Description
The New World Navigator is a daring seafarer and skilled swordsman, navigating treacherous waters and engaging in swashbuckling adventures on the high seas. They are adept at maneuvering ships and leading crews through perilous voyages.
Class Features
Weapon & Armor Proficiency
The New World Navigator is proficient with the cutlass. He treats the cutlass as a light weapon for the purposes of feats (such as weapon finesse).
Seafaring Expertise
The New World Navigator gains bonuses to Acrobatics and Profession (Sailor) checks, reflecting their experience as sailors and navigators. They get a bonus to their Armor Class and Combat Maneuvers while on sea and to Acrobatics and Profession (Sailor) skill checks equal to 1/4 their level (minimum 1). This Feature replaces Nimble.
Cutlass Mastery
At 3rd level, the New World Navigator gains a +1 to attack and damage rolls with cutlass, reflecting their proficiency with this notable sea weapon. This bonus increases by 1 every 4 levels (with a max of +5 at level 19).
At level 8, While wielding such a weapon, they gain the benefit of the Improved Critical feat.
This Feature replaces Swashbuckler's Weapon Training.
