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Gadgeteer • Battle Smith

Subclasses Designed by Sp8cestation Crew

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GADGETEER
“I have something for that.”
A rapid-deployment battlefield specialist who solves problems with devices, traps, and clever tools. Gadgets cannot replicate defining abilities of other classes.
Role: Tactical control and flexible setup.
Strength: Versatility and combo moments.
Limit: Not a primary striker or healer.

ENGINEER
“Build something stronger.”
Role: Durable striker.
Strength: Survivability and empowered attacks.
Limit: Less flexible outside the suit.

Designed for class

Artifice
Homebrew class
Artifice

Subclass details

Gadgeteer

Gadgeteer

Spell trait: Finesse

A rapid-deployment specialist who overwhelms the battlefield with devices, traps, and clever solutions.

Foundation
Tier 1

Rapid Deployment: You may deploy a gadget as a free action once per round if it affects only yourself. Additionally, you may carry +1 Prepared Gadget beyond your normal limit.

Specialization
Tier 2

Chain Reaction: When one of your gadgets activates, you may immediately trigger a second different gadget within Close range without spending an additional action (once per scene). You may only deploy one gadget that deals damage per turn, adding your Proficiency.

Mastery
Tier 3

Autonomous Constructs: You can deploy a small autonomous construct (drone, spider turret, hovering orb). Spend 2 Hope to summon it for a scene.
It:

  • Acts using your Codex
  • Has HP equal to your Proficiency × 2
  • Can deliver gadgets at range or make minor attacks When destroyed, it explodes in a minor effect of your choice.

Battle Smith

Battle Smith

Spell trait: Agility

Battle Smiths specialize in large-scale arcane construction - especially powered armor.

Foundation
Tier 1

Arcane Exosuit: You possess a customizable mech suit / arcane powered armor. It is:

  • Medium-sized
  • Summoned or assembled during downtime
  • Worn as integrated armor. While suited:
    • +2 Armor
    • Gain advantage on Bone rolls involving strength or force
    • Your unarmed strikes become empowered (count as magical and add Proficiency to damage)
    Outside the suit, you function normally but lose these benefits.
If the suit is destroyed, it can be rebuilt during a long rest with materials.

Specialization
Tier 2

System Upgrade: Choose one permanent upgrade:

  • Aegis Plating Reduce incoming damage by 1 (after Armor).
  • Arcane Thrusters You can leap to Far range or briefly hover.
  • Integrated Weapon Array Your suit gains a built-in ranged weapon (Close/Far, add Proficiency to damage).
You may swap this upgrade with another during downtime.

Mastery
Tier 3

Titan Stance: Once per long rest, spend 3 Hope to enter Titan Mode for a scene:

  • Your size increases (fictionally imposing; mechanically gain Reach)
  • +2 additional Armor
  • Your attacks deal +Proficiency damage
  • You ignore the first Stress you would mark each round
  • While in Titan Mode, you may not use Field Repair

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Foundation / Specialization / Mastery
Gadgeteer
Artifice

Gadgeteer

Foundation

SPELLCAST TRAIT: Finesse

Rapid Deployment: You may deploy a gadget as a free action once per round if it affects only yourself. Additionally, you may carry +1 Prepared Gadget beyond your normal limit.

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Gadgeteer
Artifice

Gadgeteer

Specialization

Chain Reaction: When one of your gadgets activates, you may immediately trigger a second different gadget within Close range without spending an additional action (once per scene). You may only deploy one gadget that deals damage per turn, adding your Proficiency.

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Gadgeteer
Artifice

Gadgeteer

Mastery

Autonomous Constructs: You can deploy a small autonomous construct (drone, spider turret, hovering orb). Spend 2 Hope to summon it for a scene.
It:

  • Acts using your Codex
  • Has HP equal to your Proficiency × 2
  • Can deliver gadgets at range or make minor attacks When destroyed, it explodes in a minor effect of your choice.

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Battle Smith
Artifice

Battle Smith

Foundation

SPELLCAST TRAIT: Agility

Arcane Exosuit: You possess a customizable mech suit / arcane powered armor. It is:

  • Medium-sized
  • Summoned or assembled during downtime
  • Worn as integrated armor. While suited:
    • +2 Armor
    • Gain advantage on Bone rolls involving strength or force
    • Your unarmed strikes become empowered (count as magical and add Proficiency to damage)
    Outside the suit, you function normally but lose these benefits.
If the suit is destroyed, it can be rebuilt during a long rest with materials.

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Battle Smith
Artifice

Battle Smith

Specialization

System Upgrade: Choose one permanent upgrade:

  • Aegis Plating Reduce incoming damage by 1 (after Armor).
  • Arcane Thrusters You can leap to Far range or briefly hover.
  • Integrated Weapon Array Your suit gains a built-in ranged weapon (Close/Far, add Proficiency to damage).
You may swap this upgrade with another during downtime.

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Battle Smith
Artifice

Battle Smith

Mastery

Titan Stance: Once per long rest, spend 3 Hope to enter Titan Mode for a scene:

  • Your size increases (fictionally imposing; mechanically gain Reach)
  • +2 additional Armor
  • Your attacks deal +Proficiency damage
  • You ignore the first Stress you would mark each round
  • While in Titan Mode, you may not use Field Repair

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