High-Speed DPS
The Rogue's base AGI of 18 puts it in the 1-second attack tier from the very first run. Combined with DEX-driven crit, the Rogue hits fast and crits often — but falls quickly if targeted directly. Keep them alive with a Cleric or Lightbringer.
| Score | Base Value | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| STR | 11 | Physical ATK contribution |
| VIT | 7 | Max HP pool |
| TOU | 6 | DEF and damage reduction |
| INT | 4 | Magical ATK and Ability Power |
| SPI | 4 | Healing magnitude and Ability Power |
| AGI | 18 | Attack speed tier and dodge |
| DEX | 15 | Crit chance and crit damage |
Dexterity for crit chance, then more AGI if targeting the 0.5-second tier (AGI 24+). STR contributes secondary physical ATK. Minimal TOU/VIT — Rogues win by killing faster, not by surviving hits.
See the Ability Scores & Stats reference for the full conversion formulas.
On-hit: 30% chance to apply poison (AP increases proc chance). Active: strikes a random enemy for 1.5× damage with guaranteed poison.
Assassin excels in single-target dungeons with boss encounters (Shadow Strike crit refunds enable rapid chains). Poisoner is better in multi-enemy floors with Chaos tree investment, stacking burn and poison simultaneously via Venom Transmutation.
| Subclass | Stat Bonus | Ability | Identity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assassin | +2 Dexterity, +1 Agility | Shadow Strike | Each crit chains into the next — sustained crit streaks melt single targets. |
| Poisoner | +2 Agility, +1 Intelligence | Venom Cloud | Spreads AoE poison and slows enemy attack speed with toxin stacks. |
Crit cluster (Deathmark keystone for double crit rolls, Glass Edge) is the premier Rogue path. Chaos cluster (Kill Cascade) works for snowball builds. Avoid the Defense cluster — the Rogue's real defense is killing faster than enemies can respond.
See the full Skill Tree reference for prerequisites and exact node descriptions.
Whispering Forest for fast XP (high AGI = fast clears); Astral Plane and Void Sanctum for endgame light armor.
Top items from the general pool that suit the Rogue's stat priorities:
| Item | Rarity | Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Void Stride Greaves | Artifact | boots |
| Warfront Commander's Ring | Epic | ring |
| Riptide Blade | Mythical | weapon |
| Warlord's Standard | Divine | offhand |
| Crownbreaker Edge | Mythical | weapon |
| Tidal Ring | Rare | ring |
| Astral Leggings | Epic | legs |
| Abyssal Pendant | Rare | necklace |
See the full Rogue class page for a complete item drop breakdown.
Primary DPS — 1–2 per party. Always pair with at least one healer.