Gunsmith Homebrew D&D 5e (Beta2)

The Gunsmith

Introduction 

Mysterious Bond 

The 

a Gunsmith 

Creating 

Gunsmith Table 

The 

Design Tables 

Firearm 

Upgrades 

Gunsmith 

Features 

Brigand 

Upgrades 

Bonus 

Features 

Gunner 

Upgrades 

Bonus 

Features 

Gunslinger 

Upgrades 

Bonus 

Features 

Infantry 

Upgrades 

Bonus 

Features 

Wanderer 

Upgrades 

Bonus 

Table of Contents 

Class Details 

Brigand 

Obsession with Progression 

Creating a Gunsmith 

Gunner 

Class Features 

Gunslinger 

Multiclassing 


Upgrade Appendix 

Infantry 

Wanderer 

Arcane Engineering

he watches as more and more goblins clamor out of 

Patiently 

mouth of the mine. Shrouded in a cloak caked in the mud, 

the 

and leaves gathered from his trek through the 

twigs, 

forest he waits unseen. A calm, smooth 

surrounding 

accompanies the gently squeeze of the trigger... A 

exhalation 

boom erupts from the massive barrel of a heavy 

deafening 

The goblins cry out as burning shrapnel tears into 

arquebus. 

skin and from the blast that eviscerated their boss. The 

their 

wood elf takes out a bit of paper and marks Ordinance X- 

stoic 

testing as successful, jotting additional notes for 

308’s 

a woman finishes the last tweaks on her gruesome 

Quickly 

firearm as she is pulled to her feet by a crewmate. A 

little 

grin spreads across her grease smeared face before 

sinister 

chomps down on a dagger blade and follows him up the 

she 

of the fat merchant galley. Under the guise of night the 

side 

vaults over the railing taking an unwary sailor by the 

half-orc 

hand pressed firmly against his mouth and nose as she 

neck, 

his side with the sawed-off musketoon. A sharp click 

jabs 

as she cocks back the hammer and whispers, “Show 

sounds 

to the gold, and you just might get to keep your insides 

us 

sounds of magic explosions and the clangor of blades and 

The 

clashing against shields and plate surround the 

hammers 

soldier as he sprints through the smoke ladened field. 

brave 

spots an ogre looming over the remnants of his unit. The 

He 

raises his caliver, squeezes the trigger, and… nothing. 

tabaxi 

he cries out and dashes forth, propelled by some 

Undaunted 

even he doesn't quite understand. He leaps into the air 

force 

drives his bayonet into the chest of the towering brute. 

and 

ogre stumbles back, bewildered by both the soldier’s 

The 

and strange weaponry. 

bravery 

not unlike their firearms, are an amalgamation, 

Gunsmiths, 

inventor and fighter, teetering on the line betwixt genius 

both 

madness. The extraordinary firearms they wield conceal 

and 

inseverable connection bonding gun to gunman. They use 

an 

knowledge of engineering and the arcane to improve 

their 

their firearm design as the bond deepens. Together both 

upon 

and weilder grow in power and prowess until they are 

weapon 

as one, the ultimate weapon. 

truly 


possible future improvements. 

where they be… instead of all over this deck.” 

Part 1 | Class Details 

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gunsmith and their firearm have an unexplained 

A 

bond. The weapons themselves are distinctive in 

preternatural 

either by unique design, ostentatious plating, or 

appearance 

decoration. The very first time a gunsmith raises their 

other 

firearm, their mind reeled with the possibilities of how 

loaded 

initial design could be approved upon. Only the gunsmith 

its 

complete knowledge of their bonded firearms 

has 

and capabilities, and only they are proficient with 

construction 

nature of this bond differs from gunsmith to gunsmith. 

The 

matter its nature it is undeniably real and allows the 

No 

to focus and channel his intellect through the weapon 

gunman 

an undefined force, resulting in devastating effects. This 

as 

enigmatic power flows back to the wielder transforming 

same 

into unparalleled marksmen and lethal gunfighters. 

them 

matter their background the gunsmith’s engineering 

No 

when it comes to their firearms are all self-taught. 

talents 

all, there exists no weapon in the world quite like theirs 

After 

to them nothing in the world compares to witnessing the 

and 

power their brilliant minds concocted realized on 

destructive 

field of battle. Consciously or unconsciously all gunsmiths 

the 

toward the goal of raising their firearms to legendary 

work 

Gunsmiths spare no expense researching and 

status. 

unravel the mysteries of magic and mechanics in 

They 

but imaginative ways to create weapons that reflect 

unusual, 

own personality and desires. They will not hesitate to 

their 

apart any weapon or consume any knowledge they come 

pick 

in order to somehow incorporate parts of it into their 

across 

designs. 

own 

creating a gunsmith first think about how your 

When 

came across their firearm. Did they design and 

character 

it themselves after some feverish dream, inherited it 

build 

a descendant, or simply stumbled across it and found 

from 

to wield it? Next decide the initial nature of the 

compelled 

you and your firearm share. Some feel it as a guiding 

bond 

leading them down the path to greatness, while others 

hand 

view it as curse forcing them to sacrifice their coin and 

might 

into ever-evolving weaponry. Though others still will 

sanity 

it as a benign affinity, completely oblivious to the 

feel 

power they possess… at least at first. Work with 

supernatural 

DM to come up with a concept that best fits your game 

your 

decided what inspired you to become an adventurer. 

Finally 

it simply to test your weapon and your mettle? Discover 

Was 

other mysteries await you in the wide world? Did 

what 

your firearm also mean taking up the mantle of its 

inheriting 

owner? In the end all gunsmiths share one 

previous 

motivation, gaining the means and the knowledge 

underlying 

A Mysterious Bond 

them. 

Obsession with Progression 

developing to that end. 

Creating a Gunsmith 

world. 

Quick Build 

You can make a gunsmith quickly by following these 

suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, 

but if you want to fight in close or midrange (Brigand or 

Infantry profession) you should make Strength your highest. 

Your next-highest score should be Intelligence. Second, choose 

the soldier or sage background. 

to improve their bonded firearms. 

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Part 1 | Class Details

designs of the firearm types don't have to be 

The 

of the name (ie matchlocks or blunderbuss) 

representative 

can be reflavored to match your character or setting from 

and 

accurate to sci-fi, and everything in between. The 

historically 

versions of the firearm can be called whatever you 

mastered 

but should be named after a creature in your game 

wish, 

Work with your DM to determine what style best fits 

world. 

game. 

your 

gold costs for firearms and upgrades are meant to 

The 

the cost of crafting them not a market price. 

represent 

Tables 

Firearm 

also develop additional upgrades for your bonded 

You 

after making your first breakthrough and choosing a 

firearms 

You can add up to three upgrades to a single 

profession. 

A reclaimable upgrade can be removed and installed 

weapon. 

another applicable weapon for no additional cost. A fixed 

onto 

cannot be reused once installed, but can be salvaged 

upgrade 

order to replaced it with another upgrade. 

in 

A firearm that has this property holds a limited 

Rounds. 

of ammunition. Once fully loaded, you can make a 

amount 

of ranged attacks designated by the number in the 

number 

before all ammunition is expended. The weapon 

parentheses 

make another ranged attack until you use an action to 

cannot 

it. You need at least one free hand to reload a firearm 

reload 

any amount of ammunition up to its maximum. 

with 

Some firearms have such strong kickback that it 

Recoil. 

affects your accuracy. Weapons with this attribute have 

greatly 

-2 penalty to ranged attack rolls. 

a 

Gunsmith Table 

The 

Proficiency 

Level Bonus Firearm Design Features 

1st +2 Primitive Savant's Bond, Reclaim-Repair-Refit 

2nd +2 Primitive Way of the Gun, Gun Die, Gunman's Gambit 

3rd +2 Primitive Gunsmith Profession, Breakthrough 

4th +2 Primitive Ability Score Improvement 

5th +3 Primitive Extra Attack 

6th +3 Primitive Arcane Engineering, Potent Powder 

7th +3 Primitive Gunsmith Profession Feature 

8th +3 Primitive Ability Score Improvement 

9th +4 Advanced Breach Loading, 2nd Breakthrough 

10th +4 Advanced Master Gunman 

11th +4 Advanced Gunsmith Profession Feature 

12th +4 Advanced Ability Score Improvement 

13th +5 Advanced True Grit 

14th +5 Advanced Preternatural Reflexes 

15th +5 Mastered Advanced Engineering, 3rd Breakthrough 

16th +5 Mastered Ability Score Improvement 

17th +6 Mastered I'm Your Huckleberry 

18th +6 Mastered Gunsmith Profession Feature 

19th +6 Mastered Ability Score Improvement 

20th +6 Mastered Gunsmith Profession Feature 

Firearm Design Tables 

Gunsmith firearms introduce additional weapon attributes: 

Gunsmith Upgrade Table 

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Part 1 | Class Details

Dice: 1d8 per gunsmith level 

Hit 

Points at 1st level: 8 + your Constitution modifier 

Hit 

Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 or 5 + your Constitution 

Hit 

per gunsmith level after 1st 

modifier 

Light armor 

Armor: 

Crossbows, firearms, and simple weapons 

Weapons: 

Tinker's tools and smith’s tools 

Tools: 

Throws: Dexterity, Intelligence 

Saving 

Choose two from Acrobatics, Arcana, Athletics, 

Skills: 

Investigation, and Perception. 

Intimidation, 

start with the following equipment, in addition to the 

You 

granted by your background: 

equipment 

a blunderbuss and 20 rounds, (b) a matchlock and 20 

(a) 

(c) two flintlocks and 20 rounds, or (d) a 

rounds 

and 20 rounds. 

handcannon 

light crossbow, 20 crossbow bolts, and two simple 

A 

weapons 

a dungeoneer’s pack or (b) a scholar’s pack 

(a) 

level 1 you choose to bond with a pistol, short-barrel, longbarrel, 

At 

or cannon firearm. You use your choice of using 

or Dexterity for the attack and damage rolls. You 

Strength 

devise an array of upgrades that can be installed onto 

also 

bonded firearms. 

your 

Upgrade Table 


time in Hours for you to construct firearms or 

The 

= the Items' Total Value / (your Proficiency x 15). 

upgrades 

1st level. During a short rest you can use tinker’s tools to 

At 

any damaged firearms you carry as long as you have a 

repair 

of the firearm’s value in metal for each. 

quarter 

you can use smith’s tools to salvage metal from 

Additionally, 

metal weapons, armor, or upgrades for a quarter 

nonmagical 

their value. You salvage half the value for firearms and 

of 

1 gp of salvaged metal weighs 2 lbs. You can also 

upgrades. 

ammunition with 5 gp worth of metal per 20 rounds. 

make 

time in Hours for you to salvage = the Items' Total 

The 

/ (your Proficiency x 20). 

Value 

is a homebrew designed to be a standalone class, 


can potentially create synergies and interactions with 

so 

class' features. However if your DM allows, here are 

another 

multiclass requirements and proficiencies. 

the 

qualify for a new class, you must meet the ability score 

To 

for both your current class and your new one. 

prerequisites 

you gain a level in a class other than your first, you do 

When 

gain all of its starting proficiencies. 

not 


Hit Points 

Multiclass 

Proficiencies 

Prerequisites 

Equipment 

Class 

Ability Score Minimum 

Gunsmith Dexterity 13 and Intelligence 13 

Multiclass Proficiencies 

Proficiency 

Armor 

Weapons 

Tools 

Proficiencies Gained 

Light armor 

Crossbows, firearms, and simple weapons 

Tinker's tools and smith's tools 

Leather armor, tinker’s tools 

Savant’s Bond 

Reclaim – Repair – Refit 

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Part 3 | Class Features

at 2nd level, your senses have been honed granting a 

Starting 

to attack rolls made with firearms. 

+2 

you’ve invented a specialized strap and holster 

Additionally, 

to optimize your effectiveness in combat. You can draw a 

rig 

firearm as part of your attack action with that 

holstered 

or you can holster a firearm you are holding after 

firearm, 

with it as part of the same action. Your rig holds up 

attacking 

two firearms. 

to 

2nd level you learn to channel the bond you share with your 

At 

You have a pool of d6s that you spend to fuel this 

firearms. 

The number of dice in the pool equals 1 + your 

talent. 

level. Before you make an attack with a firearm, you 

gunsmith 

choose to add up to 2 dice from that pool to your attack 

can 

damage roll, or one to each. You gain an additional die 

roll, 

each level of Gunsmith. 

with 

pool regains all expended dice when you finish a short 

Your 

2nd level, you learn to use your high acumen to plan three 

At 

ahead of your enemies. As a bonus action you can spend 

steps 

you reach 3rd level, you take up a gunsmith profession: 

When 

Gunner, Gunslinger, Infantry, or Wanderer. 

Brigand, 

at 3rd level you can construct perfect replicas of your 

Starting 

firearms as well as one other design associated with 

bonded 

chosen profession. You share the same bond with the 

your 

design and only you are proficient with it and its replicas. 

new 

9th level you create and bond with a third design of your 

At 

and develop an advanced version of each. You develop 

choice 

mastered design of all three firearms at level 15. 

the 

Design Tables 

Firearm 

you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th, and 

When 

level, you can increase one ability score of your choice by 

19th 

or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As 

2, 

you can’t increase an ability score above 20 using this 

normal, 

feature. 

the optional feats rule, you can forgo taking this 

Using 

at 5th level, you can attack twice, instead of once, 

Beginning 

you take the Attack action on your turn. 

whenever 

at 6th level you discovery the link between the 

Starting 

and magical. You can salvage magical crossbows to 

mundane 

enchanted upgrades that imbue your firearms with 

create 

properties. The amount of materials required depends 

their 

the rarity and properties of the magic crossbow and 

on 

design. 

firearm 

upgrades take up one of the three upgrade slots 

Enchanted 

a firearm. You cannot install more than one into the same 

of 

The magical weapon is consumed in the process of 

weapon. 

upgrade's construction. 

the 

Way of the Gun 

Breakthrough 

Gun Die 

or long rest. 

Ability Save DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + 

your Intelligence modifier 

Weapons Dealer (Variant) 

Sometimes a gunsmith requires additional means to 

raise the necessary funds for the research and 

construction of their firearms. You can create 

mundane imitations of your bonded firearms. They 

lack the upgrades and unique aesthetic of your own 

weapons, but anyone with proficiency in firearms 

can wield them effectively. Discuss with your DM 

whether this addition to the Breakthrough feature is 

suitable for your game. 

Ability Score Improvement 

Gunman’s Gambit 

1 gun die to take the dodge action. 

Gunsmith Profession 

to take a feat of your choice instead. 

feature 

Extra Attack 

Arcane Engineering 

Arcane Upgrade Table 

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Part 3 | Class Features

6th level, you invent a new gunpowder mixture that adds 

At 

arcane properties to your ammunition. All attacks 

innate 

with your bonded firearms count as magical for the 

made 

of overcoming resistance and immunity to 

purpose 

9th level you’ve developed a more efficient way to load your 

At 

and have further advanced their design. If you have 

firearms 

hands free, as an action you can spend 1 gun die to 

both 

all the firearms you have holstered in your rig. 

reload 

10th level you master the way of the gun, upgrading your 

At 

dice into d8s. 

gun 

at 12th level your attack rolls no longer have 

Starting 

when making ranged weapon attacks against a 

disadvantage 

at level 13, as an action to remove either the 

Beginning 

blinded, or deafened condition. You can do this 

poisoned, 

a number of times equal to your Intelligence modifier. 

feature 

you finish a long rest, you regain all expended uses. 

When 

14th level your ability to anticipate and react to attacks 

At 

to area effects and magic. If you are subject to an 

extends 

spell, or effect that requires a saving throw to dodge, 

attack, 

or resist it, you can use a reaction to gain a bonus to 

escape, 

saving throw equal to your Intelligence modifier. You can 

your 

to do this after your roll, but before the result is 

choose 

level 15 you gain expertise in both tinker's tools and smith's 

At 

In addition, the cost of constructing all firearms, 

tools. 

and ammunition is halved, and the value of 

upgrades, 

you can salvage from nonmagical metal armor and 

materials 

17th level when you roll initiative and have no gun dice 

At 

you regain 4 gun dice. 

remaining, 

Potent Powder 

attacks and damage. 

nonmagical 

Breech Loading 

Master Gunman 

Stay Down 

that is prone and within 30 feet of you. 

creature 

True Grit 

Preternatural Reflexes 

determined. 

Advanced Engineering 

weapons is doubled. 

I’m Your Huckleberry 

Part 3 | Class Features 

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have chosen the life of a blackguard. Your obsession with 

You 

the power hidden within your firearm has driven 

unlocking 

to acquire as much gold as you can by any means, 

you 

violent ones. Your inventive mind has a bent for 

preferably 

tactics. You prefer to get up close and personal with 

devious 

targets, and unleash a barrage of gunfire from point 

your 

you chose this profession at 3rd level, you gain 

When 

with medium armor, shields, battleaxes, 

proficiency 

rapiers, scimitars, shortswords, and 

longswords, 

warhammers. 

3rd level, you learn to use your firearms in an unorthodox 

At 

fighting style that incorporates close quarters combat and 

gun 

weaponry. You form a bond with either a pistol or shortbarrel 

melee 

firearm and construct the new design. You also gain the 

you make a melee weapon attack as an action you 

When 

make a ranged or improvised melee attack with your 

can 

firearm as a bonus action. If you are making a 

bonded 

attack in this way, being within 5 feet of a hostile 

ranged 

does not impose disadvantage on the attack roll. If 

creature 

are making a melee attack in this way, add your 

you 

bonus to the attack roll. 

proficiency 

rig that allows you to holster 5 pistol firearms and 3 

Your 

firearms. 

short-barrel 

can now choose to attempt a grapple or shove when 

You 

3rd level, you devise a way to stretch your materials to 

At 

pistols designed to be used in close quarters. When 

construct 

have enough materials to construct one pistol, you instead 

you 

two. craft 

addition, pistols constructed by you have the Light 

In 

attribute. 

at level 7 your savage spirit alters the nature of the 

Starting 

you share with your firearms. 

bond 

can roll a gun die and add the number rolled to any 

You 

(intimidation) checks you make while holding a 

Charisma 

firearm. This ability does not spend the gun die. 

bonded 

while holding a bonded firearm, you can use an 

Additionally 

to make a Charisma (Intimidation) check contested by 

action 

Wisdom (Insight) check of a creature that is within 60 feet 

the 

you. It must be able to see and hear you. If you succeed, the 

of 

is unable to move until the end of your next turn. 

creature 

immune to the Frightened condition are not 

Creatures 

effected. 

can now attempt a grapple while holding weapons in 

You 

hands if one has the Light property. In addition, you have 

both 

on attempts to make or contest a grapple with a 

advantage 

firearm in one of your hands. 

bonded 

at level 11 you can use an action to spend 3 gun 

Beginning 

to poison the ammunition within a bonded firearm you 

dice 

holding. The effect lasts until that firearms rounds are 

are 

or for 1 hour after which the ammunition is destroyed. 

spent 

a creature is hit by a venomed shot it must make a 

When 

saving throw. On a failed save, a creature 

Constitution 

2d6 poison damage and has the poisoned condition 

takes 

one minute. On a successful save, the creature takes 

for 

as much damage and is not poisoned. 

half 

a creature is hit by a venomed shot it must make a 

When 

saving throw. If it does not succeed it is 

Constitution 

until it makes a successful Constitution save at the 

stunned 

at 18th level, when you use gun dice to damage a 

Starting 

that is grappled, incapacitated, poisoned, or stunned 

creature 

you, double the gun die damage. You can use this feature a 

by 

of times equal to your Intelligence modifier. When 

number 

level 20, you learn to release the latent power contained 

At 

the bond between you and your firearms. Using your 

within 

you undergo a transformation. For 1 hour, you gain the 

action, 

benefits: 

following 

spectral aura surrounds you taking the form of 5 

A 

tentacles with a 20-foot range. You are considered 

writhing 

size larger, and a creature grappled by a tentacle has 

one 

on Wisdom saving throws. As a bonus action 

disadvantage 

can choose to pull any grappled creatures up to 10 feet 

you 

to you. 

closer 

a bonus action you can force a creature grappled by you 

As 

make a make a Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of 

to 

for one minute. A creature frightened in this way is 

you 

restrained. The creature can attempt to make 

considered 

save again to end the effect at the end of its turn. 

the 

you have at least two tentacles free you are immune 

While 

you use this feature, you can’t use it again until the next 

Once 

dawn. 

Brigand 

range using the many weapons strapped to your person. 

blank 

Brigand Features 


Level Feature 

3 

Bonus Proficiencies, Guerilla Tactics, Penurious 

Design 

7 Corrupt Bond 

11 Venomed Shot 

18 Coup de Grâce 

20 The Unknownable Horror 

Venomed Shot 

You choose what effect the poison has upon using this ability: 

Bonus Proficiencies 

Guerilla Tactics 

end of its turn. 

Coup de Grâce 

additional benefits: 

finish a long rest, you regain all expended uses. 

you 

The Unknowable Horror 

use your Gunman’s Gambit. 

you 

Penurious Design 

Corrupt Bond 

to the grappled, prone, and restrained conditions. 

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Part 4 | Brigand Features

Bonus Upgrades 

Brigand's 


Level Upgrade Type Cost Description 

3rd 

3rd 

3rd 

3rd 

3rd 

Hollowed 

Build 

Reinforced 

Barrel 

Reinforced 

Frame 

Sawed-Off 

Assembly 

Trick 

Chamber 

Fixed 500 gp This firearm is 5 lbs. lighter. 

Fixed 

Fixed 

Fixed 

Fixed 

2000 gp 

1200 gp 

3500 gp 

2500 gp 

This short-barrel firearm deals 1d8 bludgeoning damage when used as an 

improvised weapon. 

This pistol firearm deals 1d6 bludgeoning damage when used as an 


The Two-Handed property is for this short-barrel firearm is replaced with 

Recoil. This upgrade cannot be installed on a firearm with a gunsmith 

upgrade, and only brigand and arcane upgrades can be added. 

If you fire the last round of this firearm roll a d6. If the result is odd the 

firearm breaks and will require repair. No matter the result, on a hit use the 

maximum number for each of the firearm's damage die. 

10 


take up a position that puts you far from the battlefield yet 

You 

role is no less pivotal then those in the heat of combat. 

your 

is a solitary life where you coldly eliminate key targets 

Yours 

they ever see the attack coming. Be it a single high 

before 

officer or a bombarding a pivotal cavalry before they 

ranking 

join up with the main force. 

can 


When 

in one of the following skills of your choice: 

proficiency 

3rd level, you learn to use unparalleled focus and calm 

At 

choosing your targets, though your attacks may not be 

when 

they are uncannily accurate and deadly. You form a 

furious 

with a long-barrel or cannon firearm and construct the 

bond 

gain +1 to your ranged attack rolls on targets at least 

You 

feet from you. 

40 

add a dark cowl and cape to your rig able to conceal 

You 

you and your firearms. It is coated in a substance that 

both 

up bits and debris allowing it to better blend in with 

picks 

environment. After traveling in any area for an hour you 

the 

considered lightly obscured. 

are 

addition, once hidden creatures have disadvantage 

In 

making Wisdom (perception) checks to locate you 

when 

on sight. 

based 

can now choose to take the hide action as a bonus 

You 

when you use your Gunman’s Gambit. 

action 

3rd level you choose a specialization to bolster your combat 

At 

Choose one: 

abilities. 

If you are an unseen attacker you can add an 

Ambusher. 

gun die to your damage roll. Doing so does not 

additional 

you to spend or have gun dice remaining. 

require 

When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage or gun die for 

Artillery. 

attack you make with a bonded firearm that you are 

an 

with two hands, you can reroll the die and must use 

wielding 

new roll, even if the new roll is a 1 or a 2. You must be at 

the 

40 feet from the target to gain this benefit. 

least 

level 7, your resolute spirit alters the nature of the bond you 

At 

with your firearms. If a bonded firearm you are holding 

share 

out of ammunition, once per turn you can make a ranged 

is 

with a phantom bullet. On a hit the attack does force 

attack 

instead of piercing. If the target you hit is a large or 

damage 

creature, you can choose to knock it back 10 feet. You 

smaller 

use this feature a number of times equal to your 

can 

modifier. When you finish a long rest, you regain 

Intelligence 

at level 11 you develop two types of cartridge rounds 

Starting 

add devastating effects to your bonded firearm attacks. 

that 

must spend 2 gun dice to use one of the specialized 

You 

instead of your normal attack. You can only use 

ordinances 

Round. Forces the next target you hit to make 

Concussive 

Constitution saving throw or be stunned until your next turn. 

a 

Round. The damage from any gun die damage 

Shattering 

applied to this attack spreads to any creatures within a 10- 

roll 

radius or a 15-foot cone (your choice) originating from the 

foot 

hit by this attack. 

target 

level 18 you master the art of long range targeting, gaining 

At 

following benefits: 

the 

prone attacking with your bonded firearms at long 

While 

no longer imposes disadvantage. 

range 

prone if you miss an attack on a target, you have 

While 

on the next attack if it is the same turn and you 

advantage 

using the same type of bonded firearm. 

are 

second attack on the same target on a single turn 

The 

a bonus to its damage modifier equal to your 

gains 

modifier if you are using the same type of 

Intelligence 


At 


within 


action, 

benefits: 

following 

spectral mist swirls around and clings to your body 

A 

you a ghostly appearance. No bright light or loud 

giving 

can escape from you and items on your person. You 

sounds 

no tracks or other signs of your passing when you 

leave 

and cannot be tracked through nonmagical means. 

move, 

taking the attack action you can choose to make you 

After 

anything you are wearing or carrying invisible until the 

and 

of your next turn as a bonus action. Making an attack 

start 

casting a spell ends the condition immediately. 

or 

you use a gun die for your attack or damage rolls it 

When 


Once 

dawn. 

Gunner 

Relentless Bond 

Gunner Features 


Level Feature 

3 

Bonus Proficiency, Long Range Tactics, 

Specializations 

7 Relentless Bond 

11 Specialized Ordinance 

18 Gun Laying 

20 Kriegeist 

all expended uses. 

Specialized Ordinance 

this ability once per round. 

Bonus Proficiency 

Stealth or Survival. 

Long Range Tactics 

Gun Laying 

new design. You also gain the additional benefits: 

firearm. 

bonded 

Kriegeist 

Specializations 

becomes a d10. 

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Part 5 | Gunner Features


Gunner's 



3rd Bipod Fixed 700 gp You do not have disadvantage on attack rolls while prone. 

3rd Rifled Bore Fixed 4500 gp 

3rd 

Stabilizing 

Stalk 

Assembly 

Fixed 6000 gp 

Increases the normal range of this long-barrel firearm by 40 feet and the 

long range by 150 feet. 

Increases the normal range of this cannon firearm by 25 feet and the long 

range by 100 feet. 

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have taken a profession that allows you to perfect your 

You 

such as mercenary or bodyguard. You are quick on 

gunfighting 

draw and your skills are as dazzling as they are deadly. 

the 

odds mean nothing to you as you dance on the edge of a 

The 

Whether you’re blowing you enemies away with a shortbarrel, 

bullet. 

riddling them with a flurry of bullets from your twin 

or picking them off at range with a long-barrel no one 

pistols, 

deny your prowess. 

can 


When 


proficiency 

3rd level, you learn to use your firearms in flashy ways that 

At 

you be as dazzling as you are dangerous. You form a 

allow 

with a pistol, short-barrel, or long-barrel firearm and 

bond 

the new design. 

construct 

3rd level you choose a signature fighting style to bolster 

At 

combat abilities. Choose one: 

your 

Eye. When you are wielding a firearm in one hand 

Dead 

no other weapons, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls 

and 

that firearm. 

with 

If you are wielding a firearm in each hand, as a 

Dualist. 

action you can attack with the firearm in your off-hand. 

bonus 

Shot. When you roll a 1 on any gun die used on your 

Lucky 

or damage rolls, you can reroll them and take the new 

attack 

result. 

When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for 

Highwayman. 

attack you make with a firearm that you are wielding with 

an 

hands, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll, 

two 

if the new roll is a 1 or a 2. The firearm must have the 

even 

property for you to gain this benefit. 

two-handed 

and Gun. If you attack with a firearm and move at 

Run 

half your full movement speed on the same turn, you 

least 

+2 bonus to your AC until the start of your next turn 

gain 

at 3rd level, you develop two daring trick shots to 

Starting 

amaze and terrify. You can declare a trick shot before 

both 

any attack. Attacks made in this way cannot benefit 

making 

additional gun dice applied to their attack rolls. 

from 

Roll. Spend 2 gun dice to roll 10 feet in any 

Barrel 

and then attack an enemy within 10 feet of you. This 

direction 

does not provoke attacks of opportunity. 

movement 

Looking. Spend 1 gun die, if you hit with this 

Caught 

you have advantage on your next attack on the same 

attack 

target. 

Varmint. Roll 1 gun die and add the result to this 

Dance 

roll, if you hit the target must make a Dexterity saving 

attack 

or it cannot make a reaction until the start of the next 

throw 

round. 

Spinning. Spend 1 gun die to forgo this attack and 

Gun 

a weapon you are currently holding. 

reload 

Up. Roll 1 gun die and add the result to this attack 

Hands 

if you hit the target must make a Strength saving throw or 

roll, 

whatever it is holding. 

drop 

Strung. Roll 1 gun die and add the result to this 

Ham 

roll, if you hit the target's movement speed is 0 until the 

attack 

of its next turn. 

end 

Livered. Roll 1 gun die and add the result to this attack 

Lily 

if you hit the target must make a Wisdom saving throw or 

roll, 

frightened of you until the end of its next turn. 

be 

Speechless. Roll 1 gun die and add the result to this 

Made 

roll, if you hit the target must make a Charisma saving 

attack 

or it cannot speak until the end of its next turn. 

throw 

Spend 1 gun die to bounce your shot ignoring 

Ricochet. 

or three-quarters cover. 

half 

Out. Spend 1 gun die to move 10 feet at the end of 

Shoot 

attack you make until the end of your turn. 

every 

learn one additional trick shot at level 5 and level 10, and 

You 

two at level 17. 

then 

level 7, your audacious fighting spirit alters the nature of 

At 

bond you share with your firearms. You can choose to 

the 

3 gun dice to damage a creature instead of 2. Doing so 

spend 

a juggle that applies the same dice to each consecutive 

starts 

attack you make with your bonded firearms. The gun 

ranged 

are rerolled on each hit and no additional gun dice can be 

dice 

to these damage rolls. If you end your turn without 

applied 

a ranged attack, miss an attack, roll three 1's, or roll 

making 

6’s the effect ends. 

three 

the juggle ends you cannot use gun die until the end 

Once 

Gunslinger 

Trick Shots 

Gunslinger Features 


Level Feature 

3 

Bonus Proficiency, Quick Draw, Gunfighting 

Styles, Trick Shots 

7 Reckless Bond 

11 Gun Down 

18 Expert Gunfighter 

20 Gun Saint 


or Persuasion. 

Performance 

Quick Draw 

you now have advantage on initiative rolls. 

Additionally, 

Gunfighting Styles 

Reckless Bond 

of your next turn. 

while you are still holding that firearm. 

At level 18, choose an additional gunfighting style. 

13 

Part 6 | Gunslinger Features

11th level, you can choose to attack a third time whenever 

At 

take the Attack action on your turn. You can use this 

you 


feature 


When 

at 18th level, when you roll initiative and have no 

Beginning 

die remaining, you regain 6 gun dice instead of 4. 

gun 


At 


within 

you undergo a transformation. You choose whether 

action, 

transformation does Radiant or Necrotic damage upon 

this 

body radiates spectral energy creating an eyeless 

Your 

that hides your face and grants you 90 feet of 

mask 

blindsight. 

bonded firearms you are carrying levitate around you 

Any 

a 5-foot radius. 

in 

firearms no longer require ammunition and do an 

You 

1d6 damage all of which is Radiant or Necrotic. 

additional 

a bonus action you can perform a melee attack with 

As 

levitating firearms for 1d6 Radiant or Necrotic 

your 

damage. 


Once 

dawn. 

Gun Down 

Gun Saint 

Expert Gunfighter 

reaching this level. For 1 hour, you gain the following benefits: 

14 

Part 6 | Gunslinger Features


Gunslinger's 



3rd 

3rd 

3rd 

Expanded 

Chamber 

Long 

Chamber 

Slide 

Chamber 

Fixed 500 gp This pistol firearm has two additional rounds. 

Fixed 900 gp This short-barrel firearm has one additional round. 

Fixed 700 gp This long-barrel firearm has two additional round. 

Part 6 | Gunslinger Features 

15

chosen a profession that puts you square in the middle 

You’ve 

a battlefield, ready to charge in and support the frontliners 

of 

they are most in need. Through your ingenuity your 

when 

has become a deadly melee weapon on par with the 

firearm 

at your side. Still, you are most effective at range 

pikemen 

a retreat, so that your compatriots can regroup and 

covering 


When 

with medium armor, shields, greataxes, lances, 

proficiency 

at level 3 you learn to use your firearms in valiant 

Beginning 

to overwhelm your enemies and inspire your allies. 

charges 

form a bond with a short-barrel or long-barrel firearm and 

You 

the new design. You also gain additional benefits: 

construct 

have advantage on attempts to shove or knock prone a 

You 

if you move at least 20 feet in a straight-line 

creature 

the attack. 

before 

a reaction you can grant gun die to any ally within 60- 

As 

of you that you can see as if you were applying them to 

feet 

yourself. 

can now choose to take the dash action as a bonus 

You 

when you use your Gunman’s Gambit. 

action 

3rd level, you’re accustomed to using a bayonet and railaxe 

At 

in combat. You are proficient in melee weapon 

upgrades 

made with a firearm with these upgrades. 

attacks 

when you use your action to attack, you can 

Furthermore, 

a melee weapon attack with a bayonet or railaxe as a 

make 

action. Gun dice cannot be applied to these melee 

bonus 

or damage rolls. 

attack 

at the cost of constructing a bayonet or railaxe 

Additionally, 

you can attach any dagger to a bonded long-barrel 

upgrade 

or handaxe to a bonded short-barrel firearm. The 

firearm 

gains all of the consumed weapon's properties. 

upgrade 

constructed in this way are fixed and cannot be 

Upgrades 

level 7, your gallant spirit alters the nature of the bond your 

At 

with your firearm, and temporarily imbues your will to 

share 

your allies into your weapon. As an action, spend 2 

protect 

dice to unleash an explosive effect. You can use this 

gun 


feature 


When 

Grenade. You launch a concussive round from your 

Rock 

firearm. Choose a point up to 30 feet of you. Each 

bonded 

within 5 feet of that point must make a Dexterity 

creature 

On a failed save, a creature takes 2d6 thunder damage 

save. 

is knocked prone. On a successful save, the creature 

and 

half as much damage and isn’t knocked prone. 

takes 

Grenade. You unleash an electrical surge from your 

Shock 

firearm. On creature within 10 feet of you must make 

bonded 

Dexterity save. On a failed save, the creature takes 2d6 

a 

damage and is stunned until the start of your next 

lightning 

On a successful save, the creature takes half as much 

turn. 

and isn’t stunned. 

damage 

damage die of both effects are increased to d8's at level 

The 

10. 

level 11, your valorous bond overflows allowing you to 

At 

a portion of its power. As an action roll 2 gun dice and 

share 

the highest result + half your gunsmith level in 

grant 

hit points to yourself and two other allies that you 

temporary 

see within 15 feet of you. You can share your bond in this 

can 

once per short or long rest. 

way 

18th level you learn to cover your allies' retreat. At the cost 

At 

2 gun dice, any creature hit by your bonded firearm's 

of 

weapon attacks has a movement speed of 0 and is 

ranged 

to take reactions until the end of your next turn. This 

unable 


At 


within 


action, 

benefits: 

following 

sprout shimmering spectral wings that grant a fly 

You 

of 40 feet. 

speed 

you use Resplendent Glory, 1 gun die is restored at 

When 

start of your next turn. 

the 

you add gun dice to your attack or damage rolls any 

When 

within 30 feet of you is granted the same effects unless 

ally 


Once 

dawn. 

Infantry 

Valorous Bond 

rejoin the charge. 

Infantry Features 


Level Feature 

3 

Bonus Proficiencies, Cavalry Tactics, Musketeer 

Fencing 

7 Valorours Bond 

11 Resplendent Glory 

18 Suppressing Fire 

20 Savior of the Battlefield 

Bonus Proficiencies 

rapiers, and pikes. 

longswords, 

Cavalry Tactics 

Resplendent Glory 

Suppressing fire 

lasts until the start of your turn next turn 

ability 

Savior of the Battlefield 

Musketeer Fencing 

they move beyond that radius before they attack. 

removed. 

16 

Part 7 | Infantry Features


Infantry's 



3rd Bayonet Reclaimable 500 gp 

3rd Railaxe Reclaimable 500 gp 

This long-barrel firearm can make a melee attack. The attack is 1d4, has a 

10-foot range, and deals piercing damage. 

This short-barrel firearm can make a melee attack. The attack is 1d6, has a 

5-foot range, and deals slashing damage. 

Part 7 | Infantry Features 

17

choose to become a vagrant, always moving, searching, 

You 

to discover a way to unravel the mysteries of the bond 

hoping 

your firearms. You delved too deep into its power and it 

with 

destroyed you. Forever changed by the event, you 

nearly 

to refine this bond, now guided by some unseen 

continue 

The line between inventor and invention blurs as you 

hand. 

to question if it is you who is being upgraded, 

begin 

into the perfect gunman. 

transformed 


When 


proficiency 

or Deception. Alternatively, you learn one language of 

Arcana 

choice. 

your 

3rd level, the balance of the bond you share with your 

At 

tips and for a brief moment you consciousness is lost 

firearm 

its power then awaken with new psychic abilities. You 

within 

a bond with either a pistol or cannon firearm and 

form 

gun die damage you deal is psychic damage. 

All 

per short rest you can place a Psionic Marker on a 

Once 

that you can see within 60 feet of you for up to 1 

creature 

as a bonus action. You always know where this 

minutes 

location is unless its further than 60 feet from 

creature's 

or behind full cover. In addition, if you use 2 gun die to 

you 

or damage the creature, 1 is restored at the start of 

attack 

next turn. 

your 

an action, you can sense humanoids hostel to you 

As 

the long range of a bonded weapon you are holding. 

within 

the end of your turn you know their approximate 

Until 

unless they are hidden by magical means. You can 

location 

this feature a number of times equal to your 

use 

modifier. When you finish a long rest, you 

Intelligence 

at 3rd level your firearm seems to guide your 

Beginning 

to improve its design. You are able to construct 

efforts 

at 7th level, your ability to sense hostility with your 

Beginning 

Tactics extends to any creature with an 

Paranormal 

as an action, you can to converse telepathically 

Additionally 

the spirit of a creature that died in last 24 hours by 

with 

a part of the its original body. You do not need to 

touching 

a language with the creature to communicate, but the 

share 

must be able to understand at least one language. 

creature 

effect lasts for 10 minutes. 

The 

11th level, as an action you can spend 4 gun dice to 

At 

up to two dead humanoids within 60 feet of you as 

resurrect 

for 1 hour or until their hit points reach 0, after which 

shades 

vanish. The shades are friendly to you and your 

they 

You can use this ability a number of times equal 

companions. 

your Intelligence modifier. When you finish a long rest, you 

to 


regain 

shade is made of bound shadows in a humanoid shape 

A 

choose. It uses the Thug statistics (see MM or PHB) but is 

you 

and can only make melee attacks. In addition its 

undead 

to necrotic and poison damage, its attacks are 

immune 

necrotic, and it has temporary hit points equal to 

considered 

gunsmith level. The shade can move through a space as 

your 

as 1 inch wide without squeezing. While in dim light 

narrow 

darkness, the shade can take the Hide action as a bonus 

or 

While in sunlight, the shade has disadvantage on 

action. 

rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. 

attack 

initiative for the shades as a group. They obey any 

Roll 

commands that you issue to them (no action required 

verbal 

you). If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend 

by 

from hostile creatures, but otherwise take no 

themselves 

actions. 

18th level, the bond you share with your firearm reaches its 

At 

and you become as one with your bonded firearms. 

pinnacle 

gain proficiency in either Wisdom or Charisma saving 

You 

(your choice). 

throws 

your bonded firearms no longer require 

Additionally, 

and instead shoot bolts of magic energy that you 

ammunition 

Rounds created in this way do force and piercing 

create. 

The firearm's Rounds property still applies. 

damage. 


At 


within 


action, 

benefits: 

following 

dark spectral aura cloaks you in a demonic visage 

A 

you +60 darkvision and a number of temporary hit 

granting 

equal to your gunsmith level. 

points 

can move through other creatures and objects as if 

You 

were difficult terrain. You take 1d10 force damage if 

they 

end your turn inside an object. 

you 

in dim light or darkness, you can take the hide 

While 

as a bonus action. 

action 

an action you can make a melee weapon attack with the 

As 

It is considered a finesse weapon and does 2d6 + 

aura. 

Damage modifier psychic damage or, if you have 

your 

on the attack roll, 4d6 + your Damage modifier. 

advantage 


Once 

dawn. 

Wanderer 

Subjugation of the Fallen 

Wanderer Features 


Level Feature 

3 Bonus Proficiency, Paranormal, Uncanny Design 

7 Commune with the Slain 

11 Subjugation of the Fallen 

18 Unifying Bond 

20 Embodiment of Shadow 


Paranormal Tactics 

17th level you are able to summon up to four. 

At 

Unifying Bond 

construct the new design. You also gain additional benefits: 

Embodiment of Shadow 


regain 

Uncanny Design 

upgrades as you gain Gunsmith levels. 

additional 

Commune with the Slain 

Intelligence of 6 or higher. 

18 

Part 8 | Wanderer Features

Uncanny Upgrades 

Wanderer's 



3rd 

3rd 

3rd 

3rd 

Amethyst 

Inlay 

Banded 

Barrel 

Cylinder 

Chamber 

Moonstone 

Inlay 

Fixed 500 gp You are resistant to psychic damage while holding this firearm. 

Fixed 2500 gp 

This cannon firearm now deals 1d8 bludgeoning damage when used as an 


Reclaimable 1500 gp This cannon firearm's rounds is now 2. 

Fixed 

500 gp 

You have darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. If you already have 

darkvision, while holding this firearm its range is 90 feet. 

3rd Pepperbox Fixed 700 gp This pistol firearm's rounds is now 4. 

3rd 

5th 

9th 

9th 

15th 

Reinforce 

Frame 

Aqua 

Inlay 

Malachite 

Inlay 

Quartz 

Inlay 

Expanded 

Revolver 

Fixed 

Fixed 

Fixed 

Fixed 

1500 gp 

800 gp 

1500 gp 

1500 gp 

This pistol firearm now deals 1d6 bludgeoning damage when used as an 


This firearm does an additional 1d6 psychic damage if the target is 

undead, fiend, or celestial. 

Whenever you kill a creature with this firearm you gain temporary hit 

points equal to your Intelligence modifier. 

You have advantage on Intelligence (Investigation) and Wisdom (Survival) 

checks. 

Fixed 1200 gp This pistol firearm's rounds is now 8. 

15th Tublar Fixed 3000 gp This cannon firearm's rounds is now 3. 

17th 

17th 

Sapphire 

Inlay 

Sugilite 

Inlay 

Fixed 

Fixed 

3000 gp 

3000 gp 

This firearm does an additional 1d8 psychic damage if the target is 

undead or fiend. 

You cannot be frightened, charmed, or possessed while holding this 

firearm. 

Part 8 | Wanderer Features 

19

Firearm Designs 

Pistol 

Design 

Level Name Cost Damage Weight Properties 

Primitive Flintlock 300 gp 1d6 piercing 3 lbs Ammunition (Firearms), Range (40/120), Rounds (1) 

Advanced Revolver 900 gp 1d8 piercing 5 lbs Ammunition (Firearms), Range (50/150), Rounds (4) 

Mastered Chimera 3600 gp 1d10 piercing 7 lbs Ammunition (Firearms), Range (70/210), Rounds (6) 


Long-Barrel 

Design 


Primitive Matchlock 700 gp 1d8 piercing 10 lbs 

Advanced Caliver 1700 gp 1d10 piercing 11 lbs 

Mastered Kirin 7600 gp 1d12 piercing 12 lbs 

Ammunition (Firearms), Range (60/180), Rounds (1), Two- 

Handed 


Handed 


Handed 


Short-Barrel 

Design 


Primitive Blunderbuss 900 gp 2d6 piercing 10 lbs 

Advanced Musketoon 2300 gp 2d8 piercing 12 lbs 

Mastered Banshee 8500 gp 2d10 piercing 15 lbs 

Ammunition (Firearms), Heavy, Range (20/50), Rounds (1), 

Two-Handed 


Two-Handed 


Two-Handed 


Cannon 

Design 


Primitive Handcannon 1000 gp 3d4 piercing 15 lbs 

Advanced 

Heavy 

Arquebus 

3200 gp 3d6 piercing 18 lbs 

Mastered Tiamat 9500 gp 3d8 piercing 25 lbs 

Ammunition (Firearms), Heavy, Range (50/100), Recoil, 

Rounds (1), Two-Handed 


Rounds (1), Two-Handed 


Rounds (2), Two-handed 

20

Upgrades 




3rd 

3rd 

Custom 

Grip 

Lensed 

Rear Sight 

Fixed 500 gp Attempts to disarm you of this firearm are at disadvantage. 

Reclaimable 5000 gp 

This pistol, long-barrel, or cannon firearm's normal range is increased by 5 

feet, and its long range increases by 20 feet. 

3rd Light Frame Fixed 3500 gp This cannon firearm is 10 lbs lighter. 

3rd 

Muzzle 

Sight 

Fixed 

500gp 

All ranges of this pistol, short-barrel, or long-barrel firearm are increased 

by 5. 

3rd Suppresser Reclaimable 1500 gp This pistol or long-barrel firearm's attacks are only audible out to 30 feet. 

3rd 

Wide 

Choke 

Muzzle 

Fixed 

4000 gp 

This short-barrel firearm sprays rounds in a 10-foot cone. Instead of an 

attack roll, all creatures within the cone take damage if they fail a DC 15 

Dexterity saving throw. The DC increases by 1 for each design level above 

Primitive. 

21 

Part 9 | Upgrade Appendix

Arcane Engineering 

Name 

Arcane Bolt 

Arcane Chamber 

Arcane Hammer 

Arcane Trigger 

Description 

Requires the disassembly of a magic light crossbow. The longbarrel 

this bolt is attached to gains all the magical properties 

of the crossbow consumed to create the upgrade. 

Requires the disassembly of a magic hand crossbow. The 

short-barrel this chamber is attached to gains all the magical 

properties of the crossbow consumed to create the upgrade. 

Requires the disassembly of a magic light crossbow. The 

pistol this hammer is attached to gains all the magical 


Requires the disassembly of a magic heavy crossbow. The 

cannon this trigger is attached to gains all the magical 


Enchanted Upgrades 

Enchantments I 

Aquireable 

Name Rarity Type Cost Description 

This magic weapon warns you of danger. While the weapon is on your 

person, you have advantage on initiative rolls. In addition, you and any of 

Firearm of 

Warning Uncommon Reclaimable 2000 gp your companions within 30 feet of you can’t be surprised, except when 

incapacitated by something other than nonmagical sleep. The weapon 

magically awakens you and your companions within range if any of you are 

sleeping naturally when combat begins. 

Firearm +1 Uncommon Reclaimable 

2000gp 

Firearm +2 Rare Reclaimable 8000gp 

Firearm +3 

Very Rare Reclaimable 32000gp 

You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic 

weapon. 


weapon. 


weapon. 

22 


Arcane Engineering cont. 

Enchantments II 

Aquireable 


Radiant 

Pistol 

Radiant 

Long-Barrel 

Radiant 

Short-Barrel 

Radiant 

Cannon 

Rare Fixed 2000 gp 

This magic weapon grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made 

with it. While holding it, the wielder can take a bonus action to cause it to 

shed bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 

feet. The wielder can extinguish the light as a bonus action. 

As a reaction immediately after being hit by a melee attack, the wielder 

can cause the attacker to be blinded until the end of the attacker’s next 

turn, unless the attacker succeeds on a Constitution saving throw against 

your spell save DC. Once used, this reaction can’t be used again until the 

wielder finishes a short or long rest. 

Rare Fixed 4000 gp [Same as Above] 

Very Rare Fixed 3000 gp [Same as Above] 

Legendary Fixed 6000 gp [Same as Above] 

Enchantments III 

Aquireable 


Repeating 

Pistol 

Repeating 

Long-Barrel 

Repeating 

Short-Barrel 

Repeating 

Cannon 

Rare Fixed 8000 gp 

This magic weapon grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made 

with it. The weapon requires no ammunition; it magically produces one 

piece of ammunition each time you make a ranged attack with it, unless 

you manually load it. The ammunition produced by the weapon vanishes 

the instant after the it hits or misses a target. 

Rare Fixed 14000 gp [Same as Above] 

Very Rare Fixed 20000 gp [Same as Above] 

Legendary Fixed 30000 gp [Same as Above] 

23 


Revisions 

1.8 Beta 

2.0 XGtE style change. Removed gun die cost 

Beta 

Gunsmith's Preternatural Reflexes and fixed 

from 

Added a light crossbow to starting 

wording. 

Removed damage die penalty from 

equipment. 

Wide Choke Muzzle upgrade. 

Gunsmith's 

range requirement for Gunner abilities 

Increased 

10 ft. Increased range of all Pistol designs and 

by 

2 Long-Barrel designs. Renamed Brigand's 

1st 

Bond to Corrupted Bond and changed 

Tainted 

of Venomed Shot accordingly. Expanded 

wording 

Specialization: Artillery to include gun 

Gunner's 

Reworded the charge ability of Infantry's 

die. 

Tactics removed the extended knockback 

Calvary 

added prone. 

and 

2.1 Changed Wanderer's Subjugation of the 

Beta 

summon from shadows to a modified thug 

Fallen 

block due to the potency of shadows strength 

stat 

In addition then number of summons is 

drain. 

from 3 to 2 at lvl 11 and 6 to 4 at lvl 17, 

reduced 

duration was increased back to 1 hour from 10 

but 

Reworded text of Wanderer's Psionic 

minutes. 

portion of its Paranormal Tactics since no 

Marker 

than 2 gun die can be used per attack, as 

more 

as shorted its time limit. Expanded Gunner's 

well 

Laying's bonus damage to apply to any 2nd 

Gun 

made to a single target on the same turn. 

attacks 

the weapon attribute Reload to Rounds 

Changed 

prevent confusion with the DMG version. 

to 

increased the range of the Gunner's 

Significantly 

Bore upgrade. Adjusted weights on Pistol 

Rifled 

Long-Barrel firearms designs. On 

and 

Run and Gun Gunfighting Style, 

Gunslinger's 

the 15' requirement to half full movement 

changed 

speed. 

2.1 Added a debuff based to the intimidation 

Beta 

of the Brigand's Corrupt Bond. 

ability 

2.2 Removed the skill check advantage of 

Beta 

Paranormal tactics and removed a 

Wanderer's 

Marked ability to hide while in range. 

Psionic 

change to add a list of features at the start 

Format 

each subclass. 

of 

2.3 Rolled Gunner's Retrofit Attachment into 

Beta 

Fencing for closer feature symmetry 

Musketeer 

subclasses. Fixed several typos, format, 

between 

wording errors. Removed Gun Die cost for 

and 

Relentless Bond and reduced Infantry's 

Gunner's 

Bond by 1. Granted an additional firearm 

Valorous 

choosing a profession at level 3. 

upon 

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