With their rifles&#x27; firing ability ruined beyond repair, the soldiers put their gunpowder reserves to use, making explosive arrows and rigging their guns to let off sparks on each successful bayonet Strike. On a critical hit with the bayonet, the target catches fire, taking 1d8 persistent fire damage (DC 21 Reflex negates).

Gunpowder Mastery

The Russian soldiers have trained extensively to make good use of cover. They receive a +5 circumstance bonus to AC from greater cover and a +3 circumstance bonus from standard cover, rather than +4 and +2, respectively

Trench Fighter

With their rifles' firing ability ruined beyond repair, the soldiers put their gunpowder reserves to use, making explosive arrows and rigging their guns to let off sparks on each successful bayonet Strike. On a critical hit with the bayonet, the target catches fire, taking @Damage[1d8[persistent,fire]] damage (@Check[reflex|dc:21|traits:damaging-effect] negates).

Russian Soldier (5-6)