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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mistwell" data-source="post: 3373992" data-attributes="member: 2525">For combat, there tend to be four template rogues:1) Ranged attacks.  With high dex, and the ability to sneak attack from 30 feet away, and the benefit of distance has on your survivability, this choice is popular.2) Reach weapon.  With the increased number of squares that you can flank from, and the benefit of distance on your survivability, and the ability to take feats like combat reflexes to get attacks of opportunity on foes, this is a popular choice.3) Spring attack.  This option, often combined with another option, is useful because it again allows you the benefit of distance from your foes on your foe's turn, which increases your survivability.  The feat chain also allows you to get into position for flanking with less risk.4) Two weapon fighting.  This option is popular because you can deal sneak attack damage with both weapons.  Often combined with weapon finesse so that your odds of hitting increase, this tactic can be effective at dropping your foes fast.  It does however have the drawback of not allowing you to have distance from your foes, which can decrease your survivability.  Have a high AC, find ways to increase your hit points (higher constitution, temporary hit points from spells like false life, etc...), find things that offer cover or concealment, and do what you can do avoid getting hit for a full attack by a foe right next to you.</blockquote>

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