Rogue Guide — D&D 5e

d8 Hit Die DEX Primary 4 Subclasses No Spellcasting Striker Role

Best Races for Rogue

#1
Halfling Rogue 9/10

Natural stealth abilities enhance the Rogue's ability to operate unseen.

 #2
Human Rogue 7/10

An extra skill proficiency expands the Rogue's out-of-combat versatility.

 #3
Elf Rogue 6/10

Elf Darkvision helps Rogues scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.

 #4
Aasimar Rogue 5/10

Flight provides incredible mobility, letting the Rogue reach otherwise inaccessible positions.

 #5
Dragonborn Rogue 5/10

Flight provides incredible mobility, letting the Rogue reach otherwise inaccessible positions.

All 10 Rogue builds ranked:

#6 Dwarf Rogue 4/10 #7 Gnome Rogue 4/10 #8 Orc Rogue 4/10 #9 Tiefling Rogue 4/10 #10 Goliath Rogue 3/10

Rogue Subclasses

Arcane Trickster

Available at level 3

Some rogues enhance their skills with magic, learning enchantment and illusion spells. These rogues are called Arcane Tricksters. They use magic to enhance their stealth, create distractions, and trick their enemies.

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Assassin

Available at level 3

You focus your training on the grim art of assassination. An Assassin uses stealth, poison, and disguise to eliminate targets with deadly efficiency. Your skills are valued by guilds, noble courts, and anyone who needs a silent killer.

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Soulknife

Available at level 3

A Soulknife strikes with psionic blades formed from pure mental energy. These blades are extensions of the rogue's mind, allowing them to cut through both physical and psychic defenses.

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Thief

Available at level 3

You hone your skills in the art of theft. Burglars, bandits, cutpurses, and other criminals typically follow this archetype, but so do adventurers who prefer cunning over brute force. You gain abilities that help you move quickly and use objects with unusual skill.

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Further Reading

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