Shot +3d6, Shot From Nowhere (+5) 6 +4 +2 +5 +2 Improved Weapon Style 7 +5 +2 +5 +2 Snipe Shot +4d6, Draining Shot (1d4) 8 +6/+1 +2 +6 +2 Evasion 9 +6/+1 +3 +6 +3 Snipe Shot +5d6 10 +7/+2 +3 +7 +3 Draining Shot (1d6), Shot From Nowhere (+10) 11 +8/+3 +3 +7 +3 Snipe Shot +6d6, 12 +9/+4 +4 +8 +4 Dextrous Sniper 13 +9/+4 +4 +8 +4 Snipe Shot +7d6, Draining Shot (1d8) 14 +10/+5 +4 +9 +4 Weapon Specialization 15 +11/+6/+1 +5 +9 +5 Snipe Shot +8d6, Shot From Nowhere (+15) 16 +12/+7/+2 +5 +10 +5 Draining Shot (1d10) 17 +12/+7/+2 +5 +10 +5 Snipe Shot +9d6, 18 +13/+8/+3 +6 +11 +6 Improved Evasion 19 +14/+9/+4 +6 +11 +6 Snipe Shot +10d6, Draining Shot (1d12) 20 +15/+10/+5 +6 +12 +6 Master Sniper, Shot From Nowhere (+20) Snipe Shot (Ex) - When using a ranged weapon against a foe that is denied its Dexterity bonus to AC, a sniper may inflict extra damage. When calculating damage for such an attack, the sniper may add 1d6 at first level and an additional 1d6 at every odd level thereafter (+2d6 at 3rd, +3d6 at 5th, etc). The sniper may not inflict non-lethal damage with this attack. A Snipe Shot can only work if the target is within 60 ft of the sniper, or the maximum range of the weapon being used, whichever is a shorter distance. Weapon Style (Ex) - At 2nd level, a sniper must select one of two weapon styles to pursue: bows or crossbows. This choice affects the character’s class features but does not restrict his selection of feats or special abilities in any way. If the sniper selects bows, he is treated as having the Rapid Shot feat, even if he does not have the normal prerequisites for this feat. If the sniper selects crossbows, he is treated as having the Rapid Reload feat. The benefits of the sniper’s chosen style apply only when he is wearing light or no armor. He loses all benefits of his weapon style when wearing medium or heavy armor. Draining Shot (Ex)- If a 4th level sniper studies his victim for 3 rounds and then takes a full-round action to make a snipe shot that successfully deals damage, the snipe shot has the additional effect of draining the life out of the target. While studying the victim, the sniper can undertake other actions so long as his attention stays focused on the target and the target does not detect the sniper. If the victim of such an attack fails a Fortitude save (DC 10 + one-half the sniper’s class level + the sniper’s Dex modifier) against the draining effect, she receives 1d3 Constitution damage in addition to the normal snipe shot damage. This damage goes up with levels, becoming 1d4 at 7th level, 1d6 at 10th, 1d8 at 13th, 1d10 at 16th, and 1d12 at 19th. If the victim’s saving throw succeeds, the attack is just a normal sneak attack. Once the sniper has completed his 3 rounds of study, he must make the draining shot within 3 rounds. If a draining shot is attempted and fails (the victim makes her save) or if the sniper does not launch the draining shot within 3 rounds of completing the study, 3 new rounds of study are required before he can attempt another draining shot. Shot From Nowhere (Ex)- At 5th level, a sniper who has hidden at least 10 feet away from his target can make one or more ranged attacks, then immediately hide as a free action with a +5 bonus. The sniper still suffers from the effects of the -20 to Hide checks as a result of attacking, so the +5 makes it essentially a -15. At 10th level this increases to a +10 (making it -10). At 15th level it is again increased to +15 (creating a -5 penalty). At 20th level, the sniper gains a +20 to these Hide checks, effectively negating the -20 for attacking. Improved Weapon Style (Ex)- At 6th level, a sniper’s aptitude in his chosen weapon style (bows or crossbows) improves. If he selected bows at 2nd level, he is treated as having the Manyshot feat, even if he does not have the normal prerequisites for that feat. If the sniper selected crossbows at 2nd level, he is treated as having the Deadeye feat (See page 78 of the Player‘s Handbook II), even if he does not have the normal prerequisites for that feat. As before, the benefits of the sniper’s chosen style apply only when he wears light or no armor. He loses all benefits of his weapon style when wearing medium or heavy armor. Evasion (Ex)- At 8th level and higher, a sniper can avoid even magical and unusual attacks with great agility. If he makes a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, he instead takes no damage. Evasion can be used only if the sniper is wearing light armor or no armor. A helpless sniper does not gain the benefit of evasion. Dextrous Sniping (Ex)- At 12th level, a sniper has learned how to aim well enough to inflict a graver wound, even against moving opponents. He may add his Dexterity bonus (if any) to his damage rolls with ranged weapons as well as his attack rolls. Strength bonuses to composite longbows or thrown weapons do not stack with this Dex bonus. Weapon Specialization (Ex)- At 14th level, a sniper gains the feat Weapon Specialization (Any bow or crossbow) as a bonus feat. (The sniper must choose one bow or crossbow type for the feat.) Improved Evasion- At 18th level, the sniper gains Improved Evasion. This ability works like evasion, except that while the sniper still takes no damage on a successful Reflex saving throw against attacks henceforth he takes only half damage on a failed save. A helpless sniper does not gain the benefit of improved evasion. Master Sniper- At 20th level, the sniper becomes a Master Sniper, and can hide in any area that can provide cover or concealment even while being observed as a free action.[/CODE] [/QUOTE]

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