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Rogues are an integral part of Dungeons and Dragons Online. Unlike other MMOs, the rogue is a versatile, useful, and sought after companion in DDO. Rogues have a multitude of builds to choose from, each emphasizing a different role and style of gameplay. Today, we’re showcasing a DDO rogue build built for backstabbing and DPS. Do you want to strike from the shadows, killing enemies with a single blow? Do you want to let your meat-headed companions attack your foes from the front while you slip behind them and tickle their kidneys with your blades? If you wish to be a nightmare of melee punishment for the monsters of Eberron, then look no further, my friends, as the DPS Backstabber build is for you.

Disclaimer: As always, this build does not represent the uber min/max build that will lift you from the gutters to Mount Olympus. Feel free to make changes to suit your play style and likes/dislikes. This build is meant to only be a starting point, and always remember the point of playing is to have fun.

DDO Rogue Build: DPS Backstabber

The main thrust of this build is to maximize the damage dealt by you from your sneak attack. Every odd level of rogue gives you an additional 1d6 damage to your sneak attack damage. You can increase this sneak attack damage through various enhancements. Please note that all levels are Rogue levels.


Race: Halfling
While Halflings get a strength penalty at character creation, they gain access to two enhancement line: Halfling Guile and Halfling Cunning, both of which enhance sneak attacks. Plus, Halflings are cool.

Alignment: Neutral Good
By choosing the Neutral Good alignment, you can use Pure Good weapons. By the time you hit the level cap, you will easily be able to bypass any restrictions on other weapons by your Use Magic Device (UMD) skill.

Starting Stats for DDO Rogue Build: DPS Backstabber

Stat	28 pt build	32 pt build
STR	14	16
DEX	16	16
CON	15	14
INT	12	12
WIS	8	8
CHA	8	8

When you get stat increases, put them into Strength. You will also need to raise your stats (preferably Strength first) by using Tomes.

Feats for DDO Rogue Build: DPS Backstabber

Level	Feat
1	Two Weapon Fighting
3	Oversized Two Weapon Fighting
6	Toughness
9	Improved Two Weapon Fighting
10	Opportunist
12	Improved Critical: Piercing
13	Improved Evasion
15	Greater Two Weapon Fighting
16	Crippling Strike
18	Power Attack
20	Skill Mastery