Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Rogue Guide

Dec 16

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The Rogue in Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a stealthy damage dealer who uses stealth, traps, and poisons to defeat enemies. This guide will help you understand how to play the Rogue alongside some basic tips.

Role: The Stealthy Damage Dealer

As a Rogue, your main tasks are to:

Deal High Damage: Use backstabs, quick strikes, and traps to hurt enemies.
Control the Fight: Use poisons, traps, and stealth to weaken and stop enemies.
Stay Hidden: Use stealth to avoid being seen and to set up strong attacks.

Rogues are great for players who like sneaky moves, quick attacks, and smart positioning.

Combat Resources

Opportunity Points: Earn these during combat and spend them to use strong abilities like Sinister Strikes or Explosive Trap.
Readiness: Improves certain abilities, making them stronger when you're well-prepared.
Stealth: Use skills like Shadow Walk to stay unseen and prepare powerful attacks.

Gear and Stats

Key Stats

Dexterity: Increases accuracy and damage.
Agility: Improves dodge chance and attack speed.
Readiness: Enhances abilities for extra effectiveness.

Recommended Gear

Armor: Wear cloth or leather armor to stay quick and agile.
Weapons: Use one-handed weapons like daggers, swords, and axes.
Accessories: Choose items that boost dexterity and agility for the best performance.

Tips for Playing a Rogue

1. Use Stealth Wisely

Start fights with Shadow Walk to sneak up on enemies.
Use Backstab and Waylay for big damage while enemies aren’t looking.

2. Manage Opportunity Points

Use basic attacks like Blackjack Kick to build Opportunity.
Spend points on strong abilities like Sinister Strikes or Explosive Trap.

3. Control the Enemy

Use traps like Springwire Trap and Caltrops to stop enemies from moving.
Throw Corrosive Brew to lower armor and make enemies easier to defeat.
Use Smoke Trick to stun and escape if you’re in danger.

4. Maximize Damage

Attack enemies from behind whenever possible for skills like Backstab and Waylay.
Combine abilities like Toxin Craft with high-damage moves to deal even more damage.

Group Play

Rogues shine in groups because of their damage and control abilities:

High Damage: Use skills like Bloodletter and Sinister Strikes to deal big damage.
Crowd Control: Stop enemies with traps, poisons, and stuns to keep your team safe.
Threat Management: Use Smoke Trick to drop enemy focus if you take too much damage.

Solo Play

Rogues can play solo by using traps and stealth:

Start with Traps: Set Springwire Trap or Explosive Trap to weaken enemies.
Stay Hidden: Use Shadow Walk to position yourself for Backstab or Waylay.
Control the Fight: Slow enemies with Caltrops and escape danger with Smoke Trick.

Final Advice

Stay Behind Enemies: Position well to deal the most damage.
Use Traps Smartly: Combine traps and attacks for the best results.
Build and Spend Opportunity: Balance basic attacks with powerful skills that use Opportunity.

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