Gearshot

The Gearshot is an Artificer subclass that revolves around constructing and enhancing a unique steampunk rifle known as the "Enforcer." Through a blend of mechanical expertise and arcane mastery, they wield the Enforcer to unleash devastating shots, both mundane and infused with spells.

Tool Proficiency

3rd-level Artillerist feature

You gain proficiency with Smith's Tools. If you already have this proficiency, you gain proficiency with one other type of artisan’s tools of your choice.

Gearshot Spells

3rd-level Gearshot feature

You always have certain spells prepared after you reach particular levels in this class, as shown in the Artillerist Spells table. These spells count as artificer spells for you, but they don’t count against the number of artificer spells you prepare.

 

Gearshot Spells

Artificer Level	Spell
3rd	Faerie Fire, Guiding Bolt
5th	Blindness/Deafness, Enlarge/Reduce
9th	Fireball, Slow
13th	Blight, Polymorph
17th	Contagion, Flame Strike

Enforcer

3rd-level Gearshot feature

You've learned how to create a special rifle that combines clockwork engineering and arcane potential. The rifle counts as magical for overcoming immunities to non-magical weapons. The Enforcer is a remarkable steampunk rifle, meticulously crafted by a Gearshot Artificer to embody a fusion of clockwork engineering and arcane prowess. Intricate gears and alchemical chambers adorn its frame, giving it an air of both technological marvel and magical power. With its versatile loading mechanism, the Enforcer can fire a variety of powerful shots, from deadly mundane ammunition to infused rounds imbued with potent spells. In the hands of a skilled Gearshot, the Enforcer becomes a symbol of precision and ingenuity, capable of delivering devastating blows from a distance and leaving a trail of awe in its wake.

Elemental Rounds: You can prepare a number of elemental rounds equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of one). These rounds are imbued with elemental energy. When you make an attack with the Enforcer using one of these rounds, you can use a bonus action to trigger the elemental damage. All creatures within 20 feet of a creature shot by an elemental round must make a Dexterity saving throw or take the full elemental damage. Creatures hit by an elemental round automatically fail this saving throw.

Infused Rounds

5th-level Gearshot feature

As part of a long or short rest, the Gearshot can prepare a number of infused rounds equal to their proficiency bonus. These rounds are specially imbued with a spell chosen from the Gearshot's list of prepared spells. When the Gearshot makes an attack with the Enforcer using one of these infused rounds, the spell is triggered upon a successful hit, in addition to dealing the rifle's regular damage.

To prepare these rounds, the Gearshot must expend a spell slot as if they had cast the spell at that moment. This unique ability allows the Gearshot to combine the power of their Enforcer with their arcane knowledge, turning their shots into potent displays of both technological and magical prowess. By cleverly selecting and infusing their rounds, the Gearshot becomes a versatile and unpredictable force on the battlefield, capable of unleashing a variety of spell effects with each shot from the Enforcer.

Arcane Overcharge

9th-level Gearshot feature

At 9th level, your mastery over the Enforcer reaches its pinnacle, allowing you to tap into its arcane potential for an Arcane Overcharge. Once per long rest, as a bonus action, you can activate the Arcane Overcharge. While the Arcane Overcharge is active, the following effect occurs for 1 minute:

Explosive Impact: Whenever you make an attack with the Enforcer during the Arcane Overcharge, if the attack roll hits at least 5 points over the target's Armor Class, the shot triggers the Explosive Impact. The target and all creatures within 20 feet of it must make a Dexterity saving throw against you spell save. On a failure, they take additional force damage equal to your proficiency bonus plus your Intelligence modifier, while those who succeed take half damage.

Bonus Effect: In addition to Explosive Impact, the Arcane Overcharge grants your Enforcer shots a temporary bonus to damage equal to your Intelligence modifier. This bonus damage applies to all shots made with the Enforcer during the Arcane Overcharge, regardless of whether they activate Explosive Impact or not.

Precision Assault

15th-level Gearshot feature

At 15th level, your mastery of the Enforcer reaches new heights with Precision Assault, an extraordinary technique that harmonizes your agility and rapid-fire prowess into a seamless and devastating symphony.

As a bonus action, you can activate Precision Assault, which remains in effect for 1 minute or until you choose to end it using a bonus action. During Precision Assault, the following effects activate:

Swift Reflexes: While Precision Assault is active, your speed and reflexes are honed to perfection. You gain advantage on Dexterity saving throws, allowing you to deftly evade spells and other hazards that come your way.

Rapid Volley: Once on each of your turns, when you take the Attack action, you can make an additional attack with the Enforcer as a bonus action. This rapid volley of shots showcases your extraordinary speed and precision in combat.

Precision Assault elevates you into a realm of unparalleled agility and destruction. Your enemies will struggle to match your swift movements, and as you unleash an unyielding volley of shots, they will witness your unmatched mastery of the Enforcer. In the midst of battle, you become an unstoppable tempest of precision and annihilation, leaving your foes in awe of your blinding speed and deadly precision.