Yumi Sniper (Legendary Samurai Archetype)

The art of the bow is as widely practiced as that of the blade among samurai, leading many to focus upon it. Yumi snipers practice their craft with these weapons, attacking from afar and harrowing opponents as they see fit.

Weapon Proficiencies

A yumi sniper is proficient simple and martial weapons as well as all ranged weapons.

This ability alters the legendary samurai’s weapon proficiencies.

Ranged Acumen (Ex)

At 1st level, a yumi sniper gains Precise Shot as a bonus feat even if they do not meet the prerequisites and is treated as though they had the Point-Blank Shot feat for the purpose of meeting the prerequisites of feats.

This ability replaces sheathe control.

Archer’s Technique (Ex)

A yumi sniper can use a ranged weapon in place of a one-handed melee slashing weapon to perform iaijutsu techniques and they do not require their ranged weapon to be sheathed at the start of the attack.

This ability alters iaijutsu strike.

Archer Iaijutsu (Ex)

A yumi sniper cannot learn cut iaijutsu techniques.

This ability alters iaijutsu technique.

Split Shot (Ex)

At 10th level, a yumi sniper gains the Rapid Shot feat. If they already possess it, they instead gain a combat feat of their choice. In addition, the yumi can use this feat with an iaijutsu strike, being able to apply any slash technique to both attacks.

This ability replaces iaijutsu master.