Hunter

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Hunters are Fighters who specialise in missile weapons.

Starting Equipment

Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.

• +0 ranged weapon (bow, crossbow, sling or javelins) & ammo
  • Ranged weapons start with 20 of the appropriate ammo
  • Javelin users start with 5 javelins
• +0 short sword
• +0 leather armour
• Bread ration
• 20 gold

Starting Skills

These are adjusted by your species' aptitudes.

• Fighting: 2
• Chosen Weapon's Skill: 4
• Dodging: 2
• Stealth: 1

Strategy

Hunters are good for players who either want to play a missile weapon-based fighter, or for those who want to play a a melee character but want a useful to way soften up early-game nasties such as ogres before they get into melee range.