The D&D Player’s Handbook defines the rogue class as “A scoundrel who uses stealth and trickery to overcome obstacles and enemies.” Now that you know the textbook definition of rogues, another question comes to mind: which race is the best one to select when playing a scoundrel? Based on...
A Patron from the Inquisition will see the players delve into heretical cults and forbidden tomes, while a Rogue Trader master might see the party shipping from world to world in pursuit of profit. You even get to customise your Patron, picking a set of bonuses that you can use in your...
Proficiency in Deception and Intimidation, alongside a disguise kit and costume, makes the Faceless background a perfect pick for aDnD Rogueor Ranger. But it’s the roleplaying and exploration potential that’s the real draw. Able to switch personas at the drop of a hat, you’re adept at...
After playing a Rogue assassin for over a year, she was captured. So, I rolled up a new character, Thia. This character is a female half-elf Sorcerer with a Shadow Magic subclass. So, I will be able to apply the knowledge acquired from research to provide you (and perhaps hit up my...
Feats are strong passive effects that can be used to enable a particular type of build, or simply to provide a buff to your Abilities. In this case, we’ll be doing the latter. Take Ability Improvement and put both points into Charisma. This will increase your CHA to 18. Your Spellcast...
Most Helpful Feats for the Undead Warlock There are a select fewfeatsthat work well with his subclass. Eldritch Adept, for example, is useful for Undead Warlocks as it allows them to choose anotherEldritch Invocation, so long as they meet any prerequisites for the chosen invocation. Shadow Touc...
While DnD does need another rogue-style, stealth-based class, here are some items, spells, and feats that can help in the meantime.Related: D&D: Best Magic Items For Monks (& How To Use Them Correctly)D&D's Magical Items To Help With Stealth ...
Monsters with feats and equipment could be re-specced and re-equipped very easily to change their focus. And the GM could give any intelligent monster levels in any class. Sure, the MM goblins are generic, 1st-level mooks, but if you wanted a war chief or skulk or shaman, you could ju...
It can only make a sound or an image, not both, but two casters can work in tandem to sell an illusion, and it is very useful for those who want to make a rogue's life easier by helping them sneak about amid distractions. There are limits to the illusion, which is what makes ...
Distracting Strike is a must-have for a Fighter in a party with a Paladin or Rogue. Advantage on an attack is a fantastic way to almost guarantee damage with attack rolls. Even for parties with Wizards, setting up advantage for a great ranged spell attack, like Chromatic Orb, can lead to...