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on November 23, 2025
<br>The go-to weapon for the rogues is the dagger. The exceptional mobility provided by the class makes them uniquely suited to maneuvering around enemies to get the big pop of extra damage from a backstab. Simply move into the radius behind the chosen enemy (depicted as a triangular field with a dagger icon) and attack as typical. It is important to note that not all abilities benefit from the backstab position - check to make sure that the chosen attack makes use of the boost to ensure that AP and recharge time are not being wasted. Rogues can also be quite effective at a distance, but many scoundrel skills rely on being up close, so it can be wise to just keep a ranged weapon on hand for a tight situat<br><br> <br>Your attacks never miss, but cannot deal normal critical damage. Surprisingly, this doesn’t negate backstabs making it a decent skill for rogues with daggers. Enemy evasion is rarely an issue, so taking this talent is mostly for fights where enemies have a high chance of dodging, and then later maybe switching it out via the respect mirror. This should not be taken with characters that invest in Single Handed, which greatly boosts accuracy, and Two-Handed that increases the critical multipl<br><br> <br>Civil abilities are the least used options out of the bunch and most effected by wearable items. These are broken into three categories, craftsmanship, nasty deeds, and <a href="https://www.strategylair.com/articles/10-insane-activities-that-could-make-fire-emblem-engage-epic.html">Emblem Rings</a> personality. If the Inquisitor is the main character they should invest in persuasion as it is the most useful all around. If not, lucky charm is great for collecting large sums of money or better it<br><br> <br>Out of the three, summoning is more useful for a player who wants more distance between them and the enemy. The huntsman skill line is useful for players who only want to use select scoundrel abilities so they can keep a bow equipped instead of dual-wielding daggers. Polymorph is less useful in general but still useful if a player is interested in staying close to their enemies and fading into the background. After that, let's looks at what skills are useful for the Witch in their base skill li<br><br> <br><img src="https://p0.pikist.com/photos/618/42/woman-pregnant-pier-belly-maternity-pretty-pose-pregnancy-water-thumbnail.jpg"; style="max-width:440px;float:right;padding:10px 0px 10px 10px;border:0px;" alt="" />As with every class choice in Original Sin 2 , there is no one correct option for the character race, but some are slightly more beneficial than others. Dwarf characters work very well - the inherent racial boost of +1 to sneaking saves point commitments later for an ability that is nearly necessary for the positioning-heavy rogue playstyle. Elves are also quite effective; though the Loremaster bump is something of a write-off, the Flesh sacrifice skill is incredibly useful and pairs well with the Rogue's Adrenaline skill to either take the edge off the subsequent AP drop or to set up an action-heavy round. While certainly still playable, Human, Lizard, and Undead Rogues do not offer directly beneficial perks for pure rogues, but can be helpful for those wishing to branch out into more direct combat-oriented builds, with humans especially being quite versatile in their capabilit<br><br> <br>That customization is key even when working within the game's prebuilt character classes. While it is truly a mix-and-match system, there are ways to maximize abilities to fit an archetype, filling out a valuable role in the party. For some, the best place is on the front lines as an armor-clad knight, for others the back lines as a spell-slinging sorcerer. Some, though, prefer to mix it up, to strike from the shadows, and leap back into the dark as soon as the damage is done, keeping the enemy ever on their toes. This is the art of the rogue, the stealthy, sharp striker class that excels at both damage dealing and unmatched mobility. This guide aims to help players create their perfect backstabber, giving the tips and tricks for playing a rogue in Divinity: Original Sin<br><br> <br>You gain a bonus to Pyrokinetic and Hydrosophist, or Geomancer and Aerotheurge that swaps each turn. This is a great talent for mages that use elemental pairs. Because of the way surfaces and clouds react, it is best to pair up Pyro with Geo and Hydro with Aero for damage, buffs, and healing. Since which cycle you start with is random, it might not be as helpful if you lack a bonus at the time of cast<br><br> <br>When wielding a shield, you will make a melee counter-attack. But this only occurs once per turn. Obliviously, this is a fantastic skill for an up close Strength weapon-and-shield fighter. Dagger and shield rogues have the option of taking it, but it is unlikely to score any backstabs as your attacker will probably be facing towards you. Gladiator is even more helpful if you are able to trigger a secondary effect, such as Necromancer life steal or debuffs from your wea<br><br> <br>Since you have both weapon attacks and spells, aim to raise Strength and Intelligence at a 3:1 ratio; adjust accordingly if you want to focus on one or the other. Keep Constitution at a minimum, raising it only to meet shield requirements. Hydrosophist should be prioritized to improve healing, Magic armor recovery, and water damage. Warfare will grant a multiplicative damage increase to your melee and Necromancer spells. It would also be helpful to have a point in Perseverance and Retribution, unless you already have them as equipment enchantme<br>