The hunter is an expert with a bow who specializes in killing animals and eventually other "types" of monster. The hunter is a hybrid spellcaster who casts spells (based on his INT and WIS) that effect his walking speed, eyesight, missile combat ability, and effectiveness against categories of monsters. Hunters (as well as Marksmen and Rogues) have the special ability to make partial "search checks" when moving, even if they aren't in "Search Mode". Half-Ogres lack the skill and patience to be an effective hunter. Half-Trolls make very poor hunters.

Summary of Hunter Class Features

STR -1	Class Base of 8 HP	Partial Search Check when not in Search Mode
DEX +2	Class Base of 5 SP	Spellcasting based on INT and WIS
CON +2	Stride Bonus (+2)	Partial Use of 3 Arcane Spellbooks
INT +1	Good Melee Combat	Use of 3 Specialty Hunter Spellbooks
WIS +1	Excellent Missile Combat	Good Health and Reflex Saves; Average Mental Saves
PER -1	Good Evasion	Average Magic Use; Good Search, Trap, and Stealth

Spell Summary

Arcane Spellbook #1: Simple Charms /tr>

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		Magic Missile	Bolt Spell; Deals Force Damage
		Detect Monsters	See All Visible Monsters Within Range For 1 Turn
		Phase Door	Short Range Relocation
		Call Light	Lights Room & LOS, Damages Nearby Creatures Vulnerable to Light
		Identify Curse	Inscribes {cursed} or {uncursed} (as appropriate) on target item

Arcane Spellbook #2: Useful Glyphs

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		Knock	Bolt Spell; Unlocks Doors, Disarms Traps, Triggers Levers
		Resist Fire and Frost	Duration Spell: Grants Energy Resistance: Fire, Energy Resistance Frost
		Cure Poison	Self Explanatory
		Excavate	Clear Rubble or Extract Gems and Ore From Walls
		Sun Burst	Radius 2 Ball Spell; Deals Light Damage

Arcane Spellbook #3: Advanced Incantations

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		See Invisible	Duration Spell: Grants See Invisible Power
		Slow Enemy	Radius 0 Ball Spell; Reduces Target Speed
		Satisfy Hunger	Sets Food Status to Full
		Identify Object	Learn Magical Properties of an Object
		Haste Self	Duration Spell: Boost Speed

Hunter Specialty Spellbook #1: Thrill of the Hunt

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		Eagle Eye	Duration Spell: Grant Elf Vision, Boost Missile Combat
		Silent Step	Duration Spell: Boost Stealth
		Study Animals	Duration Spell: Grants Slay Animal
		Create Arrows	Creates 20 Arrows, caster "loses" the wholesale cost of the arrows
		Rapid Step	Duration Spell: Boosts Stride
		Indirect Shot	Missile Attack Spell: Successful Missile attack on any target in LOS, ignoring foes in between
		Sleep Animals	Duration Spell: Forces Sleep Status on Animals in LOS
		Rapid Shot	Duration Spell: +1 missile attack/round

Hunter Specialty Spellbook #2: Zen Archery

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		Knockback Shot	Missile Attack Spell: Target gets pushed back 1 tile, if possible
		Enchant Arrows	Duration Spell: All arrows given temporary enchantment
		Penetrating Shot	Missile Attack Spell: "hits" all enemies in a "beam"
		Create Mithral Arrows	Creates 20 Mithral Arrows, caster "loses" the wholesale cost of the arrows
		Critical Shot	Missile Attack Spell: Penetrates Foe's DR, guaranteed critical hit
		Create Adamantine Arrows	Creates 20 Adamantine Arrows, caster "loses" the wholesale cost of the arrows

Hunter Specialty Spellbook #3: Monstrous Anatomy

Level	Mana	Spell Name	Crude Description
		Study Orcs and Trolls	Duration Spell: Grants Slay Orc and Slay Troll
		Study Giants	Duration Spell: Grants Slay Giant
		Dissect Animals	Durations Spell: Grants "Greater" Slay Animals
		Study Dragons	Duration Spell: Grants Slay Dragon
		Dissect Orcs, Trolls, and Giants	Duration Spell: Grants "Greater" Slay Orc/Troll/Giant
		Dissect Dragon	Duration Spell: Grants "Greater" Slay Dragon