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So for my second playthrough, I wanted to build a thief/rogue type of character. Now problem is, I'm a caster at heart so building outside of my comfort zone, I usually require a little help; so I'm, turning to the boards I usually ghost for help.


Things I already know;

Its common acceptance that dex base character seem to be underpowered.

Nasty deeds can easily be replaced by equipment/magic/ generally cheap things.

This isn't the thief series.

I'm basically trying to create Garrett here


Things I'm avoiding at all cost;

Giving the rogue magic of any sorts, meaning he/she he be purely skill based, I'm not trying to make a spellblade here. With the exception of the magic arrows of course.

Yes I will be using nasty deeds.

As far as min/max goes, I usually put my characters theme/rp above it.


I'm already prepared to cry my eyes out...lord knows I've been doing it up to now with some of my fights.

So any thoughts?

Optional info;
As far as the second character goes, I was thinking of either trying for a witch mmmm, witches..... -cough- or a type of paladin build that heals and buffs.

Currently I'm running a pure glass cannon wizard who has one point in every magic but focuses on Fire/earth/witchcraft. My second character is a tank that buffs with a sword and shield.

So, I think I covered my basis here.....


edit:
Of topic, a little disappointed that we don't have a fan art section, I was thinking of doing some.