deuxhero
2012-09-08, 08:16 PM
As a standard action, the alchemist can infuse a single arrow, crossbow bolt, or one-handed firearm bullet with the power of his bomb, load the ammunition, and shoot the ranged weapon. He must be proficient with the weapon in order to accomplish this. When the infused ammunition hits its target, it deals damage normally and detonates as if the alchemist had thrown the bomb at the target. If the explosive missile misses, it does not detonate.
Seems simple enough, but wait!
When a scatter weapon attacks all creatures within a cone, it makes a separate attack roll against each creature within the cone
Every creature (max 7, practically a lot fewer) hit within the cone has its own, full power explosion centered around it.
And the Dragon Pistol satisfies the "one-handed firearm" issue
And if the GM rules a group of pellets isn't a "single", an alchemical cartridge explicitly is!
Now the problem is in optimizing this beyond novelty. Alchemtical Cartridge increases the Dragon Pistol's misfire range to 1-3 (ow), and you only get one shot per round (Unless the GM is generous with fast bombs). Any ideas?
Seems simple enough, but wait!
When a scatter weapon attacks all creatures within a cone, it makes a separate attack roll against each creature within the cone
Every creature (max 7, practically a lot fewer) hit within the cone has its own, full power explosion centered around it.
And the Dragon Pistol satisfies the "one-handed firearm" issue
And if the GM rules a group of pellets isn't a "single", an alchemical cartridge explicitly is!
Now the problem is in optimizing this beyond novelty. Alchemtical Cartridge increases the Dragon Pistol's misfire range to 1-3 (ow), and you only get one shot per round (Unless the GM is generous with fast bombs). Any ideas?