The concept of a sniper has been around a long time, even with bows.
Is this even possible in D&D4e, where the range increments are so short?
Criteria:
Long range bow or crossbow attacks.
Ability to remain hidden (or quickly re-hide) after attacks.
hm. apparently Cunning Sneak reads "Cunning Sneak: If you end a move action at least 3 squares away from your starting position, you can make a Stealth check to become hidden if you have any concealment or any cover, except for cover provided by intervening allies."
Bracelets of Subtle Defense When imbued with psionic energy, these bracelets help you escape attention on and off the battlefield. Level: 3 Price: 680 gp Item Slot: Arms
Property: While you have at least 1 power point, you gain a +2 item bonus to Stealth checks.
Power (Daily * Augmentable): Minor Action. You have concealment from all enemies until the start of your next turn. Augment 1: You have concealment from all enemies until you make an attack.
Awakened Potential [Multiclass] Prerequisite: Int 15, trained in Arcana Benefit: You gain the Psionic Augmentation class feature and 1 power point. You can spend this power point to augment powers, feats, or magic items that are augmentable. Once you spend this power point, you do not regain the power point until you take an extended rest. You also qualify for feats that require the Psionic Augmentation class feature. You gain 1 additional power point at 21st level.
shame you don't have int 15. Otherwise that'd be neat
of course, effects end at 5 minutes or end of encounter. But still. 5 minutes of concealment 1/day?
Enshrouding Candle This everburning candle creates a dim corona of light that helps conceal you from foes. Level: 7 Price: 2,600 gp Wondrous Item
Property: This candle sheds dim light in a 2-square radius, but it never burns down. Bright light within the candle’s radius is reduced to dim light.
" Shadow Striker (16th level): If you are hidden when you make an attack against an enemy, you remain hidden after the attack if you have any cover or concealment."
Specifically from the point of view of a rogue, it's kinda disheartening to realise that around paragon your best trick will be neutralised. What are some useful, viable ways to defeat things like blindsight, tremorsense, and darkvision?
ugh: "Property: While in dim light or darkness, you are treated as having cover against area and ranged attacks. This property applies even against attackers who can see you normally or otherwise ignore concealment penalties." which... doesn't help
do you know what's really funny? Drow can't hide from each other
@CRoss It's an interesting process, but I still feel like it is a bit slow for asynchronous play. On the other hand, starting with backgrounds definitely added more meat to the characters. That particular aspect is one I've really enjoyed.
@BrianBallsunStanton and @ AnyoneElseInterested: I got a response from WotC CS, regarding Hurl Into Heaven. They've escalated the issue, and should have more details within 24-48 hours.
@BrianBallsunStanton and @ AnyoneElseInterested: Received another e-mail from WotC, RE: Hurl Into Heaven + Dimensional Scramble. There's no official rule that clarifies that particular situation, and the issue has been forwarded to the development team for further work. Meanwhile, it's a "DM's Discretion" thing.
Perhaps as a general convention, we should mention which characters we're speaking for in dialogue or actions? I don't know about anyone else, but I still haven't quite gotten all the character assignments memorized.
The concept of a sniper has been around a long time, even with bows.
Is this even possible in D&D4e, where the range increments are so short?
Criteria:
Long range bow or crossbow attacks.
Ability to remain hidden (or quickly re-hide) after attacks.
Specifically from the point of view of a rogue, it's kinda disheartening to realise that around paragon your best trick will be neutralised. What are some useful, viable ways to defeat things like blindsight, tremorsense, and darkvision?
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