NiklasWB
2018-06-19, 07:30 AM
Hello, I’ve been thinking about making a Tiefling Rogue Inquisitive that is sort of like a Detective/Sherlock Holmes type that works with the law enforcement in his hometown.
I’m thinking about going either Feral variant Tiefling from SCAG or Glasya variant Tiefling from Mordekainen's Tome of Foes.
I’m also set on taking the Observant Feat at some early point just for the RP effects.
Other than that, I’m looking for input on how to create an interesting but effective character.
We do point buy 27, with one free feat at level 1 (not PAM, GWM, SS, Crossbow Expert, Lucky, Warcaster, Shield Master etc… basically a ban on the ones that EVERYONE always takes). I was going to pick Observant here for +1 WIS.
My idea right now would be Glasya variant Tiefling:
STR 10
DEX 16
CON 14
INT 12
WIS 14 (13+1 after Observant feat)
CHA 10
Going for DEX 20 should probably be a priority after that. After that I’m not sure if I should bump WIS or CON or take one or more feats. Mobile, Dual Wielder, Skulker, Alert?
And what about weapons and playstyle? I don’t see him as being a bow user, and probably only uses crossbows when he has to.
My thinking is that I have three alternatives in terms of weapons.
1. Dual wielding short swords in melee (or daggers, for throwing versatility). Bonus action will often be used to attack, but also gives a better chance to land sneak attack.
2. Whip. Taking the Weapon master feat or dip fighter 1 for whip proficiency (or persuade the DM to grant him proficiency in whip for free). Should make him bit more ‘unique’, and reach should be fun for a melee rogue. Frees up bonus action for cunning action every round.
3. “Switch hitter” with light crossbow at range and a single short sword (or rapier) in melee. Versatile, bonus action open for cunning action, but does not excel at anything.
What do you guys think? Which weapons or tactics would work well for an Inquisitive.
Thank you for your input.
I’m thinking about going either Feral variant Tiefling from SCAG or Glasya variant Tiefling from Mordekainen's Tome of Foes.
I’m also set on taking the Observant Feat at some early point just for the RP effects.
Other than that, I’m looking for input on how to create an interesting but effective character.
We do point buy 27, with one free feat at level 1 (not PAM, GWM, SS, Crossbow Expert, Lucky, Warcaster, Shield Master etc… basically a ban on the ones that EVERYONE always takes). I was going to pick Observant here for +1 WIS.
My idea right now would be Glasya variant Tiefling:
STR 10
DEX 16
CON 14
INT 12
WIS 14 (13+1 after Observant feat)
CHA 10
Going for DEX 20 should probably be a priority after that. After that I’m not sure if I should bump WIS or CON or take one or more feats. Mobile, Dual Wielder, Skulker, Alert?
And what about weapons and playstyle? I don’t see him as being a bow user, and probably only uses crossbows when he has to.
My thinking is that I have three alternatives in terms of weapons.
1. Dual wielding short swords in melee (or daggers, for throwing versatility). Bonus action will often be used to attack, but also gives a better chance to land sneak attack.
2. Whip. Taking the Weapon master feat or dip fighter 1 for whip proficiency (or persuade the DM to grant him proficiency in whip for free). Should make him bit more ‘unique’, and reach should be fun for a melee rogue. Frees up bonus action for cunning action every round.
3. “Switch hitter” with light crossbow at range and a single short sword (or rapier) in melee. Versatile, bonus action open for cunning action, but does not excel at anything.
What do you guys think? Which weapons or tactics would work well for an Inquisitive.
Thank you for your input.