Crit Academy - Gunmage v1.4

The G.u.
n Mage
A Sorcerous origin
M
any sorcerers naturally find themselves
able to tap into the well of magical
power that resides within them. This
power is often gained from some
strange series of cosmic events or from
a powerful lineage or ancestry. In either Sorcerers who began to use these special
case, sorcerers are able to release and arcane focus devices referred to them by their acronym
manipulate this power with relative ease with either special G.U.Ns. Many of the these metal and stone devices range in
components or a mystical tool known as an arcane focus. An size from a daggers length to that of a shortsword, with
arcane focus is a focal point of their power, often a gem, arcane symbols engraved all over them. A handle extends
amulet or staff. Through these tools, they can bend and twist down from one end with a small lever and six large glowing
the magic in unexpected ways. runes. When the lever is squeezed, the device opens a direct
connection between the sorcerer and their power, allowing it
Some sorcerers are not so lucky. While these “latent” to rush into the G.U.N. and it begins to glow with power, the
sorcerers can feel their raw power, they are unable to access G.U.N. then releases that stored power. They soon discovered
it. They often described it akin to a silent volcanic mountain, that magic channeled through the G.U.N. can be enhanced,
its destructive magma contained deep within, just waiting to but it can also be used to significantly boost their mobility.
burst free. After years of research and experimentation with a
few powerful wizards and artificers, they learned that when G.u.n. Mage Features
using a focus, the “latent” sorcerer could “reach” for the Sorcerer Level Feature
power, but much like a weak man hanging on a cliff side, they 1st G.U.N Casting, Bursts
were not quite able to pull themselves to the peak where their 6th Full Chromatic Burst
power resides. A special arcane focus was designed just for
these latent sorcerers. A tool that could pull on the power 14th Repelling Burst
within, bringing the power within the “latent” sorcerers 18th Unlimited Burst
reach. These special arcane focuses called Genetic
Unconventional Neo-focus.
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GUN CASTING FULL CHROMATIC BURST
Starting 1st level, when you choose this origin, when you cast At 6th level, you learn a new burst you can spend 3 sorcery
a cantrip spell, you can cast it without any somatic or verbal points and use your action to release a massive burst of
components. energy in a straight line 100 feet long and 5 feet wide that
Your G.U.N. counts as an arcane focus. You must have a blasts out from your in a direction you choose. You choose
G.U.N. held in one hand to gain the benefits of G.U.N. casting. acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison or thunder for the blast you
create. Each creature in the line must make a Dexterity
Bursts saving throw. A creature takes 5d8 damage of the chosen
Starting at first level, you learn your first burst, the unique type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful
cantrip chromatic burst. one.
When you reach 2nd level in this class, you learn two When you use this action, you may choose to spend
bursts. Most burst effects are powered by sorcery points. You additional sorcery points to increase this effects damage by
must have a G.U.N. held in one hand to gain the benefits of 1d8 for every 1 additional sorcery point spent.
your bursts. You can only use a burst once per turn. You learn REPELLING BURST
additional bursts at 6th, 14th, and 18th level.
Starting at 14th level, when you are hit by a melee attack, you
Swift Burst. You release a short burst of raw energy from can use your reaction to release a quick burst of power
your G.U.N. that you use to propel yourself quickly. You dealing thunder damage equal to your sorcerer level. The
can spend 1 sorcery point to take the Disengage or Dash attacker must also make a Strength saving throw against
action as a bonus action on your turn, and your jump your sorcerer spell save DC. On a failed save, the attack is
distance is doubled for the turn. pushed in a straight line up to 20 feet away from you.
Focused Burst. Your G.U.N. begins to release the energy
stored up, a small burst of power leaks out and you gain
brief insight into your opponents future as an ethereal
version of your target. When you cast a spell while
wielding your G.U.N., you can expend 1 sorcery point and
choose to gain a +2 bonus to your spell attack rolls until
the end of your turn.
Chromatic Burst
Cantrip, evocation
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 120 feet
Components: V,S (genetic unconventional neo-focus)
Duration: Instantaneous
You release a burst of magical energy from your G.U.N. at a
creature that you can see within range. Make a ranged spell
attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 2d4
damage. After you roll the damage, choose one of the d4’s.
The number on the die selected determines damage type.
D4 Damage Type
1 Poison
2 Cold
3 Fire
4 Lightning
This spells damage increases by 2d4 when you reach 5th

level (4d4), 11th level (6d4), and 17th level (8d4).

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Creator'ss Notes
Creator
When using this class, in order to get the most out
of it, be sure to incorporate its use into your
casting whenever possible. For example;
A player who is casting fireball, may describe the

rush of power through her body and in the form of
raw uncontrollable storm of red energy, that passed
into the gun that begins to glow with radiant
power. Then squeezing the trigger, releasing a
powerful ball of energy that looked like a small sun.
In another instance, the player casting minor

illusion to form a stone barrier wall. Her gun
releasing a blast of chromatic energy, hitting a spot
on the ground, causing the ground to erupt into
irregular shaped stone pillar.
If the spell is less direct, like casting charm person,

she might describe a collection of thrumming rings
radiating from her GUN and impacting a target all
at the same time like a shimmering mirage. Get
creative and include this unique tool in your
actions. There is no limit to reflavor, only your
imagination.
Credits
Design: Justin Handlin
Cover Art: Mateus Pegoraro
Artist: Brandon Gray, Mateus Pegoraro
Playtesters: Brandon Gray, Justin Handlin, Wonderful D&D
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The G.u.

G.U.N Mage 1.4 | Designed by Crit Academy

This spells damage increases by 2d4 when you reach 5th

G.U.N Mage 1.4 | Designed by Crit Academy

A player who is casting fireball, may describe the

In another instance, the player casting minor

If the spell is less direct, like casting charm person,

G.U.N Mage 1.4 | Designed by Crit Academy

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