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Introduction

5. Feats and Maneuvers

The book introduced dozens of new feats, with a heavy focus on Combat Maneuvers (Bull Rush, Grapple, Sunder, etc.). Pathfinder Ultimate Combat.pdf

2. Combat feats and feat chains

The Gunslinger

• Role: The Gunslinger was the first official "firearm-centric" class in Pathfinder. It introduced firearms as a core part of the game mechanics rather than an optional sidebar.
• Mechanics: The class utilizes "Grit"—a pool of points similar to a Monk's Ki or a Gunslinger's Panache (which came later). Grit allows the character to perform "Deeds" (special attacks or utility actions).
• Impact: This class forced the incorporation of firearms into standard fantasy settings, creating a shift from "high fantasy" to "flintlock fantasy." It paved the way for the "Van Helsing" style monster hunter archetype.

: Some community analyses point out that while it boosted martial power, it also introduced specific "must-have" feats (like Improved Initiative Power Attack Introduction 5

Key Features of Pathfinder Ultimate Combat Combat feats and feat chains

Tactical build archetypes (examples)

• Frontline Controller: heavy armor, reach/trip weapons, teamwork control feats—locks down foes and controls battlefield flow.
• Mobile Skirmisher: light armor, high mobility feats, hit-and-run maneuvers—focus on single-target elimination and disengage.
• Polearm Specialist: stances and reach feats to dominate flanking and zone control.
• Mounted Shock Troop: mount-focused feats and charge modifiers to deliver heavy opening strikes.