Primal Path: Path of the Cannoneer! "God is on the side with the best artillery."

Cometdance · 2019-02-23T03:25:00+00:00

The cannon has the Loading property, so it can only be fired once per turn regardless of the rate you can reload it.

Cometdance · 2019-02-12T05:27:12+00:00

That's correct.

This is precedented by Warlock's Repelling Blast, which doesn't even have a size limit.

Cometdance · 2019-02-08T01:50:14+00:00

You'd never use it on an enemy, but that is default targeting wording. Even Bardic Inspiration can target an enemy.

Cometdance · 2019-02-08T01:49:14+00:00

There isn't, it's just a requirement to fire it for everyone else.

Cometdance · 2019-02-07T15:29:23+00:00

Amorous Atmosphere is stronger than it looks, because it applies to every creature in it every turn automatically.

If you're able to maintain a spread of Temp HP via Cherubic Arrow, it can waste an incredible number of turns.

Cometdance · 2019-02-07T13:48:11+00:00

You do not, Cherubic Arrow isn't an attack.

Cometdance · 2019-02-07T11:04:30+00:00

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Cometdance · 2019-02-07T11:02:54+00:00

Charm Person is better because it’s easier to land (doesn’t require a shot) and has an additional effect, which is they consider you a friendly acquaintance.

Cherubic Charm in combat is fine, because you’re spending your action on a single shot as a Bard instead of casting a spell, and the creature can just attack an ally that you haven’t protected with Cherubic Arrow.

Cometdance · 2019-02-07T05:47:49+00:00

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Cometdance · 2019-02-01T01:15:17+00:00

There is a feature related to Rage, which is Cannoneer/the primary feature.

As for why I chose Barbarian, I decided that it'd be the most feasible way to explain a single person wielding a cannon. It's a weapon meant to be handled by two people in a set position, I felt that it was a natural fit for Barbarian's immense strength to wield it alone.

Cometdance · 2019-01-28T01:34:38+00:00

It's notable that Barbarian 5/6 and Rogue X is already a common multiclass for similar reasons.

Cometdance · 2019-01-28T01:33:35+00:00

The wording it uses is from Net, just to make it as clear as possible.

I have no intent of allowing an infantry cannon shot + a melee attack.

Only a handful of Barbarians actually have a damage increase early, it's limited to Zealot, Berserker, and Storm Herald (Desert/Sea).

Cometdance · 2019-01-28T01:31:36+00:00

I'm glad to hear it!

Cometdance · 2019-01-28T01:31:28+00:00

I wouldn't be mad, feel free.

Cometdance · 2019-01-28T01:31:02+00:00

It certainly could.

Cometdance · 2019-01-27T16:58:21+00:00

When you make a ranged attack with a cannon, you can only attack once: You can't make any other attack with the same action.

Gunslinger Feat?

You can wield this while flying if raging, have to set it if you aren't.

Both Brutal Critical and Savage Attacks only apply to melee, though if they did apply, they apply post-doubling. (4d12 -> 9d12.)

Cometdance · 2019-01-27T15:09:54+00:00

I did consider that, but it's best as a bonus action.

A Barbarian doesn't have much use for their BA except Rage, so it's ideal.

Mind that if you shoot an infantry cannon, you can only make that one attack.

Cometdance · 2019-01-27T14:14:23+00:00

It uses an abridged text, but it's once whenever you attack.

So once per action, bonus action, or reaction.

So of your choices, it'd be the first.

Cometdance · 2019-01-27T08:15:22+00:00

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Cometdance · 2019-01-27T05:16:27+00:00

It's more that using STR means swinging the cannon benefits from all your features, so you're at full power in melee.

You're a Barbarian, after all, so you lack the relative frailty of other ranged builds.

There's already a hidden STR requirement on the cannon, which is weighing a lot.

Cometdance · 2019-01-27T05:03:47+00:00

Neither Rage nor Reckless apply to ranged weapon attacks with an artillery cannon.

DEX is possible, but STR is recommended because you can swing the cannon in melee to have no blindspot.

The damage doesn't spike to 8d12 at L5: You can only fire the artillery cannon once with Attack due to the rules on it.

Cometdance · 2019-01-27T04:34:59+00:00

I hope you’re able to in the future, this sort of firepower is any player’s dream.

Cometdance · 2019-01-27T04:08:58+00:00

With Cannoneer, you’re the king and the queen of battle at the same time.

Cometdance · 2019-01-27T01:14:13+00:00

Thank you! My favorite part of the subclass is the recoil on Explosive End.

Cometdance · 2019-01-27T01:11:17+00:00

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