Rogue?

Dreamer128 · 09-13-2003, 09:31 AM

I was thinking of creating a Rogue/Shadowdancer(just one level). However, since all of the major enemy's seem to have Immunity to sneak attack, true seeing and regeneration, would I stand a chance?

Legolas · 09-13-2003, 12:17 PM

Only if you do not rely entirely on sneak attacks to win your fights. As a rogue, your two other main weapons are spellscrolls/wands and traps. Luring an enemy over a well-prepared line of traps can be very, very effective. Casting an appropriate spell at any point during a fight can swing the odds in your favour. I myself played the game through with the level 1 version of my original OC character, a halfling rogue, and between wands of lighting and fireball, (sonic) traps and Deekin's Wounding Whispers was able to kill just about anything (though it did take some effort at times).
Well, except for some elementals during the early stage of the game, but I was ill-prepared and alone then. I did, however, get them to die in the end using my cunning rogue's mind...

Shadowdancing is nice but not required.

SpiritWarrior · 09-13-2003, 04:00 PM

Spolier alert

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The final opponent does not having true-seeing.

Larry_OHF · 09-13-2003, 09:50 PM

My Rogue/Shadow Dancer can survive with a party to travel with, like in the Undermountain Mod. There would be no way to convince the others to allow me time to craft a trap and lure monsters. Everybody there is always eager to move along. I barely have chance to undo traps!

Now, if I were to go at it alone, then yes, what Legolas said is good.

robertthebard · 10-09-2003, 06:38 PM

Sure you would. Shadow dancer is fast becoming one of my favorite classes, but I would recommend at least 5 lvls, so that you can get the shadow evade feat, or skill, whichever it is. That provides some concealment bonuses to ac, and when used with the hide, is very effective.

09-13-2003, 04:00 PM	#3
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Spolier alert ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The final opponent does not having true-seeing. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

09-13-2003, 09:50 PM	#4
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	My Rogue/Shadow Dancer can survive with a party to travel with, like in the Undermountain Mod. There would be no way to convince the others to allow me time to craft a trap and lure monsters. Everybody there is always eager to move along. I barely have chance to undo traps! Now, if I were to go at it alone, then yes, what Legolas said is good. __________________

10-09-2003, 06:38 PM	#5
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 61 Posts: 4,537	Sure you would. Shadow dancer is fast becoming one of my favorite classes, but I would recommend at least 5 lvls, so that you can get the shadow evade feat, or skill, whichever it is. That provides some concealment bonuses to ac, and when used with the hide, is very effective. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

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09-13-2003, 09:31 AM	#1
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	I was thinking of creating a Rogue/Shadowdancer(just one level). However, since all of the major enemy's seem to have Immunity to sneak attack, true seeing and regeneration, would I stand a chance?

09-13-2003, 12:17 PM	#2
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 40 Posts: 5,459	Only if you do not rely entirely on sneak attacks to win your fights. As a rogue, your two other main weapons are spellscrolls/wands and traps. Luring an enemy over a well-prepared line of traps can be very, very effective. Casting an appropriate spell at any point during a fight can swing the odds in your favour. I myself played the game through with the level 1 version of my original OC character, a halfling rogue, and between wands of lighting and fireball, (sonic) traps and Deekin's Wounding Whispers was able to kill just about anything (though it did take some effort at times). Well, except for some elementals during the early stage of the game, but I was ill-prepared and alone then. I did, however, get them to die in the end using my cunning rogue's mind... Shadowdancing is nice but not required.

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