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Feature Name

Feature Description

3rd

Bonus Proficiencies

Become proficient with the Disguise Kit and Poisoners Kit.

Assassinate

Advantage on Attack Rolls against targets who havent engaged in combat yet.

A rogues backstory can give them a helpful cover identity, from a student of the arcane to a performing clown

Any hit landed on a surprised creature is automatically a Critical Hit.

13th

Imposter

you’ve got the option to mimic a targets speech and mannerisms.

  • Prof. bonus) or take double the damage you deal.

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Yuan-Ti Fang Blade by Simon Dominic

Even for chaotic evil killers, assassins aremasters of waiting for the moment to attack.

However, it is best tochoose gear and features that make you stealthy yet dangerous.

Since rogues focus onmaximizing their Dexterity stat, this puts them at an advantage.

A Yuan-Ti Scout Rogue in the woods in DND.

Yuan-Ti Fang Blade by Simon Dominic

Also remember that ranged weapons can still be used totrigger the sneak attack feature from a distance.

Striking First

Think about yourpositioning in correlation to your target.

If its a dragon, can you sneak from a corner of their lair?

Rogues descend into a magical chamber

Keys From the Golden Vault cover art by Anna Podedworna

Can your party distract the target while you jump from behind?

This also does not include your standalone weapon damage and any poison you have applied to your weapon beforehand.

Oil of Taggit

Target must succeed on a DC13 Constitution saving throw or be Unconscious for 24 hours.

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Fighting head-onis still an effective strategy.

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Dungeons & Dragons art of two characters hiding behind a wall.

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Two adventurers hide from a guard outside a guild house

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Several characters around the table read through notes and make plans

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