operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:rogue
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Rogue
Rogues are jacks of all trades, thriving in stealth, subterfuge, and sabotage. They slip into the shadows, strike from unexpected angles, and use a variety of tricks to stay one step ahead. From poisons and traps to the art of assassination, the Rogue is never where you expect—but always where it matters most.
🗡️ Class Overview
- Combat Role: Skirmisher / Utility / Tactical Assassin
- Magic Access: None
- Armor Access: May wear up to 25 points of armor
- Weapon Access: Generally favors small or one-handed weapons
- Health Gain: 3 points per level:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
🧪 Core Specialties
Rogues often excel in:
- Poison Use – via the Create Poison skill
- Alchemy – crafting unique and volatile brews
- Assassination – including the Backstab, Waylay, and Assassinate skill chain
- Trap Mechanics – with access to Trap Making and Disarm Trap
- Infiltration – such as Pick Locks and Evaluate
They can also dabble in various craft and knowledge skills based on build.
🧱 Restrictions
- May not wear more than 25 points of armor
- May not use spell slots or cast magic
- Must acquire Rogue-centric skills through XP and prerequisites—no innate abilities
🧭 Roleplay Suggestions
- Rogues thrive on cunning—play a character who watches, waits, and then strikes
- Avoid the center of attention in combat; your strength lies in unpredictability
- You may be a thief, an assassin, a scout, or a saboteur—but you’re always dangerous
📘 XP Costs & Skills
Common skills accessible to Rogues include:
Skill | Related Perks | Rogue XP Cost |
---|---|---|
Backstab | Bonus damage from stealth | 150 |
Waylay | Temporarily disable a foe | 150 |
Assassinate | Execute weakened enemies | 150 |
Create Poison | Craft and apply toxins | 30 |
Trap Making | Build mechanical traps | 40–80 |
Disarm Trap | Bypass mechanical traps | 30 |
Pick Locks | Unlock mundane locks | 30 |
Evaluate | Assess item value or purpose | 30 |
Alchemy | Craft explosive compounds | 30 |
See the XP & Skill Cost Tables for full breakdown.
Play a Rogue if you want to outsmart your foes, strike where it hurts, and turn every situation to your advantage.
operations/public/interactive_rulebook/core/rogue.txt · Last modified: 2025/05/29 05:13 by eric