Sniper Build

[FireInTheSky]

The build is almost complete (see below).  Basically what I'm looking for is the last feat (which could be 6th level, or could be re-arranged to have been taken at any point), and more efficient use of GP spending.  And just general opinions.

For your consideration:

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Picture Credit: D&D Monster Manual II

Oxoryk
CN Unseelie Fey Jermlaine Sniper 6

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Racial adjustments:  -6 Str, +6 Dex, -2 Con, -2 Int, +6 Wis, -6 Cha
Template adjustments: -2 Str, +2 Dex, -2 Con, +2 Cha
Array: 10, 12, 14, 16, 16, 18

Str 12 -6 Racial -2 Template = 4
Dex 16 +6 Racial +2 Template = 24
Con 16 -2 Racial -2 Template  = 12
Int 14 -2 Racial = 12
Wis 18 +6 Racial +1 Level = 25
Cha 10 -6 Racial +2 Template = 6

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HD: 6d8 + 6
HP: 54
Saves: F +3, R  +9, W +9
AC: 24 (+6 armor, +7 Dex, +2 size, -1 Trait), 18 touch , 17 flat-footed
Initiative: +17 (+7 Dex, +2 Trait, +4 Improved Init, +4 Insightful Action)
Senses: Darkvision 60’
Speed: 40’, Fly 80’ (average)
BAB/Grapple: +4 / -7
Attacks: 
    Talenta Boomerang  +21 (1+6d4, 19-20/x2)(Save for Dazed, Save for Shaken)

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   Attack:
      +4 Base, +7 Dex, +7 Wis (when using Aim ability), +2 Size, +1 Magic
   Damage:
      1d3 base (1d6 Medium -> 1d3 Tiny)
      Thrown weapon, so add StrMod: -3
      +1 Enhancement bonus
      1d3-2 = max of 1, so 1 damage + Aim ability
      Aim ability: 1d4/level -> 6d4

*Note that there is no effective difference between Magical and MW, because the +1 to Attack still applies, and I’m already doing minimum damage.
   

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Jermlaine (MM II)
   -6 Str, +6 Dex, -2 Con, -2 Int, +6 Wis, -6 Cha
   Tiny Size
   Fey Type
   Low-Light Vision
   Speak With Animals (Rats only) at will (SLA)
   Speed: 40’
   Automatic Languages: Common.  Bonus language: Gnome.

Unseelie Fey Template
   -2 Str, +2 Dex, -2 Con, +2 Cha
   Speed: Fly 80’ (average) (Bat-like Wings)
   Season’s Power: Summer Caress (Magic Circle of Nature, CL = HD)
   DR: 5/iron (scales with level, so check back…)
   Iron Vulnerability
   Darkvision 60’ instead of Low-Light Vision
   +4 to Intimidate checks

Tiny Size:
   +2 to Attack & AC
   -8 to Grapple
   +8 to Hide
   Height: approx. 1’
   Weight: approx. 2 lbs.
   Space: 2.5’
   Natural Reach: 0’

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Sniper 6
   Skill Points: 6+Int
   Class Skills: Balance (Dex), Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Hide (Dex), Jump (Str), Knowledge (Dungeoneering, Geography, Nature)(Int), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Open Lock (Dex), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Search (Wis), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Spot (Wis), Survival (Wis), Swim (Str), Tumble (Dex), Use Rope (Dex).

   Hit Die: d8
   BAB: +4
   Saves: F+2, R+5, W+2
   Weapon/Armor Proficiency: All Simple & Martial Weapons, Light Armor
   (Fast) Aim
   Precise Shot Feat
   Trackless Step
   Close Quarters Ranged Combat
   Demoralizing Shot
   Rangefinder x2
   3x Trick Shot (+1 from Extra Trick Feat):
     -Whites of Their Eyes (Threaten squares & make AoO’s w/ Ranged Weapon)
     -Double Jeopardy (Threaten squares occupied by creatures hit in previous round)
     -And Your Little Dog Too (Threaten squares threatened by creatures hit in previous round)
     -Sharp Focus (Crit Range increased by 1)
   Keen Perception
   Practiced Shooter
   Improved Snipe
   Darkstalker Feat

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Feats:
  -Exotic Weapon Proficiency^F: Talenta Boomerang (ECS p.119)
  -Improved Initiative^F
  -Insightful Action¹
  -Extra Trick³
  -Boomerang Daze⁶
Flaws:
  -Noncombatant (-2 Melee Attacks)
  -Poor Reflexes (-3 Ref Saves)
Trait:
  -Aggressive (+2 Init, -1 AC)

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# of Skill Points: 63       Max Ranks: 9
Class Skills: Balance (Dex), Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Hide (Dex), Jump (Str), Knowledge (Dungeoneering, Geography, Nature)(Int), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Open Lock (Dex), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Search (Wis), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Spot (Wis), Survival (Wis), Swim (Str), Tumble (Dex), Use Rope (Dex).

Craft (Weaponsmithing): 4 Ranks +1 Int +2 Item = +7
Escape Artist: 1 Rank +7 Dex = +8
Hide: 9 Ranks +7 Dex +8 Size = +24
Intimidate^CC: 4 Ranks -2 Cha +4 Template = +6
Listen: 9 Ranks +7 Wis +3 CF = +19
Move Silently: 9 Ranks +7 Dex = +16
Search: 9 Ranks +7 Wis = +16
Sleight of Hand: 5 Ranks + 7 Dex = +12
Spot: 9 Ranks +7 Wis +3 CF = +19
Tumble: 4 Ranks +7 Dex = +11

*Note: Houserules say CC skill ranks are 1:1, with normal CC maximums

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WBL: 13,000gp      Remaining: 2,605 gp

-Nimbleness, Ghost Ward, Mithral Chain Shirt (5,050)
-Returning Talenta Boomerang (2,015gp)
-5x MW Talenta Boomerangs (525gp)
-Handy Haversack (2,000gp)
-Healing Belt (750gp)
-Masterwork Artisan’s Tools (55gp)

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Oxoryk was born in the deepest reaches of the Dungeon, a thousand feet below the lowest levels being explored today, and was named for the sound of water drips deep in the caves.  From a young age he had taken part in the Jermlaine raiding parties, which would lure Delvers into traps for fun.  Many of Oxoryk’s companions enjoyed the game – stealing valuables while the adventurers slept, and then ensnaring them with tantalizing clues once they awoke.  Oxoryk always preferred the killing part best.  Once, while rummaging through the most recent victim’s belongings, he found a curious piece of wood – curved and polished, with intricate markings along the length.  Oxoryk, being much more intelligent than his companions, figured out that this was a weapon, and began to teach himself how to use it.

Years later, Oxoryk was on his own, wandering around the upper reaches of the Dungeon, when he spied a human man appearing to be disposing of the body of another human man.  Upon further investigation, Oxoryk noticed a tattoo of a stylized Black Raven on the wrist of the man, and the body had a tattoo of a stylized Black Dagger on its wrist.  As Oxoryk inched closer, the man suddenly said, ”I know you’re there, creature of the darkness.  Don’t move.”  Oxoryk was very startled by this, because very few creatures could sense him when he wanted to be hidden.  Only when he came out of his shock, did he realize the human had drawn a softly glowing rapier and had it pointed directly at him.  Oxoryk took a large step back. 

”How did you sense me?”  ”I have had lots of practice noticing things that people desperately want to keep hidden.  I must say, though, you’re very good.  I almost didn’t see you.  Have you had any training?”  ”No.  I’ve lived down here all my life.  …What is your name, human?”  The man was silent for a time.  Shortly he sheathed his rapier.  ”Don’t get any ideas.  I could have this back out before you finished your first step towards me.”  Oxoryk believed him.  The man finished his business with the body.  ”My name is Jamamros Hawklight.  I believe I could put your talent for sneaking to good use – with a little training, that is.  What is your name, creature?”  Another pause.  Jamamros stood, waiting for a response.  ”Oxoryk.  I may just take you up on that offer.  At the very least, it will provide a good story for my …”  Oxoryk trailed off.  Now that he thought about it, there wasn’t really anything keeping him with his own kind.  He knew he was far more cunning than them, and they were too stupid to realize it.  After all, that’s why Oxoryk had taken to wandering by himself for the last long while, anyway.  ”Very well, I accept.”  ”Good.  Come with me.  And stay hidden as best you can.”

And thus began Oxoryk’s training at the hands of a Raven of the Killraven Crime League.  It was hard, and often painful.  But what else did Oxoryk have to do?  And, occasionally, he got to kill people, which he really liked.  Until this one job.  Oxoryk had been ordered to “take care of” some target.  While studying his mark’s patterns, Oxoryk happened to be in the crowd while a priestly fellow was talking about somebody named Barachiel.  At first, Oxoryk paid the priest no mind, but pretty soon, he was hanging on to every word, captivated.  By the time the priest was done speaking, Oxoryk was paralyzed – shaking in his hidden perch in the corner.  What had the priest done?  Hours went by, and ??? was still perched in the corner, his mind racing, trying to come to terms with what he had heard.  Eventually, he was able to move, and dazedly made his way back to his cot.  After sleeping for a day, Oxoryk woke up feeling refreshed, and went back to work.  When he took out his target a few days later, Oxoryk noticed that he didn’t enjoy it as he had previously.  Not that it was unpleasant, per se – just, indifferent.  All of his killing from then on was the same – just work.

Oxoryk has been working for the Killraven Crime League as an assassin for about 3 years. 

Imperium Affiliation: Killraven Crime League
Affiliation Score Modifier:  5
   1/2 Character Level  = +3
   5+ Ranks in Hide: +1
   5+ Ranks in Sleight of Hand: +1
 

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Better Boomerang(s)
Better (read: more magical) Armor

[sirpercival]

Boomerang Daze as your 6th-level feat.

[FireInTheSky]

Sweet!  Especially considering how much damage I'm gonna be doing.  Average damage is 16 points (for a Boomerang!), so average Fort Save DC is 26.

How about items?

[Dictum Mortuum]

How about getting some ranks in craft and crafting those boomerangs yourself? It will save up some cash.