Craft (mechanical) (Int) Trained Only
This skill allows a character to build mechanical devices from scratch, including engines and engine parts, weapons, armor, and other gadgets. When building a mechanical device from scratch, the character describes the kind of device he or she wants to construct; then the Gamemaster decides if the device is simple, moderate, complex, or advanced compared to current technology.
| Type of Scratch-Built Mechanical Device (Examples) | Purchase DC | Craft DC | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple (tripwire trap) | 5 | 15 | 1 hr |
| Moderate (engine component, light armor) | 12 | 20 | 12 hr. |
| Complex (automobile engine, 9mm autoloader handgun) | 16 | 25 | 24 hr. |
| Advanced (jet engine) | 20 | 30 | 60 hr. |
Special: A character without a mechanical tool kit takes a –4 penalty on Craft (mechanical) checks.
A character with the Builder feat gets a +2 bonus on all Craft (mechanical) checks.