Black Rogue (4e Class)
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[edit] Black Rogue
| “ | There is nothing that can be said, only that which can be done, and that which can burn. | ” |
| Class Traits |
| Role: Striker. |
| Power Source: Arcane, Martial. |
| Key Abilities: Dexterity, Strength, Constitution |
| Armor Proficiencies: Cloth, Leather |
| Weapon Proficiencies: Daggers, Knives, Crossbows, Shuriken, Sling, Short Sword, Scythe |
| Bonus to Defense: +1 Reflex, +1 Will |
| Hit Points at 1st Level: 12 + Constitution score |
| Hit Points per Level Gained: 4 |
| Healing Surges per Day: 5 + Constitution modifier |
| Trained Skills: Thievery, Stealth. From the class skills list below, choose 4 more trained skills at 1st level. Class Skills: Acrobatics, Athletics, Bluff, Dungeoneering, Insight, Intimidate, Perception, Stealth, Streetwise, Thievery |
| Build Options: Dark Walker, Sharp Caster |
| Class Features: Sneak Attack,Black Rogues Curse, Shadow Walk, Encounter Power |
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Black Rogue Overview |
| Characteristics: "Common petty thieves will be hung by their neck at the likes of commoners. I shall not, for I know how to make those commoners burst into spontaneous flame, or curse them so that every move causes an ache in their soul, Yes I am a Black Rogue!" The Black Rogue is a serious class. They are proud of what they do, and will stop at nothing to accomplish their goals. A lot of people who become black Rogues were once powerful warlocks whom learned the ways of being tricky and sneaky. Upon further study they learn the ways of becoming a killing machine. "A hybrid warlock and Rogue, such a thing would devour the very soul of an angel by itself..." |
| Religion: Black Rogues are usually followers of the Raven Queen or Nerull. The pure evil Black Rogue may be a follower of Vecna. Black Rogues can follow any deity that will give them Arcane powers, as long as they aren't Good or Lawful Good. |
| Races: Black Rogues are versatile. Any Race can be a Black Rogue, as long as they are quick. To Be a Black Rogue one must have a deity with which they make a pact. This pact is the overarching reason that a Black Rogue gets it's arcane power, so therefore the race must be able to worship a deity. |
[edit] Creating a Black Rogue
Black Rogues are strong, quick, magical people. They strike hard and fast, and only leave those whom are strong enough to survive standing. As a Black Rogue you can follow one of two paths. The Dark Walker Path is a path more focused on quick hits and not being seen. As a Dark Walker you will most likely be doing the thinning out in the battle. As a Sharp Caster you rely more on your magic. You can go one on one with melee combat, but you would rather stand back and cast spells that burst, explode and or push your enemies around the field. You have to be careful though, that you do not harm your allies in the burst.
[edit] Dark Walker
As a Dark Walker you want to hide in the shadows and slice your enemies into bits. You don't rely on the magic as much as your skill in critical blows, but you do use magic when it suits your needs. "A Dark Walker will disappear at the beginning of battle and nobody will know where they are until the battle is over."
- Suggested Feat: Fleeting Ghost (Human Feat:Proficiency: Chain mail)
- Suggested Skills: Bluff, Athletics, Intimidate, Insight
- Suggested At-Will Powers: Cursed Strike, Dark Strike
- Suggested Encounter Power: Dragon Blade
- Suggested Daily Power: Flaming Barrage
- Obtained Power:Black Run
[edit] Sharp Caster
A Sharp Caster relies on magic more then the physical aspect. When things get dirty they aren't afraid to pull a blade, and they know just where to stick it so that the enemy only has 30 seconds to live. A Sharp Caster is accurate, but may not be as potent in damage.
- Suggested Feat: Alertness (Human Feat: Action Surge)
- Suggested Skills: Bluff, Insight, Streetwise, Acrobatics
- Suggested At-Will Powers: Flaming Flourish, Dark Strike
- Suggested Encounter Power: Hell Flare
- Suggested Daily Power: Wrath of the Gods
- Obtained Power: Dark Tsunami
[edit] Black Rogue Class Features
All Black Rogue share these class features.
- Sneak Attack
Just like with regular Rogues, Black Rogues get sneak attack damage. The damage is the same as with a Rogue. Sneak attack is only possible if you have combat advantage against an enemy. Different things grant Combat Advantage.
| Level | Stealth Damage |
|---|---|
| 1st-10th | +2d6 |
| 11th-20th | +3d6 |
| 21st-30th | +5d6 |
- Black Rogues Curse
The Black Rogue Curse usually goes unnoticed, or at least until the Rogue strikes the target.The Curse can be put on by striking the target. The Black Rogue has also mastered this ability and is able to put this on multiple targets. (used for Warlock spells)
- Shadow Walk
The more you please your god, the more your god will empower you. You gain the ability to teleport at the end of your turn if you meet the following requirements: -You have successfully used a move action to move at least 3 squares -Have have made an attack roll on any enemy
| Level | Squares Teleported |
|---|---|
| 1st-10th | 5 |
| 11th-20th | 6 |
| 21st-30th | 7 |
Only Certain Black Rogues get these powers, according to your build.
| Black Run | Black Rogue Class Feature |
| You move as if you were the shadows gaining extra speed | |
Encounter  Arcane, Speed
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| Move Action | 7 Squares |
| Effect: You move 7 squares ignoring opportunity attacks | |
| Dark Tsunami | Black Rogue Class Feature |
| You call down gigantic waves made of pure necrotic energy to smash down onto your foes. | |
| Daily Arcane, Necrotic
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| Standard Action | 5 Squares, Burst 4 |
| Attack: Con Vs. AC | |
| Hit: 2d10 necrotic damage | |
| Effect: All enemies in burst get pushed 5 squares and take ongoing 5 Necrotic damage (Save ends). | |
[edit] Black Rogue Powers
Black Rogue powers generally consist of Physical attacks and Arcane magic. Almost all of the magic is fueled into them by their deity. Without a deity to worship and Black Rogue cannot cast any arcane magic. Even if the Black Rogue goes against the deity's orders it can still cast the magic, the Black Rogue and the deity made a pact which lasts until death of either one.
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