Crossbowman

The crossbow expert has perfected the deadly use of the crossbow, a simple but cruelly efficient weapon, as a craftsman mastering a lethal tool.

Deadshot (Ex)

At 3rd level, when a crossbow expert attacks with a crossbow as a readied action, they may add 1/2 their Dexterity bonus (minimum +1) on their damage roll.

This ability replaces armor training 1.

Crossbow Expert (Ex)

At 5th level, a crossbow expert gains a +1 bonus on attack and damage rolls with crossbows. This bonus increases by +1 per four levels after 5th.

This ability replaces weapon training 1.

Improved Deadshot (Ex)

At 7th level, when a crossbow expert attacks with a crossbow as a readied action, their target is denied their Dexterity bonus to their AC.

This ability replaces armor training 2.

Quick Sniper (Ex)

At 9th level, a crossbow expert gains a bonus equal to 1/2 their fighter level on Stealth checks when sniping. When they are hit with a Ranged Attack, they can shoot their crossbow at their attacker as an Immediate Action if it is loaded.

This ability replaces weapon training 2.

Greater Deadshot (Ex)

At 11th level, when a crossbow expert attacks with a crossbow as a readied action, they may add their Dexterity bonus (minimum +1) on their damage roll.

This ability replaces This ability replaces armor training 3.

Safe Shot (Ex)

At 13th level, a crossbow expert does not provoke attacks of opportunity when making ranged attacks with a crossbow.

This ability replaces weapon training 3.

Pinpoint Targeting (Ex)

At 15th level, a crossbow expert gains Pinpoint Targeting as a bonus feat.

This ability replaces armor training 4.

Meteor Shot (Ex)

At 17th level, as a Standard Action, a crossbow expert can make one attack with a crossbow at a –4 penalty. If the attack hits, it inflicts damage normally and the target is subject to a Bull Rush or a Trip maneuver using the attack roll as the Combat Maneuver Check. The crossbow expert must decide which maneuver to attempt before making their attack roll.

This ability replaces weapon training 4.

Penetrating Shot (Ex)

At 19th level, when a crossbow expert confirms a critical hit with a crossbow, the bolt pierces the target and can strike another creature in line behind it. The crossbow expert must be able to trace a line starting at their space and passing through both targets to make this additional attack. The secondary attack is made at a –4 penalty, in addition to any modifiers for added range. If this attack is also a critical hit, the bolt can continue to hit another target, but the penalties stack.

This ability replaces armor mastery.

Weapon Mastery (Ex)

A crossbow expert must choose a type of crossbow for their weapon mastery class feature.

Parent Class

Fighter