More than anything else, sneak attack is really what sets a rogue apart from all the other martial classes. Some of the most iconic characters that would probably be rogues in D&D include Carmen Sandiego, Westly from The Princess Bride, Robin Hood in most of his incarnations, Catwoman, Lupin the 3rd, Black Widow, and Loki of both Norse mythology and his marvel incarnation.īefore you gain a single level and we get into builds and options, we should go through the fundamental rogue abilities that make a rogue a rogue. Rogues often deal amazing amounts of damage like a front-line fighter or ranged fighter, scout out traps, sneak about unseen, and are often the go-to for many skill checks. Mechanically rogues are martial characters built around their sneak attack feature, that rewards you with a ton of DPS for either surprising your opponents or sticking with your allies for support. But in 5th edition dungeons and dragons that niche for rogues has expanded out to include magical tricksters, brilliant detectives, charismatic swashbucklers, and yes, even thieves and assassins. This iconic rogue disappears in the night only to return with blood covered knives, pilfered magic items and loot, and dismisses them with smirks and excuses. The iconic rogues are burglars, or assassins, dark hooded figures who look at the world as a list of potential marks. And then there's everything a 5e rogue could be.
What Are Rogues?ĭnd 5e Rogues are so diverse that it's hard to pin them down, but there's the rogue we know, the rogue of tradition and the iconic idea of the rogue. Get ready for some skullduggery as we go through everything you need to know in this Rogue 5E DND class guide. Prepare by reading this guide and setting up a game of D&D with our awesome rogue dice sets.
5th edition D&D gives you a huge variety of roguish stabby styles and rogues have far more character options at their sticky fingertips than just an edgy lad with a knife and a hood. Death from the shadows, the iconic rogue is the master of stealth, trickery, and generally stabbing people in the hurty bits.
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