D&D 5E Can a rogue train in longbow to gain proficiency?

[Queer Venger]

Are there rules options for a character class to train for specific weapon proficiency? If anyone can point me to the rules reference.

 

[jaelis]

The only way in the rules is via the Weapon Master feat. Downtime training is only good for tools and languages.

A more common way to do it is to multiclass.

 

[Ath-kethin]

I'd point to the rule that says anything can happen if you can convince your DM it should. So it's start there. (Why is a shortbow not sufficient, would be my first question).

 

[Motorskills]

Train to be an elf, then you get Longbow for free.

 

[Sacrosanct]

Train to be an elf, then you get Longbow for free.

Train to be an elf? You mean put on fake ears, tights, and go around acting all pretentious?


But yeah, the only ways are:
*be a race that has it
* take the weapon master feat (that's the purpose of that feat to begin with)
* ask your DM and if they're OK with it, you're good.
* multiclass into a class that has it.

 

[BoldItalic]

Ask your DM if you can take downtime proficiency training in arrows.

 

[UngeheuerLich]

You can have grandmaster training alternate reward. Somewhere in the DMG before epic boons. IF you wash your DMs car or make him pizza.

 

[77IM]

You can train in the longbow as a tool but not a weapon, like as a tool to start fires, or if you play the viol and want to use a longer bow.

 

[Miladoon]

Not that I know. Keep in mind your PC can use any weapon. Being proficient means you get to add your PB to the attack roll. My wizard started out with a greatsword.

 

[FormerlyHemlock]

The only way in the rules is via the Weapon Master feat. Downtime training is only good for tools and languages.

A more common way to do it is to multiclass.

You can also get weapon proficiency via backgrounds. See for example the Gladiator variant of Entertainer background; a handy way to pick up Net proficiency on a rogue or monk.