Starfinder: Schofield Tools Arc Welder

Welding tool modified to be a rather deadly weapon!

Originally designed to be used in construction and repair, this heavy-duty welder was commonly used by many companies, and was considered to be the state of the art arc welder.  And of course some creative individual decided it would make an excellent weapon!

The device requires two hands to hold. The power cells are contained in the handle of the device, and it has two long prong-like ‘barrels’ which normally could open and close in order to spot-weld, but have been changed so that they will instead fire the electrical charge.

The weapon has a very short range, and will not be effective past the listed range. After it strikes a target, the electrical discharge will then arc to a second target within 10 feet, albeit for less damage, but it is still effective. This arc will randomly strike any target, be it friend or foe. However, it will always arc towards anything carrying or wearing metal. The more the metal, the more likely the arc will strike them. When a critical strike is achieved, the arc will continue onto a third target (if available), for less damage still. Furthermore, if a successful critical hits, the target will suffer additional damage from electrical burns.

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Schofield Tools Arc Welder (Heavy Weapon)

Weapon	Level	Price	Damage	Range	Critical	Cap	Usage	Bulk	Special
STAW Mk 1	6	5,300	2d8 E	50 ft.	Burn 1d4 and second arc 1d4	20	2	1	First arc 1d6, profession mechanic, unwieldy
STAW Mk 2	10	17,850	3d8 E	80 ft.	Burn 1d4 and second arc 2d6	20	2	1	First arc 3d6, profession mechanic, unwieldy
STAW Mk 3	14	72,500	4d10 E	120 ft.	Burn 2d4 and second arc 3d6	40	2	2	First arc 4d6, profession mechanic, unwieldy
STAW Mk 4	18	375,000	6d12 E	160 ft.	Burn 3d4 and second arc 4d6	80	2	3	First arc 6d6, profession mechanic, unwieldy