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Highwayman
Base Stats & Resistences
MAX HP	36	Stun		20%
DODGE	15	Move		25%
PROT	0%	Blight		30%
ACC MOD	+0	Bleed		30%
CRIT	9.0%	Debuff		30%
DMG	7-14	Death Blow		75%
Other information
Movement		2 forwards, 2 backwards.
Crit Buff Bonus		+10 ACC (2 rds)
Religious		No

Combat Skills

The DODGE debuff inflicted by Vendetta cannot be removed with "Remove Debuff" abilities.

(All buffs and debuffs last for 3 rounds unless otherwise specified.)

Wicked Slice#
	Range	Rank	Target	Damage	Accuracy	Crit mod	Effect	Self
	Melee			+15%	90	9%	+20% Death Blow Chance
Further levels Level 2 Base 100 0 None None Level 3 Base 100 0 None None Level 4 Base 100 0 None None Level 5 Base 100 0 None None Sound None

Pistol Shot#
	Range	Rank	Target	Damage	Accuracy	Crit mod	Effect	Self
	Ranged			-15%	90	11.5%	+70% DMG vs Marked
Further levels Level 2 Base 100 0 None None Level 3 Base 100 0 None None Level 4 Base 100 0 None None Level 5 Base 100 0 None None Sound None

Point Blank Shot#
	Range	Rank	Target	Damage	Accuracy	Crit mod	Effect	Self
	Ranged			+50%	110	9%	Knockback 1 (100% base) +30% Death Blow Chance	Back 1
Further levels Level 2 Base 100 0 None None Level 3 Base 100 0 None None Level 4 Base 100 0 None None Level 5 Base 100 0 None None Sound None

Grapeshot Blast#
	Range	Rank	Target	Damage	Accuracy	Crit mod	Effect	Self
	Ranged			-50%	80	-5%	Stress +15
Further levels Level 2 Base 100 0 None None Level 3 Base 100 0 None None Level 4 Base 100 0 None None Level 5 Base 100 0 None None Sound None

Vendetta#
	Range	Rank	Target	Damage	Accuracy	Crit mod	Effect	Self
	Ranged			-80%	125	1%	Bypass Stealth -20 DODGE (130% base) (1 Battle)	+10 ACC +8% CRIT +30% DMG Ignores Stealth (1 Battle)
Further levels Level 2 Base 100 0 None None Level 3 Base 100 0 None None Level 4 Base 100 0 None None Level 5 Base 100 0 None None Sound None
Limit:	1 Use per Battle

Duelist's Advance#
	Range	Rank	Target	Damage	Accuracy	Crit mod	Effect	Self
	Melee			-20%	100	9%		Forward 1 Activates Riposte* (3 rds) Riposte: -15% DMG, +5% CRIT
Further levels Level 2 Base 100 0 None None Level 3 Base 100 0 None None Level 4 Base 100 0 None None Level 5 Base 100 0 None None Sound None

Open Vein#
	Range	Rank	Target	Damage	Accuracy	Crit mod	Effect	Self
	Melee			-15%	100	4%	Bleed (100% base) 4 pts/rd for 3 rds
Further levels Level 2 Base 100 0 None None Level 3 Base 100 0 None None Level 4 Base 100 0 None None Level 5 Base 100 0 None None Sound None

* _{Highwayman's Riposte has a base ACC of 85, and a CRIT mod of +5%.}

Tactical Analysis

Using a Highwayman

Like the main game, the Highwayman is a flexible DPS class who can attack from nearly any position and is difficult to shut down. Duelist's Advance gives access to one of the strongest Ripostes in the game, Point Blank Shot synergizes with it to produce damage that can maul the enemy front lines, and Pistol Shot lets him gun down the enemy back ranks. The last skill is up to the player's preference - Wicked Slice lets him secure some kills with its raised Deathblow chance; Open Vein lets him apply Bleeds to grind past PROT; Grapeshot Blast is his AoE skill that can apply Stress to a wide range of targets. Vendetta can be a powerful opener, giving the Highwayman a long-lasting buff to his combat ability and inflicting a permanent DODGE debuff to make an evasive target much more vulnerable.

Trinkets to use for him are simple - either ones that raise his damage or improve his survivability. The Parrying Dagger improves his Riposte ability, and the Sturdy Buckle makes him tougher and more resistant to Stuns which would otherwise neuter his Riposte. Highwaymen spamming Grapeshot Blast will find use of his Grim Bandana to raise his Stress output. The Duelist's Pistol is great for builds with a Ranged focus and can turn his Point Blank Shot into a powerful blow. Try to avoid use of the Powder Flask as it completely erases his Stun resistance.

Fighting a Highwayman

The Highwayman puts out a lot of raw damage, but that's generally all he's specialized to. He has relatively low HP which makes him an easy target, but his Riposte makes him dangerous to attack. Fortunately, Stunning him disables the Riposte so that the rest of your team can wail on him easily. You can also apply PROT buffs and DMG debuffs to greatly reduce his overall damage, including his Ripostes. Unless he has Grapeshot Blast he has no ability to hit multiple people at a time or bypass Guards, so you can Guard your units under threat and he will have to contend with someone else.

Trinkets

Trinket Image	Trinket Name	Rarity	Class Restriction	Prestige Level Unlocked	Effect	Additional Notes
	Grim Bandana	Ringmaster	Highwayman	Prestige Level 28	+10% DMG +3% CRIT +20% Stress Dealt +10% Stress
	Parrying Dagger	Ringmaster	Highwayman	Prestige Level 33	+10% DMG Melee Skills +5 ACC Melee Skills +30% Bleed Skill Chance Riposte: +10% DMG Riposte: +3% CRIT
	Powder Flask	Ringmaster	Highwayman	Prestige Level 42	+20% DMG Ranged Skills +15 ACC Ranged Skills -20% Stun Resist
	Sturdy Buckle	Ringmaster	Highwayman	Prestige Level 64	+4 DODGE +15% MAX HP -10% Stress +30% Stun Resist
	Duelist's Pistol	Ringmaster	Highwayman	Prestige Level 68	+10% DMG Ranged Skills +5% CRIT +30% Move Skill Chance +10 ACC if in position 1