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Firearms

Operating and maintaining weapons used for ranged attacks.

Overview

Firearms covers trigger-operated ranged weapons and their practical handling, including maintenance, clearing faults, and reloading. It includes weapons such as crossbows as well as guns. A specialty should cover a distinct task or situation, not the weapon category used in nearly every attack.

Using the ratings

The examples below are original illustrations of relative capability, not automatic successes or new Difficulty rules. The pool, opposition, equipment, and circumstances still matter.

Ratings

RatingExample of capability
1 dot

Operate a familiar weapon with limited practice.

2 dots

Maintain a weapon and use it competently.

3 dots

Function reliably in an armed confrontation.

4 dots

Attempt difficult shots under pressure.

5 dots

Demonstrate exceptional mastery of weapon handling.

Specialties

References

VTM Wiki: Character creation · Open source ↗
Skills · Verified: name, trait scope, rating scale, original illustrative examples
Vampire: The Masquerade Corebook · p. 160–163 (PDF p. 162–165)
Firearms · Verified: name, trait scope, rating scale, original illustrative examples