Rogue FAQ

A Rogue is a Dexterity-based skill expert and precision martial class built around Expertise, Sneak Attack, Cunning Action, and unusually reliable ability checks. Rogues use a d8 Hit Die, choose a Roguish Archetype at 3rd level, and survive through mobility, positioning, Uncanny Dodge, and Evasion rather than heavy armor. A Rogue can be a thief, scout, spy, detective, duelist, infiltrator, or other specialist; the class does not require a criminal character.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - What is a Rogue in D&D? Rogue FAQ A Rogue is a Dexterity-based skill expert and precision martial class built around Expertise, Sneak Attack, Cunning Action, and unusually reliable ability checks. Rogues use a d8 Hit Die, choose a Roguish Archetype at 3rd level, and survive through mobility, positioning, Uncanny Dodge, and Evasion rather than heavy armor. A Rogue can be a thief, scout, spy, detective, duelist, infiltrator, or other specialist; the class does not require a criminal character. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/rogue/what-is-a-rogue-in-dnd/

Play a Rogue by creating a reliable Sneak Attack opportunity each turn and using Cunning Action to control positioning. Dexterity normally powers your attacks, Armor Class, and key skills. Use Expertise to define your non-combat role, and rely on Uncanny Dodge and Evasion to reduce danger rather than standing in place like a heavy front-line character. Sneak Attack is once per turn, so qualifying reaction attacks can matter.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - How do you play a Rogue? Rogue FAQ Play a Rogue by creating a reliable Sneak Attack opportunity each turn and using Cunning Action to control positioning. Dexterity normally powers your attacks, Armor Class, and key skills. Use Expertise to define your non-combat role, and rely on Uncanny Dodge and Evasion to reduce danger rather than standing in place like a heavy front-line character. Sneak Attack is once per turn, so qualifying reaction attacks can matter. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/rogue/how-do-you-play-a-rogue/

Dexterity is normally the Rogue's highest ability score because it powers most qualifying Sneak Attack weapons, Armor Class, initiative, and many iconic Rogue skills. Constitution and Wisdom are common secondary priorities, while Charisma suits social Rogues and Intelligence is especially useful for Arcane Tricksters or investigators. The 2014 Rogue multiclassing prerequisite is Dexterity 13.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - What ability scores are best for a Rogue? Rogue FAQ Dexterity is normally the Rogue's highest ability score because it powers most qualifying Sneak Attack weapons, Armor Class, initiative, and many iconic Rogue skills. Constitution and Wisdom are common secondary priorities, while Charisma suits social Rogues and Intelligence is especially useful for Arcane Tricksters or investigators. The 2014 Rogue multiclassing prerequisite is Dexterity 13. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/rogue/what-ability-scores-are-best-for-a-rogue/

The 2014 Rogue's main features are Expertise, Sneak Attack, Thieves' Cant, Cunning Action, a Roguish Archetype, Uncanny Dodge, Evasion, Reliable Talent, Blindsense, Slippery Mind, Elusive, and Stroke of Luck. Together they make the Rogue a precision attacker and one of the game's most dependable skill specialists.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - What are the main Rogue class features? Rogue FAQ The 2014 Rogue's main features are Expertise, Sneak Attack, Thieves' Cant, Cunning Action, a Roguish Archetype, Uncanny Dodge, Evasion, Reliable Talent, Blindsense, Slippery Mind, Elusive, and Stroke of Luck. Together they make the Rogue a precision attacker and one of the game's most dependable skill specialists. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/rogue/what-are-the-main-rogue-class-features/

A Rogue's subclass is called a Roguish Archetype and is chosen at 3rd level in the 2014 rules. Major official pre-2024 Fifth Edition options include Thief, Assassin, Arcane Trickster, Mastermind, Swashbuckler, Inquisitive, Scout, Phantom, and Soulknife.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - What subclasses can a Rogue choose? Rogue FAQ A Rogue's subclass is called a Roguish Archetype and is chosen at 3rd level in the 2014 rules. Major official pre-2024 Fifth Edition options include Thief, Assassin, Arcane Trickster, Mastermind, Swashbuckler, Inquisitive, Scout, Phantom, and Soulknife. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/rogue/what-subclasses-can-a-rogue-choose/