Do rogues have proficiency?

Gives you either +2 ac or 1d4 damage on every attack, and unless you are doing an arcane trickster, you don't have any other concentration spells competing. Well, rogues do get proficiency with some, shortbow, rapier, etc. To expand that list, you have a few options. Option 1, Dip a level.
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Do rogues get expertise?

As Rangers and Rogues are capable of gaining expertise at level one, even if a character isn't primarily planning on serving as a Rogue or Ranger, a one-level multi-class dip in either of these classes can provide a character with Expertise.
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Do rogues have proficiency with rapiers?

The only upgrade to be had with multiclassing is getting the Heavy Crossbow or Longbow. A rogue already has proficiency in some martial weapons, namely hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers and shortswords.
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Are rogues proficient in Dex?

Dexterity is your number one ability score as a rogue.
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What proficiency do rogues have?

Proficiencies. Skills: Choose four from Acrobatics, Athletics, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Perception, Performance, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth.
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D&D Class Lore: The Rogue

Are rogues proficient with swords?

Rogues are already proficient in the martial weapons, Hand Crossbow Short Sword and Rapier, as well as Long Sword which is a Martial weapon but will prevent Sneak Attack.
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Do rogues use Dex or strength?

Depends on the weapon, Rogues usually use finesse weapons so their dex modifier is used instead because it's typically higher, as a dex character the only benefit rogues get from str is shove distance, athletics checks (like jump distance and shove chance) and carrying capacity.
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Are rogues proficient with daggers?

Specifics: This feat allows the character to use the club, dagger, dart, handaxe, light crossbow, heavy crossbow, quarterstaff, mace, shortsword, rapier, shortbow, morningstar, and sling.
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Do rogues need wisdom or intelligence?

Rogue Ability Scores

Dexterity is key for any Rogue, and Intelligence is important for Arcane Tricksters, but your need for Wisdom and Charisma depend largely on your choice of skills and role in the party. Str: Typically your dump stat. Nothing that a typical Rogue does uses Strength.
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Should Rogues always dual wield?

The rogue's fighting style is all about dealing a single, devastating blow with Sneak Attack—but dual-wielding can give your rogue PC a second chance to score that attack if their first attempt misses.
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Are Rogues proficient in bows?

Rogue's get prof with simple weapons, which the shortbow is one of. Rogue damage comes from sneak attack, not the die of their weapon, not to mention 1d8 vs 1d6 (longbow vs shortbow) is 1 point of damage difference on average. I *think* longbow has more range, too, but that isn't going to matter all that often.
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Can Rogues learn swords?

Paladins, Hunters, Mages, Rogues, and Warlocks can all learn how to use One-Handed Swords from a Weapon Master.
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Do rogues get advantage if hidden?

This makes the Hide action much more accessible (and valuable) since you can still use your action to attack enemies. Plus, hiding as a bonus action gives your rogue PC the chance to attack enemies with advantage in the same round—which also lets them use their Sneak Attack feature.
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Are rogues charisma based?

A rogue's other vital ability score depends on their approach. Expertise means a rogue can make one of D&D 5e's best face builds despite not using Charisma as a primary stat. Rogues who want to excel in social situations, such as those lacking a sorcerer or bard in the party, should keep Charisma high.
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Can rogues do a lot of damage?

The Rogue makes a single weapon attack and adds the Fighter's Superiority Dice to damage, as well as Sneak Attack if it applies. In a party with a single-classed Rogue, this could amount to significant damage from the Sneak Attack alone.
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What is the best proficiency for a Rogue?

The best Rogue skill proficiencies are Deception, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, and Perception.
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What are rogues proficient in?

Proficiencies
  • Armor: Light armor.
  • Weapons: Simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords.
  • Tools: Thieves' tools.
  • Saving Throws: Dexterity, Intelligence.
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Can a Rogue use a Greataxe?

So, yes. You can hold a Greataxe in one hand, while you attack with a shortsword in your other hand. However, you won't be able to attack with the Greataxe until you stow or drop the shortsword.
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What ability scores should a rogue have?

For many rogues, you'll want a Constitution score of 14 or 12. Then when it comes to the mental abilities of Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma, it will really depend on your rogue archetype and what skills you'd like to focus on.
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Do rogues get advantage when flanking?

Flanking is a variant rule for 5e, not a baseline one. Rogues get advantage sneak attacks in that situation, but no one else.
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What is the strongest rogue spec?

Out of all three Rogue specs, we recommend Subtlety as the best choice for leveling. It offers the best single-target burst damage and allows you to dispatch enemies within only a few seconds, jumping from enemy to enemy in quick succession.
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Can a rogue use a scimitar?

Rogue cannot use martial weapons. Rogue gets simple weapon proficiency + longsword, rapier and shortsword.
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Can Rogues use longbows?

Because certain classes like a rogue or druid can only use a shortbow and not a long bow. If you're a class that can use a long bow, there's no reason to use the short bow.
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Can Rogues dual wield swords?

Comment by 9431. Only Warriors, Hunters, Rogues, and (added in patch 2.01) Shamans are able to duel wield currently. Available at your class trainers.
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