New Rogue ability for the fun of it

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#1

arnwolf666

Aug 30, 2014 4:46:15

I feel the Rogue is missing a little bit.  Something extra to do beside Sneak Attack.  So this is an ability I am giving Rogue's at first level.

 

Dirty Fighting

If a Rogue is outnumbered at melee the Rogue may use his reaction against any melee attack against him and redirect that attack at an enemy within 5 feet.  The Rogue must make a Deception check verus the attack roll of the attacker.  If successful the attack is not applied to the Rogue but to an adjacent enemy.

 

Not Sure on the wording, but I think my intentions are clear.

I hate rules lawyers anyway :-)

#2

Plaguescarred1

Aug 30, 2014 5:30:32

Sounds cool to me! Here's a few observations; contest are usually made against ability checks, not attack roll so it'd be exceptional but still feasable. Also unless you specify "another enemy"  the enemy will be able to target itself so i don't know if you intend it or not. If not, here's a cleaned up version if you want;

 

Dirty Fighting: When you are targeted by a melee attack while having two or more hostile creatures within your reach, you can redirect the attack as a reaction. Make a Charisma (Deception) check against a DC equal to the attack roll result. If successful, the attack instead target a different creature of your choice within the creature's reach other than itself.
#3

Rhenny

Aug 30, 2014 5:54:19

I like the idea of having interchangeable class features.  Your " dirty fighting" ability fits the bill.

 

I could see someone taking this ability instead of sneak attack because it changes the flavor and feel of the PC which is exactly what an interchangeable part should do.  

#4

kalil

Aug 30, 2014 6:08:28

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Rhenny

Aug 30, 2014 6:21:24

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kalil

Aug 30, 2014 6:27:43

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Rhenny

Aug 30, 2014 6:34:12

kalil wrote:
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Plaguescarred1

Aug 30, 2014 7:27:14

kalil wrote:
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arnwolf666

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