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{{flavour|The Hunter is a type of fighter who specialises in missile weapons. A Hunter starts with either some throwing weapons or a ranged weapon and some ammunition, as well as a short sword and a set of leathers.}} | {{flavour|The Hunter is a type of fighter who specialises in missile weapons. A Hunter starts with either some throwing weapons or a ranged weapon and some ammunition, as well as a short sword and a set of leathers.}} | ||
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==Starting Equipment== | ==Starting Equipment== | ||
Some [[species]] may receive different items based on their unique restrictions. | Some [[species]] may receive different items based on their unique restrictions. | ||
| − | *+ | + | *+1 ranged weapon ([[shortbow]], [[hand crossbow]], [[hunting sling]] or [[javelin]]s) & ammo |
**Ranged weapons start with 20 of the appropriate ammo | **Ranged weapons start with 20 of the appropriate ammo | ||
| − | **Javelin users start with | + | **Javelin users start with 6 javelins and 2 throwing nets |
*+0 [[short sword]] | *+0 [[short sword]] | ||
*+0 [[leather armour]] | *+0 [[leather armour]] | ||
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==Starting Skills and Stats== | ==Starting Skills and Stats== | ||
These are adjusted by your species' [[aptitude]]s. | These are adjusted by your species' [[aptitude]]s. | ||
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| + | If you chose a hunting sling, shortbow, or hand crossbow: | ||
| + | *[[Fighting]]: 1 | ||
| + | *Chosen Weapon's Skill: 4 | ||
| + | *[[Dodging]]: 2 | ||
| + | *[[Stealth]]: 1 | ||
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| + | If you chose javelins: | ||
*[[Fighting]]: 2 | *[[Fighting]]: 2 | ||
| − | * | + | *[[Short Blades]]: 1 |
| + | *[[Throwing]]: 4 | ||
*[[Dodging]]: 2 | *[[Dodging]]: 2 | ||
*[[Stealth]]: 1 | *[[Stealth]]: 1 | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | Prior to [[0.15]], Hunters that chose javelins started with only 5 and did not have throwing nets. Further, their starting skills were the same as other hunters. All hunters began with 2 levels of Fighting. | ||
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Prior to [[0.14]], Hunters started with 20 [[gold]]. | Prior to [[0.14]], Hunters started with 20 [[gold]]. | ||
{{backgrounds}} | {{backgrounds}} | ||
[[Category:Backgrounds]] | [[Category:Backgrounds]] | ||
Revision as of 02:09, 15 September 2014
| The Hunter is a type of fighter who specialises in missile weapons. A Hunter starts with either some throwing weapons or a ranged weapon and some ammunition, as well as a short sword and a set of leathers. |
Preferred Races
High Elf, Hill Orc, Halfling, Kobold, Ogre, Troll and Centaur are the recommended races if you pick a Hunter background.
Starting Equipment
Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.
- +1 ranged weapon (shortbow, hand crossbow, hunting sling or javelins) & ammo
- Ranged weapons start with 20 of the appropriate ammo
- Javelin users start with 6 javelins and 2 throwing nets
- +0 short sword
- +0 leather armour
- Bread ration
Starting Skills and Stats
These are adjusted by your species' aptitudes.
If you chose a hunting sling, shortbow, or hand crossbow:
If you chose javelins:
- Fighting: 2
- Short Blades: 1
- Throwing: 4
- Dodging: 2
- Stealth: 1
Choosing Hunter adds 4 to your starting Strength, 3 to your starting Intelligence and 5 to your starting Dexterity.
Strategy
Hunters are good for players who either want to play a missile weapon-based fighter, or for those who want to play a melee character but want a useful to way soften up early-game nasties such as ogres before they get into melee range.
History
Prior to 0.15, Hunters that chose javelins started with only 5 and did not have throwing nets. Further, their starting skills were the same as other hunters. All hunters began with 2 levels of Fighting.
Prior to 0.14, Hunters started with 20 gold.
| Backgrounds | |
|---|---|
| Warriors | Fighter • Gladiator • Monk • Hunter • Brigand |
| Zealots | Berserker • Chaos Knight • Cinder Acolyte |
| Warrior-mages | Warper • Hexslinger • Enchanter • Reaver |
| Mages | Hedge Wizard • Conjurer • Summoner • Necromancer • Fire Elementalist • Ice Elementalist • Air Elementalist • Earth Elementalist • Alchemist |
| Adventurers | Artificer • Shapeshifter • Wanderer • Delver |
