Rogue | Character classes in The Bard's Tale 4 The Bard's Tale 4 Guide and Walkthrough

The following chapter contains all the information you need to play as a Rogue in Bard's Tale IV. Here you will find information on the starting parameters of the class, roles that suit the class the best, as well as advice on the development of this character class.

• General information
• Starting parameters and abilities
• Tips

General information

The Rogue specializes both in close and long ranged attacks. They deal the highest amount of damage from all of the character classes. Depending on the specialization you choose for the rogue, this class can serve two roles. Due to the fact that the rogue can use stealth, it functions brilliantly in combat on the first line. If you, however, decide to fight using a bow, the character should be standing in the second line.

Starting parameters and abilities

The Rogue has the following starting parameters:

1. Constitution: 8
2. Armor Class: 0
3. Strength: 7
4. Spell Points: 0
5. Intelligence: 1

The starting abilities of this class are as follows:

Icon	Type of ability	Name	Function
	Active	Shiv	Attacks enemies directly in front or located on the sides. The attack deals additional damage when targeting a stunned enemy.
	Active	Hide in Shadows	A free-to-cast ability of the Rogue that allows the class to avoid enemy attacks. Additionally, the Rogue gains a bonus to Sinking Assault ability if it is performed in the next round.

Additionally, you can choose three of the below listed abilities:

Icon	Type of ability	Name	Function
	Passive	Strength 1	+1 to Constitution
	Active	Sniper: Novice	Unlocks the Loose Arrow ability, allowing you to deal damage to any enemy on the battlefield.
	Active	Dagger: Novice	Unlocks the Sinking Assault ability, allowing you to attack the enemy on the front line and immediately move to the back.
	Active	Swordsman: Novice	Unlocks the Storm of Blades ability, hitting the enemy in the range twice.
	Passive	Critical Hit: Bows & Daggers	Gives a 10% chance for a critical hit that deals 50% more damage.
	Passive	Critical Hit: Swords	Gives a 20% chance to reset cooldowns of the character.
	Passive	Light Armor: Novice	Allows the ability to wear Light Armor.
	Passive	Constitution 1	+1 to Constitution
	Passive	Intelligence 1	+1 to Intelligence
	Passive	Cavity Search	+25% chance to find gold at the enemy corpse.
	Passive	Pirate	A Rogue with this ability will inform you when a chest with treasures is in the area.
	Active	Spy	Allows you to brew Paranoia Poison.
	Active	Burglar	Allows you to use lockpicks to break into locked rooms and open locked chests. It also allows you to craft lockpicks.
	Active	Great Sword: Novice 1	Unlocks the Sundering Smash ability, capable of dealing damage and decreasing the armor class of the enemy at the same time.
	Active	Science	Allows you to brew the following potions: lesser Draught of Power, small Elixir of Focus, small Tonic of Armor

Tips

1. Use the Hide in Shadows ability as often as possible. Thanks to that, the Rogue will not be attracting enemy attention. Instead, they will be focusing on the more durable Fighter. Additionally, the attack of the Rogue in the next turn will be empowered.

Rogue's portrait after using the Hide in Shadows ability.

1. The Rogue is definitely more powerful when fighting with a dagger. This weapon deals higher damage than a bow, making it more effective in combat. Use the bow only when you must target an enemy in the back row.
2. The core of the Rogue is his attack power, which is why you should invest in Strength, not Constitution. This will allow you to use the attacks that the class can perform to their fullest potential.
3. Rogue with a bow is excellent at applying status effects on enemies. Because of that, archers are effective at increasing the amount of damage dealt in combat.