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By
Darkgolem
Oftentimes a rogue character has
their combat ability neglected with the goal of being a master of
finding traps, disarm traps, and opening locks. This is
completely understandable, and reasonable. However, rogues can
function in combat roles almost as well as a dedicated combat class,
and still be formidable in combat. The sniper is an example of a
rogue who maintains most of his or her trap disarming ability, while
still functioning in this role.
The sniper is a master of the killing shot. With high damage from
sneak attack, feats and enhancements, the sniper can kill opponents in
a few seconds in combat. Able to get close enough to make a sneak
attack, the sniper can take out key opponents in battle without getting
mauled once exposed.
In addition this this, the sniper is fair at spotting and disarming
traps, though not the best. The sniper has some ability to use
magical devices, mainly for low level wands and buffs, plus some
healing. Not a front line fighter, when an opponent approaches
for melee, the sniper is wise to back off and let more direct melee
allies step in. Future levels for a sniper should concentrate on
keeping rogue skills high as possible (and gaining more sneak attack),
and fighter levels for additional ranged combat feats.
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abilities:
Bonuses)
12
12
12
12
12
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(Below information based upon 28
point build, level 14)
Hit
Points: 142
Armor
Class: 16 + Items/spells
Saving
Throws:
Fortitude: +8
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Reflex: +14
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Will: +5
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Features:
Sneak Attack +4d6
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Trap Finding
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Evasion
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Improved Uncanny Dodge
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Trap Sense +2
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Immunity to Sleep Spells
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+2 Saving throw against enchantments
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+2 bonus to listen, search and spot
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Skills:
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Balance +13
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Use Magical Device +15
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Move Silently +10
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Diplomacy +7
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Spot +20
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Search +20
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Disable Device +23
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Open Lock +23
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Hide +10
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Jump +6
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Feats:
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Point Blank Shot, Rapid Shot, Dodge,
Mobility, Weapon Focus: Ranged, Shot on the Run
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Ranged, Improved Critical: Ranged, Precise Shot
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Enhancements:
Rogue Damage Boost 3
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Rogue Sneak Attack Damage 3
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Rogue Skill Boost 3
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Elf Ranged Damage 2
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Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy 2
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Rogue Dexterity 2
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Elf Dexterity 2
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Elf Ranged Attack 2
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Fighter Armor Mastery 1
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Fighter Flanking Mastery 1
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progression by level:
Level 1
Class: Rogue
Feats: Point Blank Shot
Skills: Balance +4, Use Magical Device +4, Move Silently +4, Diplomacy
+4, Spot +4, Search +4, Disable Device +4, Open Lock +4, Hide +4
Enhancements: Rogue Damage Boost, Rogue Sneak Attack Damage, Rogue
Skill Boost 1
Level 2
Class: Fighter
Feats: Rapid Shot
Skills: Jump +1, Diplomacy +1/2, Balance +1/2
Enhancements: Elf Ranged Damage 1
Level 3
Class: Rogue
Feats: Dodge
Skills: Spot +2, Disable Device +2, Search +2, Open Locks +2, Use
Magical Device +1
Enhancements: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy 1, Rogue Dexterity 1, Elf
Dexterity 1
Level 4
Class: Fighter
Ability Score: Dexterity +1
Feats: Mobility
Skills: Jump +1, Diplomacy +1/2, Balance +1/2
Enhancements: Elf Ranged Attack 1
Level 5
Class: Rogue
Skills: Spot +2, Disable Device +2, Search +2, Open Locks +2, Use
Magical Device +1
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6
Class: Fighter
Feats: Weapon Focus: Ranged
Skills: Jump +1, Diplomacy +1/2, Balance +1/2
Enhancements: Fighter Armor Mastery 1
Level 7
Class: Rogue
Skills: Spot +2, Disable Device +2, Search +2, Open Locks +2, Use
Magical Device +1
Enhancements: Rogue Damage Boost 2, Rogue Sneak Attack Damage 2, Rogue
Skill Boost 2, Elf Ranged Damage 2
Level 8
Class: Fighter
Ability Score: Dexterity +1
Feats: Shot on the Run
Skills: Jump +1, Diplomacy +1/2, Balance +1/2
Enhancements: Elf Dexterity 2
Level 9
Class: Rogue
Feats: Manyshot
Skills: Spot +2, Disable Device +2, Search +2, Open Locks +2, Use
Magical Device +1
Level 10
Class: Fighter
Weapon Specialization: Ranged
Skills: Jump +1, Diplomacy +1/2, Balance +1/2
Level 11
Class: Rogue
Skills: Spot +2, Disable Device +2, Search +2, Open Locks +2, Use
Magical Device +1
Enhancements: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy 2, Rogue Dexterity 2, Elf
Ranged Attack, Fighter Flanking Mastery 1
Level 12
Class: Fighter
Feats: Improved Critical: Ranged, Precise Shot
Ability Score: Dexterity +1
Skills: Jump +1, Diplomacy +1/2, Balance +1/2
Level 13
Class: Rogue
Skills: Spot +2, Disable Device +2, Search +2, Open Locks +2, Use
Magical Device +1
Enhancements: Rogue Damage Boost 3, Rogue Sneak Attack Damage 3, Rogue
Skill Boost 3
Level 14
Class: Rogue
Skills: Spot +1, Disable Device +1, Search +1, Open Locks +1, Use
Magical Device +5
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