Rogues have a huge degree of customization, with a deep skills list, interesting class features, and great armor and weapon proficiencies that pair well with their natural strengths. You can hear and see, but you can’t turn your head or move your eyes. But it's not everything. Slightly lower die, but with sneak attack and free Crits on surprise I didn't mind too much. HellfireSCAG: Burning hands isn’t eligible for Sneak Attack. Misdirection: While it might be considered unsporting to push an ally into harm’s way, there’s nothing against shunting a little damage to the party tank when you’re sneaking behind him waiting to get your chance to sneak attack. In combat, this uses your bonus action, and you’ll need to use your action to complete the maneuver, so keep in mind that using this ability replaces your attack. AasimarVGtM: Aasimar are more geared towards casters. VedalkenGGTR: The ability score increases aren’t ideal for any build other than Arcane Trickster, but Tireless Precision works very well to ensure you hit your mark with skills and tools. AarakocraEEPC: An amazing race for ranged combat rogues. PDF & .xml! Rogue 5e Rogues split into melee or ranged forms. ChangelingERLW: The ability score increase and shapeshifting ability make Changelings natural rogues.eval(ez_write_tag([[336,280],'gameoutonline_com-leader-3','ezslot_12',117,'0','0'])); KalashtarERLW: Poor ability spread for Rogues. Rogue 11/Fighter 6 gets me 5 ASI (20 DEX, sharpshooter, crossbow expert, and lucky), extra attack (2x as likely to get sneak attack off, 3x as likely to if I use bonus action to attack again with hand crossbow as bonus) and maneuvers which will likely add more damage and do an extra effect. Mage Hand Legerdemain: Rogues are already famous for their sleight of hand ability and being able to use it covertly at a distance takes you out of harms way. 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Thief’s Reflexes: Two. Tool Proficiencies: Thieves’ tools are your bread and butter. Rogues are proficient with a small selection of melee and ranged weapons. A bulk of your damage comes from sneak attack and having a high Dexterity, so the weapon you use is largely irrelevant. I always thought instead of giving Hunters a melee spec, they should have given Rogues a ranged spec. More powerful than crossbow expert? Choose a background that grants use of a disguise kit, and you’re. Green = A strong choice for your class. My group role is definitely the scout. This is a huge game-breaking ability. That would offer me proficiency with ST/CON saving throws + Archery Style (+2 in ranged combat). Then why bother with the feat? 5e SRD:Ranged Attacks. Athletics covers running, jumping, swimming, and climbing. Orange: OK options, or useful options that only apply in rare circumstances 3. Unerring Eye: The ability to see through almost any deception a certain number of times per day will make you a great sleuth against supernatural perpetrators. Rogue Class Details. All levels! Thief archetype can use it's bonus actions to throw down caltrops, hunting traps, even throw acid-that's all very powerful. Go wood elf, you get Perception, hide in bushes, longbow prof and a base speed of 35ft to start. Simply put, sneak attack does more damage than the feat, so decreasing your chance to sneak attack is just stupid. This ability comes in handy outside of combat allowing you to covertly act without drawing attention to yourself. Hm...hard decision. I will use the color coding scheme which has become common among Pathfinder build handbooks, which is simple to understand and easy to read at a glance. As Archetype I was thinking of Arcane Trickster, because I could go for the familiar and use spells for distraction. Thief also has options for dealing with things like undead or trolls because it has acid and holy water. Welcome to our in-depth video guide to the Rogue class in Dungeons and Dragons 5e!We cover everything you need to know to create your Rogue. 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Proficiency in both Persuasion and Deception makes a compelling negotiator. This suffices for the Rogue, as those schools of magic play directly into your strengths and amplify your effectiveness. That would be great! The Digital Dungeon Master has painstakingly created 5e character sheets to help you get going. Useful in a party with more than one Rogue to communicate secretly. Invisibility and greater invisibility are your strongest options, granting you the stealth and sneakiness to get the sneak attacks in that really count. Expertise: Double proficiency on your most used skills makes you quite reliable when it really matters. For Rogues, a bit of sneaky sneaky is the name of the game. ._3Im6OD67aKo33nql4FpSp_{border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBorderColor);border-radius:5px 5px 4px 4px;overflow:visible;word-wrap:break-word;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);padding:12px}.lnK0-OzG7nLFydTWuXGcY{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;padding-bottom:4px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-navIcon)} Half-Orc: Poor ability spread for Rogue. MarineGoS: Athletics and Vehicles, plus the increased travel pace are nice, but you’re better suited with other options. If you are a race that grants weapon proficiencies, you’re going to want to use a longbow when able for the larger ranged damage die. 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