the target of your attack stunned until the end of
that creature’s next turn. This still counts as a
ROGUISH ARCHETYPE
It takes loose morals and a sharp mind to make a
sustained living as a pirate, and rogues have
little problem developing considerable talent in
either area. Freebooters are rogues that ply their
larcenous trade under the billowing sails of a
ship on the open waters.
FREEBOOTER
You hone your skills operating as a pirate-for-
hire aboard and ship that will have you. With
finesse and aplomb, you attack other vessels in
order to sell their cargo to the first merchant that
will pay you for it at your next port of call. A
trusty sidearm and a knack for cheating define
the fighting style that keeps you alive and makes
you a valuable asset to the rest of your crew.
SCOUNDREL’S TACTICS
Starting at 3rd level, you learn to employ a
number of dirty tricks while fighting. When you
hit a creature with a melee attack that has
advantage, you can choose to knock the target
prone or cause it to be blinded or deafened until
the end of its next turn.
Once you have used this ability you cannot
use it again until you complete a rest.
SHOOT FIRST
At 3rd level, you gain proficiency with firearms.
When you roll initiative you can draw one
firearm in your possession. If you are not
surprised, you can also make one attack with
that firearm against any creature that you can see
and whose initiative result is lower than your
own.
PRESS THE ADVANTAGE
At 9th level, your dirty fighting style allows you
to capitalize more fully on the openings in your
targets’ defenses. When you would normally
inflict sneak attack damage with a melee attack,
you can instead deal no extra damage but leave
use of your sneak attack ability.
UNFLINCHING
At 13th level, you become immune to fear and
fear effects and cannot be surprised.
BLOOD IN THE WATER
At 17th level, your combat bloodlust is spurred
by the sight of a wounded enemy. When you
make an attack against a creature that has fewer
than half of its total hit points remaining, you
can deal additional damage to the target equal to
your sneak attack damage. This does not count
against your limit of dealing sneak attack
damage once per turn.
FIREARM ALTERNATIVES
While the explosive bluster of firearms makes a
solid contribution to the tone of the class options
presented here, they might not be the best fit for
every campaign. DMs looking for alternatives to the
firearm-centric options here need look no further.
ONE STEP AHEAD
Replaces Shoot First
When you roll initiative, you can move up to your
speed before combat beings. Until the end of your
first turn in combat you have advantage on attacks
against any creature that has not yet acted.
PIRATE’S PET
Replaces Shoot First
You gain the loyal companionship of a noisy parrot
(use the stats for the owl). This companion acts
independently in combat, rolling its own initiative
and acting on its own turn, but still obeying your
commands. It can attack, or use its action to distract
an enemy, giving you advantage on attacks against
that target. If your companion dies, it takes 1d4 days
to find and groom a suitable replacement.
SEA SHANTIES
Replaces Shoot First
As a bonus action on your turn you can begin
singing a nautical song. Any non-hostile creature
that can hear you gains advantage on their next skill
ability check as long as you maintain concentration
on this ability.