Need a solid rogue build.. New to DDO :/

[Dead-Child]

Hello people, I'm completely new to DDO, but I've played many games like this in my past, Baldur's Gate, and the Neverwinter series were just great. Icewindale as well, but anyway, down to my point of this post. I really like rogues, but I'm not too sure on how to build this guy.. I wanna be like.. A hidden backstabber for crazy damage, but keep aggro off me, and be able to retreat quickly if I get in too deep. I love the whole assassin role thing. I would just go a default build but that kinda messes up the "My Character" feel, ya know? I just wanna have alot of fun with this guy, not be a gimp, and not have my party being like.. "Oh god, some crappy sin again..". Now I'm not one to brag, but I catch on very quick, and I'm a natural at video games, been playing RPG's like Baldur's Gate and the like, since I was 5 or 6, and I'm 25 now, haha. Any help on this would be great, and I'd be very greatful to the person that would help me out with this. I'd hate to get endgame and find out I need to re-roll my character. I wanna make an Elf, so if you could, please take his stats/traits into consideration. Thanks a lot in advance. ^_^

[Kralgnax]

I wanna be like.. A hidden backstabber for crazy damage, but keep aggro off me, and be able to retreat quickly if I get in too deep. ....SNIP......I would just go a default build but that kinda messes up the "My Character" feel, ya know?
Which do you want? Do you want a good build that will work, or to develop your own? You aren't likely to get both any time soon. I would recommend you start with The Dark Blade (http://forums.ddo.com/showpost.php?p=2782313&postcount=5) - you're entirely welcome to customize from there.

[Dead-Child]

I was kinda hoping for one that would work. After I get the feel of it by endgame, if I feel I "need" to re-roll to make some tweaks, I would. I appreciate your link though, I'll check that out.


Edit: Actually, that guide is quite perfect, it has exactly what I was looking for. Of course I'll make a few small adjustments, but all in all, it's great. Thanks a lot. ^^

[countesscrow]

I would recomend this buil, however it uses staffs and acrobat line.



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Level 20 Lawful Good Human Male
(2 Monk \ 18 Rogue)
Hit Points: 206
Spell Points: 0
BAB: 14\14\19\24
Fortitude: 10
Reflex: 20
Will: 10

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 20) (Level 20)
Strength 18 23 24
Dexterity 15 18 22
Constitution 10 12 12
Intelligence 14 16 16
Wisdom 8 11 12
Charisma 8 10 10

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 7
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 7
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 20) (Level 20)
Balance 6 29 35
Bluff 3 23 23
Concentration 0 1 1
Diplomacy -1 0 0
Disable Device 6 26 33
Haggle -1 0 1
Heal -1 1 1
Hide 6 20 20
Intimidate -1 0 0
Jump 4 23 27
Listen -1 1 1
Move Silently 6 20 20
Open Lock 6 29 32
Perform n/a n/a n/a
Repair 2 3 3
Search 6 26 32
Spot 3 24 24
Swim 8 30 30
Tumble 6 29 35
Use Magic Device 3 23 26

Level 1 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Bluff (+4)
Skill: Disable Device (+4)
Skill: Hide (+4)
Skill: Move Silently (+4)
Skill: Open Lock (+4)
Skill: Search (+4)
Skill: Spot (+4)
Skill: Swim (+4)
Skill: Tumble (+4)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Selected) Skill Focus: Disable Device
Feat: (Human Bonus) Skill Focus: Search
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Rapier
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortsword
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortbow
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Trapfinding
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Faster Sneaking I
Enhancement: Rogue Balance I
Enhancement: Rogue Tumble I


Level 2 (Monk)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Two Handed Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Breezes
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Candles
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Pebbles
Feat: (Automatic) Disciple of Puddles
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Kama
Feat: (Automatic) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Shuriken
Feat: (Automatic) Finishing Moves
Feat: (Automatic) Flurry of Blows
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Handaxe
Feat: (Automatic) Unarmed Strike
Enhancement: Rogue Disable Device I
Enhancement: Rogue Open Lock I
Enhancement: Rogue Search I
Enhancement: Rogue Improved Trap Sense I


Level 3 (Monk)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+0.5)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Skill Focus: Use Magic Device
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Evasion
Feat: (Automatic) Meditation
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Way of the Clever Monkey I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I


Level 4 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+2)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+3)
Skill: Swim (+3)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Rogue Acid Trap Lore I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I


Level 5 (Rogue)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+4)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Trap Sense
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Strength I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I


Level 6 (Rogue)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Uncanny Dodge
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Rogue Tumble II


Level 7 (Rogue)
Skill: Bluff (+6)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Rogue Balance II


Level 8 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+2)
Skill: Tumble (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Rogue Thief-Acrobat I


Level 9 (Rogue)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+4)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting
Enhancement: Rogue Search II
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity II


Level 10 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+3)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Uncanny Dodge
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training II


Level 11 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+3)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Rogue Search III


Level 12 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+4)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Bludgeoning Weapons
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Improved Evasion


Level 13 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+2)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity III


Level 14 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Hide (+3)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Human Greater Adaptability Dexterity I
Enhancement: Rogue Thief-Acrobat II


Level 15 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+3)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Cripling Strike
Feat: (Selected) Nimble Fingers
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training III


Level 16 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: DEX
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Hide (+3)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Rogue Improved Trap Sense II
Enhancement: Rogue Improved Trap Sense III


Level 17 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+3)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Monk Wisdom I


Level 18 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Hide (+3)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Defensive Roll
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Handed Fighting
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy III
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training IV


Level 19 (Rogue)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Hide (+1)
Skill: Move Silently (+2)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Rogue Disable Device II


Level 20 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: WIS
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Bluff (+1)
Skill: Disable Device (+1)
Skill: Jump (+3)
Skill: Open Lock (+1)
Skill: Search (+1)
Skill: Spot (+1)
Skill: Swim (+1)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Enhancement: Rogue Cold Trap Lore I
Enhancement: Rogue Electric Trap Lore I
Enhancement: Rogue Fire Trap Lore I
Enhancement: Rogue Item Defense I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II

[Kralgnax]

I was kinda hoping for one that would work. After I get the feel of it by endgame, if I feel I "need" to re-roll to make some tweaks, I would. I appreciate your link though, I'll check that out.


Edit: Actually, that guide is quite perfect, it has exactly what I was looking for. Of course I'll make a few small adjustments, but all in all, it's great. Thanks a lot. ^^
You're most welcome - and welcome to DDO!
Now stop lollygagging about the forums - get out there and stab something ;)
The paths revisited are very good for new players, and classes you may not be familiar with.

[jellyfish21]

Elf
12 str
18 dex
14 con
12 int
8 wis
8 cha

Feats in order:
toughness
weapon finese
skill focus search
skill focus disable device
twf
itwf
gtwf.

Keep search, disable and open lock maxed.
Have fun with your other skill points.

Have fun.