Beginner Basics Rogue Build

Beginner Rogue
Rogue 20
True Neutral Halfling

Key Notes: This build is designed to go to level 20 as the post level 20 is changing full with U51 and not enough information exists to have a full guide. Check back later when U51 releases!

Stats
               28pt     Level Up
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Strength        10       4: DEX
Dexterity       18       8: DEX
Constitution    14      12: DEX
Intelligence    14      16: DEX
Wisdom          10      20: DEX
Charisma         8      24: DEX
                        28: DEX

Skills
          1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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Disable   4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
Open Lo   4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
Search    4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
Spot      4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
Bluff     4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
Balance   4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
Hide      4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
Move Si   4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
UMD       4  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  23
Jump      3  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  22
Tumble    1                                                            1
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         40 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10


Feats

 1        : Two Weapon Fighting
 3        : Least Dragonmark: Healing
 6        : Improved Feint
 9        : Improved Two Weapon Fighting
12        : Improved Critical: Piercing
15        : Greater Two Weapon Fighting
18        : Precision

10 Rogue  : Opportunist
13 Rogue  : Improved Evasion
16 Rogue  : Defensive Roll
19 Rogue  : Slippery Mind


Enhancements (Spent: 80 +0r +0u / Max: 80 +0r +0u AP)

Assassin (43 AP)
    • Knife in the Darkness, Dagger in the Back, Assassin's Trick, Nimbleness, Lethality, Deadly Shadow
         1. Poison Strikes: Heartseeker, Shiv III, Sneak Attack Training, Stealthy III
         2. Sneak Attack Training, Damage Boost III
         3. Sneak Attack Training
         4. Execute, Killer III, Weakening Strikes, Sneak Attack Training
         5. Assassinate, Measure the Foe III, Deadly Strikes, Knife Specialization, Light Armor Mastery III

Halfling (18 AP)
    • Halfling Luck, Dexterity, Halfling Luck II, Dexterity II, Halfling Luck III
         1. Jorasco Dragonmark Focus III, Cunning I
         2. Lesser Dragonmark of Healing, Halfling Guile
         3. Greater Dragonmark of Healing, Halfling Guile
         4. Halfling Guile

Mechanic (10 AP)
    • Arbalester
         1. Mechanics III, Awareness III
         2. Skill Boost III

Thief-Acrobat (9 AP)
    • Staff Control
         1. Sly Flourish III, Fast Movement
         2. Haste Boost III

Enhancement note: If you are struggling with traps, take the mechanic stuff earlier!

Leveling Guide
   1. Ass0 Knife in the Darkness; Ass1 Shiv I, II, III
   2. Ass1 Sneak Attack Training; Ass2 Sneak Attack Training
   3. Ass0 Dagger in the Back; Hlf0 Halfling Luck; Hlf1 Jorasco Dragonmark Focus I, II
   4. Hlf1 Jorasco Dragonmark Focus III; Hlf1 Cunning I; Hlf2 Lesser Dragonmark of Healing
   5. Ass1 Poison Strikes: Heartseeker; Ass3 Sneak Attack Training
   6. Ass0 Assassin's Trick; Ass1 Stealthy I, II, III
   7. Ass2 Damage Boost I, II, III
   8. Hlf0 Dexterity; Hlf0 Halfling Luck II; Hlf3 Greater Dragonmark of Healing
   9. Ass4 Sneak Attack Training; Ass4 Weakening Strikes
  10. Ass4 Killer I, II, III
  11. Ass4 Execute; TA0 Staff Control; TA1 Fast Movement
  12. Ass0 Nimbleness; Ass5 Assassinate; Ass5 Knife Specialization
  13. Ass5 Measure the Foe I, II, III
  14. Ass5 Deadly Strikes; Ass5 Light Armor Mastery I, II, III
  15. TA1 Sly Flourish I, II, III; TA2 Haste Boost I
  16. TA2 Haste Boost II, III; Hlf0 Dexterity II
  17. Hlf0 Halfling Luck III; Hlf2 Halfling Guile; Hlf3 Halfling Guile; Hlf4 Halfling Guile
  18. Ass0 Lethality; Mec0 Arbalester; Mec1 Mechanics I, II
  19. Mec1 Mechanics III; Mec1 Awareness I, II, III
  20. Mec2 Skill Boost I, II, III; Ass0 Deadly Shadow

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Epic Destinies: 40 APs + 12 permanent Destiny Points
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Shadowdancer - Points spent: 24
Core1 Shadow Training
Tier1 Technician - 3 Ranks
Tier1 Cover of Darkness - 1 Ranks
Core2 Step Through Shadows
Tier2 Dance in the Dark - 3 Ranks
Tier2 Epic Strike: Shadowstrike (Melee)
Tier2 Lithe - 1 Ranks
Tier3 Epic Strike Upgrade I: Dark Imbuement
Core3 The Darkest Luck
Tier3 Shadowcaster: Shadowstriker
Tier3 Grim Precision - 3 Ranks
Core4 Cut to the Soul
Tier4 Epic Strike Upgrade II: Improved Imbuement
Tier4 Bring Darkness
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Legendary Dreadnought - Points spent: 34
Core1 Fearless
Tier1 Dread Mantle
Tier1 Shrug Off Punishment - 3 Ranks
Tier2 Extra Action Boosts - 3 Ranks
Core2 Weaponmaster
Tier2 Ghost Touch
Tier2 Combat Brute
Tier2 Honor or Backstab: Backstab - 1 Ranks
Core3 Thick Skinned
Tier3 Armor of Dusk - 3 Ranks
Tier3 Strike Twice - 3 Ranks
Tier3 Epic Power & Precision - 2 Ranks
Core4 Unparalleled Accuracy
Tier4 Kick While They're Down - 3 Ranks
Tier4 Strike with Fear
Tier4 Untouchable
Tier5 Overpower: Lacerator
Tier5 Legendary Rally: Legendary Rally (Melee)
Tier5 Dusk Surge
Tier5 Action Hero
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Divine Crusader - Points spent: 2
Core1 Just Cause
Tier1 Spear of Light - 1 Ranks