Part of the [[Weapon Proficiency Overhaul]]. > The technology, originally created by the infamous gnome artificer [Ace Zapix], was a game-changer in modern warfare between nations, city gang turf wars, and adventurers without innate magical abilities. Commonly referred to as "Zap-Guns", [[Arcane Firearms]] were first created to supplement the military’s forces of the [[Kingdom of Stoneheart]] and offer a relatively cheap way to provide weapons with endless ammunition and powerful effects. Since their creation thousands of years ago, they have made their way into every facet of the world. Many private citizens own [[Arcane Firearms]] and most navies and armies supply every soldier with one of the cheaper version of these powerful weapons. ### Proficiency As an option, [[Arcane Firearms]] require their own proficiency type, [[Arcane Firearms]]. During downtime, a character can spend time training to acquire proficiency in [[Arcane Firearms]]. [[Arcane Firearms]] are available only to certain classes as an optional proficiency selection in the [[Weapon Proficiency Overhaul]]. Unless otherwise noted, creatures proficient with [[Arcane Firearms]] add their [[Dexterity]] bonus to [[Attack]] and [[Making an Attack|Damage]] rolls made with the weapon. Due to their construction, [[Arcane Firearms]] generate their own Ammunition from the [[Aetherite]] crystals within them. When fired these projectiles typically do [[Damage Types#Piercing|Piercing]] damage. [[Arcane Firearms]] run the risk of overheating their [[Aetherite]] crystals which is denoted in the [[Aetherized]] property. A standard non upgraded firearm can fire a limited number of times before it requires some time to cool down and recharge. A creature proficient in [[Arcane Firearms]] automatically knows how many charges remain in the weapon when utilizing it. Plus, when the arcane firearm regains its charges, a character proficient with the weapon learns how many charges it has regained. An [[Arcane Firearms|Arcane Firearm]] regains 1 charge per minute. ##### Weapon Types Under this Proficiency: - [[Pistols]] - [[Rifle]] - [[Hand Cannons]] ##### Exotic Weapon Types Under this Proficiency: - [[Cannons]]