Becoming a rogue is a great option for you if you prefer a fighting style that revolves around stealth.
Similar to the other classes, the rogue class has subclasses it’s possible for you to specialize in.
One of the subclasses a rogue can choose is the thief subclass.
The Rogue is BG3’s sneakiest class and offers some fantastic ways to control the battlefield.
Here’s everything you oughta know.
The Thief subclass is a great option if youre after mobility.
With that, youll want to equip your Thief Rogue with a build that maximizes this advantage.
Your thief rogue has unique features that unlock at levels 3 and 9.
Useful Wood Elf Features
Description
Darkvision
Can see in the dark up to 12m.
Elven Weapon Training
You have Proficiency with the Longsword, Shortsword, Shortbow, and Longbow.
Fleet of Foot
Your movement speed is increased by 1.5m.
Paired with the Sneak Attack damage, this can easily turn battles in your favour.
Useful Duergar Features
Superior Darkvision
it’s possible for you to see in the dark up to 24m.
Invisibility (Spell)
Duergar unlock the Invisibility spell at level 5.
This does not use a spell slot.
Youll also have an upper hand when it comes to stealth gameplay.
Ability
About
Dexterity (at least 16)
A thief rogue’s edge is their high Dexterity.
You should prioritize this ability to get the most out of this class.
Feat
Sharpshooter
If you prefer a ranged thief rogue, this is an essential feat.
Ability Improvement
Use this feat to further increase your Dexterity.
Moderately Armoured
Use this feat to further increase your Dexterity.
This will also allow you to equip Medium Armour.
Alert
This Feat will allow you to perform actions ahead of everyone else.
Feat: Sharpshooter for a ranged unit.
it’s possible for you to do this byasking Withers to change your class.
Light Armour: Spidersilk Armour
Dropped by Minthara in the Shattered Sanctum.
it’s possible for you to purchase this from Mattis at the Last Light Inn.
you’ve got the option to loot this item from a chest near the Blighted Village Waypoint.
Gloves: Gloves of Thievery
Advantage onSleight of HandChecks.
You must have sided with the Zhentarim to see his wares.
Boots: Disintegrating Night Walkers
Dropped by Nere in the Grymforge.
Can be obtained by completing theSarins Skeleton puzzlein the City Sewers.
Ring: Crushers Ring
Movement Speed +3m
Dropped by Novice Crusher in the Goblin Camp.
Shortsword: Knife of the Undermountain King
you could purchase this from Ajaknir Jeera in Creche Y’llek.
Rapier:Duellist’s Prerogative
you’re free to purchase this from Brem in the Zhentarim Hideout.
You must have completed theFind the Missing Shipmentquestline in favour of the Zhentarim.
Hand Crossbow: Hellfire Hand Crossbow
you might get this by looting Yurgir in the Gauntlet of Shar.
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