Leveling a Rogue

[thegnomeherder]

Any tips methods?

So far I've killed bandits til Lv4 and now it takes me forever to kill Lizards and gnolls give me next to nothing, Rogues are severely underpowered at low levels ;_: *pout*

[Raist]

I strongly recommend you try and find a party, and let that rogue sneak attack shine

[darksoul]

Or you could go duel weild, and get Feint, to make them flatfooted, so you can sneak attack to your hearts desire!

[broham2]

Party up, it's really the best way to lvl up for any class, but particularly for low level rogues and casters.

Depending upon your alignment, the Thief's Guild or the Weave Scouts would both be good matches for a rogue, and when joining a guild you build all sorts of connections with people to party with.

If you aren't evil (or hide it well in-character), find me in game sometime!

[thegnomeherder]

We already met ingame, I was in the event with you last night, I was the guy wearing the helmit xD

[broham2]

LOL, oh well... you dont hide it well.. ha ha ha

Be gone with you!

ON EDIT: On the other hand, I do have a character that I rarely play with but would party with your guy.. I'll try to find you sometime.

[thegnomeherder]

I try and be evil whenever possible, I'm hoping to be quite the antagonist at higher lvls =D

[broham2]

Well there is certainly no shortage of those lately! You'll have plenty of people to party with if you just stick with it.

I have a feeling its going to get rough for the nice guys in a few weeks.

[DM Sir Carnifex]

I find that two rogues fighting together are very good. There is always a constant sneak attack going so the damage is done very quickly.

[blametherogue]

i dont currently have a rogue on this server, but something i've learned from playing rogues and rogue hybrids.....they are alot easier to play if you up their ac any way you can. pick studded leather over leather, and use a shield. yes, a shield. the ac is very important, and as long as you go with heavy or small shield it wont take away from your ab. i mention this because there seems to be a social stigma about being a ranger or rogue and using a shield. no one ever said rogues and rangers shouldnt be wise enough to defend themselves. use magic skill is very useful. using scrolls to make you a pseudo-mage is very useful, IE, mage armor, cat's grace, bull's str, invisibility, heal spells, etc....

[DEV Jlf2n]

The new treasure chests coming in the next update will be trapped 50% of the time. These are vicious traps as well, not the kind you can trigger then go on your way. until they are disarmed, they will trigger each time you touch the box, not just one and done.

so take heart, people are going to be looking for some help.

[broham2]

Woo hoo! That is exactly what I'm talkin bout!

I'll do the dirty work for a 60% cut, lol.

[thegnomeherder]

Honestly my main problem is my weapon of focus is a short bow and so far I have a +12 AB. Arrows +1 and 2 are haaaaaard to buy due to the money gain and I only do like 1-6 dmg non sneak, my first attack is usually a sneak attack of about 21dmg, but from then on its me pathetically hitting with ones til said creature is dead =[

And in parties usually my first sneak makes me the target of choice xD

[Raist]

Nov 10, 2008 22:55:49 GMT -5 thegnomeherder said:

And in parties usually my first sneak makes me the target of choice xD

Don't initiate the attack, let someone else do that, then go in with sneaks

[tlantl]

Nov 10, 2008 22:55:49 GMT -5 thegnomeherder said:

Honestly my main problem is my weapon of focus is a short bow and so far I have a +12 AB. Arrows +1 and 2 are haaaaaard to buy due to the money gain and I only do like 1-6 dmg non sneak, my first attack is usually a sneak attack of about 21dmg, but from then on its me pathetically hitting with ones til said creature is dead =[

And in parties usually my first sneak makes me the target of choice xD

Are you fighting in mêlée with your shortbow? If you are, and you don't have pointblank shot, you are getting a serious penalty to hit. Even if you have the feat you are still giving attacks of opportunity to the baddies. Grab up a sword and chop em up. Weapon focus is only a +1 bonus to hit.

Otherwise just ignore this as an unnecessary ramble.

have fun
~Tlantl