Requirements
Base Attack bonus +4
Balance 4
Intimidate 4
Tumble 4
Ambidexterity
Improved Critical (knife)
Weapon Focus (knife)
Class Skills
Balance (Dex)
Climb (Str)
Hide (Dex)
Intimidate (Cha)
Jump (Str)
Move Silently (Dex)
Tumble (Dex)
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Arimite Knifefighter
Much like the Zandir swashbucklers earn all Zandu a reputation as dashing swordsmen, the Arimite knifefighters are responsible for the legendary status of Arimite knife fighting skills. While most Arimites are skillful fighters, the knifefighters are a breed apart. Knifefighters are typically rogues or fighters.
Knifefighters prefer to attack at range, though anyone who makes the mistake of thinking a knifefighter is an easier target in melee is in for a rude awakening. Much like the Zandir swashbuckler, the knifefighter uses a fast, lightly-armored fighting style.
Class Features (HD 10)
Level
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Attack Bonus
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Fort. Save
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Ref.
Save
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Will
Save
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Special
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1
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+1
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+0
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+2
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+0
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Precise Strike +1d6, Rapid Shot
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2
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+2
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+0
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+3
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+0
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+3 AC bonus vs. ranged attacks
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3
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+3
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+1
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+3
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+1
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Improved Rapid Shot
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4
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+4
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+1
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+4
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+1
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Precise Strike +2d6
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5
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+5
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+1
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+4
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+1
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Throat-slit
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6
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+6
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+2
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+5
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+2
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+2 bonus to Initiative
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7
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+7
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+2
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+5
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+2
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Precise Strike +3d6
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8
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+8
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+2
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+6
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+2
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Lightning Dodge
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9
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+9
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+3
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+6
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+3
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Improved Throat-slit
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10
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+10
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+3
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+7
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+3
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Precise Strike +4d6
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Weapon Specialization
Knifefighters can specialize in knives as if they were fighters.
Precise Strike
The knifefighter gains the ability to strike with pinpoint accuracy for extra damage. This only applies to knife attacks -- either in melee or ranged -- and the knifefighter can only make a single attack that round. Like critical hits, this is ineffective against undead, constructs, etc. If the knifefighter also has a rogue's sneak attack ability, the precise strike damage stacks with the sneak attack damage.
Throat-slit
If the knifefighter attacks a flat-footed opponent (who is unaware of the knifefighter's presence) from behind, a successful hit is automatically considered a x2 critical (normal critical stacking applies).
Lightning Dodge
Knifefighters can now make a Reflex save to dodge any ranged attack that they are aware of (DC equal to attack roll).
Improved Throat-slit
As the normal Throat-slit, but a successful attack is now a x3 critical.
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