Editing Gunslinger (section)

== [[Pathfinder Second Edition]] ==
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[[File:InstantReturnWatt.png|frame|right|2e Gunslingers are stupid and wonderful.]]

Gunslinger was added into PF2E as part of the new book ''Guns and Gears'', alongside a brand new class for second edition, the Inventor. Among the more obvious changes to the class are the baked-in proficiencies with crossbows (making the Bolt Ace archetype now integrated in any case) and a limited degree of melee capabilities. Though their armor proficiency is quite poor, the fact that stat progression isn't nearly as item-dependent lessens the blow.

Guns themselves have also seen a good bit of reworking too. Instead of the higher multipliers for crits, guns instead have the ''Fatal'' trait, meaning that crits deal damage from a bigger die. Misfires also no longer carry the risk of making the gun go kaboom on its wielder, though it can still break the gun. It's also a lot less frequent, being only triggered by specific actions unless you're a lazy shit who doesn't maintain your guns. Among other feats available see certain panache tricks, an [[Alchemist|alchemical crafting]] tree that lets you turn bombs into bullets and, as seen to the side, feats for really weird and wacky feats of gun-slinging taking advantage of enemy attacks or saving allies.

Also present are the subclasses (here called "Ways"), each of which have unique ways to multitask with reloading.

'''Way of the Drifter''': This Gunslinger likes to mix their skills with a gun with a melee in the other hand. Perfect for people who want to play as a pirate but would like a ranged option as well as melee. They can also reload in the middle of whacking the enemy with their other weapon.

'''Way of the Pistolero''': This Gunslinger is the classic Cowboy archetype. Quick to draw their weapon and gets in a lot of duels. Their reload trick lets them distract or intimidate an enemy in the middle of a reload.

'''Way of the Sniper''': This Gunslinger hides some distance away, hoping to get a good shot in with his rifle, while never being spotted by his prey. This gives them precision damage to a considerable degree. They have the ability to reload while hiding.

'''Way of the Spellshot''': Curiously an archetype merged into the class for some reason. This doesn't provide any actual spellcasting despite the name, but it offers a means to provide typed damage and other spell-like abilities. Their special reload works while they recall knowledge of an enemy.

'''Way of the Vanguard''': This Gunslinger makes the loudest booms and smashes enemies with their big guns. This makes them into a bit of an artillerist and mini-bastion. Their special reload lets them shove an enemy out of the way while loading their gun. 

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