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I had another PC idea, but I would be grateful if you could give me feedback about it. Seems I got a liking for Blackdirge's templates and weapon-specific PrCs, but hey, if it can be done, it's legal. Here's Kio'oukath Spearbearer Uninmathoakoo (god, that's long for a name, but that's goliath names work), a hoplite/arbalestier, or if you prefer a crossbow-wielding spearman. Weird ? Probably... Legal ? Totally ! See my comments at the end.
Both the Hoplite and Arbalestier PrCs can be found at the ENWorld Online Store, from Blackdirge Publishing.
Kio'oukath Spearbearer Uninmathoakoo CR 21
Male goliath Ftr 10 / Hoplite 5/ Arbalestier 5
NG Medium Monstrous Humanoid
Init +5; Senses Listen +0, Spot +21
Languages Common, Gol-Kaa, Dwarven
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AC 42, Touch 20, Flat-footed 37
(+5 dex, +10 armor, +5 natural, +7 shield, +5 deflection)
HP 150 (20 HD: 20d10 + 40); Heavy Fortification 100%
Immune acclimated;
Resist +4 vs. bull rush, trip and overrun attempts
Fort +22 Ref +15 Will +10,
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Speed 30 ft. (6 squares), fly 60 ft. (good)
Melee Large +5 adamantine crossbow sword bayonet +37/+32/+27/+22 (2d6+13/x2 plus skewer)
Ranged Large +5 speed quick-loading great crossbow +31/+31/+26/+21/+16 (8d8+7/12-20/x3)
Ranged Large +5 speed quick-loading great crossbow +31 (8d8+7/12-20/x3) if the quick-loading special ability is disabled
Space 5 ft; Reach 5 ft;
Base Atk +20; Grapple +33
Atk Options Power Attack, Improved Overrun, Greater Point-Blank Shot (+3, up to 60 ft.), Penetrating Shot, Driving Attack, Lunging Strike, Master Overrun
Special Options Rapid Reload, Dynamis 2/day, Skewer, Armor Penetration (9), Swift Reload,
Combat Gear 5 potions of protection from arrows 15/magic, 5 potions of cure serious wounds
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Abilities Str 28 Dex 20 Con 15 Int 12 Wis 10 Cha 8
SQ Powerful build, mountain movement, acclimated, spearman, phalanx fighter, mighty trust, increased damage, augmented critical, master critical
Feats Exotic Weapon Proficiency (great crossbow) (b), Exotic Shield Proficiency (gauntlet shield) (special), Weapon Focus (spear), Power Attack (b), Improved Overrun, Weapon Focus (heavy crossbow) (b), Point-Blank Shot (b), Rapid Reload, Precise Shot (b), Crossbow Sniper, Penetrating Shot (b), Weapon Specialization (spear) (b), Melee Weapon Mastery (piercing), Driving Attack (b), Improved Critical (heavy crossbow), Lunging Strike
Skills Climb +22, Craft (weaponsmith) +14, Profession (soldier) +7, Sense Motive +1*, Spot +21
* Kio'oukath receives a +2 racial bonus to Sense Motive checks
Possessions Combat gear plus Large +5 speed quick-loading great crossbow, 100 Large +5 crossbow bolts, Large +5 adamantine crossbow sword bayonet, +5 gauntlet’s shield, +5 heavy fortification mithral breastplate, Wings of Flying, Amulet of Natural Armor +5, Ring of Protection +5, Gloves of Dexterity +6, Belt of Giant Strength +6, Vest of Resistance +5 (as Cloak of Resistance), Steadfast Boots, 10 masterwork spears
Level Adjustment +1
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Powerful Build (Ex) Kio'oukath’s physical stature lets him function in many ways as if he was one size category larger. Whenever Kio'oukath is subject to a size modifier or special size modifier for an opposed check (such as during grapple checks, bull rush attempts, and trip attempts), he is treated as one size larger if doing so is advantageous to him. He is also considered to be one size larger when determining whether a creature’s special attacks based on size (such as improved grab or swallow whole) can affect him. Kio'oukath can use weapons designed for a creature one size larger without penalty. However, his space and reach remain those of a creature of his actual size. The benefits of this racial trait stack with the effects of powers, abilities and spells that change Kio'oukath’s size category.
Mountain Movement (Ex) Kio'oukath can make standing jumps and high jumps as if they were running long jumps and high jumps. He can also engage in accelerated climbing without taking the -5 penalty to Climbing checks.
Acclimated (Ex) Kio'oukath does not take penalty or suffers negative effects from high altitudes.
Spearman (Ex) Kio'oukath is a master of the spear, and has received special training in the handling of his weapon. This training allows him to handle the spear in a unique fashion, gaining a tactical advantage over other spear wielders. He may use the standard spear as a one-handed weapon at no penalty, allowing him to employ a shield.
Phalanx Fighter (Ex) Trained to fight in tight formations with his fellow soldiers, Kio'oukath gains additional protection from his own shield and the shields of those surrounding him. Whenever directly adjacent to an ally with a heavy steel, wooden, or tower shield, Kio'oukath gains a +2 circumstance bonus to AC and a +1 circumstance bonus to Reflex saving throws for each such ally, up to a total of +4 to AC and +2 to Reflex saving throws when flanked by other shield-bearers.
Dynamis (Ex) Twice per day, Kio'oukath may enter a state of total concentration, focusing his awareness into a single pinpoint of martial precision. While under the effects of dynamis, Kio'oukath gains a +2 morale bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, Kio'oukath is considered to have the Improved Critical feat for any melee weapon he wields, even if he does not normally qualify for the feat. Dynamis lasts for 5 rounds.
Mighty Thrust (Ex) When using the Power Attack feat while wielding the spear with one hand, Kio'oukath adds 1.5 times the number subtracted from his melee attack rolls to his damage rolls.
Skewer (Ex) When Kio'oukath scores a critical hit with the spear, he forces the opponent to make a Fortitude DC 24 saving throw or be impaled. The save is Strength-based. Kio'oukath can choose to leave his weapon in the body of his opponent, or, as a free action, he can attempt to rip the weapon free, which requires a DC 10 Strength check and inflicts full weapon damage plus Strength modifier on the impaled foe. If Kio'oukath chooses to leave his weapon in the body of the foe (or if he is unable to remove it) the impaled target suffers 1d6 points of damage for each round the weapon remains in his body. In addition, an impaled target of up to one size category larger than Kio'oukath may only move at half speed and suffers a –2 to all attacks rolls, saving throws, ability checks, and skill checks. An impaled foe can attempt to remove a spear from his body with a DC 10 Strength check, which requires a full round action. Removing a spear in this fashion inflicts full weapon damage. Alternately, a successful Heal check (DC 15) allows the removal of the impaling spear without inflicting the extra damage.
Master Overrun (Ex) When using the overrun special action, Kio'oukath may make a single attack against his target with his spear if he succeeds at knocking his opponent prone. He can still continue his movement after attacking the downed opponent.
Armor Penetration (Ex) Combining his considerable skill with the deadly impact of his chosen weapon, Kio'oukath can largely ignore an opponent’s armor at close range. At 1st level, when using a heavy crossbow, the arbalestier subtracts 9 points from a target’s natural, armor, or shield bonus to AC when within one range increment and applies only to natural, armor, and shield bonuses to AC (including magical versions). It has no effect on other bonuses to AC, such as Dexterity modifiers, deflection, and size modifiers.
Swift Reload (Ex) Kio'oukath may reload a heavy crossbow as a swift action. This does not allow Kio'oukath to fire more than once per round, but it does remove the necessity of spending a move action to reload.
Increased Damage (Ex) Kio'oukath is able to inflict greater damage with his chosen weapon, increasing the base damage as if it was 3 size categories larger than usual.
Augmented Critical (Ex) Kio'oukath inflicts triple damage on a successful critical hit with a heavy crossbow.
Greater Point Blank Shot (Ex) Kio'oukath gains a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls with the heavy crossbow at ranges up to 60 feet. In addition, the range at which Kio'oukath can inflict precision-based damage, such as sneak attack, is also increased to 60 ft. The bonuses granted by greater point blank shot supersede and do not stack with the bonuses gained from the improved point blank shot ability.
Master Critical (Ex) Kio'oukath doubles the threat range for any heavy crossbow he uses. In addition, master critical stacks with both the Improved Critical feat and the keen weapon special ability.
Stats Bonuses
Base elite stats: Str 15 Dex 14 Con 13 Int 12 Wis 10 Cha 8
After race modifiers: Str 19 Dex 12 Con 15 Int 12 Wis 10 Cha 8
Inherent Bonuses allotment per level and magic items
4th: Str +1 (20)
8th: Str +1 (21)
11th: Dex +6 (18) = Gloves of Dexterity +6
12th: Str +1 (22)
15th: Str +6 (28) = Belt of Giant Strength +6
16th: Dex +1 (19)
20th: Dex +1 (20)
Final stats at 20th level: Str 28 Dex 20 Con 15 Int 12 Wis 10 Cha 8
Class levels arrangement
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
Fighter 3
Fighter 4
Fighter 5
Fighter 6
Fighter 7
Fighter 8
Fighter 9
Fighter 10
Hoplite 1 (Fighter eqv 11)
Hoplite 2 (Fighter eqv 12)
Hoplite 3 (Fighter eqv 13)
Hoplite 4 (Fighter eqv 14)
Hoplite 5 (Fighter eqv 15)
Arbalestier 1 (Fighter eqv 16)
Arbalestier 2 (Fighter eqv 17)
Arbalestier 3 (Fighter eqv 18)
Arbalestier 4 (Fighter eqv 19)
Arbalestier 5 (Fighter eqv 20)
Feats
1st: Exotic Weapon Proficiency (great crossbow) (bonus: fighter)
1st: Exotic Shield Proficiency (gauntlet shield) (replace Tower Shield Proficiency)
1st: Weapon Focus (spear)
2nd: Power Attack (bonus: fighter)
3rd: Improved Overrun
4th: Weapon Focus (heavy crossbow) (bonus: fighter)
6th: Point-Blank Shot (bonus: fighter)
6th: Rapid Reload
8th: Precise Shot (bonus: fighter)
9th: Crossbow Sniper
10th: Penetrating Shot (bonus: fighter)
12th: Weapon Specialization (spear) (bonus: fighter)
12th: Melee Weapon Mastery (piercing)
14th: Driving Attack (bonus: fighter)
15th: Improved Critical (heavy crossbow)
18th: Lunging Strike
Possessions
760,000 gp (base 20th)
- 200,450 gp: Large +5 speed quick-loading great crossbow
- 100,700 gp: 100 Large +5 crossbow bolts
- 53,304 gp: Large +5 adamantine crossbow sword bayonnet
- 25,200 gp: +5 gauntlet’s shield
- 104,350 gp: +5 heavy fortification mithral breastplate
- 54,000 gp: Wings of Flying
- 50,000 gp: Amulet of Natural Armor +5
- 50,000 gp: Ring of Protection +5
- 36,000 gp: Gloves of Dexterity +6
- 36,000 gp: Belt of Giant Strength +6
- 25,000 gp: Vest of Resistance +5 (as Cloak of Resistance)
- 1,400 gp: Steadfast Boots
- 7,500 gp: 5 potions of protection from arrows 15/magic
- 3,750 gp: 5 potions of cure serious wounds
- 1,510 gp: 10 masterwork spears
= 14,836 gp
Not bad, huh ? Here are a few clarifications:
- The goliath PC race is in Races of Stone.
- The great crossbow is in Races of Stone, and can be treated as a heavy crossbow using the weapon equivalency system.
- The crossbow sword bayonnet is in Complete Scoundrel, and it's written that it is treated as a spear.
- The gauntlet shield is in Races of Stone, it's basically a heavy steel shield that keep your hand free. While you cannot wield weapons, you can pull back a crossbow string and manipulate bolts to reload.
EDIT: tweak a few stuff here and there.
- The quick-loading enhancement is in the Magic Item Compendium, which reduces the crossbow loading time by one action step. As such, a great crossbow goes from a full-round action (standard) to a move action (Rapid Reload) to a free action (quick-loading).
So what do you think ? Feel free to post your comments !
I had another PC idea, but I would be grateful if you could give me feedback about it. Seems I got a liking for Blackdirge's templates and weapon-specific PrCs, but hey, if it can be done, it's legal. Here's Kio'oukath Spearbearer Uninmathoakoo (god, that's long for a name, but that's goliath names work), a hoplite/arbalestier, or if you prefer a crossbow-wielding spearman. Weird ? Probably... Legal ? Totally ! See my comments at the end.
Both the Hoplite and Arbalestier PrCs can be found at the ENWorld Online Store, from Blackdirge Publishing.
Kio'oukath Spearbearer Uninmathoakoo CR 21
Male goliath Ftr 10 / Hoplite 5/ Arbalestier 5
NG Medium Monstrous Humanoid
Init +5; Senses Listen +0, Spot +21
Languages Common, Gol-Kaa, Dwarven
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AC 42, Touch 20, Flat-footed 37
(+5 dex, +10 armor, +5 natural, +7 shield, +5 deflection)
HP 150 (20 HD: 20d10 + 40); Heavy Fortification 100%
Immune acclimated;
Resist +4 vs. bull rush, trip and overrun attempts
Fort +22 Ref +15 Will +10,
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Speed 30 ft. (6 squares), fly 60 ft. (good)
Melee Large +5 adamantine crossbow sword bayonet +37/+32/+27/+22 (2d6+13/x2 plus skewer)
Ranged Large +5 speed quick-loading great crossbow +31/+31/+26/+21/+16 (8d8+7/12-20/x3)
Ranged Large +5 speed quick-loading great crossbow +31 (8d8+7/12-20/x3) if the quick-loading special ability is disabled
Space 5 ft; Reach 5 ft;
Base Atk +20; Grapple +33
Atk Options Power Attack, Improved Overrun, Greater Point-Blank Shot (+3, up to 60 ft.), Penetrating Shot, Driving Attack, Lunging Strike, Master Overrun
Special Options Rapid Reload, Dynamis 2/day, Skewer, Armor Penetration (9), Swift Reload,
Combat Gear 5 potions of protection from arrows 15/magic, 5 potions of cure serious wounds
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Abilities Str 28 Dex 20 Con 15 Int 12 Wis 10 Cha 8
SQ Powerful build, mountain movement, acclimated, spearman, phalanx fighter, mighty trust, increased damage, augmented critical, master critical
Feats Exotic Weapon Proficiency (great crossbow) (b), Exotic Shield Proficiency (gauntlet shield) (special), Weapon Focus (spear), Power Attack (b), Improved Overrun, Weapon Focus (heavy crossbow) (b), Point-Blank Shot (b), Rapid Reload, Precise Shot (b), Crossbow Sniper, Penetrating Shot (b), Weapon Specialization (spear) (b), Melee Weapon Mastery (piercing), Driving Attack (b), Improved Critical (heavy crossbow), Lunging Strike
Skills Climb +22, Craft (weaponsmith) +14, Profession (soldier) +7, Sense Motive +1*, Spot +21
* Kio'oukath receives a +2 racial bonus to Sense Motive checks
Possessions Combat gear plus Large +5 speed quick-loading great crossbow, 100 Large +5 crossbow bolts, Large +5 adamantine crossbow sword bayonet, +5 gauntlet’s shield, +5 heavy fortification mithral breastplate, Wings of Flying, Amulet of Natural Armor +5, Ring of Protection +5, Gloves of Dexterity +6, Belt of Giant Strength +6, Vest of Resistance +5 (as Cloak of Resistance), Steadfast Boots, 10 masterwork spears
Level Adjustment +1
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Powerful Build (Ex) Kio'oukath’s physical stature lets him function in many ways as if he was one size category larger. Whenever Kio'oukath is subject to a size modifier or special size modifier for an opposed check (such as during grapple checks, bull rush attempts, and trip attempts), he is treated as one size larger if doing so is advantageous to him. He is also considered to be one size larger when determining whether a creature’s special attacks based on size (such as improved grab or swallow whole) can affect him. Kio'oukath can use weapons designed for a creature one size larger without penalty. However, his space and reach remain those of a creature of his actual size. The benefits of this racial trait stack with the effects of powers, abilities and spells that change Kio'oukath’s size category.
Mountain Movement (Ex) Kio'oukath can make standing jumps and high jumps as if they were running long jumps and high jumps. He can also engage in accelerated climbing without taking the -5 penalty to Climbing checks.
Acclimated (Ex) Kio'oukath does not take penalty or suffers negative effects from high altitudes.
Spearman (Ex) Kio'oukath is a master of the spear, and has received special training in the handling of his weapon. This training allows him to handle the spear in a unique fashion, gaining a tactical advantage over other spear wielders. He may use the standard spear as a one-handed weapon at no penalty, allowing him to employ a shield.
Phalanx Fighter (Ex) Trained to fight in tight formations with his fellow soldiers, Kio'oukath gains additional protection from his own shield and the shields of those surrounding him. Whenever directly adjacent to an ally with a heavy steel, wooden, or tower shield, Kio'oukath gains a +2 circumstance bonus to AC and a +1 circumstance bonus to Reflex saving throws for each such ally, up to a total of +4 to AC and +2 to Reflex saving throws when flanked by other shield-bearers.
Dynamis (Ex) Twice per day, Kio'oukath may enter a state of total concentration, focusing his awareness into a single pinpoint of martial precision. While under the effects of dynamis, Kio'oukath gains a +2 morale bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, Kio'oukath is considered to have the Improved Critical feat for any melee weapon he wields, even if he does not normally qualify for the feat. Dynamis lasts for 5 rounds.
Mighty Thrust (Ex) When using the Power Attack feat while wielding the spear with one hand, Kio'oukath adds 1.5 times the number subtracted from his melee attack rolls to his damage rolls.
Skewer (Ex) When Kio'oukath scores a critical hit with the spear, he forces the opponent to make a Fortitude DC 24 saving throw or be impaled. The save is Strength-based. Kio'oukath can choose to leave his weapon in the body of his opponent, or, as a free action, he can attempt to rip the weapon free, which requires a DC 10 Strength check and inflicts full weapon damage plus Strength modifier on the impaled foe. If Kio'oukath chooses to leave his weapon in the body of the foe (or if he is unable to remove it) the impaled target suffers 1d6 points of damage for each round the weapon remains in his body. In addition, an impaled target of up to one size category larger than Kio'oukath may only move at half speed and suffers a –2 to all attacks rolls, saving throws, ability checks, and skill checks. An impaled foe can attempt to remove a spear from his body with a DC 10 Strength check, which requires a full round action. Removing a spear in this fashion inflicts full weapon damage. Alternately, a successful Heal check (DC 15) allows the removal of the impaling spear without inflicting the extra damage.
Master Overrun (Ex) When using the overrun special action, Kio'oukath may make a single attack against his target with his spear if he succeeds at knocking his opponent prone. He can still continue his movement after attacking the downed opponent.
Armor Penetration (Ex) Combining his considerable skill with the deadly impact of his chosen weapon, Kio'oukath can largely ignore an opponent’s armor at close range. At 1st level, when using a heavy crossbow, the arbalestier subtracts 9 points from a target’s natural, armor, or shield bonus to AC when within one range increment and applies only to natural, armor, and shield bonuses to AC (including magical versions). It has no effect on other bonuses to AC, such as Dexterity modifiers, deflection, and size modifiers.
Swift Reload (Ex) Kio'oukath may reload a heavy crossbow as a swift action. This does not allow Kio'oukath to fire more than once per round, but it does remove the necessity of spending a move action to reload.
Increased Damage (Ex) Kio'oukath is able to inflict greater damage with his chosen weapon, increasing the base damage as if it was 3 size categories larger than usual.
Augmented Critical (Ex) Kio'oukath inflicts triple damage on a successful critical hit with a heavy crossbow.
Greater Point Blank Shot (Ex) Kio'oukath gains a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls with the heavy crossbow at ranges up to 60 feet. In addition, the range at which Kio'oukath can inflict precision-based damage, such as sneak attack, is also increased to 60 ft. The bonuses granted by greater point blank shot supersede and do not stack with the bonuses gained from the improved point blank shot ability.
Master Critical (Ex) Kio'oukath doubles the threat range for any heavy crossbow he uses. In addition, master critical stacks with both the Improved Critical feat and the keen weapon special ability.
Stats Bonuses
Base elite stats: Str 15 Dex 14 Con 13 Int 12 Wis 10 Cha 8
After race modifiers: Str 19 Dex 12 Con 15 Int 12 Wis 10 Cha 8
Inherent Bonuses allotment per level and magic items
4th: Str +1 (20)
8th: Str +1 (21)
11th: Dex +6 (18) = Gloves of Dexterity +6
12th: Str +1 (22)
15th: Str +6 (28) = Belt of Giant Strength +6
16th: Dex +1 (19)
20th: Dex +1 (20)
Final stats at 20th level: Str 28 Dex 20 Con 15 Int 12 Wis 10 Cha 8
Class levels arrangement
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
Fighter 3
Fighter 4
Fighter 5
Fighter 6
Fighter 7
Fighter 8
Fighter 9
Fighter 10
Hoplite 1 (Fighter eqv 11)
Hoplite 2 (Fighter eqv 12)
Hoplite 3 (Fighter eqv 13)
Hoplite 4 (Fighter eqv 14)
Hoplite 5 (Fighter eqv 15)
Arbalestier 1 (Fighter eqv 16)
Arbalestier 2 (Fighter eqv 17)
Arbalestier 3 (Fighter eqv 18)
Arbalestier 4 (Fighter eqv 19)
Arbalestier 5 (Fighter eqv 20)
Feats
1st: Exotic Weapon Proficiency (great crossbow) (bonus: fighter)
1st: Exotic Shield Proficiency (gauntlet shield) (replace Tower Shield Proficiency)
1st: Weapon Focus (spear)
2nd: Power Attack (bonus: fighter)
3rd: Improved Overrun
4th: Weapon Focus (heavy crossbow) (bonus: fighter)
6th: Point-Blank Shot (bonus: fighter)
6th: Rapid Reload
8th: Precise Shot (bonus: fighter)
9th: Crossbow Sniper
10th: Penetrating Shot (bonus: fighter)
12th: Weapon Specialization (spear) (bonus: fighter)
12th: Melee Weapon Mastery (piercing)
14th: Driving Attack (bonus: fighter)
15th: Improved Critical (heavy crossbow)
18th: Lunging Strike
Possessions
760,000 gp (base 20th)
- 200,450 gp: Large +5 speed quick-loading great crossbow
- 100,700 gp: 100 Large +5 crossbow bolts
- 53,304 gp: Large +5 adamantine crossbow sword bayonnet
- 25,200 gp: +5 gauntlet’s shield
- 104,350 gp: +5 heavy fortification mithral breastplate
- 54,000 gp: Wings of Flying
- 50,000 gp: Amulet of Natural Armor +5
- 50,000 gp: Ring of Protection +5
- 36,000 gp: Gloves of Dexterity +6
- 36,000 gp: Belt of Giant Strength +6
- 25,000 gp: Vest of Resistance +5 (as Cloak of Resistance)
- 1,400 gp: Steadfast Boots
- 7,500 gp: 5 potions of protection from arrows 15/magic
- 3,750 gp: 5 potions of cure serious wounds
- 1,510 gp: 10 masterwork spears
= 14,836 gp
Not bad, huh ? Here are a few clarifications:
- The goliath PC race is in Races of Stone.
- The great crossbow is in Races of Stone, and can be treated as a heavy crossbow using the weapon equivalency system.
- The crossbow sword bayonnet is in Complete Scoundrel, and it's written that it is treated as a spear.
- The gauntlet shield is in Races of Stone, it's basically a heavy steel shield that keep your hand free. While you cannot wield weapons, you can pull back a crossbow string and manipulate bolts to reload.
EDIT: tweak a few stuff here and there.
- The quick-loading enhancement is in the Magic Item Compendium, which reduces the crossbow loading time by one action step. As such, a great crossbow goes from a full-round action (standard) to a move action (Rapid Reload) to a free action (quick-loading).
So what do you think ? Feel free to post your comments !
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