Bomb

Bomb

(Alchemical item)

Bomb

Type

Bomb

Source: Advanced Player's Guide, pg(s). 28 (1E)
GM Core, pg(s). 244–245 (2E)

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A bomb is a portable explosive composed of alchemical reagents that is often designed to be fired, placed, or thrown before being detonated by a fuse, timer, or other apparatus. Such bombs are not magic items and exude no magical auras or emit magical traces.

While sometimes used as tools, bombs are generally associated with combative alchemists and to a lesser extent with gunslingers, specialized wizards, and specially trained rogues.

Composition

Bombs can be built from many combinations of reagents, and with or without explosive components like black powder. Their simple form makes them flexible ways to deliver destructive and deadly forces, such as acid, glue, metal shrapnel, fire, poisons, disease-spreading agents, and noxious spices. However, their volatility means they must be handled with care, and a poorly made or carelessly handled bomb can just as indiscriminately harm or kill its owner or allies.

External links

• Bomb (real-world device) on Wikipedia
• Items with the Bomb trait on Archives of Nethys for Pathfinder Second Edition
• Alchemist class features on Archives of Nethys for Pathfinder First Edition
• Alchemist Discoveries, including bomb discoveries, on Archives of Nethys for Pathfinder First Edition