Fighter Class Specialization: Nithian Archer
by HåvardLooking at the Fighter Class Specializations from the Kingdom of Nithia sourcebook, I am wondering if these might need a revision.
The class works as follows.
As Fighter, except:
- +2 to attack with bows
- +2 to damage with bows
- Armor and shield except buckers negate bonuses to hit and damage with bow.
- Helmets (See HWR2 Armor rules) reduce bonuses to hit and damage with bow to +1
- Archers with the Bow Shield skill may use shields with bow.
Thoughts:
1) Since all HW characters are subject to certain restrictions, it might be okay to have these classes be slightly more powerful. However, it is still possible to play a Nithian with the standard Fighter Class and he gets no compensations.
2) The RC introduces Bucklers/Kite Shields as separate from medium/round shields and Tower Shields. However, there are no particular rules regarding the difference between Bucklers and Medium Shields. Proposed rule: Bucklers grant a +1 to AC against one attack per round only. If the PC suffers multiple attacks, all other attacks are made against the character as if he had no shield.