Expertise
Level 1You gain Expertise in two skill proficiencies of your choice.
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Character class
Rogue
Source: SRD 5.1
Hit Die
d8
Primary Ability
Dexterity
Saving Throws
Dexterity, Intelligence
Subclasses
1
Training & proficiencies
- Skills
- Choose 4: Acrobatics, Athletics, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Perception, Performance, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, Stealth
- Weapons
- Simple weapons, Martial weapons (Finesse or Light property)
- Armor
- Light armor
Starting equipment
Option A
Leather Armor, 2 Daggers, Shortsword, Shortbow, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Thieves' Tools, Burglar's Pack, 8 GP
Option B
100 GP
Levels 1–20
Class progression
| Level | Prof. bonus | Features | Sneak Attack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2 | 1d6 | |
| 2 | +2 | 1d6 | |
| 3 | +2 | 2d6 | |
| 4 | +2 | 2d6 | |
| 5 | +3 | 3d6 | |
| 6 | +3 | 3d6 | |
| 7 | +3 | 4d6 | |
| 8 | +3 | 4d6 | |
| 9 | +4 | 5d6 | |
| 10 | +4 | 5d6 | |
| 11 | +4 | 6d6 | |
| 12 | +4 | 6d6 | |
| 13 | +5 | 7d6 | |
| 14 | +5 | 7d6 | |
| 15 | +5 | 8d6 | |
| 16 | +5 | 8d6 | |
| 17 | +6 | 9d6 | |
| 18 | +6 | 9d6 | |
| 19 | +6 | 10d6 | |
| 20 | +6 | 10d6 |
Core abilities
Class features
Sneak Attack
Level 1Once per turn, deal extra damage when you have Advantage or an ally is within 5 feet of the target.
Thieves' Cant
Level 1You know Thieves' Cant, a secret mix of jargon and code.
Weapon Mastery
Level 1You can use mastery properties of two weapons of your choice.
Cunning Action
Level 2You can take Dash, Disengage, or Hide as a Bonus Action.
Rogue Subclass
Level 3You gain a Rogue subclass of your choice.
Steady Aim
Level 3As a Bonus Action, give yourself Advantage on your next attack roll if you don't move this turn.
Ability Score Improvement
Level 4You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat or another feat.
Cunning Strike
Level 5When you deal Sneak Attack damage, you can forgo some dice to apply special effects.
Uncanny Dodge
Level 5When an attacker you can see hits you, use a Reaction to halve the damage.
Expertise
Level 6You gain Expertise in two more skill proficiencies.
Evasion
Level 7When you make a Dexterity save for half damage, take no damage on success and half on failure.
Reliable Talent
Level 11When you make an ability check with a skill you're proficient in, treat any d20 roll of 9 or lower as a 10.
Improved Cunning Strike
Level 14You gain additional Cunning Strike options.
Slippery Mind
Level 15You gain proficiency in Wisdom saving throws.
Elusive
Level 18No attack roll has Advantage against you unless you're Incapacitated.
Epic Boon
Level 19You gain an Epic Boon feat or another feat.
Stroke of Luck
Level 20If you fail a D20 Test, treat the roll as a 20. Once per Short or Long Rest.
Specializations
All Rogue subclasses
Every subclass currently available for this class, including its complete feature list.
Thief
SRD 5.1You hone your skills in the larcenous arts.
Level 3
Fast Hands
You can use Cunning Action to make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check, use Thieves' Tools, or take the Utilize action.
Level 3
Second-Story Work
You gain a Climb Speed equal to your Speed and can jump an extra number of feet equal to your Dexterity modifier.
Level 9
Supreme Sneak
You have Advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks if you've moved no more than half your Speed on the same turn.
Level 13
Use Magic Device
You can use any magic item, ignoring class, species, and level requirements.
Level 17
Thief's Reflexes
You can take two turns during the first round of any combat.