User:Brownspank/Bombardier

The fascination with explosive devices has always been an innate human characteristic, primarily because of the exhilarating amounts of light and sound they produce, but also because blowing up stuff is just too satisfying an opportunity to pass up. The Bombardier is a profession that puts this seemingly reckless fascination into productive use. A bombardier's precise control of pyrotechnics allow him do deal copious amounts of damage and confusion to groups of enemies.

While their practice is mainly grounded in alchemy, bombardiers have been known to take interest in elemental magic. As a result, they are able to infuse supernatural properties onto grenades--their weapon of choice--and other weapons, both of their own, and of other allies.

Usage
The bombardier aims to do two simple things: bring misery to enemies, and provide cover to allies. The former is achieved by inflicting damage and conditions, while the latter uses diversions. Either way, a bombardier's job is filled with mischievous fun.

Weapon
The bombardier's tasks are carried out with the use of grenades. Despite its relatively unpredictable damage range, the potency of this weapon lies in its ability to affect multiple enemies in its blast radius. Grenades also allow the bombardier to create smoke clouds and similar cover for protection from various types of attacks.

Weapon Details

 * Two-handed ranged weapon
 * Max damage range: 8-32
 * Damage type: Piercing
 * Attack rate: 1.5 seconds
 * Grenades have the inherent ability to inflict damage to foes and inflict any effects to creatures in the nearby area of its explosion.

Attributes

 * Infusion (primary) - For each rank of Infusion, the Activation Time of Preparations is reduced by 3%.
 * Grenade Mastery - Increases the damage done with grenades and chance to inflict a critical hit when using a grenade.
 * Pyrotechnics - Improves skills related to providing cover to allies.
 * Alchemy - Improves skills related to spreading conditions to enemies.

Character Stats

 * Bombardiers have a max base health of 540, after inherent armor bonuses.
 * Bombardiers have a base energy of 25, and 4 pips of energy regeneration.
 * Bombardier armor provides a maximum of 70 armor, and consists of a Helmet, Chest Plate, Gloves, Groin Plate, and Boots.

Example Skills

 * Incendiary Artillery (Preparation) - For 12 seconds, your grenades cause burning for 2...6...8 seconds. (Grenade Mastery)
 * Stinger Artillery (Preparation) - For 12 seconds, your grenades cripple enemies for 3...8...10 seconds. (Infusion)
 * Fragmentation Grenade (Grenade attack) - If this attack hits, you strike for +5...17...20 damage, and damaged foes begin bleeding for 3...13...15 seconds. (Grenade Mastery)
 * Concussion Grenade (Grenade attack) - If this attack hits, you strike for +5...17...20 damage, and damaged foes are dazed for 10...18...20 seconds. (Alchemy)
 * Flash Grenade (Grenade attack) - If this attack hits, you strike for +5...17...20 damage, and damaged foes are blinded for 3...13...15 seconds. (Alchemy)
 * Smoke Grenade (Skill) - Drop a smoke grenade at your location. For 10...34...40 seconds, allies nearby the location where this grenade is thrown have a 50% chance to dodge melee attacks, and 75% chance to dodge projectile attacks, but move 50% slower. (Pyrotechnics)