Scion of the Ruby Throne in Dungeons & Dragons 2024 (D&D)
Scion of the Ruby Throne
Core Scion of the Ruby Throne Traits
| Primary Ability | Dexterity and Charisma |
|---|---|
| Hit Point Die | 1d10 |
| Saving Throw Proficiencies | Charisma, Dexterity |
| Skill Proficiencies | Choose 3: Acrobatics, Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Perception, Persuasion, Stealth |
| Weapon Proficiencies | Simple weapons, Martial firearms, Rapiers, Sabers |
| Tool Proficiencies | Gunsmith’s tools or Calligrapher’s supplies |
| Armor Training | Light armor, Medium armor |
| Starting Equipment | Choose A or B: (A) Military rifle, Rapier, Studded leather armor, Gunsmith’s tools, Explorer’s Pack (B) 150 gp |
In the Demosthenes Empire nobles an commoners alike take part in the military. From the age of 10 and up all able-bodied children of the empire are enlisted in the Royal militaria schools and taught to fight for their people. The Label "Scion of the Ruby Throne" is the highest honor a trained imperial marksman can achieve. given to those who channels discipline, noble training, and supernatural precision through specialized firearms. Their techniques allow them to execute flawless shots, strike multiple enemies in rapid succession, and maintain battlefield control through skill rather than brute force.
Becoming a Scion of the Ruby Throne...
As a Level 1 Character:
Gain all the traits in the Core Scion of the Ruby Throne Traits table.
Gain the Scion of the Ruby Throne’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Scion of the Ruby Throne Features table.
As a Multiclass Character:
Gain the following traits from the Core Scion of the Ruby Throne Traits table: Hit Point Die, proficiency with Martial firearms, and training with Light and Medium armor.
Gain the Scion of the Ruby Throne’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Scion of the Ruby Throne Features table.
Class Features
Core Resource: Precision Dice
At level 1 you gain a pool of Precision Dice representing calculated shots.
Dice Type: d6 (increases with level)
Uses: Proficiency bonus per long rest
These dice fuel your signature techniques such as Signature Shot, Rolling Shot, and Valor.
Level 1 — Imperial Training
You gain firearm mastery with rifles and pistols. When you make an attack with a firearm, you may add your Dexterity modifier to the damage even if the weapon normally would not allow it.
You also gain 4 Precision Dice.
Level 2 — Signature Shot
As a bonus action, you may spend a Precision Die to mark a creature within weapon range.
Your next firearm attack against that creature before the end of your turn:
- Automatically hits
- Adds the Precision Die to damage
- Make an attack roll.
- If the attack hits, add a Precision Die to the damage.
- Whenever you reduce a creature to 0 HP with a firearm attack you may move up to half your speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
- As an action you fire a curved projectile that seeks enemies.
- Choose up to three creatures within 10 ft of each other within your weapon’s normal range.
- Make one attack roll.
- Each creature hit takes weapon damage + Dexterity modifier.
- Your Precision Dice become d8s.
- When you roll initiative and have no Precision Dice remaining you regain one.
- Additionally, once per turn when you hit with a firearm attack you may deal extra damage equal to your Charisma modifier.
- Your Precision Dice become d10s.
- When you use Valor you may target five creatures instead of three.
- When you score a critical hit with a firearm you regain one Precision Die.
Subclasses
Eminence Doctrine
Focused on powerful Signature Shot shots.
Level 3 — Empowered Presence
When you use Signature Shot you add an additional weapon damage die to the attack.
Level 6 — Dominating Mark
The marked creature from Signature Shot has disadvantage on its next attack against targets other than you.
Level 10 — Execution Shot
When Signature Shot reduces a creature below half HP, the attack deals an extra 2d8 damage.
Level 14 — Imperial Finisher
If Signature Shot reduces a creature to 0 HP you regain one Precision Die and may immediately use Signature Shot again on another creature.
Alacrity Doctrine
Level 3 — Swift Valor
Whenever Valor hits a creature you gain 10 feet of movement this turn.
Level 6 — Momentum
If you move at least 20 feet before attacking, your first firearm attack gains advantage.
Level 10 — Rapid Chain
Valor may now target two additional creatures.
Level 14 — Unstoppable Flow
After using Valor you may immediately make another firearm attack as a bonus action.
Precision Doctrine
Level 3 — Deadeye Training
Your firearm attacks score a critical hit on 19–20.
Level 6 — Critical Momentum
Whenever you score a critical hit you gain a Precision Die.
Level 10 — Focused Aim
As a bonus action you gain advantage on your next firearm attack.
Level 14 — Perfect Shot
When you score a critical hit with a firearm attack you roll one additional weapon damage die.
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