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crowhaven
2021-03-14, 11:03 AM
Hey

I was wondering if there's is there a class that's a mix of a Rogue/Barbarian that uses some magic? It can be from any edition from any game or homebrew

hamishspence
2021-03-14, 11:25 AM
Factotum has a little bit of rogue, a little bit of magic user, and a little bit of fighter, not so much barbarian.

A well done Swordsage with Tiger Claw manuevers and something slightly magically-flavoured (Shadow Hand and Desert Wind) can feel a little "Rogueish" (sneaking around in the dark) and Barbarianish (Tiger Claw manuevers can feel a little rage-y) and spellcaster-ish (teleporting with Shadow Hand, creating lots of fire with Desert Wind).

Main lack is in trapfinding.

Palanan
2021-03-14, 02:05 PM
Originally Posted by crowhaven
I was wondering if there's is there a class that's a mix of a Rogue/Barbarian that uses some magic?

How much magic were you looking for?

In the 3.5 Book of Exalted Deeds, there’s a prestige class designed for barbarians, the Champion of Gwynharwyf, which includes limited spellcasting from the cleric list. One of the class features, Furious Casting, allows for spellcasting while raging.

Another PrC from the same book, the Beloved of Valarian, has modest requirements and could be taken by a barbarian. This one grants a limited list of druid/ranger spells. It's not designed for barbarians, but the spell list is more nature-themed.

Mastikator
2021-03-14, 02:12 PM
Barbarian Totem Warrior has a little bit of magic, Urchin background grants stealth, slight of hand, disguise kit and thief's tools proficiency.

Nifft
2021-03-14, 03:49 PM
"Uses magic" like AD&D Thief who can read scrolls and use wands (or 3e Rogue with Use Magic Device skill, or 5e Rogue with Thief subclass)?

Or uses magic more like a spellcaster?

Palanan
2021-03-19, 08:38 AM
OP, can you tell us any more about how much magic you're looking to include in your barbarian rogue?

Weasel of Doom
2021-03-21, 04:23 AM
Ranger - stealthy warrior of the wilds with light armour and a bit of magic