Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="TwoSix" data-source="post: 9868324" data-attributes="member: 205">Warriors will have a much easier time using larger weapons that do 2d6 or 3d6 damage, because they generally have higher Strength.  And they'll be able to make 3 attacks with that larger weapon, all with a boon.  Rogues can only use backstab with a basic or swift weapon, which limits their damage to 1d6+1.  And crucially, Trickery and Backstab are both limited to once per round; if they roll well they might get a second action with Exploit Opportunity, but that requires a 20+ roll.The rogue can spike for higher damage at level 1 if with Backstab, sure, doing 3d6+1 with a rapier, vs a warrior doing 1d6+2 with a battle axe.  (Although the warrior could eat a bane to use the 2d6 or 3d6 weapon).  But the rogue is very vulnerable to enemies that have any sort of defensive ability that applies a bane, which happens a lot in SotDL or SotWW combat.  If the enemy applies a bane, that 3d6+1 is down to 1d6+1.  Also note that the Warrior gets another ability that gives them another 1d6 damage to every attack starting at 2nd level.  A backstab rogue will generally be good at doing great damage on one attack, the warrior is seeking out multiple attacks and their kit makes them better at every single attack they get to make.</blockquote>