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Last update:11 May 2016
Rogue is one of the character classes available in Sword Coast Legends.
This class is qualified in quickly eliminating enemies while constantly remaining hidden.
When playing as rogue, you must consider that one wrong move might end tragically.
Playing as rogue is based on few principles:
Exploration depends on you- Rogues are qualified in disarming traps.
Light armors and daggers are your equipment- Wear only light armors.
Their bonuses are mostly assigned to rogue.
Light armors does not limit your character’s movement, it is the base of moving in hiding.
Your weapons should be daggers with high dexterity factor.
Later in the game you’re free to switch to a short sword (Torga’s Pyre).
If you don’t have daggers, you’re able to use short daggers or rapiers.
Use it to increase the damage even more.
Such attack will deal huge critical damage which is the key point of the whole battle.
Your character will be the most important when it comes to dealing damage.
Of course, it doesn’t apply to every battle.
Bosses and qualified assassins can notice you even if you are in hiding.
First, eliminate the lesser armored enemies- Eliminating wizards and other rogues should be the priority for this class.
It’s a very risky but very profitable action.
When advancing to next level, have a go at maximize your dexterity.
This factor is responsible for dealing damage in case of rogues.
After walking out of hiding, the character receives a bonus to critical hits.
The fourth level gives you maximum effect.
This ability makes Rogue a killing machine.
Sneak Attack
A passive skill.
This skill adds additional piercing damage.
If you perform an attack from hiding, the damage automatically becomes a critical damage.
Level four is required for maximum effect.
Knave’s Gambit
An ability that must be turned on.
It greatly increases the chance for performing a critical hit.
The disadvantage of the ability is reduction of the armor class.
Third level for maximum effect.
Assassin
Hidden Dagger
You throw the dagger at enemy and deal small amount of damage.
This ability greatly increases the loading time of enemy abilities if he is hit by it.
Level four for maximum effect.
Endanger
You attack weak point of the enemy with the dagger, dealing great amount of damage.
This skill also greatly reduces the resistance to slashing and piercing attacks.
Level four for maximum damage and weakening effect.
Deathstrike*
The strongest ability of the rogue.
If enemy doesn’t have enough constitution, the ability will deal few times more damage to him.
Level four required for maximum effect.
Misty Step
You teleport behind enemy back and deal small amount of damage.
Your basic ability will be Hide.
If you’re fighting weak enemies, don’t waste skills such as Endanger or Deathstrike.
Instead of that, try using Hide skill to walk the enemies from behind and simply hit them.
If you’re fighting bosses and elite opponents, start with using the Hide ability.
Just as you get behind the enemy, use the Endanger skill.
Once it is ready, activate the hiding, sneak up on the enemy and hit him with Deathstrike.
Remember about using offensive and defensive buffs before each attack.
Such synergy of whole party is required when fighting bosses and elite opponents.
Second weapon can be Torga’s Pyre.
However, this weapon isn’t effective against bosses and elite enemies which have immunity and resistance to fire.
As for the jewelry, find one that gives you bonus to dexterity.
Using items that boost your ability reload speed is a good idea as well.
The rest of the equipment should be similar.
Aim in having as much dexterity as possible.
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