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
| Rating | Example 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. |
References
Entry information
Revision 2 · Published
Reference rules; not automatically enforced on character sheets.