The Master Thief

Character Snapshot

Hit Points: 80

UFR Naked AC: 16 (19 against traps)
Less DEX in the improved Master Thief build means a little less AC.

Damage Reduction: Shield

Saves (Ability modifiers added):
Fort: 3 (+4 against traps that require a Fortitude save)
Ref: 12 (+4 against traps that require a Reflex save)
Will: 5

Sneak Attack: Adds 1d6 damage when attacking enemies while hidden or if enemy is engaged in melee combat with another character. Sneak Attack can be used with ranged weapons within 30 ft. This benefit increases by 1d6 at Levels 3, 5, 7,  and 9.

Trapfinding: Rogues are the best class at finding even the most difficult traps.

Trap Sense: At Level 3, rogues develop bonuses of +1 to reflex saves and AC vs. traps. The benefits increase at Levels 6 and 9.

Uncanny Dodge: The Master Thief cannot be flanked and retains his armor class bonus when caught flat-footed or attacked by an invisible foe.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Rogues are proficient with all simple weapons plus rapier, shortbow, and short sword. They can wear light armor. Drow rogues are also naturally adept with shuriken.

The major changes here are the loss of the elven immunity to sleep and my better understanding of Trap Sense. Drow have such high SR that I consider them close to immune to Sleep, so I do not lament the loss of that racial trait.

Feats:
Nimble Fingers, Skill Focus: Disable Device, Skill Focus: Open Lock, Stealthy

UFR Feats (in the order selected):
Nimble Fingers, Skill Focus: Disable Device, Skill Focus: Open Lock, Skill Focus: Move Silently

The Master Thief values nothing above disabling traps and opening locks, so my Feats remain close to the same. I traded Stealthy for Skill Focus: Move Silently (+2 to Hide and Move Silently) because wands of Invisibility (+3 to Move Silently) are far more plentiful than I expected when DDO launched.

Skills (includes Ability modifiers, Enhancements, and armor penalties):
Balance 11, Bluff 12, Disable Device 29, Haggle 10, Hide 20, Listen 15, Move Silently 20, Open Lock 31, Search 16, Spot 15, Swim 8, Tumble 11

UFR Detailed Progression by Level

• Train as rogue every level
• Skills:
• At Level 1, place 4 ranks into every skill listed above except Balance (3) and Tumble (1).
• For Levels 2-8, place 1 rank into each skill listed above except Tumble.
• For Levels 9 & 10, place 1 rank into each skill listed above.
  
• Use your Ability points for INT at Level 4 and Level 8.
  

• Be invisible or use Sneak to scout ahead for the party.
• Wait for the group to arrive and engage the enemy.
• Use Bluff often during combat to allow for devastating Sneak Attacks.
• Remember that you are utility--not melee!
• Ranged weapons are a good choice, but don't try to be the hero!