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The Ruffian: an Idea for a Strength-build Rogue Archetype
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<blockquote data-quote="Gwarok" data-source="post: 7485167" data-attributes="member: 12249"><p>Well, I don't know if this needs a whole subclass. This is easily represented by a STR based rogue stat wise, with a level or 2 of Fighter perhaps. But for feats give him Tavern Brawler to make him a bit more dangerous unarmed, take expertise from the rogue levels in Athletics. That will make them able to grapple and fight bare knuckled well. Later on, maybe throw in some Toughness. I made an ideal thug boss for one of my campaigns. Even though the party level was 12th, this guy was only 10th, and a decent fight unarmed and unarmored. Was 5 Rogue/ 5 Barbarian with 18 STR and CON. Fast, 2 attacks, got +12 to grapple checks and could initiate with a hit. Had a 17 AC buck naked too. Good muscle guy, could walk around town unarmed so as not to attack too much attention. </p><p></p><p>Anyways, seems like you a whole new subclass is a bit overkill, but if you get one made have fun with it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gwarok, post: 7485167, member: 12249"] Well, I don't know if this needs a whole subclass. This is easily represented by a STR based rogue stat wise, with a level or 2 of Fighter perhaps. But for feats give him Tavern Brawler to make him a bit more dangerous unarmed, take expertise from the rogue levels in Athletics. That will make them able to grapple and fight bare knuckled well. Later on, maybe throw in some Toughness. I made an ideal thug boss for one of my campaigns. Even though the party level was 12th, this guy was only 10th, and a decent fight unarmed and unarmored. Was 5 Rogue/ 5 Barbarian with 18 STR and CON. Fast, 2 attacks, got +12 to grapple checks and could initiate with a hit. Had a 17 AC buck naked too. Good muscle guy, could walk around town unarmed so as not to attack too much attention. Anyways, seems like you a whole new subclass is a bit overkill, but if you get one made have fun with it! [/QUOTE]
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