Rogue

Rogue is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.

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With stealth, skill, and uncanny reflexes, rogues' versatility lets them get the upper hand in almost any situation.

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Overview

Rogues are well versed in the art of stealth and rely on their resourcefulness to be in control of any challenging situation. Rogues use Dexterity as their primary ability score.

Subclasses

The Rogue Subclasses are:

•  Arcane Trickster
•  Assassin
•  Swashbuckler
•  Thief

Class Progression

Rogue Class Progression

Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features	Sneak Attack Damage
1st	+2	Expertise,  Sneak Attack (Melee),  Sneak Attack (Ranged)	1d6
2nd		Cunning Action: Dash,  Cunning Action: Disengage,  Cunning Action: Hide
3rd		Choose a subclass	2d6
4th		Feat
5th	+3	Uncanny Dodge	3d6
6th		Expertise
7th		Evasion	4d6
8th		Feat
9th	+4	Subclass feature	5d6
10th		Feat
11th		Reliable Talent	6d6
12th		Feat

Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It is included in the table for convenience.

Class information

Attributes

Rogue's default armour

Hit points

At level 1: 8 +  Constitution modifier

On level up: 5 +  Constitution modifier

Key abilities

 Dexterity for physical attacks and Armour Class

 Constitution for Hit Points

 Intelligence for Spells (Arcane Trickster only)

 Charisma for "dirty trick" abilities (Swashbuckler only), (exception for sand toss)

Spellcasting Ability

 Intelligence for the effective use of items, scrolls, and equipment.

Starting Proficiencies

Saving throw proficiencies

 Dexterity,  Intelligence

Equipment proficiencies

Simple weapons,  Hand Crossbows,  Longswords,  Rapiers,  Shortswords

 Light armour

Skills with proficiency (Choose 4)

 Acrobatics,  Athletics,  Deception,  Insight,  Intimidation,  Investigation,  Perception,  Performance,  Persuasion,  Sleight of Hand,  Stealth

You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.

Class Starting Equipment

 Shortsword,  Leather Armour (purple variant),  Leather Boots,  Thieves' Tools,  Grease Bottle x2

Multiclass Proficiencies

Equipment proficiencies

 Light armour

Skills with proficiency (Choose 1)

Same list as Starting Proficiencies

Level progression

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

Level 1

 Expertise

Choose a Skill you are Proficient in. Your Proficiency Bonus is doubled for any Ability Check you make in that Skill.

Sneak Attack

 Sneak Attack (Melee) ()

Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have  Advantage against. ( Recharge: Per turn.)

 Sneak Attack (Ranged) ()

Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have  Advantage against. ( Recharge: Per turn.)

Level 2

Cunning Action

 Cunning Action: Dash ()

Cover more distance this turn: double your movement speed.

 Cunning Action: Disengage ()

Retreat safely. Moving won't provoke Opportunity Attacks.

 Cunning Action: Hide ()

Hide from enemies by succeeding at  Stealth checks. Stick to the dark and avoid enemy sightlines. Attacking or casting a spell will reveal your location.

Level 3

Sneak Attack damage

+2d6 (Your sneak attack gains an additional +1d6 damage.)

Select a subclass

Arcane Trickster	Assassin	Swashbuckler	Thief
Mage Hand Legerdemain Gain two Level 1 Spell Slots Gain  Mage Hand Choose 2 Cantrips Choose 2 Spells (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only) Choose 1 Spell (any spell school)	Assassin's Alacrity  Assassinate: Ambush  Assassinate: Initiative	Fancy Footwork  Rakish Audacity  Rakish Sneak Attack (Melee)  Rakish Sneak Attack (Ranged)	Fast Hands  Second-Story Work

Level 4

• Choose a Feat.

Subclass features

Arcane Trickster	Assassin	Swashbuckler	Thief
Gain one Level 1 Spell Slot Choose 1 Spell (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only)	(none)	Dirty Trick: Flick o' the Wrist  Dirty Trick: Sand Toss  Dirty Trick: Vicious Mockery	(none)

Level 5

Sneak Attack damage

+3d6 (Your sneak attack gains an additional +1d6 damage.)

 Uncanny Dodge

Use your lightning-quick reflexes to protect yourself. When an attack hits you, you only take half the usual damage.

Level 6

 Expertise

Choose a Skill you are Proficient in. Your Proficiency Bonus is doubled for any Ability Check you make in that Skill.

Level 7

Sneak Attack damage

+4d6 (Your sneak attack gains an additional +1d6 damage.)

 Evasion

Your agility lets you dodge out of the way of certain spells. When a spell or effect would deal half damage on a successful Dexterity saving throw, it deals no damage if you succeed, and only half damage if you fail.

Subclass features

Arcane Trickster	Assassin	Swashbuckler	Thief
Gain one Level 1 Spell Slot Gain two Level 2 Spell Slots Choose 2 Spells (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only)	(none)	(none)	(none)

Level 8

• Choose a Feat.

Subclass features

Arcane Trickster	Assassin	Swashbuckler	Thief
Choose 1 Spell (any spell school)	(none)	(none)	(none)

Level 9

Sneak Attack damage

+5d6 (Your sneak attack gains an additional +1d6 damage.)

Subclass Features

Arcane Trickster	Assassin	Swashbuckler	Thief
Magical Ambush	Infiltration Expertise	Panache	Supreme Sneak

Level 10

• Choose a Feat.

Subclass features

Arcane Trickster	Assassin	Swashbuckler	Thief
Gain one Level 2 Spell Slot Choose 1 Cantrip Choose 1 Spell (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only)	(none)	(none)	(none)

Level 11

Sneak Attack damage

+6d6 (Your sneak attack gains an additional +1d6 damage.)

 Reliable Talent

When you make an Ability Check with a Skill you are Proficient with, the lowest result you can roll on the die is 10.

Subclass features

Arcane Trickster	Assassin	Swashbuckler	Thief
Choose 1 Spell (schools of Enchantment or Illusion only)	(none)	(none)	(none)

Level 12

• Choose a Feat.

Notable rogues

•  Astarion
•  Dolor
•  Farlin
•  Nine-Fingers Keene
•  Unholy Assassin Mitchia
•  Orin the Red
•  Unholy Assassin Rycke

See also

• List of all Rogues

External links

⁠Rogue on the Forgotten Realms Wiki