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 "release_date": "2021-07-07",
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  "Pathfinder #166: Despair on Danger Island"
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  "Pathfinder #166: Despair on Danger Island pg. 22"
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 "source_markdown": "<row gap=\"tiny\">[Pathfinder #166: Despair on Danger Island](/Sources.aspx?ID=85) pg. 22</row>",
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 "summary": "The weapon master is a deadly expert with their weapon of choice. Whenever possible, the weapon master engages an opponent one on one, and they …",
 "summary_markdown": "The weapon master is a deadly expert with their weapon of choice. Whenever possible, the weapon master engages an opponent one on one, and they …",
 "text": " Weapon Master The weapon master is a deadly expert with their weapon of choice. Whenever possible, the weapon master engages an opponent one on one, and they prefer to begin combat unarmed and use their Swift Blow to catch a foe unawares. Recall Knowledge - Humanoid (Society): DC 33 Unspecific Lore : DC 31 Specific Lore : DC 28 Weapon Master Source Pathfinder #166: Despair on Danger Island pg. 22 Perception +23 Languages Common, Tien Skills Acrobatics +23, Athletics +26, Intimidation +22, Survival +24, Warfare Lore +23 Str +5 Dex +2 Con +4 Int +2 Wis +3 Cha +1 Items +2 greater striking katana , +1 striking sling , +1 resilient studded leather --- AC 33 Fort +26 Ref +22 Will +24 HP 250 Attack of Opportunity Reaction --- Speed 25 feet Melee Single Action katana +28 (deadly d8, Magical, two-hand d10, versatile P), Damage 3d6+11 slashing Ranged Single Action sling +22 (Magical, Propulsive, range increment 50 feet, reload 1), Damage 2d6+11 bludgeoning Dueling Expertise The weapon master deals an extra 2d10 damage to creatures that are not adjacent to any allies or other foes. Swift Blow Two Actions (Flourish) Requirement The weapon master is not wielding a weapon; Effect The weapon master Interacts to draw a melee weapon without triggering reactions and makes a Strike with that weapon. The target is flat-footed against this Strike. The weapon master deals an extra 2d8 persistent bleed damage with the Strike. ",
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