I really don’t know we haven’t talked about any details yet. Just rogues in general I guess? More for how to roleplay and get into character / act as them if that makes sense.
Look at level 3, when you select the Rogue Subclass and just play it accordingly.
Arcane Trickster: You enhance your skills as a rogue with the subtle magic of illusion and enchantment. This subclass grants you the ability to cast spells that can manipulate others, hide your movements or confuse your foes.
Assassin: You specialize in infiltration and the art of the kill, becoming a master of disguise and deadly strikes. This subclass provides you with bonuses for attacking unaware opponents, allowing you to deal significant damage in the first moments of combat.
Inquisitive: You have a sharp eye for detail and excel at deducing clues and lies. This subclass allows you to use your keen observation to uncover hidden truths, spot weaknesses in your opponents and gain an advantage in social and combat encounters.
Mastermind: You are a strategist and manipulator, skilled at pulling the strings from the shadows. This subclass grants you the ability to mimic speech, forge documents and direct allies in combat.
Phantom: You channel the powers of the dead, gaining abilities linked to shadows and spirits. This subclass allows you to steal aspects of the deceased to gain temporary benefits and leave behind spectral tokens to spy or communicate.
Scout: You are adept at wilderness survival and reconnaissance, using your skills to navigate and track. This subclass enhances your mobility and ability to avoid danger, making you formidable in stealth and surprise.
Soulknife: You manifest psychic blades from your mind, using them as weapons. This subclass grants you the ability to create and wield these ethereal blades, attack from a distance and use your psychic power to deliver devestating mental assaults.
Swashbuckler: You thrive in fast-paced duels and charismatic interactions, embodying the daring rogue with a flair for dramatic combat. This subclass enhances your ability to engage foes one-on-one, dodge attacks and charm individuals in social situations.
Thief: You excel at climbing, sneaking and stealing, using your agility and cunning to gain access to places others can’t go. This subclass provides you with enhanced abilities to perform sleight of hand, disarm traps and make the most of your ill-gotten goods.
Apart from that, Rogue's are normally "opportunists" that take advantage whenever they can. In combat (5E) hold your action until an ally is in close combat with an enemy, this way you get "Advantage" on your attack roll and qualify for your sneak attack damage. And depending on what skills you take, you are either the stealthy burglar, pick pocket, or spy. Or else, my favorite, is focusing on Investigation and Perception, working it so the Passive abilities are high. This is more of a detective like.
No matter what, the personality is going to be however you play it. Most people are not actors and cannot keep the commitment to how they think they will play their character. Just be natural and that will dictate the best Subclass to choose.
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I will be joining a campaign soon, and would like to try playing as a mountain dwarf rogue. Any advice?
What system? 3.5, 5E 2014 or 5E 2024?
I really don’t know we haven’t talked about any details yet. Just rogues in general I guess? More for how to roleplay and get into character / act as them if that makes sense.
Look at level 3, when you select the Rogue Subclass and just play it accordingly.
Apart from that, Rogue's are normally "opportunists" that take advantage whenever they can. In combat (5E) hold your action until an ally is in close combat with an enemy, this way you get "Advantage" on your attack roll and qualify for your sneak attack damage. And depending on what skills you take, you are either the stealthy burglar, pick pocket, or spy. Or else, my favorite, is focusing on Investigation and Perception, working it so the Passive abilities are high. This is more of a detective like.
No matter what, the personality is going to be however you play it. Most people are not actors and cannot keep the commitment to how they think they will play their character. Just be natural and that will dictate the best Subclass to choose.