rogue (Rift)
The history of martial combat stretches back to the earliest days of Telara, when war was a brutal, messy, simple affair. This, as any Rogue will tell you, was the heyday of the Warrior. Their own tradition began much later, after people learned to fight with their minds as well as their muscles.
The arts of the Rogue are handed down by many different masters, each of whom developed unique forms and techniques. All Rogues are sophisticated combatants and dynamic thinkers, who utilize every available tool to skew the battlefield to their advantage. In the cities, Rogues learned to use shadow and cover to catch their targets unaware. Other Rogues learned the secrets of the wild, taming savage beasts and brewing poisons from the flora. Still others gained mastery over the arcane to enhance their weapons and attacks.
Classes
During Gameplay you have the opportunity to acquire more souls to use in your Soul Attunement system. Some of them in detail are as follows
Possessing deadly agility and mastery of the blade, the Nightblade can also draw upon the planar magics of fire and death to deal doom in a variety of ways. Favoring light armor, their ability to stalk and quickly eliminate their adversaries means the unfortunate quarry rarely has the chance to defend, let alone counterattack. Rangers are consummate hunters who know the strengths and weaknesses of every beast, taming animal companions to augment their considerable prowess in ranged combat. This synergy between bow and beast allows Rangers to handily overcome the most daunting obstacles. Masters of subtlety and subterfuge, an Assassin's ability to walk in the shadows allows them to bypass obstacles and launch devastating surprise attacks. A rare few survive the initial assault, only to succumb to virulent poisons. Blade Dancers are masters of wielding edged weapons. They specialize in ritualized combat movements that are lightning fast. Blade Dancers can overwhelm even an accomplished opponent's defenses, setting them up for a devastating coup de grace Singing the songs of battle and playing heart-stirring cadences, Bards embolden their allies and cripple their enemies through rhythm and rhyme. Marksmen are offensive sharpshooters trained to thin enemy ranks with ruthless efficiency. They combine swift hit-and-run attacks with devastating volleys, endlessly harassing targets, sowing the battlefield with dead and crippled foes. The Saboteur is a cunning Rogue who uses explosives and other incendiaries to cripple opponents and control the battlefield. With proper preparation, a Saboteur can destroy enemies without ever giving them a chance to join battle. The Riftstalker is a defensive specialist who bends the planes to enhance his constitution and shift in and out of the physical dimension. These highly skilled and survivable combatants keep their opponents' focus while easily evading incoming blows. The Tactician adds deep and situational versatility to the Rogue calling. Offensively, the Soul combines bolts of withering energy with a devastating set of elemental torrents that erupt in arcs of fire, ice, and death. The Tactician’s group healing skills are just as enviable, as are its fire-and-forget cores and robust support abilities.Trainers
| Defiant | Guardian |
|---|---|
| Meridian - Nahra Adell | Sanctum - Pandothiel Majenthe |
| Freemarch: Ark of the Ascended - Djinaen Donox | Silverwood: Sanguine Shores - Samuel Fisk |
| Freemarch: King's Retreat - Garren Shoat | Silverwood: Argent Glade - Bram Gamal |
| Freemarch: Kelari Refuge - Zenan Petro | Gloamwood: Gloamwood Pines - Nishala Stonehide |
| Freemarch: Denegar's Stand - Pamjaela Slipcraft |
| Neutral |
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| Scarwood Reach: Perspice - Kalia Shadowstep |
| Shimmersand: Fortune's Shore - Yasmine Brent |
Gameplay
Rogues are most at home skulking around the edges of battle, waiting for the perfect moment to strike with overwhelming force and minimal chance of counterstrike. They excel at tasks requiring a quick mind and quicker blade, such as dueling, scouting, and assassination. Not all Rogues live in the shadows. Many are simply loners, at home on the edges of society, mastering the arts of hunting and animal husbandry to survive.
An expert at hit-and-run tactics, a Rogue relies on quick bursts of energy to fuel dazzling combination attacks that cripple and maim, leaving opponents open for lethal finishing maneuvers.
| Calling | Class | DPS | HEAL | TANK | ENHANCE | PET | Combat Type |
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| | Nightblade |  | Melee DPS | ||||
| Ranger | | | Ranged DPS | ||||
| Assassin | | Melee DPS | |||||
| Bladedancer | | Melee DPS | |||||
| Marksman | | Ranged DPS | |||||
| Riftstalker | | Melee Tanking | |||||
| Bard | | | | Ranged Heals | |||
| Saboteur | | Ranged DPS | |||||
| Tactician | | | | Ranged Heals | |||
| Infiltrator | PvP |
Equipment
Rogues prefer simple leather armor, leaving them unencumbered to move stealthily and make swift escapes. In close combat, a Rogue wields a light-weight sword or dagger in each hand. Never the sort to give up an advantage, many Rogues have also mastered the art of ranged combat with bows and firearms.
As your power grows, you will discover sets of equipment that go together. Some of these sets (Battlegear) have a synergy with other items of the same set which make the whole of the set greater than the sum of its parts.
Cleric: Purifier • Inquisitor • Sentinel • Justicar • Druid • Warden • Cabalist • Shaman • Templar • Defiler
Rogue: Assassin • Nightblade • Ranger • Bladedancer • Riftstalker • Bard • Marksman • Saboteur • Infiltrator • Tactician
Mage: Elementalist • Warlock • Pyromancer • Stormcaller • Chloromancer • Necromancer • Archon • Dominator • Archmage • Harbinger
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