ARTILLERIST

“I’ll lay down suppressing fire…you get the one

that’s still standing when I’m done.”

CLASS TRAITS
Role: Controller. You exert control through ranged
weapon attacks that hinder enemies and clear
pathways for allies.
Power Source: Martial. Your prowess with ranged
weaponry is a testament to intense training,
confidence, and natural proficiency.
Key Abilities: Dexterity, Strength, Wisdom

Armor Proficiencies: Cloth, leather

Weapon Proficiencies: Simple ranged, military
ranged, superior ranged, simple melee
Bonus to Defense: +2 Reflex

Hit Points at 1st Level: 12 + Constitution score

Hit Points per Level Gained: 5
Healing Surges per Day: 6 + Constitution modifier

Trained Skills: Perception. From the class skills list

below, choose three more trained skills at 1st level.
Class Skills: Athletics (Str), Dungeoneering (Wis),
Insight (Wis), Nature (Int), Perception (Wis)

Build Options: Control Artillerist, Sniper Artillerist

Class Features: Fighting Style, First Blood,
Marksman’s Prey, Artillerist Weapon Talent

Artillerists are masters of ranged combat. They excel

at laying down fire on a battlefield to aid their allies
or pinpointing specific enemies to eliminate them.
While they tend to stay near the rear of the battle,
their actions can drastically alter the flow of combat.
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As an artillerist, you have a masterful understanding
of ranged weapons, and know exactly how to get the
most out of them in combat. Always wary, you have
a keen eye for danger and are very aware of your
Control Artillerist
surroundings. You prefer to aid your allies by keeping your
enemies on their toes. You prefer to sacrifice high
When you bead down on your target, will you pepper damage to one target for less damage to multiple
the ground to distract them while your allies tear targets. Since you specialize in ranged attacks,
them apart, or will you take the critical shot, Dexterity should be your primary ability. Because the
eliminating your foe from afar? ranks get broken from time to time, you might find
yourself in melee combat, so Strength would make a
good secondary ability. Because it can aid your Will
Creating an Artillerist defense, Wisdom is a good tertiary ability.
Suggested Feat: Quick Draw (Human feat: Human
Artillerists depend on Dexterity, Strength, and Perseverance)
Wisdom for most of their powers. The two artillerist Suggested Skills: Athletics, Insight, Nature,
builds presented here are the control artillerist and Perception
the sniper artillerist. Suggested At-Will Powers: Double death, shower
of arrows
Suggested Encounter Power: Sparrow’s thorns
Suggested Daily Power: Run and gun
Sniper Artillerist First Blood
You prefer to focus your attacks on individual If you are the first among your allies to damage a
targets, delivering higher damage but sacrificing the target, you receive a +1 bonus to ranged attack rolls
chance to hit multiple foes. Since you specialize in against that target.
ranged attacks, Dexterity should be your primary
ability. Because the ranks get broken from time to Artillerist Weapon Talent
time, you might find yourself in melee combat, so Choose either bows or crossbows. When using a
Strength would make a good secondary ability. weapon of your chosen style, you gain a +1 bonus to
Because it can aid your Will defense, Wisdom is a attack rolls.
good tertiary ability.
Suggested Feat: Far Shot (Human feat: Human Artillerist Overview
Perseverance)
Suggested Skills: Athletics, Insight, Nature, Characteristics: You are the power from the
Perception back. Your precision and talent aid your allies and
Suggested At-Will Powers: Cautious shot, fleet demoralize your enemies. You rain down arrows in
shot swift, deadly measure.
Suggested Encounter Power: Double wasp sting Religion: Artillerists favor deities of nature and of
Suggested Daily Power: Wounding bolt the hunt. They often revere Kord, Melora, or the
Raven Queen. Evil or chaotic evil artillerists usually
Artillerist Class Features worship Gruumsh or Zehir.
Races: Elves are ideal artillerists, as are Eladrin
Your class features depend largely on the build and for their fey-step ability.
fighting style you choose.

Fighting Style Artillerist Powers

Choose one of the following fighting styles and gain Your powers are derived from your extensive
its benefit. training and thrill of the hunt.
Control Artillerist: Because of your ally’s reliance
on your covering attacks, you gain Improved Level 1 At-Will Exploits
Initiative as a bonus feat.
Sniper Artillerist: Because of your prowess Cautious Shot Artillerist (Sniper) Attack 1
against single targets, you gain Unwavering Sniper You draw down carefully, not taking the shot until you’re
(new feat) as a bonus feat. sure you can inflict as much damage as possible.
At-Will ✦ Martial, Weapon
Marksman’s Prey Standard Action Ranged weapon
Once per turn as a minor action, you can designate Target: One creature
one enemy in range of your weapon as your prey. Attack: Dexterity + 2 vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] damage
Increase damage to 2[W] at 21st level.
Once per round, you deal extra damage to your
prey. The extra damage is based on your level. If Double Death Artillerist (Control) Attack 1
you can make multiple attacks in a round, you You single out two targets, letting both of them feel your
decide which attack to apply the extra damage to fury from a distance.
after all the attacks are rolled. At-Will ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
The marksman’s prey effect remains active until the Target: One or two creatures
end of the encounter, until the prey is defeated, or Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks
until you designate a different target as your prey. Hit: 1[W] damage per attack.
Increase damage to 2[W] at 21st level.
You can designate one enemy as your prey at a
time. Fleet Shot Artillerist (Sniper) Attack 1
You take your shot, then vanish before the enemy can
Level Marksman’s Prey Extra Damage spot you.
1st–10th +1d6 At-Will ✦ Martial, Weapon
11th–20th +2d6 Standard Action Ranged weapon
21st–30th +3d6 Target: One creature
Special: Shift 1 square before or after you attack.
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage
Increase damage to 2[W] + Dexterity modifier at 21st
level.
Shower of Arrows Artillerist (Control) Attack 1 Level 1 Daily Exploits
The enemies look up, only to see several arrows bearing
down on them.
At-Will ✦ Martial, Weapon Wounding Bolt Artillerist Attack 1
A precise shot leaves your enemy crippled with pain.
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
Target: Up to 4 creatures
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Attack: Dexterity -2 vs. AC
Target: One creature
Hit: 1[W] damage per target
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Increase attack to Dexterity -1 vs AC at 21st level
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage and the target
Increase damage to 2[W] at 21st level.
is slowed and takes ongoing 5 damage (save ends
both).
Level 1 Encounter Exploits Miss: Half damage, no ongoing damage, and the
target is slowed until the end of your next turn.
Sparrow’s Thorns Artillerist Attack 1
You cut loose a barrage of arrows. Your enemies won’t Distracting Shot Artillerist Attack 1
know where to run next.
As your enemy focuses on the arrow you just fired, one he
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon doesn’t see bites into him deeply.
Standard Action Area Blast 1 within weapon range Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
Target: Each enemy in blast you can see Standard Action Ranged weapon
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC Target: One creature
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per target Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks
Hit: First Shot: 1[W] damage. Second Shot: 2[W] +
Swift Shadow Artillerist Attack 1 Dexterity modifier damage.
Your enemies loose sight of you as you dart through the Miss: Half damage per attack.
trees and blend in with your surroundings.
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Trick Shot Artillerist Attack 1
Two arrows sail out, splitting in two to hit two targets.
Target: One creature
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
Special: You can shift a number of squares equal to Standard Action Ranged weapon
1 + your Wisdom modifier either before or after the Target: Two creatures within 3 squares of each
attack. other.
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC Attack: Dexterity vs. AC. Make 2 attack rolls. Take
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage the higher result and apply it to both targets.
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage
Elusive Shift Artillerist Attack 1
As your enemy strikes out, you evade the blow and vanish
into the wilderness.
Run and Gun Artillerist Attack 1
You make an attack, duck around a tree, then fire again.
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
Immediate Reaction Ranged weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Trigger: An enemy makes a melee attack against you
Target: One creature Target: One creature
Attack: You can shift one square, then make a Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
basic attack against the enemy. Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage
Special: Gain a power bonus to your basic attack Effect: You can shift one square and make a
roll equal to your Wisdom modifier. secondary attack against the same target.
Secondary Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage, and the
Double Wasp Sting Artillerist Attack 1
You sink two arrows into your foe, causing them to howl in
target is stunned (save ends).
pain.
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Target: One creature
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack; if
both attacks hit, you deal extra damage equal to
your Wisdom modifier.
Level 2 Utility Exploits Painful Interruption Artillerist Attack 3
As your foe brings his weapon down, you deliver a painful
attack, disrupting its attack before it hits.
Look Again Artillerist Utility 2 Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Something catches your eye, so look back more intensely
Immediate Interrupt Ranged weapon
than the first glance.
Trigger: You or an ally is attacked by a creature
Encounter ✦ Martial
Target: The attacking creature
Free Action Personal
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Trigger: You roll a Perception check and don’t like
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage, and the target
the result takes a penalty to its attack roll for the triggering attack
Prerequisite: You must be trained in Perception equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Effect: Reroll the Perception check. You must take
the second result, even if it is lower. Duck and Cover Artillerist Attack 3
You deliver two attacks, causing your enemy to stagger
Early Warning Artillerist Utility 2 back in pain.
You spot something, and shout out a warning to your Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
friend to help them see it. Standard Action Ranged weapon
Encounter ✦ Martial Target: One or two creatures
Immediate Reaction Ranged 5 Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks
Trigger: An ally within range has to make a Special: After the first or the second attack, you can shift
Perception check that you succeeded on. up to 4 squares.
Prerequisite: You must have succeeded on a Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack. With
Perception check before your ally’s turn. each hit, you push the target 1 square. If both attacks hit
Effect: Your ally can add your Wisdom modifier to the same target, you push the target 3 squares.
their Perception check roll.
Level 5 Daily Exploits
Painful Retreat Artillerist Utility 2
You just got hit with a sword attack, so you maneuver your Gift of Pain Artillerist Attack 5
way into a more advantageous position. A precise shot leaves your enemy shocked at your
Encounter ✦ Martial prowess.
Immediate Reaction Personal Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
Trigger: An enemy damages you with a melee Standard Action Ranged weapon
attack. Target: One creature
Effect: You can shift up to 3 squares, and gain a +2 Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
power bonus to all defenses until the end of your Hit: 3[W] + Dexterity modifier damage, and the
next turn. target is stunned (save ends).
Miss: Half damage and the target is not stunned.
Level 3 Encounter Exploits
Expeditious Attack Artillerist Attack 5
You take two tactical shots, moving swiftly between each
Ettin’s Head Strike Artillerist Attack 3 one.
You deliver two attacks, causing your enemy to stagger Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
back in pain.
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Target: One or two creatures
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks.
Target: One or two creatures
Special: You can move your speed without
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks
provoking opportunity attacks before or after the first
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack. With
each hit, you push the target 1 square. If both attacks hit
or second attack.
the same target, you push the target 3 squares. Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage, and the
target is dazed (save ends). If both attacks hit the
Deadly Tracking Artillerist Attack 3 same target, the target is dazed and weakened until
You keep a pinpoint on your foe, then deliver an the end of your next turn.
excruciating attack when the time is right.
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Target: One creature that is your prey
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage.
Painful Accuracy Artillerist Attack 5 Level 7 Encounter Exploits
A trained shot targets the attack capabilities of your
enemy, leaving lasting effects.
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon Fangs of the Viper Artillerist Attack 7
You let two bolts fly, one hitting hard, the other adding to
Standard Action Ranged weapon
the pain.
Target: One creature
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC Standard Action Ranged weapon
Hit: 3[W] + Dexterity modifier damage, and the Target: One or two creatures
target takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends). Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks
First failed save: The target now takes a -3 penalty Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage (first attack),
to its attack rolls until the end of the encounter. and 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage (second
Miss: Half damage and the target takes a -1 penalty attack).
to attack rolls (save ends). First failed save: the
target now takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls until the
See Through the Fog Artillerist Attack 7
end of the encounter. The enemy attempts to hide, but you see them anyway.
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Twin Talon Strike Artillerist Attack 5 Standard Action Ranged weapon
You target two enemies, moving swiftly between shots. Target: One creature
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon Attack: Dexterity +2 vs. AC. Ignore any penalties
Standard Action Ranged weapon from cover and concealment.
Special: You can shift one-half you Dexterity Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage
modifier before making this attack.
Primary Target: One creature
Fierce Volley Artillerist Attack 7
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks. You let loose a barrage of arrows, hitting several foes at
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage, and 1[W] + once from a distance.
Dexterity modifier damage. Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Effect: After attacking the primary target, you can shift 2 Standard Action Area blast 1 within weapon range
squares and make a secondary attack. Target: Each creatures in the blast
Secondary Target: One creature other than the primary
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
target.
Secondary Attack: Dexterity vs AC
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage
Hit: 2[W] damage.
Three-Point Strike Artillerist Attack 7
You loose a lightning-fast volley of three arrows.
Level 6 Utility Exploits
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Eagle Eye Artillerist Utility 6 Target: One, two, or three creatures
The enemy attempts to ambush you, but you see it Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, three attacks
coming. Hit: 1[W] damage per attack.
Daily ✦ Martial
No Action Personal
Effect: At the start of a surprise round, use this
power to avoid being surprised. Level 9 Daily Exploits

Show ‘em the Ropes Artillerist Utility 6

You aid your allies by lending your expertise to the Footman’s Shot Artillerist Attack 9
situation. You make two precise shots while making your way to a
Daily ✦ Martial better vantage point.
Minor Action Ranged 10 Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
Effect: All allies within 10 squares of you that Standard Action Ranged weapon
attempt a skill check using a skill you are trained in Target: One or two creatures
gain your skill check bonus to their skill check roll. Attack: You can move up to your speed. At any
point during this move, you can make two Dexterity
Sudden Movement Artillerist Utility 6 vs. AC attacks.
Before your enemy can get into a good position, you work Hit: 3[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack.
your way to safety. Miss: Half damage per attack.
Encounter ✦ Martial
Immediate Interrupt Personal
Trigger: An enemy moves into or out of a square adjacent
to you.
Effect: You shift a number of squares equal to your
Wisdom modifier.
 Level 13 Encounter Exploits
Sniper’s Delight Artillerist Attack 9
You’ve waited until the time is perfect. You fire a single, Pierce the Veil Artillerist Attack 13
deadly shot into your enemy. You spot the weakest point in your foe’s armor before
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon taking your shot.
Standard Action Ranged weapon Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Target: One creature Standard Action Ranged weapon
Attack: Dexterity +2 vs. AC Target: One creature
Hit: 4[W] + Dexterity modifier damage Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Miss: Half damage. Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage, and the
target takes a penalty to Armor Class equal to your
Steel Rain Artillerist Attack 9 Wisdom modifier until the end of your next turn.
You fire a heavy spray of bolts, piercing all enemies near
you. Pugilist’s Arrow Artillerist Attack 13
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon A well-placed shot knocks your foe to the ground.
Standard Action Close blast 3 Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Target: Each creature in the blast that you can see. Standard Action Ranged weapon
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC Target: One creature your size or smaller
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage Attack: Dexterity vs. Reflex
Miss: Half damage. Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage, and the
target is knocked prone.
Staggering Shot Artillerist Attack 9
Your precise shot hits deep, sending the enemy reeling Elusive Counterstrike Artillerist Attack 13
back in agony.
After you take your shot, you use your own weapon to aid
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon in your defense.
Standard Action Ranged weapon Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Target: One creature Standard Action Ranged weapon
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC Target: One creature
Hit: 3[W] + Dexterity modifier damage, and the Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
target is pushed 3 squares. Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage. If you hit, you
Miss: Half damage, and the target is pushed 1 gain a bonus to AC equal to your Wisdom modifier
square. until the end of your next turn.

Level 10 Utility Exploits Halting Double Shot Artillerist Attack 13

Your first shot stops your foe while your second shot bites
Find Firm Ground Artillerist Utility 10 into them deeply.
Even in the thickest bog, you move with trained elegance. Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Daily ✦ Martial, Stance Standard Action Ranged weapon
Minor Action Personal Target: One creature
Effect: Your movement is not hindered by difficult Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks
terrain. Hit: First shot: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage,
and the target is immobilized until the start of your
next turn. Second Shot: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier
Gazelle Stride Artillerist Utility 10
As the enemy closes in, you bolt with swiftness.
damage.
Daily ✦ Martial
Immediate Interrupt Personal Level 15 Daily Exploits
Trigger: An enemy moves adjacent to you.
Effect: You shift up to one-half your normal speed
Rapid Fire Artillerist Attack 15
allowance. You can’t end your shift adjacent to the In a frenzy of shots, you riddle your foe with arrows.
triggering enemy. Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Hasty Retreat Artillerist Utility 10 Target: One creature
They’ve surrounded you. You have to get out of here now! Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, attack until you miss. As
Encounter ✦ Martial soon as an attack misses, this attack ends.
Minor Action Personal Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack.
Effect: Until the end of your next turn, you can make
2 separate full move actions. Opportunity attacks
made because of this movement are made at a -1
penalty.
Puncturing Bolts Artillerist Attack 15 Reassess the Situation Artillerist Utility 16
Careful aiming results in severe, bleeding wounds. You get a chance to catch your breath and take care of a
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon few pesky wounds.
Standard Action Ranged weapon Daily ✦ Martial, Stance
Target: One, two, or three creatures Standard Action Personal
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, three attacks. Effect: Shift a number of squares equal to your Wisdom
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack, modifier and make a saving throw. If you succeed, you
and ongoing 5 damage (save ends). A target hit are no longer affected by any ongoing conditions that a
twice takes ongoing 10 damage (save ends). A save can end.
target hit three times takes ongoing 15 damage
(save ends).
Miss: Half damage and no ongoing damage. Level 17 Encounter Exploits

Confusing Barrage Artillerist Attack 15

You confound your enemy with a vicious volley of shots.
Critical Mistake Artillerist Attack 17
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
You foe takes his eyes off of you to attack your friend. This
Standard Action Ranged weapon
is a mistake it won’t want to make again.
Target: One, two, or three creatures Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, three attacks Immediate Reaction Ranged weapon
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack Trigger: A creature within range attacks your ally.
and the target is dazed (save ends). A target hit Target: The attacking creature
twice is stunned (save ends). A target hit three times Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, and gain a bonus to this
is stunned (save ends), and takes +2[W] damage. attack equal to your Wisdom modifier.
Miss: The target is dazed (save ends). Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage.

Bleeding Remorse Artillerist Attack 15

You first shot confuses the target while the second hits a
vital area exposed by the distraction.
Bloody Trifecta Artillerist Attack 17
Three arrows sail with deadly accuracy from your hidden
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
location.
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Target: One or two creatures Standard Action Ranged weapon
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks Target: One, two, or three creatures.
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack. If Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, three attacks.
one attack hits, the target is dazed (save ends). If Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack.
both attacks hit the same target, the target also
takes ongoing 10 damage (save ends).
Miss: Half damage and no ongoing conditions.
Vital Puncture Artillerist Attack 17
You loose two perfectly aimed shots, piercing vital areas
Level 16 Utility Exploits of your enemy.
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Vanish From Sight Artillerist Utility 16 Standard Action Ranged weapon
They thought they had you in their sights, then you were Target: One creature
gone in a flash. Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks.
Daily ✦ Martial Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack. If
Immediate Interrupt Personal both attacks hit, the target takes ongoing 10 damage
Trigger: An enemy hits you with a melee or ranged attack. and is stunned (save ends both).
Effect: You shift 1 square away from the enemy that
made the attack.

Swift Gate Artillerist Utility 16

You evade detection with a fast jaunt through the thick
woodland.
Daily ✦ Martial, Stance
Minor Action Personal
Effect: Your speed increases by 2, and you ignore
the effects of difficult terrain.
Level 19 Daily Exploits Level 22 Utility Exploits

Triple Split Arrow Artillerist Attack 19 Dust in the Wind Artillerist Utility 22
Three arrows sail out, each one more damaging than the You vanish so quickly, your enemies are at a total loss.
last. Daily ✦ Illusion, Martial
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon Standard Action Personal
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Effect: When it is not your turn, enemies treat you as
Target: One, two, or three creatures invisible if you have cover or concealment from them. An
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, three attacks enemy still knows the square you occupy if it saw you in
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage (first attack). that square at any point during a round. This effect lasts
2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage and the target is until the end of the encounter or for 5 minutes.
stunned (second attack). 2[W] + Dexterity modifier
damage and the target takes ongoing 10 damage Low Crawl Artillerist Utility 22
(save ends). If one creature is hit with two attacks, You have just enough time to hit the ground before the
they take 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per explosion.
attack and are stunned and take ongoing 10 Daily ✦ Martial
damage (save ends both). Immediate Interrupt Personal
Miss: Half damage per attack, and the target is not Trigger: You are hit by a close attack or an area attack.
dazed or takes ongoing damage. Effect: Shift a number of squares equal to your Wisdom
modifier.

Charging Bull Shot Artillerist Attack 19 See the Unseen Artillerist Utility 22
You pinpoint a target, piercing their flesh and sending Your enemies think their hidden…until they scream in pain
them to the ground. from the fury of your shot.
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon Daily ✦ Martial, Stance
Standard Action Ranged weapon Minor Action Personal
Target: One creature Effect: Your attacks ignore cover and concealment, but
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC not total concealment.
Hit: 3[W] + Dexterity modifier damage and the target
is pushed a number of squares equal to your
Wisdom modifier and knocked prone.
Easy Maneuver Artillerist Utility 22
You slink through the combat without taking so much as a
Miss: Half damage and the target is pushed 1 scratch.
square and knocked prone. Encounter ✦ Martial
Move Action Personal
Focused Double Shot Artillerist Attack 19 Effect: Shift a number of squares equal to your Wisdom
You shoot, realign your sights, and then take another shot. modifier.
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Level 23 Encounter Exploits
Target: One creature
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks. If the first
attack hits, you gain a +5 bonus to the attack roll to Defensive Bolt Artillerist Attack 23
the second shot. If the first attack misses, make the Your enemy might have hit you, but he’ll have to work to
do it again.
second attack normally.
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack.
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Miss: Half damage per attack. Trigger: A creature makes a melee attack against you.
Target: The attacking creature
Hell From Above Artillerist Attack 19 Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, this attack does not
You fill the sky with a flurry of arrows, raining death down provoke opportunity attacks.
on your enemies. Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage.
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon Effect: Until the end of your next turn, the target’s
Standard Action Area burst 1 within weapon range attack rolls against you take a penalty equal toy our
Target: Each enemy in the burst you can see. Wisdom modifier.
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, one attack per target.
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack.
Miss: Half damage per attack.
Shielding Shots Artillerist Attack 23 Agonizing Shower Artillerist Attack 25
Your shots hit precisely, making your enemies suffer A fierce volley of arrows rains down brutally on your
penalties when they try to hit you. enemies.
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon Standard Action Close blast 5
Target: One or two creatures Target: Each enemy in blast
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks. Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack. If Hit: 3[W] + Dexterity modifier damage
one attack hits, the target takes a -2 penalty to Miss: Half damage
attack rolls until the end of your next turn. If both
attacks hit the same target, the penalty grows to – 4.
Effect: If any adjacent creature makes an attack
against you and misses before the start of your next
Level 27 Encounter Exploits
turn, make a basic ranged attack against it as an
immediate reaction. This attack does not provoke
opportunity attacks. Arterial Shots Artillerist Attack 27
Your shots open a deep wound that continues to gush
Battering Bolt Artillerist Attack 23 blood long after you’re gone.
Your shot hits so hard that your enemy reels back in pain. Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon Standard Action Ranged weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon Target: One creature
Target: One creature Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks
Attack: Dexterity vs. Fortitude Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack. If
Hit: 4[W] + Dexterity modifier damage and you push both attacks hit, the target takes an extra 1d10
the target a number of squares equal to 2 + your damage and ongoing 10 damage (save ends).
Wisdom modifier.
Needlefang Drake Strike Artillerist Attack 27
Needling Swarm Artillerist Attack 23 You loose a cloud of arrows that rain down on every
enemy within your range.
Your enemy tastes the sting of your arrows.
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Target: One creature Target: Each enemy in range
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, three attacks. Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack. If Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage.
2 attacks hit, deal an extra 1[W] damage. If all 3
attacks hit, deal an extra 2[W] damage. Additional Misery Artillerist Attack 27
Your friend hits the enemy hard, then you add to your
enemy’s misery by burying a bolt in the same wound.
Level 25 Daily Exploits Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
Immediate Reaction Ranged weapon
Swift Agony Artillerist Attack 25 Target: One creature you can see that has just
You fire two shots in rapid succession, burying them taken damage from an ally.
deeply in your foe, then you vanish into the undergrowth. Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon Hit: 3[W] + Dexterity modifier damage and the target
Standard Action Ranged weapon is stunned (save ends).
Target: One creature
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, two attacks.
Rolling Thunder Artillerist Attack 27
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack. You fire a volley of arrows onto your enemies, move to a
Miss: Half damage per attack. different location, then loose another volley.
Effect: After making these attacks, you can shift a Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
number of squares equal toy our Wisdom modifier. Standard Action Close burst 1
Target: All enemies in the burst you can see
Furious Counter Artillerist Attack 25 Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
They hit hard, but you hit harder. Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage
Daily ✦ Martial, Stance Effect: You can shift a number of squares equal to
Minor Action Personal your Wisdom modifier and make another Close burst
Effect: You can make a basic attack against any 1 attack (as above).
enemy you choose as an immediate interrupt if it
attacks you. This attack does not provoke
opportunity attacks.
Level 29 Exploits Expert Controller Path Features

Twice the Pain Artillerist Attack 29 Trained Reroll (11th Level): You can spend an
You take the opportunity to make a second vicious attack action point to reroll one ranged attack roll or ranged
against an enemy you just hit. damage roll, instead of taking an extra action.
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon Encompassing Prey (11th Level): You can
Minor Action Personal designate more than one creature as your prey at a
Requirement: You must have damaged an enemy time, up to a number equal to your Wisdom modifier.
prior to making this attack. In addition, any attack made against your prey
Effect: You make a second basic ranged attack receives a +1 bonus to attack rolls.
against the same target with a -1 penalty. If the Warding Action (16th Level): When you spend
second attack hits, the target takes 2[W] damage an action point to take an extra action or to gain the
and ongoing 10 damage (save ends). benefit of your Trained Reroll, you also gain a +5
bonus to AC until the end of your next turn.
Three-Eyed Viper Shot Artillerist Attack 29
Three arrows hit their mark with increasing accuracy. Expert Controller Exploits
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Target: One creature
Ally’s Support Expert Controller Attack 11
You and an ally fire at the same time to deliver massive
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, three attacks. If the first damage to a powerful enemy.
attack hits, you get a +5 bonus to the second and Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon
third attack rolls. If the first attack misses, take the Immediate Reaction Ranged weapon
second and third attacks normally. Trigger: An ally makes a ranged attack or area attack.
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack. Target: One creature attacked by your ally.
Miss: Half damage per attack. Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Hit: 3[W] + Dexterity modifier damage.
Commander’s Sorrow Artillerist Attack 29
You deliver a devastating volley of arrows, demoralizing Trained Confidence Expert Controller Utility 12
the enemy leader. You’re so sure of your abilities that you sacrifice defense
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon in order to get a better shot in.
Standard Action Ranged weapon Encounter ✦ Martial, Stance
Target: One, two, or three creatures Minor Action Personal
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC, three attacks. Effect: You take a -2 penalty to all defenses, but
Hit: 3[W] + Dexterity modifier damage per attack. If gain a +2 bonus to all attacks.
one target is hit twice, they take ongoing 10 damage
(save ends). If one target is hit three times, they take Compounded Misery Expert Controller Attack 20
ongoing 15 damage (save ends) and are stunned You’re prey has gathered near, and you send a rain of fury
(save ends). down on them all.
Miss: Half damage per attack and no ongoing Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon
damage or stunned. Standard Action Ranged weapon
Target: Each enemy designated as your prey
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC
Hit: 3[W] + Dexterity modifier damage.
Miss: Half damage and the target is knocked prone.

PARAGON PATHS
VICIOUS SNIPER
EXPERT CONTROLLER “Nobody gets away once I’ve put my sights on
“If I see them, I can hit them…and I see them all.” them…nobody”

Prerequisite: Artillerist class, controller fighting style Prerequisite: Artillerist class, sniper fighting style

You become the true fury from the rear of the battle. Your shots hit with the power of a life-long military
You enemies won’t know where to run next. Your sniper. You leave misery and bloodshed in your
prowess and marksmanship easily clear paths for wake. You hit like a ballista, and vanish like a puff of
your allies and demoralize your enemies. smoke in the wind.
Vicious Sniper Path Features ARTILLERIST FEATS (Heroic Tier)

Sniper’s Action (11th Level): When you spend IMPROVED MARKSMAN (ARTILLERIST)
an action point to take an extra action, you also gain Prerequisite: Artillerist, Marksman’s Prey class feature
a +4 bonus to attack rolls against your prey until the Benefit: The extra damage dice from your Marksman’s
start of your next turn. Prey class feature increase to d8s.
Self-Reliance (11th Level): You gain a +5 power
bonus to healing surges.
Life From Death (16th Level): When you hit an ELUSIVE MARKSMAN (ARTILLERIST)
enemy and it takes damage from Marksman’s Prey, Prerequisite: Artillerist, Marksman’s Prey class
you gain temporary hit points equal to the amount of feature
damage you dealt from Marksman’s Prey + your Benefit: When you score a critical hit with an attack
Wisdom modifier. against the target of your Marksman’s Prey, you can shift
as a free action, and the enemy takes a –2 penalty on
attack rolls against you until the end of your next turn.

Vicious Sniper Exploits

EXACTING MARKSMAN (ARTILLERIST)
Track the Prey Vicious Sniper Attack 11 Prerequisite: Artillerist, Marksman’s Prey class feature
They think they’re unseen…it is a painful misjudgment. Benefit: When you score a critical hit against the
Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon target of your Marksman’s Prey, your allies gain a +1
Standard Action Ranged weapon bonus to attack rolls against that target until the start of
Target: One creature designated as your prey. your next turn.
Special: Ignore penalties for cover (but not superior
cover), concealment, and total concealment. You can
attack an invisible target as if it wasn’t invisible.
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC ARTILLERIST FEATS (Paragon Tier)
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage.
ONE WITH THE BOW (ARTILLERIST)
Revel In the Misery Vicious Sniper Utility 12 Prerequisite: Artillerist, Wis 15
You get an invigorating rush as you see your enemy fall. Benefit: If you miss with a ranged attack with a bow
Encounter ✦ Martial and you wouldn’t otherwise still deal damage on the miss,
you deal damage to your original target equal to your
Free Action Personal
Wisdom modifier. This damage receives no modifiers or
Trigger: One of your attacks drops an enemy to 0 other benefits you normally gain to weapon damage.
hit points or fewer.
Effect: You gain an action point that you must
spend before the end of your next turn. ARTILLERSIT FEATS (Epic Tier)

Duplicate Prey Vicious Sniper Attack 20 MARTIAL MASTERY (ARTILLERIST)

There’s always room for one more… Prerequisite: Artillerist
Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon Benefit: Once per encounter, you can spend an action
Standard Action Ranged weapon point to regain the use of a daily artillerist power you’ve
already used today, instead of taking an extra action.
Target: One creature
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC.
Hit: 4[W] + Dexterity modifier damage.
Effect: The target is designated as your prey until the MULTICLASS FEAT
end of the encounter, and you can designate one
additional creature as prey following the normal
Marksman’s Prey rules. ADEPT OF ARTILLERY
(MULTICLASS ARTILLERIST)
Prerequisite: Dex 13 or Wis 13
Benefit: You gain training in one skill from the
artillerist’s class skill list.
Once per encounter, you can use the artillerist’s
Marksman’s Prey class feature. The target you designate
as your prey remains your prey until the end of your next
turn.