RPG Previews: Arsenal | Echoes #3

Unlike other firearms, the disintegrator does not inflict hit point damage. Instead, the result of the “damage” roll, minus the damage reduction enjoyed by the target, sets the DC for the victim’s Fortitude save to resist the effects. If the target succeeds at the save, he takes hit point damage equal to the DC of the save. If the target fails the save, he is immediately disintegrated and quite dead.

If used against inanimate matter, the weapon disintegrates one cubic foot per point of damage.

The tangler autocannon fires an expanding mass of bright orange goo that immobilizes the target. Unlike other firearms, the tangler does not inflict hit point damage. Instead, the result of the “damage” roll sets the DC for the target’s Reflex save to resist the effects. If the target succeeds at the save, there is no effect. If the target fails the save, he is entangled. If he fails the save by 5 or more he is also anchored.

An entangled creature suffers a -2 penalty to attack rolls and a -4 penalty to effective Dexterity. If he is anchored, he cannot move. Otherwise, he can move at half speed, but can’t run or charge. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a Concentration check (DC usually 15) or lose the spell.

Entangled creatures can break free by using a full round action to make a Strength Check or an Escape Artist check (DC 20).

Calefactors focus the purifying light of the sun and inflict greater damage against undead. When used against undead, count each damage die roll of 1 or 2 as a roll of 3. When used against undead particularly vulnerable to sungliht, such as vampires, count a roll of 1 or 2 or 3 as a roll of 4.

The incinerator emits a roaring spray of flame, scorching everything in a 5-foot wide path out to 50 feet. Anyone within this area of effect must make a Reflex save at DC 15 for half damage. No attack roll is necessary when firing an incinerator.

Silencers and the distance special ability may not be applied to incinerators.

The blaster emits a gleaming beam of kinetic force that streaks toward the target and bursts with shattering impact. The tell-tale squealing retort of the blaster is enough to scatter innocent bystanders and terrify the intended target. If he lives long enough to hear it.

Unless the target makes a Fortitude save against the DC of the weapon he suffers the indicated amount of temporary Strength damage. A character with 0 Strength falls to the ground and is helpless. These points return at the rate of 1 per day.

Feeblers ignore damage reduction and energy resistance. Feeblers must succeed at a caster level check against targets protected by negative energy protection armor and spells.