Windcutter Archer

Windcutter Archers are the lightning-fast mounted marksmen of the great steppes. Tattooed by storm and sand, they ride with the wind at their backs, loosing arrows so precise they seem guided by fate. They serve as skirmishers and scouts, never holding ground but always striking fear in the heart of slower armies.

Class Features

Hit Die d10

Primary Ability Dexterity, Wisdom

Saving Throws Dexterity, Wisdom

Proficiencies

Armor Light armor, Medium armor

Weapons Longbow, Shortbow, Simple weapons

Tools Land vehicles

Skills Choose 3 from Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Perception, Stealth, Survival

Starting Equipment

• Composite longbow and quiver of 20 arrows

• Studded leather armor

• Explorer’s pack

• A riding horse (bonded at level 3)

Class Abilities

Martial Abilities

Resource Wind Quiver Charges

Parthian Shot

Reaction Level 1

Draw and fire an arrow while riding away from your foe.

Damage Effect

Damage: 1d8 piercing (+1d8 at 11th, +2d8 at 17th)

Split Arrow

Action 1 Wind Quiver Charge Level 3

Fire a special arrow that splits into two projectiles mid-flight, targeting two creatures within range.

Prerequisites:

Longbow or Shortbow

Damage Effect

Damage: 1d6 piercing (+1d6 at 9th, +2d6 at 15th)

Ricochet Shot

Action 1 Wind Quiver Charge Level 5

Bounce an arrow off a surface to strike a target around cover.

Damage Effect

Damage: 1d8 piercing (+1d8 at 11th)

Wind Barrier Arrow

Action 2 Wind Quiver Charges Level 5

Fire an arrow that bursts into a wall of wind (5 ft thick, length equal to range). The barrier grants full cover to creatures behind it.

Control Effect

Duration: 1 minute

Wind Bridge Arrow

Action 2 Wind Quiver Charges Level 7

Fire an arrow that creates a 20-foot long, 3-foot wide wind bridge in mid-air, solid enough to walk on until your next turn.

Utility Effect

Duration: 1 round

Homing Arrow

Bonus Action 1 Wind Quiver Charge Level 7

Your arrow curves mid-flight to strike a target you can see even if it moves out of cover.

Damage Effect

Damage: 2d6 piercing (+1d6 at 13th)

Multi-Shot

Action 1 Wind Quiver Charge Level 9

Fire two arrows in quick succession at two different targets within range.

Prerequisites:

Ability to attack twice

Damage Effect

Damage: 1d4 piercing (+1d4 per extra arrow at 13th)

Curved Arrow

Action 1 Wind Quiver Charge Level 9

Bend your shot around a friendly target to hit a foe you can’t see directly.

Damage Effect

Damage: 1d8 piercing (+1d8 at 17th)

Projectile Deflection

Reaction 1 Wind Quiver Charge Level 11

Use your reaction and spend 1 charge to deflect a ranged weapon attack aimed at you or an ally within 10 feet.

Control Effect

Evasive Maneuver

Bonus Action 1 Wind Quiver Charge Level 11

Spend 1 charge to move up to half your speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Utility Effect

Duration: Instant

Storm of Arrows

Action 4 Wind Quiver Charges Level 13

Spend 4 charges to rain 20 arrows in a 30-foot radius centered on you (4d6 piercing, Dex save half).

Damage Effect

Saving Throw: Dexterity

Damage: 4d6 piercing

Gale Arrow

Action 2 Wind Quiver Charges Level 15

Fire an arrow that knocks targets back 10 feet on hit (Str save negates).

Damage Effect

Damage: 2d6 piercing

Conditions: pushed 10 feet

Cyclone Carriage

Passive Level 17

Your mount is surrounded by whirling winds. Melee attackers take 1d6 slashing damage when they strike you or your mount.

Damage Effect

Damage: 1d6 slashing

Duration: While mounted

Arrowstorm Finale

Action 6 Wind Quiver Charges Level 20

Spend 6 charges to fire 6 arrows simultaneously at one target. Each arrow deals 1d8 piercing damage (no save).

Damage Effect

Damage: 1d8 piercing

Auras

Tempest Aura

10-foot radius Level 15

A swirling aura of wind surrounds you and your mount.

Effect:

+10 ft movement speed to allies, disadvantage on ranged attacks against you and your mount

Companions

Bonded Warhorse

Beast

Level 3

A loyal mount attuned to your will.

Statistics:

HP 2d10 + 4 per level of subclass features

AC 14

STR 18

DEX 12

CON 14

INT 2

WIS 12

CHA 4

Speed:

Walk 60 ft.

Skills:

Perception

Senses:

Passive Perception 11

Features:

Charge (adds +2 to damage on a Dash-attack), Obedient (acts on your initiative)

Commands:

Dash, Attack, Disengage, Hide

Scaling:

Level 5: HP increases by 1d10 + subclass levels

Level 11: AC increases by 1

Level 15: Charge damage bonus increases to +3

Class Features

Wind Rider Training (Level 1)

You gain proficiency with land vehicles and are unhindered by difficult terrain when mounted.

Wind-Infused Arrows (Level 1)

When you hit with a bow attack, you can spend 1 Wind Quiver Charge to deal an extra 1d6 slashing damage as a gust of wind sweeps your arrow onward.

Resource Cost: 1 Wind Quiver Charge

Mounted Combat Expertise (Level 2)

You can use your reaction to halve the damage you or your mount takes from a melee attack while mounted.

Bonded War Steed (Level 3)

You form a telepathic bond with a warhorse. It obeys your speech and can Dash as a bonus action.

Steppe Stride (Level 5)

A mounted Dash doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks, and you gain advantage on saving throws to avoid being dismounted.

Aerial Tactician (Level 7)

While mounted, you and allies within 10 feet ignore half cover and three-quarters cover when you declare attacks of opportunity.

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