Swashbuckler Archetype: Cutlass Rogue

by Red Dingo

Some swarthy buccaneers learn to wield their swords with more brains than brawn. The cutlass rogue specializes in using both edge and the point of his eponymous weapon

Weapons Proficiency Cutlass rogues have no proficiency with bucklers but gain exotic weapons proficiency with siege weapons.

Cutlass Finesse (Ex) The cutlass rogue is adept at wielding slashing weapons like piercing weapons.  At level 1, the cutlass rogue gains Slashing Grace (cutlass) as a bonus feat.

This ability alters the Swashbuckler Finesse class feature.

Deeds

Cutlass Fury (Ex) At 3rd level, as long as the cutlass rogue has 1 point of panache, he can apply his Dexterity modifier in place of his Strength to damage rolls made with a cutlass. As a swift action, the cutlass rogue can spend 1 point of panache to a his class level as precision damage to his damage rolls for one round. The cost of this deed cannot be reduced by any abilities or feats such as Signature Deed. This ability replaces the Precise Strike deed.

Skull Shield (Ex) At 11th level, the cutlass rogue can spend 1 point of panache and an attack of opportunity to parry a melee attack made against an ally in his reach. This parry action follows the same rules as the Opportune Parry and Riposte deed except it may also provoke attacks of opportunity from enemies threatening the cutlass rogue. Upon performing a successful parry and if he has at least 1 panache point, the swashbuckler can as an immediate action make an attack against the creature whose attack she parried, provided that creature is within his reach. This deed's cost cannot be reduced by any ability or effect that reduces the number of panache points a deed costs. This deed replaces Bleeding Wound deed.

Pirates Wrath (Ex) At 15th level, as long as he has 1 point of panache, the cutlass rogue can make an attack in a charge that bypasses all damage reduction. As a swift action, he can spend 1 point of panache to make an additional with his offhand cutlass that also bypasses damage reduction. The cost of this deed cannot be reduced by abilities or feats such as Signature Deed. This ability replaces the Perfect Thrust deed.