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==Marksman==

The Marksman is adept at striking hard from afar using their weapons of choice.  Be they hunters of animals for sport, or hunters of [[SRD:Humans (Race)|men]] as assassins, Marksmen know how to down their targets.  They work best when able to hide themselves, as their [[SRD:Standard Actions#Melee Attacks|melee]] options are limited.

===Making a Marksman===

Marksmen do best in parties making themselves scarce.  While a [[SRD:Fighter|fighter]] is pounding away at the enemy, the Marksmen hides in the shadows and finishes off her opponents, slipping away from view whenever pursued.  Marksmen can work alone, but only if they manage to take out their target on the first shot.  Any more would be risky, and they use their stealth to slip away in the resulting chaos.

'''Abilities:''' [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] is the prime ability for the Marksman, both improving their [[SRD:Armor Class|AC]] and their chance to hit.  [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] allows for important [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] and [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] checks when stalking their prey and aids [[#Death Attack|Death Attack]], [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] grants more skill points, and [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] will help them shore up low [[SRD:Loss of Hit Points|hit points]] for when their hiding is not good enough.

'''Races:''' [[SRD:Humans (Race)|Humans]] and [[SRD:Elves, High (Race)|Elves]] make great Marksmen.  Other [[3.5e Races|races]] occasionally become effective marksmen, but those who are naturally skillful with [[SRD:Ranged Attack|ranged weapons]] flock to it.

'''[[SRD:Alignment|Alignment]]:''' Any.

'''Starting Gold:''' 5d4×10 gp (125 gp).

'''[[SRD:Race Descriptions#Starting Age|Starting Age]]:''' As [[SRD:Fighter|fighter]].

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ <div>{{Anchor|Table: The Marksman}}</div>
Hit Die: d6
|-
!  rowspan="2" | Level
!  rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
!  colspan="3" | [[Saving Throws]]
!  rowspan="2" | Special
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
|- 
|1st|| class="left" | +0 || +0 || +2 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +1d6, [[#Slip Away|Slip Away]]
|- 
|2nd|| class="left" | +1 || +0 || +3 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Evasion|Evasion]]
|- 
|3rd|| class="left" | +2 || +1 || +3 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +2d6
|- 
|4th||class="left" | +3 || +1 || +4 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Marksman Bonus Feat|Marksman Bonus Feat]]
|- 
|5th||class="left" | +3 || +1 || +4 || +1
| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +3d6, [[#Sniper Modifications|Sniper Modification]] 1
|- 
|6th||class="left" | +4 || +2 || +5 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Alertness|Alertness]]
|- 
|7th||class="left" | +5 || +2 || +5 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +4d6
|- 
|8th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +2 || +6 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Marksman Bonus Feat|Marksman Bonus Feat]]
|- 
|9th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +3 || +6 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +5d6
|- 
|10th||class="left" | +7/+2 || +3 || +7 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Sniper Modifications|Sniper Modification]] 2, [[#Critical Snipe|Critical Snipe]] +1
|- 
|11th||class="left" | +8/+3 || +3 || +7 || +3
| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +6d6
|- 
|12th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +4 || +8 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Marksman Bonus Feat|Marksman Bonus Feat]]
|- 
|13th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +4 || +8 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +7d6
|- 
|14th||class="left" | +10/+5 || +4 || +9 || +4
| class="left" | [[#Critical Snipe|Critical Snipe]] +2
|- 
|15th||class="left" | +11/+6/+1 || +5 || +9 || +5
| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +8d6, [[#Sniper Modifications|Sniper Modification]] 3
|- 
|16th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +5 || +10 || +5
| class="left" | [[#Hide In Plain Sight|Hide In Plain Sight]], [[#Marksman Bonus Feat|Marksman Bonus Feat]]
|- 
|17th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +5 || +10 || +5
| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +9d6
|- 
|18th||class="left" | +13/+8/+3 || +6 || +11 || +6
| class="left" | [[#Critical Snipe|Critical Snipe]] +3
|- 
|19th||class="left" | +14/+9/+4 || +6 || +11 || +6
| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +10d6
|- 
|20th||class="left" | +15/+10/+5 || +6 || +12 || +6
| class="left" | [[#Death Attack|Death Attack]], [[#Sniper Modifications|Sniper Modification]] 4, [[#Marksman Bonus Feat|Marksman Bonus Feat]]
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
'''Class Skills (6 + [[Int]] modifier per level, ×4 at 1st level)'''<br/>
{{3.5e Skills|Balance, Bluff, Craft, Disguise, Escape Artist, Gather Information, Hide, Intimidate, Knowledge, Listen, Move Silently, Profession, 
Search, Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand, Spot, Tumble, Use Magic Device, Use Rope}}
|}

====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Marksman.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Marksmen are proficient with all [[SRD:Simple Weapon Proficiency|simple]] weapons, all forms of crossbows (including [[SRD:Hand_Crossbow|Hand Crossbow]]), all [[SRD:Martial Weapon Proficiency|martial]] firearms, plus the [[Sniper Rifle (3.5e Equipment)|sniper rifle]], [[SRD:Kukri|kukri]], [[SRD:Rapier|rapier]], [[SRD:Sap|sap]], and [[SRD:Short Sword|short sword]].  Marksmen are proficient with light armor, but not with [[:Category:Shield|shields]].

'''{{Anchor|Snipe Attack}} {{Ex}}:''' Snipe Attack acts like [[SRD:Rogue#Sneak Attack|sneak attack]], however it is based on striking vital spots when the opponent has no idea of the direction of your attack from a distance.

The marksman’s attack deals extra damage any time her target would be denied a [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] bonus to [[SRD:Armor Class|AC]] (whether the target actually has a [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] bonus or not) and the marksman is [[SRD:Concealment|successfully hidden]].  That is, he is not visible by virtue of a spell or by using the Hide skill and not being noticed.  This extra damage is 1d6 at 1st level, and it increases by 1d6 every two marksman levels thereafter. Should the marksman score a [[SRD:Standard Actions#Critical Hits|critical hit]] with a snipe attack, this extra damage is not multiplied.  In addition snipe damage can only be done with [[SRD:Ranged Attack|ranged attacks]], and the 30 ft. range of [[SRD:Rogue#Sneak Attack|sneak attacks]] does not apply to snipe attacks.

A marksman can snipe attack only living creatures with discernible anatomies—undead, constructs, oozes, plants, and incorporeal creatures lack vital areas to attack. Any creature that is immune to [[SRD:Standard Actions#Critical Hits|critical hits]] is not vulnerable to snipe attacks. The marksman must be able to see the target well enough to pick out a vital spot and must be able to reach such a spot. A marksman cannot snipe attack while striking a creature with [[SRD:Concealment|concealment]] or striking the limbs of a creature whose vitals are beyond reach. 

'''{{Anchor|Slip Away}} {{Ex}}:''' The marksman is an expert at hiding even after their position has been given away.  The marksman may use their class level to reduce the penalty to [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide checks]] after attacking.  At level 5, for example, the [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] penalty is -15 instead of -20.  At 20th level the penalty vanishes completely.

'''{{Anchor|Evasion}}:''' At 2nd level and higher, a marksman can avoid even magical and unusual attacks with great agility. If she makes a successful [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Reflex saving throw]] against an attack that normally deals half damage on a [[SRD:Saving Throw (Spell Descriptor)#Succeeding on a Saving Throw|successful save]], she instead takes no damage. [[SRD:Evasion and Improved Evasion#Evasion|Evasion]] cannot be used if the marksman is wearing anything other than light armor or no [[SRD:Armor|armor]]. A helpless marksman does not gain the benefit of [[SRD:Evasion and Improved Evasion#Evasion|evasion]].

'''{{Anchor|Marksman Bonus Feat}}:''' You may select a feat from the Marksman Bonus feat list.  If a feat has the prerequisite of [[SRD:Point Blank Shot|Point Blank Shot]], it can be disregarded.  You lose these benefits of these feats when wearing anything other than light or no [[SRD:Armor|armor]].  The feats you may select are:
[[SRD:Far Shot|Far Shot]], [[SRD:Precise Shot|Precise Shot]], [[SRD:Improved Precise Shot|Improved Precise Shot]]. [[SRD:Quick Draw|Quick Draw]], [[SRD:Rapid Shot|Rapid Shot]], [[SRD:Shot on the Run|Shot on the Run]], [[SRD:Rapid Reload|Rapid Reload]], [[SRD:Improved Critical|Improved Critical]] (any ranged weapon), [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (any ranged weapon), [[SRD:Blind-Fight|Blind-Fight]], Crossbow Sniper (PHBII), [[Improved Crossbow Sniper (3.5e Feat)|Improved Crossbow Sniper]], [[SRD:Skill Focus|Skill Focus]], and [[SRD:Stealthy|Stealthy]].  At level 12 or higher, you may also choose to pick a [[SRD:Rogue|rogue's]] [[SRD:Evasion and Improved Evasion#Improved Evasion|improved evasion]] skill instead.

'''{{Anchor|Sniper Modifications}} {{Ex}}:''' At level 5 and every 5 levels beyond, the marksman can create a series of attachable modifications for their ranged weapons.  You may choose to gain a new ability or upgrade your existing one.  If you gain a new weapon it takes 24 hours for the modification effects to be applied.  They are nonmagical attachments and only work for the marksman, who knows how to use them properly.  You may select one of the following benefits below:

''{{Anchor|Sniper Scope}}:'' Add +1 to [[SRD:Attack Roll|attack]].  Upgrade adds +1 to [[SRD:Attack Roll|attack]] each time.

''{{Anchor|Overclocked}}:'' Add +2 to [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage]].  Upgrade adds +2 to [[SRD:Attack Damage|damage]] each time.

''{{Anchor|Silencer}}:'' +3 to [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide checks]] after shooting, acts as a bonus so it applies even after your penalty for attacking drops to 0 at level 20.  Upgrade adds +3 to [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide checks]] each time.

''{{Anchor|Tripod}}:'' When using [[#Critical Snipe|Critical Snipe]], at +1 to your [[SRD:Critical Hit#Critical Hits|threat range]] by taking an additional [[SRD:How Combat Works|round]] to study.  Upgrade adds +1 to the [[SRD:Critical Hit#Critical Hits|threat range]], increasing the study time by 1 [[SRD:How Combat Works|round]] again.

''{{Anchor|Telescope}}:'' Increase the weapon's firing range by 20% of its base range.  Stacks with [[3.5e Feats|feats]] which provide similar benefits.  Upgrade adds 20% to its range each time.

''{{Anchor|Poison Canister}}:'' You learn how to coat your ammunition quickly with one or more [[SRD:Poisons#Injury|injury poisons]], making it much more deadly.  By taking this [[#Sniper Modifications|modification]] you add small capsules which flood onto the tip of the projectile when it is fired.  Taking this [[#Sniper Modifications|modification]] multiple times allows you to coat a single shot with multiple poisons, or several shots in a row with poison before having to refill the canisters.  Refilling a poison container if a [[SRD:Full-Round Actions|full-round action]] which provokes attacks of opportunity.  Therefore if you have 3 empty containers it takes 3 [[SRD:Full-Round Actions|full-round action]] to fill them all.  

Each canister contains one dose of [[SRD:Poisons#Injury|injury poison]].  Activating the canister coats the ammunition with the poison, allowing the wielder to deliver toxic strikes with the weapon. A character using poison in this way faces all the normal perils of using poison (including accidental exposure when activating the capsule or with a natural 1 on the attack roll).  Activating a canister is a [[SRD:Free Actions|free action]] which does not provoke attacks of opportunity.

''{{Anchor|Messy Shot}}:'' If you successfully snipe someone to before [[SRD:Initiative|initiative]] is rolled, all allies gain +1 to [[SRD:Initiative|initiative]] in the following [[SRD:How Combat Works|round]] of combat from the shock of the attack to enemy forces.  If the target [[SRD:Dead|died]] from the attack, it is a +2 bonus.  Upgrade adds an additional +1 bonus to [[SRD:Initiative|initiative]], and +2 if it successfully [[SRD:Dead|kills]] the target.

''{{Anchor|Armor Piercing}}:'' Ignore 2 points of [[SRD:Armor Class#Natural Armor|natural armor]] from your assigned target.  This cannot bring the opponent's [[SRD:Armor Class#Natural Armor|natural armor]] below 0.  Upgrade adds an additional 2 points of [[SRD:Armor Class#Natural Armor|natural armor]] ignored.

'''{{Anchor|Alertness}} {{Ex}}:''' The marksman's senses have become honed by being cool and collected when hunting their target, gaining the [[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]] feat.

'''{{Anchor|Critical Snipe}} {{Ex}}:''' If an marksman studies his victim for 3 [[SRD:How Combat Works|rounds]] and then makes a snipe attack, they may add a bonus to the weapon's normal [[SRD:Critical Hit#Critical Hits|critical threat]] range.  At level 10, a 20/×3 weapon would become 19–20/×3 for the purpose of this one attack.  By level 20, the range of a 20/×3 weapon has added +3 to the range, making it 17–20/×3.  While studying the victim, the marksman can undertake other actions so long as his attention stays focused on the target and the target does not detect the marksman or recognize the marksman as an enemy.  Once the marksman has completed the 3 [[SRD:How Combat Works|rounds]] of study, he must make the critical snipe attack within the next 3 [[SRD:How Combat Works|rounds]].

Once a critical snipe is attempted or if the marksman does not launch the attack within 3 [[SRD:How Combat Works|rounds]] of completing the study, 3 new [[SRD:How Combat Works|rounds]] of study are required before he can attempt another critical snipe attack.  You may upgrade your critical range by taking the [[#Tripod|Tripod]] [[#Sniper Modifications|modification]].

'''{{Anchor|Hide In Plain Sight}} {{Su}}:''' At 16th level, a marksman can use the [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide skill]] even while being observed. As long as she is within 10 feet of some sort of shadow, a marksman can hide herself from view in the open without anything to actually hide behind. She cannot, however, hide in her own shadow.

'''{{Anchor|Death Attack}} {{Ex}}:''' At level 20 the marksman gains the slightly altered form of an [[SRD:Assassin|assassin's]] death attack.

If an marksman studies his victim for 3 [[SRD:How Combat Works|rounds]] and then makes a snipe attack with a ranged weapon that successfully deals damage, the snipe attack has the additional effect of possibly either [[SRD:Paralyzed|paralyzing]] or [[SRD:Dead|killing]] the target (marksman's choice). While studying the victim, the marksman can undertake other actions so long as his attention stays focused on the target and the target does not detect the marksman or recognize the marksman as an enemy. If the victim of such an attack fails a [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fortitude save]] ([[SRD:Using Skills#Difficulty Class|DC]] 10 + 1/2 the marksman's class level + the marksman's [[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]] modifier) against the kill effect, she dies. If the [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] fails against the [[SRD:Paralyzed|paralysis]] effect, the victim is rendered helpless and unable to act for 1 [[SRD:How Combat Works|round]] per level of the marksman. If the victim’s [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] succeeds, the attack is just a normal snipe attack. Once the marksman has completed the 3 [[SRD:How Combat Works|rounds]] of study, he must make the death attack within the next 3 [[SRD:How Combat Works|rounds]].

If a death attack is attempted and fails (the victim makes her [[SRD:Saving Throw|save]]) or if the marksman does not launch the attack within 3 [[SRD:How Combat Works|rounds]] of completing the study, 3 new [[SRD:How Combat Works|rounds]] of study are required before he can attempt another death attack. 

The marksman cannot make a death attack and a [[#Critical Snipe|critical snipe]] at the same time.

====Epic Marksman====

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ class="epic" | <div>{{Anchor|Table: The Epic Marksman}}</div> <br> Hit Die: d6
|-
!Level!! Special  
|- 
|21st|| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +11d6
|- 
|22nd|| class="left" |
|- 
|23rd|| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +12d6
|- 
|24th|| class="left" | [[#Bonus Feats|Bonus Feat]]
|- 
|25th|| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +13d6, [[#Sniper Modifications|Sniper Modification]] 5
|- 
|26th|| class="left" |
|- 
|27th|| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +14d6
|- 
|28th|| class="left" | [[#Bonus Feats|Bonus Feat]]
|- 
|29th|| class="left" | [[#Snipe Attack|Snipe Attack]] +15d6
|- 
|30th|| class="left" | [[#Sniper Modifications|Sniper Modification]] 6
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
(6 + [[Int]] modifier skill points per level.)
|}

'''{{Anchor|Snipe Attack}} {{Ex}}:''' The epic marksman’s [[#Snipe Attack|snipe attack]] damage increases by +1d6 at every odd-numbered level.

'''{{Anchor|Sniper Modifications}} {{Ex}}:''' Every 5 levels the marksman gains the use of another [[#Sniper Modification|sniper modification]] ability.

'''{{Anchor|Bonus Feats}} {{Ex}}:''' The epic Marksman gains a bonus feat selected from the list below every 4 levels after 20th.

[[SRD:Blinding Speed|Blinding Speed]], [[SRD:Combat Archery|Combat Archery]] (applies to crossbows and firearms), [[SRD:Distant Shot|Distant Shot]], [[SRD:Epic Prowess|Epic Prowess]], [[SRD:Epic Speed|Epic Speed]], [[SRD:Great Dexterity|Great Dexterity]], [[SRD:Great Wisdom|Great Wisdom]], [[SRD:Improved Death Attack|Improved Death Attack]] ([[#Snipe Attack|snipe attack]] functions as [[SRD:Rogue#Sneak Attack|sneak attack]] requirement), [[SRD:Improved Sneak Attack|Improved Sneak Attack]] (works to improve your [[#Snipe Attack|snipe attack]] instead), [[SRD:Instant Reload|Instant Reload]], [[SRD:Penetrate Damage Reduction|Penetrate Damage Reduction]] (applies to your ranged weapons only), [[SRD:Self-Concealment|Self-Concealment]], and [[SRD:Uncanny Accuracy|Uncanny Accuracy]].

====Human Marksman Starting Package====

'''Weapons:''' [[Steam Pistol (3.5e Equipment)|steam pistol]], [[SRD:Kukri|kukri]], and [[SRD:Sap|sap]]

'''Skill Selection:''' Pick a number of [[SRD:Skills|skills]] equal to 6 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier.

{| class="zebra d20"
|-
! class="left" | [[SRD:Skills|Skill]] || Ranks || Ability || [[SRD:Armor Qualities#Armor Check Penalty|Armor<br/>Check<br/>Penalty]]
|- 
| class="left" | [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] || 4 || [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] || —
|- 
| class="left" | [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]] || 4 || [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]] || 0
|- 
| class="left" | [[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] || 4 || [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]] || 0
|- 
| class="left" | [[SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently]] || 4 || [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]] || 0
|- 
| class="left" | [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] || 4 || [[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]] || —
|- 
| class="left" | [[SRD:Use Magic Device Skill|Use Magic Device]] || 4 || [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] || —
|}

'''Feat:''' [[SRD:Skill Focus|Skill Focus]] ([[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]]).

'''Bonus Feats:''' [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]].

'''Gear:''' [[SRD:Leather Armor|Leather Armor]], [[SRD:Adventuring Gear|Backpack]], [[SRD:Adventuring Gear|Flint & Steel]], [[SRD:Adventuring Gear|Grappling Hook]], [[SRD:Adventuring Gear|Silk Rope]], 1× [[SRD:Smokestick|Smokestick]], 1× [[SRD:Tindertwig|Tindertwig]].

'''Gold:''' 5 gp

===Campaign Information===

====Playing a Marksman====

'''Religion:''' Marksmen are not opposed to or drawn to any particular [[3.5e Deities|religion]].  If they do choose to worship, [[3.5e Deities|gods]] which emphasis hunting, stealth, and [[SRD:Trickery Domain|trickery]] do just fine.

'''Other Classes:''' Marksmen can share a lot in common with [[SRD:Rogue|rogues]] and [[SRD:Ranger|rangers]].  Melee [[SRD:Fighter|fighters]] are appreciated but a Marksman cannot relate to them, nor spellcasters.  Sometimes they rub harshly against those obsessed with 'honorable combat' and dissuading the use of stealth.

'''Combat:''' Marksmen are the hidden allies who take out or weaken enemies for other party members, keeping the opponents on their toes and providing a trump card when times are dim.  With their ability to use magic devices Marksmen buff themselves for stealth, and act as backup saviors, popping out with a lifesaving spell when the enemy is not looking.

'''Advancement:''' Any ranged-focus prestige class works, as well as classes which offer sneak attack.  For the purpose of advancement you may replace any sneak attack class features you gain from a prestige class and use them as [[SRD:Rogue#Sneak Attack|sneak attack]] dice (by DM fiat).

====Marksmen in the World====

{{quote|I saw two gunmen on the grassy knoll, and maybe one on the roof.  I can't tell, there aren't many places he could hide, where could the assassin have been?|orig=Johnny Poorguard, Human Guard for the recently assassinated King}}

The marksmen can be hunters or hired assassins, but all love their crossbows and firearms.  As such, they are often dealing with [[SRD:Gnomes, Rock (Race)|gnomes]] and other races which tinker in devices strange and mechanical.

'''NPC Reactions:''' NPCs have mixed feelings depending on the type of marksman they come off to be.  A hunter of animals for sport is admired, but an assassin dare not speak of his profession, and rather plays the part of some other class when introducing themselves.

====Marksman Lore====

Characters with ranks in [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (local) can research Marksmen to learn more about them.  When a character makes a [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|knowledge check]], read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower [[SRD:Using Skills#Difficulty Class|DCs]].

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (Local)
! [[SRD:Using Skills#Difficulty Class|DC]] || class="left" | Result
|- 
| 5 || class="left" | Marksmen are experts at crossbows and firearms, they specialize in ranged combat above all else.
|- 
| 10 || class="left" | A marksman can hide, waiting for his prey, and take them out in a single powerful blow.
|- 
| 15 || class="left" | Marksmen are so good at [[SRD:Hide Skill|hiding]] they can slide away even after they've attacked, leaving the enemy confused.  Eventually they can [[SRD:Hide Skill|hide]] even when you're looking right at them.
|- 
| 20 || class="left" | A marksman is deadly, and a powerful one will kill you and be gone before anyone has time to act.
|- 
| 30 || class="left" | At this level of success you can bring up the details of a specific marksman.
|}

====Marksmen in the Game====

A professional marksman may be hired by royalty to assassinate other members of a rival party.  It may be the PCs job to stop the sniper, and root out where they are hiding before it is too late.  Alternatively they might be assigned to be the assassin, and must escape the attentions of the heavily armed guards.

'''Adaptation:''' As not all campaigns have crossbows and firearms, magic devices mimicking firearms assume the role of firearms.

'''Sample Encounter:''' An NPC working for the side of goods may be a professional monster hunter.  He seeks various fell beasts, and slays them to make the surroundings safer.  A particular monster he hunts cannot be taken down by one man, and he hires the adventurers to help him slay the monster.
On the other side of the coin, the adventurers may have gotten themselves in a great deal of trouble, and earned the ire of those in higher positions.  Assassin snipers have been dispatched to eliminate the party, or an important ally to the party, and they must survive the onslaught and take out the snipers.  It can make a good lead in to a political drama.

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Article Balance	High +
Author	Eiji-kun +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Moderate +
Class Ability	Sneak Attack +
Class Ability Progression	Full +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Rated By	Havvy + and Canlin Undrosh +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Skill	Balance +, Bluff +, Craft +, Disguise +, Escape Artist +, Gather Information +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Profession +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand +, Spot +, Tumble +, Use Magic Device + and Use Rope +
Summary	Focused on long ranged combat and sniping, the marksman hides in the shadows, striking at enemy weak points when they least expect it. It focuses the stealth and precision strikes of the rogue at a distance. +
Title	Marksman +
Will Save Progression	Poor +