Fixed Cannon (3.5e Equipment)

Fixed Cannon

Exotic Two-Handed Projectile Critical: x5 Range Increment: 300 ft Type: Bludgeoning Hardness: 100
Size	Cost1	Damage	Weight1	hp
Fine	*	*	*	12
Diminutive	*	*	*	25
Tiny	*	*	*	50
Small	2500gp	3d6	2000lbs	100
Medium	2500gp	2d12	2500lbs	200
Large	3500gp	3d12	3000lbs	400
Huge	*	3d12	*	800
Gargantuan	*	2d20	*	1600
Colossal	*	5d20	*	3200
The SRD only gives a means to determine costs and weights of weapons for Large and Small versions based on the Medium weapons. Any other supplied values are the author's best determination.

These massive cannons are meant for nothing more then tower defense as they are completely stationary when in use. It is too big for a single creature to carry, and the recoil from the blast would shatter the bones of creatures trying to carry it. It use 5 lb. of gunpowder per shot, and take a full round to load. Firing does not provoke an attack of opportunity (unless an enemy is within range to make a ranged attack). The variants primarily affect the barrel size. Longer barrels apply more backspin to the cannon ball, increasing its damage.

Set Up: It takes 7 hours to set up from scratch (once purchased) and 5 minutes to clean after each battle. After 15 shots, soot and grime can clog the barrel, giving it a 10% chance for shot failure. On a failure, the backfire deals 1d6 + 1d6 for every 15 consecutive shots made bludgeoning damage.

Ammo Information: Cannon balls cost 50 gp each, and gun powder costs 30 gp per 5 lb.

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