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Class record

Cutthroat

Striker

Tier
2
Difficulty
2 / 5
Main role
Striker
Secondary role
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Rules reference

Class mechanics

Entry requirements and the complete level-by-level advancement path.

Entry

Requirements

Culinarian or Rogue mastered.

Advancement

Progression

  1. UnlockKey ability
    Surgical Precision
  2. Level 2Ability 1
    Exposing Stab
  3. Level 3Skills
    You gain +5 skill points to spend in Athletics, Stealth, Deception, Roguecraft, Perception, Insight, Negotiation, Intimidation or Common Knowledge. You can exchange any skill point for 2 expertise points, but must spend them in these skills.
  4. Level 4Ability 2
    Feinting Stab
  5. Level 5Heart
    You gain +1 to Fitness, Cunning, Awareness or Presence.
  6. Level 6Ability 3
    Devastating Strike II
  7. Level 7Soul
    You gain +1 to Focus, Power or Agility.
  8. Level 8Ultimate ability
    Artery Cut

Identity & lore

Class overview

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Tactical guidance

Playing Cutthroat

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Cutthroat

Class features

Abilities unlocked

Complete rules for every ability granted by Cutthroat.

Class feature

Benefit 1

When you deal damage with a one-handed melee weapon that is both Sure Hit and Full Pierce or a critical hit, you inflict Bleeding on the target for 1 turn. This effect stacks with other Bleeds effects and itself up to 3 times.

2 AP
Range
Melee Weapon Range

You make a Light attack against the target. On damage, you may use your Devastating Strike against the target until the end of your turn as if the target had 0 RP.

2 AP1 MP
Range
5ft

You make a Heavy attack against the target. If they react to it in any way, you may cancel your attack on them and instead make it against a different enemy in range. Any RP spent by the first target is not refunded.

Requirements

At least two enemies within range.

1 AP
Range
Melee Weapon Range

You make a Light attack against the target. The dice are maximized instead of rolling.

Requirements

The target has no RP.

Ability

Artery Cut

1 RP
Range
Melee Weapon Range

You change the arc of your weapon and go for a vital spot, turning the hit into a critical hit.

Requirements

One-Handed weapon only, can be used after a light attack hits and is not reacted against.