At 5th level, he can make a weapon attack as a bonus action after casting a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action, reflecting his ability to combine magic and firepower.

Deploys an eldritch cannon that can blaze with force, flare with defense, or fire enhanced shots.

Delivers a forceful bonus-action blast after casting a cantrip, pairing precision magic with mechanical targeting.

Stores a spell inside a device for later use by allies, turning preparation into portable support.

Kincade can imbue tiny objects with magical properties, creating useful devices such as glowing gadgets, recording tools, or harmless sensory effects. He can maintain a number of active tinkered objects at once equal to his Intelligence modifier.

He is a spellcaster who uses tools and infused expertise as his focus. He prepares artificer spells each day from the artificer spell list and can use infused tools to cast them.

At 2nd level, Kincade learned to create magical infusions and use them to empower items. He knows 12 infusions, can maintain up to 6 infused items at once, and can infuse multiple item types from the artificer infusion list.

At 2nd level, he gains expertise with two tool proficiencies of his choice, doubling his proficiency bonus for checks made with those tools.

At 3rd level, Kincade became an Artillerist, learning to use magic to deploy destructive and protective siege devices.

At 3rd level, Kincade always has certain spells prepared depending on his specialization, and they do not count against the number of artificer spells he prepares. His Artillerist spells are Shield and Thunderwave, then Scorching Ray and Shatter, then Fireball and Wind Wall, then Ice Storm and Wall of Fire, then Cone of Cold and Wall of Force.

At 3rd level, Kincade learned to cast his spells through a set of artisan's tools, using them as a spellcasting focus for artificer spells.

At 6th level, Kincade gained additional tool expertise and can craft nonmagical items more efficiently during downtime, while also benefiting from further infusion mastery.

At 6th level, his mastery of magic items deepened and he can attune to additional magical gear beyond the normal limit.

At 9th level, Kincade learned to strengthen his artificial constructs and can create miniature devices that grant temporary hit points or empower movement, improving his battlefield control.

At 10th level, he knows more infusions and can alter one of his infused items when he finishes a short or long rest, increasing his versatility.

At 12th level, he gained a feat or ability score improvement, representing another leap in his technical and magical mastery.

At 14th level, Kincade can attune to still more magical items, and his infusions allow him to function as a living nexus of enchanted gear.

At 15th level, his artillery talent improves further, granting stronger cannon options and greater adaptability in combat.

At 16th level, he gained another feat or ability score improvement, refining his intellect and battlefield precision.

At 18th level, Kincade can attune to up to six magic items at once, and his infusion knowledge reaches its peak for his level.

At 18th level, his infused items are at their strongest practical expression, and his work has reached the pinnacle of mortal craftsmanship short of true invention on a legendary scale.

Due to his guild training and reputation, Kincade can usually secure hospitality, contact with other artisans, and access to guild networks in towns and cities where his trade is recognized.