Game Design Explorations

Inspired by the Swashbuckler Roguish Archetype, the Willshot Fighter is a gritty, close-range gunslinger who blends brutal brawling with deadly precision. Thriving in melee rather than at range, they wield firearms and blades in tandem, using features like Agile Shooter to fluidly transition between strikes and shots.

This subclass emphasizes aggressive positioning and tactical momentum. The Willpowered Shot feature channels sheer will into forceful blasts, while Scurvy Surge and Smoke and Steel offer bonus actions and crowd control that overwhelm enemies.

The Willshot Fighter is ideal for players who want to command the frontlines with force-fueled firepower and ruthless efficiency, embodying a fearless pirate spirit with every point-blank shot.