Class Features
As a rogue, you gain the following features.
Hit Points
Proficiencies
Starting Gold
You start with 4d4 x 10 gold pieces (GP) unless you choose to take the equipment below.
Starting Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:
- (a) rapier or (b) shortsword
- (a) shortbow or (b) shortsword
- (a) burglar's pack or (b) explorer's pack or (c) dungeoneer's pack
- (a) leather armor or (b) (2x) dagger
- thieves' tools
Rogue Features Table
| LVL | Pro+ | Features | Sneak Attack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +2 | Expertise, Sneak Attack, Thieves’ Cant | 1d6 |
| 2nd | +2 | Cunning Action | 1d6 |
| 3rd | +2 | Roguish Archetype, Roguish Archetypes Feature | 2d6 |
| 4th | +2 | Ability Score Improvement | 2d6 |
| 5th | +3 | Uncanny Dodge | 3d6 |
| 6th | +3 | Expertise | 3d6 |
| 7th | +3 | Evasion | 4d6 |
| 8th | +3 | Ability Score Improvement | 4d6 |
| 9th | +4 | Roguish Archetypes Feature | 5d6 |
| 10th | +4 | Ability Score Improvement | 5d6 |
| 11th | +4 | Reliable Talent | 6d6 |
| 12th | +4 | Ability Score Improvement | 6d6 |
| 13th | +5 | Roguish Archetypes Feature | 7d6 |
| 14th | +5 | Blindsense | 7d6 |
| 15th | +5 | Slippery Mind | 8d6 |
| 16th | +5 | Ability Score Improvement | 8d6 |
| 17th | +6 | Roguish Archetypes Feature | 9d6 |
| 18th | +6 | Elusive | 9d6 |
| 19th | +6 | Ability Score Improvement | 10d6 |
| 20th | +6 | Stroke of Luck | 10d6 |
Class Features at Level
Level 1Expertise
Choose two of your skill proficiencies, or one of your skill proficiencies and your proficiency with thieves’ tools. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses either of the chosen proficiencies.
Level 1Sneak Attack
You know how to strike subtly and exploit a foe’s distraction. Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack if you have advantage on the attack roll. The attack must use a finesse or a ranged weapon.
You don’t need advantage on the attack roll if another enemy of the target is within 5 feet of it, that enemy isn’t incapacitated, and you don’t have disadvantage on the attack roll.
The amount of the extra damage increases as you gain levels in this class, as shown in the Sneak Attack column of the Rogue table.
Level 1Thieves’ Cant
During your rogue training you learned thieves’ cant, a secret mix of dialect, jargon, and code that allows you to hide messages in seemingly normal conversation. Only another creature that knows thieves’ cant understands such messages. It takes four times longer to convey such a message than it does to speak the same idea plainly.
In addition, you understand a set of secret signs and symbols used to convey short, simple messages, such as whether an area is dangerous or the territory of a thieves’ guild, whether loot is nearby, or whether the people in an area are easy marks or will provide a safe house for thieves on the run.
Level 2Cunning Action
Your quick thinking and agility allow you to move and act quickly. You can take a bonus action on each of your turns in combat. This action can be used only to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Level 3Roguish Archetype
At 3rd level, you choose an archetype that you emulate in the exercise of your rogue abilities, such as Thief. Your archetype choice grants you features at 3rd level and then again at 9th, 13th, and 17th level.
Level 3Roguish Archetypes Feature
Your Roguish Archetypes grants you abilities at this level.
Level 4Ability Score Improvement
You can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can’t increase an ability score above 20 using this feature. Alternatively, you can choose to take one Feat instead of the ability score increase.
Level 5Uncanny Dodge
When an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack, you can use your reaction to halve the attack’s damage against you.
Level 6Expertise
Choose two more of your skill proficiencies, or one of your skill proficiencies and your proficiency with thieves’ tools. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that uses either of the chosen proficiencies.
Level 7Evasion
You can nimbly dodge out of the way of certain area effects, such as a red dragon’s fiery breath or an ice storm spell. When you are subjected to an effect that allows you to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, you instead take no damage if you succeed on the saving throw, and only half damage if you fail.
Level 8Ability Score Improvement
You can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can’t increase an ability score above 20 using this feature. Alternatively, you can choose to take one Feat instead of the ability score increase.
Level 9Roguish Archetypes Feature
Your Roguish Archetypes grants you abilities at this level.
Level 10Ability Score Improvement
You can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can’t increase an ability score above 20 using this feature.
Level 11Reliable Talent
You have refined your chosen skills until they approach perfection. Whenever you make an ability check that lets you add your proficiency bonus, you can treat a d20 roll of 9 or lower as a 10.
Level 12Ability Score Improvement
You can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can’t increase an ability score above 20 using this feature. Alternatively, you can choose to take one Feat instead of the ability score increase.
Level 13Roguish Archetypes Feature
Your Roguish Archetypes grants you abilities at this level.
Level 14Blindsense
If you are able to hear, you are aware of the location of any hidden or invisible creature within 10 feet of you.
Level 15Slippery Mind
You have acquired greater mental strength. You gain proficiency in Wisdom saving throws.
Level 16Ability Score Improvement
You can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can’t increase an ability score above 20 using this feature. Alternatively, you can choose to take one Feat instead of the ability score increase.
Level 17Roguish Archetypes Feature
Your Roguish Archetypes grants you abilities at this level.
Level 18Elusive
You are so evasive that attackers rarely gain the upper hand against you. No attack roll has advantage against you while you aren’t incapacitated.
Level 19Ability Score Improvement
You can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can’t increase an ability score above 20 using this feature. Alternatively, you can choose to take one Feat instead of the ability score increase.
Level 20Stroke of Luck
You have an uncanny knack for succeeding when you need to. If your attack misses a target within range, you can turn the miss into a hit. Alternatively, if you fail an ability check, you can treat the d20 roll as a 20.
Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Roguish Archetypes
Rogues have many features in common, including their emphasis on perfecting their skills, their precise and deadly approach to combat, and their increasingly quick reflexes. But different rogues steer those talents in varying directions, embodied by the rogue archetypes. Your choice of archetype is a reflection of your focus—not necessarily an indication of your chosen profession, but a description of your preferred techniques.
Master of Shadows
Rogues who embrace the Master of Shadows archetype are experts in manipulation, subterfuge, and the darker aspects of stealth. These rogues understand that controlling the environment controls the fight. They can disappear into the shadows, manipulate darkness to their advantage, and strike fear into the hearts of their enemies.
Master of Shadows Features Table
| LVL | Pro+ | Features |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | +2 | – |
| 2nd | +2 | – |
| 3rd | +2 | Shadow Manipulation, Blend with Shadows |
| 4th | +2 | – |
| 5th | +3 | – |
| 6th | +3 | – |
| 7th | +3 | – |
| 8th | +3 | – |
| 9th | +4 | Darkvision |
| 10th | +4 | – |
| 11th | +4 | – |
| 12th | +4 | – |
| 13th | +5 | Frightening Ambush |
| 14th | +5 | – |
| 15th | +5 | – |
| 16th | +5 | – |
| 17th | +6 | Master of the Night |
| 18th | +6 | – |
| 19th | +6 | – |
| 20th | +6 | – |
Shadow Manipulation
Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the Darkness spell once per short or long rest without using a spell slot. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Level 3Blend with Shadows
Also at 3rd level, while in dim light or darkness, you can use your bonus action to become invisible until you move or take an action or reaction.
Level 9Darkvision
At 9th level, you gain darkvision up to a range of 60 feet. If you already have darkvision, its range extends by an additional 30 feet.
Level 13Frightening Ambush
Starting at 13th level, the first time you hit a creature during a surprise round, you can choose to frighten the target until the end of your next turn. The creature must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier) or be frightened.
Level 17Master of the Night
At 17th level, you can cast the Shadow of Moil spell once per long rest without expending a spell slot. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell. Additionally, while in darkness or dim light, your sneak attack damage is doubled against creatures that are frightened, blinded, or unaware of your presence.
Swashbuckler
Rogues who adopt the Swashbuckler archetype are the epitome of finesse and agility. These individuals revel in one-on-one combat and possess an almost uncanny ability to predict their opponents’ moves. With their rapier in one hand and their destiny in the other, these rogues carve a path of glory that few can parallel.
Swashbuckler Features Table
| LVL | Pro+ | Features | Sneak Attack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +2 | – | 1d6 |
| 2nd | +2 | – | 1d6 |
| 3rd | +2 | Duelist's Grace, Parry and Riposte | 2d6 |
| 4th | +2 | – | 2d6 |
| 5th | +3 | – | 3d6 |
| 6th | +3 | – | 3d6 |
| 7th | +3 | – | 4d6 |
| 8th | +3 | – | 4d6 |
| 9th | +4 | Predictive Strikes | 5d6 |
| 10th | +4 | – | 5d6 |
| 11th | +4 | – | 6d6 |
| 12th | +4 | – | 6d6 |
| 13th | +5 | Master Duelist | 7d6 |
| 14th | +5 | – | 7d6 |
| 15th | +5 | – | 8d6 |
| 16th | +5 | – | 8d6 |
| 17th | +6 | Unrivaled Finesse | 9d6 |
| 18th | +6 | – | 9d6 |
| 19th | +6 | – | 10d6 |
| 20th | +6 | – | 10d6 |
Duelist's Grace
Starting at 3rd level, when you engage in one-on-one combat with a creature, you gain a +2 bonus to AC against attacks made by that creature. This effect lasts until the start of your next turn or until you engage another creature.
Level 3Parry and Riposte
Also at 3rd level, when a creature misses you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction to make a melee attack against that creature.
Level 9Predictive Strikes
Starting at 9th level, if you and your opponent both roll for initiative and you roll higher, you gain advantage on your first attack roll against that opponent.
Level 13Master Duelist
At 13th level, once per turn when you miss an attack against a creature you’re dueling, you can reroll the attack roll. You must use the new roll.
Level 17Unrivaled Finesse
At 17th level, your dueling abilities reach their zenith. When you successfully hit a creature you’re dueling, you can add your Charisma modifier to the damage roll as extra damage. Additionally, once per long rest, you can declare a “Champion’s Challenge.” For one minute, you gain resistance to all damage types from the creature you’re dueling and your attacks against that creature score a critical hit on a roll of 18–20.
Thief
You hone your skills in the larcenous arts. Burglars, bandits, cutpurses, and other criminals typically follow this archetype, but so do rogues who prefer to think of themselves as professional treasure seekers, explorers, delvers, and investigators. In addition to improving your agility and stealth, you learn skills useful for delving into ancient ruins, reading unfamiliar languages, and using magic items you normally couldn’t employ.
Thief Features Table
| LVL | Pro+ | Features |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | +2 | – |
| 2nd | +2 | – |
| 3rd | +2 | Fast Hands, Second-Story Work |
| 4th | +2 | – |
| 5th | +3 | – |
| 6th | +3 | – |
| 7th | +3 | – |
| 8th | +3 | – |
| 9th | +4 | Supreme Sneak |
| 10th | +4 | – |
| 11th | +4 | – |
| 12th | +4 | – |
| 13th | +5 | Use Magic Device |
| 14th | +5 | – |
| 15th | +5 | – |
| 16th | +5 | – |
| 17th | +6 | Thief’s Reflexes |
| 18th | +6 | – |
| 19th | +6 | – |
| 20th | +6 | – |
Fast Hands
You can use the bonus action granted by your Cunning Action to make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check, use your thieves’ tools to disarm a trap or open a lock, or take the Use an Object action.
Level 3Second-Story Work
You gain the ability to climb faster than normal; climbing no longer costs you extra movement.
In addition, when you make a running jump, the distance you cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Dexterity modifier.
Level 9Supreme Sneak
You have advantage on a Dexterity (Stealth) check if you move no more than half your speed on the same turn.
Level 13Use Magic Device
You have learned enough about the workings of magic that you can improvise the use of items even when they are not intended for you. You ignore all class, race, and level requirements on the use of magic items.
Level 17Thief’s Reflexes
You have become adept at laying ambushes and quickly escaping danger. You can take two turns during the first round of any combat. You take your first turn at your normal initiative and your second turn at your initiative minus 10. You can’t use this feature when you are surprised.
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