Players can choose between several main rogue archetypes with varying abilities and traits.
However, not all subclasses are made equal.
The Wayfarer background is a classic option for rogues.
You’re cunning, crafty, and resourceful, making this a perfect way to flavor your rogue.
Plus, getting the Lucky feature so early on can prove extremely helpful.
The sailor background gives players an acrobatics proficiency that is perfect for rogues.
Using expertise to double that proficiency makes rogues one of the best classes for grappling-based play styles.
Elevate your rogue gameplay with these must-have items.
There are strong flavor elements that can be tied into a rogue’s backstory as a sailor.
For example, a lawful sailor might be a merchant or part of the navy.
Conversely, a chaotic one could be a pirate if evil or a privateer if good or neutral.
4Criminal
The Classic
Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Thieves' Tools.
A criminal rogue does what rogues do best, even better than usual.
Gaining two class skills from your background can let you cover more bases with your other class skills.
3Entertainer
Nobody Suspects The Clown
Acrobatics, Performance, and one kind of Musical Instrument.
Wayfarer by Jonas De Ro
Bards and rogues have some helpful overlapping niches.
Rogues are more proficient at the covert part of that job.
A lot of variety in this class.
Sailor background image by Noor Rahman
Even rogues without good Charisma are liable to have entertaining skills that derive from their Dexterity.
After all, entertainers can make for a great distraction.
The skill proficiencies of Investigation and Persuasion are useful for any character.
Criminal Background by Noor Rahman
you’re able to look for traps better and barter effectively.
The flavor of the background is functionally unchangedexcept for the punch in of crime the character specializes in.
Alternatively, a mainstream faith might have radical sects to which your character belongs.
Entertainer background image by Kenny Vo.
Soldiers who desert their army are often forced to become outlaws, gaining a similar reputation to pirates.
Can You Customize A Background In The 2024 PHB?
Artisan Background by Luca Bancone
Rogue by Bryan Sola
