Rogue

Rogue

The following is the Alternate Rogue and Alternate Rogue Expanded. It is recommended to take Alternate Rogue as your base class if you choose to play a rogue. You can take any of the homebrew subclasses for base rogue, but work with your dm to decide on devious exploits

Official Subclasses

Rogue Archetypes	Archetype Description	Source
Arcane Trickster		*
Inquisitive		*
Mastermind		*
Phantom		*
Soulknife		*
Scout		*
Swashbuckler		*
Thief		*

Homebrew Subclasses

The following table contains the subclasses that do not abide by a singular archetype.

Rouge Archetypes	Archetype Descriptions	Source
Daredevil	Daredevils are rogues who would rather leap across rooftops then walk the streets, and in turn, they develop a knack for avoiding certain death	LL*
Graverobber	Your spirit is filled with both the eerie power of darkness and the flowing force of life, granting you the ability to touch the souls of others directly	CoFS:A*
Highway Rider	Stalking the backroads, the Highway Rider strikes fear into the heart of every traveler and penny-pinching merchant	GH*
Shadow Master	A consummate master of darkness who controls their shadow independently	VSS*
Skinchanger	Skinchangers are the rogues who have acquire druidic magic through untraditional means	LL*
Street Rat	Rogues who cultivated a friendship with a small pest that was just as unwanted by greater society as they were	UAH
Thief (Tweaked)		RJ

Bruiser

Rogue subclasses that gain survivability or staying power.

Rouge Archetypes	Archetypes Description	Source
Enforcer	An intimidating thug who uses heavier weapons than other rogues	VSS*
Marauder	The Marauder is a brutish rogue that looks out only for itself	S12

Combat

Rogue subclasses that focus on dealing damage or debuffing enemies.

Rouge Archetypes	Archetypes Description	Source
Alternate Assassin		KLL
Alternate Assassin		LL*
Bloodknife	By sacrificing their own vitality, they gain access to sinister abilities beyond the skill of other mortal warriors	LL*
Fencer	While most warriors focus on overcoming their foes through strength of arms or brute force, the archetypal Fencer does so through precise strikes and superior martial abilities	LL*
Surgeon	Using their intimate understanding of anatomy and biology, Surgeons can analyze any ailment, and, when pressed, they can turn their medical knowledge onto their foes.	LL*
Titan Slayer	A giant killer who turns their foe’s size against them	VSS*

Spellcasting

Rogue subclasses that grant spellcasting.

Rouge Archetypes	Archetypes Description	Source
Divine Hand	Work tirelessly to impose the will of their god, and resort to whatever means they deem necessary.	KLL
Justiciar	Work tirelessly to impose the will of their god, and resort to whatever means they deem necessary.	LL*
Temporal Trickster	Manipulates time to move between the seconds and strike unexpectedly	VSS*
Zealous Inquisitor	Execute their deity’s will without compunction — punishing sinners, silencing heretics, and striking down abominations	UAH

Tools

Rogue subclasses that gain unique tool.

Rouge Archetypes	Archetypes Description	Source
Apothecary	Trained in the science of chemistry and learned to make a variety of concoctions that heal and harm	UAH
Gadgeteer	A tricky rogue with many tricks, with a handful of new toys that mesh nicely with the rogue kit for a variety of new (mostly explosive) options.	KCCC
Gambler	Gamblers enjoy nothing more than high stakes situations where they can put everything on the line	LL*
Misfortune Bringer	You’ve matched your penchant for illicit activities with the ability to mark your enemies for mishaps and misfortune	GH*
Saboteur (LaserLlama)	Explosive alchemists that have many specialties; demolition, siege warfare, entertainment	LL*
Saboteur (Technomancer's)	A true Saboteur knows that any goal is achievable with enough explosives	TTB*

Utility

Rogue subclasses that help their party.

Rouge Archetypes	Archetypes Description	Source
Paramour	Paramours are more interested in stealing hearts than gold pieces	UAH
Phantom Thief	Theft is not just an action or a living for the Phantom Thief — it’s an art form	UAH
Surgeon	These are Rogues that come from the bloodiest walk of life... that of a medic	KLL

Below Average Homebrew

The following are homebrew subclasses that, while they miss the mark on balance, offer interesting role playing alternatives. Speak with your GM if they are comfortable using or modifying these subclasses.

Rouge Archetypes	Archetypes Description	Balance	Source
Bouncer	Bouncers prefer the simple but effective techniques of the back alleys — using anything within your reach as a weapon, even your foes themselves	Underpowered	UAH
Grifter	A natural swindler, tricksy and cowardly in combat	Underpowered	VSS*
Ruffian	Face their enemies directly, and strive to overcome them with devastating blows and ruthless combat techniques	Underpowered	LL*

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