2014 Ruleset Dungeons and Dragons Subclasses in 2024: Rogues!
2The 2024 Player's Handbook is out for Dungeons and Dragons, and it's supposed to be backwards compatible! So how do the old Rogue subclasses stack up?
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Overview
The Class Analysis and Discussion meeting focused on the comprehensive overview and updates for the Rogue class and its subclasses in Dungeons & Dragons 5e, anticipating revisions set for 2024. Key topics included an introduction to the core features of rogues, which are traditionally front-loaded but tend to rank lower in the current meta. Highlights featured the new Cunning Strikes and weapon masteries, alongside updates to existing subclasses like the Arcane Trickster, which now boasts greater spell flexibility, and the reworked Assassin, which emphasizes surprise and proficiency in poison and disguise. The discussion also covered the Soulknife, a psychic rogue gaining valuable abilities including telepathy, and the Thief, noted for its improved action economy. Additionally, comparisons were drawn between the original 2014 subclasses, such as the imaginative Inquisitive and the support-oriented Mastermind, against the new enhancements set for 2024, emphasizing both strengths and shortcomings across the rogues' various archetypes. Action items were agreed upon for further analysis and playtesting of the subclasses.
Notes
Rogue Class Overview (00:00 - 09:22)
Introduction to rogues and their subclasses in D&D 5e
Rogues are front-loaded with key features
2024 revision introduces Cunning Strikes feature
Rogues receive weapon masteries in 2024 update
Rogues tend to fall towards the bottom of existing meta
Overview of updated subclasses: Arcane Trickster, Assassin, Soulknife, and Thief
️ Arcane Trickster and Assassin Subclasses (09:22 - 16:47)
Arcane Trickster: Spellcasting rogue with improved flexibility in 2024
Arcane Trickster gains ability to steal spells at 17th level
Assassin subclass reworked due to changes in surprise mechanics
Assassin gains proficiency in poisoners and disguise kits
Assassin's 17th level feature adds more damage but lacks versatility
️ Soulknife and Thief Subclasses (16:47 - 26:23)
Soulknife: Psychic rogue with manifested psychic blades
Soulknife gains telepathy and skill boosts
Thief subclass as the original prototype for modern rogues
Thief gains improved action economy and item interaction abilities
Thief's 17th level feature grants a second turn in the first round of combat
️ 2014 Rogue Subclasses (26:23 - 35:27)
Inquisitive Rogue: Sherlock Holmes-style subclass with MAD issues
Mastermind Rogue: Support-focused subclass with strong early features
Phantom Rogue: Flexible and powerful subclass channeling voices of the dead
Scout Rogue: Disappointing subclass with weak early features
Swashbuckler Rogue: Strong early features but lackluster high-level abilities
Comparison of 2014 and 2024 rogue subclasses