Tank Rogue - Master of HAM - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

A major asset of Rogues is its capacity to minimize incoming harm using features such as Cunning Action: Dash​/Cunning Action: Disengage​, Uncanny Dodge​, and Evasion​. An excellent strategy for enhancing this durability during the early to intermediate stages of the game is selecting the Heavy Armour Master​ feat, which provides a flat 3-point reduction to all incoming physical (bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing) damage.

To execute this build successfully, you can combine 11 levels of rogue with a 1 level Cleric dip with proficiency in heavy armor, ensuring you still unlock Reliable Talent​ and maintain strong sneak attack progression. Alternatively, kicking off your character build with a single level in Fighter is another viable route unlocking fighting styles like Defence​, or Duelling​; But then start with Fighter then go all in with Rogue. While this heavy-armor Rogue archetype truly excels in solo runs, it can functions perfectly well within a standard adventuring party.

 

What Rogue Subclass to choose ?

Sublass	Description
Assassin	Good for players focusing on ambush tactics. Your action economy is instantly refreshed via Assassin's Alacrity​ giving you a head start over your enemies. High first turna NOVA damage granted from Assassinate: Ambush​ on top of easy advantage from Assassinate: Initiative​. The subclass very much rewards the "hit and run" playstyle.
Arcane Trickster	Offers minor spells such as Booming Blade​ which is great for melee combat and Minor Illusion​ - extremely useful utility cantrip. You also can choose from a useful selection of spells such as Enhance Leap​, Disguise Self​, Shield​, Mirror Image​, Shadow Blade​ and many more.  Permanent, invisible Mage Hand​, offering extensive utility if you are eager to explore its mechanics deeply; it can throw potions, open doors, throw enemies with enough strength etc.
Thief	Provides a second Bonus Action via  Fast Hands​ which already boost your action economy. Provides a free Invisibility​ via Supreme Sneak​ once per Short Rest which can easily help you achieve surprise rounds.
Swashbuckler	Delivers a whopping +4 bonus to initiative from Rakish Audacity​, alongside Dirty Tricks like Dirty Trick: Flick o' the Wrist​, Dirty Trick: Sand Toss​ and Dirty Trick: Vicious Mockery​ that will allow you to apply effects from your main weapons to enemies; Fancy Footwork​ that allows you to mitigate damage after hitting an enemy and finally Rakish Sneak Attack​. ​Rakish Sneak Attack (Melee) or Rakish Sneak Attack (Ranged)​​ from Swashbuckler allows to land an easy double Sneak Attack​ attack with a single action when doing it out of combat, which will increase your damage tremendously.

What Cleric Subclass to choose ?

Subclass	Description
Tempest	On top of Heavy Armor proficiencies also provides you with Martial Weapons proficiencies. Provides you with Wrath of the Storm: Lightning​ and Wrath of the Storm: Thunder​ for damage relatiation. Provides Thunderwave​ and Fog Cloud​ which may help with stealth.
Nature	Provides you one of Druid's cantrips, my recommendations are Thorn Whip​ or Shillelagh. Provides Animal Handling, Nature and Survival skills proficiencies. Provides Speak with Animals​ and​ Animal Friendship.
Life	Provides Bless​ and Cure Wounds. ​Provides Disciple of Life​ which boosts your healing by 2 + spell level's HP.
War	On top of Heavy Armor proficiencies also provides you with Martial Weapons proficiencies. Provides you with War Priest​ which can give you an another attack if need. Provides you with Shield of Faith​ and Divine Favour.

Build Overview

Level	Class	Selection
1	Rogue 1	No Auntie Ethel's Hair: STR - 17 (15+2), DEX - 14 , CON - 16 (15+1), INT - 8 , WIS - 10, CHA - 8   +1 DEX Auntie Ethel's Hair: STR - 17 (15+2), DEX - 15, CON - 16 (15+1), INT - 8, WIS - 8, CHA - 8
		Background: Urchin, Soldier, Criminal, Charlatan
		Skills: Athletics, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Persuasion
2	Cleric 1	Cantrips: Blade Ward,​ Guidance​, Resistance or Light​ Spells: Protection from Evil and Good/Shield of Faith​/Sanctuary​/Bless​​
3	Rogue 2	-
4	Rogue 3	-
5	Rogue 4	Feat: Ability Improvement - Heavy Armour Master​ +1 Strength
6	Rogue 5	-
7	Rogue 6	Skills: Athletics, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Persuasion
8	Rogue 7	-
9	Rogue 8	Feat: Savage Attacker​​
10	Rogue 9	-
11	Rogue 10	Feat: Ability Improvement - +2 Strength or Alert​
12	Rogue 11	-

Starting the Game - Level 1

This section covers the creation screen and what would go into the best Races, Abilities, and Skills. Some of these choices are impactful as you cannot respec them.

Races

Picking a race provides various benefits - abilities, dialogue options, looks, etc. If you are having difficulties making a choice, pick whatever you prefer in terms of looks or roleplay. "The perfect race pick" is important if you are into extreme min-maxing.

Origins

Origin	Features	Description
Gale	Civil Militia​ Human Versatility​	Gale is one of the best choices for specific Arcane Trickster path if he is chosen as the origin character in character creation. In the mid part of Act 2, you can obtain a free level 3 spell slot, which would be used to cast scaled-up Shadow Blade​ for increased damage without need of elixirs.
Astarion	Elven Weapon Training​ Darkvision​ Fey Ancestry	On top of already being a Rogue, in Act 3, Astarion can obtain the Vampire Ascendant​ buff, which gives a 1d10 necrotic damage boost on top of other useful features. Early game feature Bite​ granting the Happy​ gives you a minor yet good boost to your gameplay.

Class

Overview
Rogue
Features
​Sneak Attack (Melee)	This can be exploited with weapon attacks for an additional 1d6 damage once per turn. Be sure to have an Advantage or attack using Hide. Later, more damage rolls are added.
Sneak Attack (Ranged)​	This can be exploited with weapon attacks for an additional 1d6 damage once per turn. Be sure to have an Advantage or attack from hiding. Later, more damage rolls are added.

Background

Backgrounds are mostly for role-playing, and you can pick whatever you prefer. If you want to optimize, then it would be good to pick backgrounds that are based on your Wisdom ability points.

Background	Skills	Description
Urchin	Sleight of Hand Stealth	Excellent pick for being effective in stealth and also disarming traps or pickpocketing.
Criminal	Stealth Deception	This is especially useful for the main character, as you will get proficiency in deception that helps with some dialogue options.
Charlatan	Deception Sleight of Hand	Makes pickpocketing, lockpicking, and trap disarmament easier. Moreover, comes with dialogue-based skill proficiency.
Soldier	Athletics Intimidation	Athletics makes shoving and throwing opponents easier; Intimidation is a small bonus factor.

Ability Points

BG3 Build Ability Points
Build ID: 12411

Expertise

Any pick is okay although I recommend:

• Athletics - to shove or throw your targets.
• Sleight of Hand - if you need a dedicated lockpicker or trap disarmer.
• Stealth - generally good for Rogues, penalty from heavy armor can be easily mitigated.

Correctly using Sneak Attack

So the main feature of Rogue is Sneak Attack​​ which is enabled from the first level. In the early game, this is an excellent source of additional damage, especially if you land a critical hit. However, it does get phased out in the latter part of the game.

The main thing to know is that you can use the Reaction window to enable it on hit. This means that you can use your offhand bonus action attack to activate it, instead of using the action itself on the main hand.

So with this, you will be asked if you want the additional Sneak Attack damage when using normal attacks. However, this can lead to easily miss the activation and it is an important damage source on each turn. So here are the ways that enable the sneak attack:

• You have to use a Finesse weapon - dagger, shortsword, or ranged weapons like bows.
• Have an Advantage like Prone​, being invisible, being hidden, etc.
• Having an ally close to the enemy circumvents the Advantage requirement.

Leveling Progression 2-12

Levels 2-6

By this time, you should have landed on the Ravaged beach already and started exploring the initial area. You might need 1 additional encounter if you did not obtain enough XP in the Nautiloid.

Level 2

So, now in the level-up screen, you can start multiclassing. We're dipping into Tempest Subclass for:

• Easier early game sneak with Fog Cloud.​
• Easy retaliation damage from Wrath of the Storm​ pairing well with our tankiness.
• Most important part, heavy armor proficiency.

Here's a guide how to multiclass:

Class - Cleric 

Overview
Cleric
Clerics are representatives of the Gods they worship, wielding potent divine magic for good or ill.
Features
Spell Slots	These can be used to cast spells and are restored each long rest.
​Domain Spells	Unique spell list accessible based on your cleric subclass.

Cantrips

Cantrips	Description
Blade Ward​	Good prebuff negating 50% of the damage received from Bludgeoning, Slashing and Piercing damage.
Resistance​​	Can give yourself or a companion in dialogue 1d4 to saving throws, generally useful cantrip.
Guidance​	Early game if you're not concentrating on anything it's a good 1d4 bonus to ability checks, even on Shove​ or Throw​ since it uses Athletics; Just remember to do it before commiting to either.

Subclass

Overview
Tempest Domain
Features
Wrath of the Storm​	Unique reaction that can deal lightning or thunder damage to the targets attacking you.
Thunderwave​	It can be used to push back enemies from ledges.
Fog Cloud​	Create an obscured area, that can be used to pickpocket or blind enemies.

Prepared Spell

Since you're only going to take 1 level of Cleric and have a Wisdom modifier of -1 or 0, you can only prepare one spell, even with modifier score of -1. My general recommendations are:

Spells	Description
​Sanctuary​	Extremely good defensive spell, you or an ally cannot be targeted until you attack or harm someone, although you can still take damage from area spells. Very good on solo or in tight situations
Bless​	Give up to 3 allies (including you) 1d4 bonus to attack and saving throws, given your low amount of spell slots I'd use it carefully.
Shield of Faith​	Gives you+2 to your armor score making you a bit harder to hit, small buff to have higher chance to avoid attacks.
​Protection from Evil and Good​	Useful spell against Undead, Fey, Fiends, Abberations, Elementals and Celestials. On top of preventing crowd control from them it also makes you harder to hit giving those monsters a disadvantage on hitting you.
Fog Cloud	Create an obscured area, that can be used to pickpocket or blind enemies.

From that point we keep leveling Rogue 

Level 3 - Rogue (2)

Action	Description
Cunning Action: Hide​	Bonus action hide, which the Berserker build will not care about.
Cunning Action: Dash​	Cover more distance this turn: double your movement speed.
Cunning Action: Disengage​	Retreat safely: moving won't provoke Opportunity Attacks.

Level 4 -  Rogue (3)

Subclass

Overview
Thief
Features
Fast Hands​	Allows another bonus action, in Monk's case this will be Flurry of Blows, for more damage per turn.
Second-Story Work: Falling​	Reduces fall damage.

Level 5 -  Rogue (4)

Feat	Description
Heavy Armour Master​	Must have Feat for the build, add +1 Strength to level it up to 18. It only works if the character is wearing Heavy Body armour. Even though it states that HAM works only on non-magical damage, it actually works whenever its magical or not.

Level 6 -  Rogue (5)

Feature	Description
Uncanny Dodge​	It doesn't really consume your reaction, but the opponent's who attacks you. The game doesn't treat it as a proper reaction. It's one of a very small handful of multi damage reductions that stack with resistances. It's calculated last and reduces remaining damage by 50%.

Act 1.5 - Rosymorn Monastery

I will assume that you will reach level 7 as you explore the Rosymorn Monastery Trail. It has plenty of stuff to explore and some important story bits. The whole map also contains significant gear that you should be on the lookout for. 

Level 7 -  Rogue (6)

Expertise

Any pick is okay although I recommend:

• Athletics - to shove or throw your targets.
• Sleight of Hand - if you need a dedicated lockpicker or trap disarmer.
• Stealth - generally good for Rogues, penalty from heavy armor can be easily mitigated.

Act 2 -  Shadow Lands

Depending on your choices, you might even reach Act 2 at level 7, so check the previous recommendations. In most cases, people will enter Act 2 via Path to Rosymorn Monastery Trail. 

Leveling Progression:

Level 8 - Rogue (7)

Feature	Description
Evasion​	Another big tanking feature, much like Uncanny Dodge, it also does not work as described. It does not strictly matter whether an action has a Dexterity saving throw or whether it is a spell; Ex: explosives or explosions like Fireball​ can be evaded. For more information on what can be evaded, you can check the comprehensive list of things.

Level 9 -  Rogue (8)

Feat	Description
Savage Attacker​	Rerolls melee damage dice, providing a significant damage boost. Each damage die is rolled twice independently.

Level 10 -  Rogue (9)

Feature	Description
Supreme Sneak​	This is an alternative to Invisibility​ from Duergar. However, it works once per short rest, and I would rather use Potion of Invisibility at this stage. Still this is a neat flavour feature if you will use it.

Act 3 - Rivington and Lower City

You are close to reaching the game finale, or so you think. The last part of the game is huge and can be both intimidating and overwhelming.

Here are some recommendations from me:

• You don't need to do all the side quests here; they can take up to 40 hours or more, depending on what you decide to do.
• Leave some quests for other runs. As you reach the maximum level, the game might become less satisfying. This will give a new perspective for your next playthroughs, to find novelty and discovery.
• There is a lot of good gear in this Act, but you don't need to get it all. I recommend prioritizing the most important ones for your builds. You can plan this with the Act 3 Checklist.

Leveling progression:

Level 11 - Rogue (10)

Feat

Feat	Description
Ability Improvement - +2 Strength	Optimizes the Strenth value which is important for weapon usage with Shoving/Throw​ing enemies.​
Alert​	Gives a whopping +5 to Initiative which can also free your initiative boosting equipment or elixir slot. Not getting Surprised​ is another good bonus of this feature.

 

Level 12 -  Rogue (11)

This is a major level for a rogue as you gain a unique feature allowing you to become a master pickpocket and/or wrestler

Feature	Description
Reliable Talent​	The lowest roll for ability checks with proficiency becomes 10. This more or less guarantees that you can pickpocket most of the items without risk, sneak past enemies or Shove/Throw​ them around like ragdolls.​

Gear recommendation

Act 1

This covers the earliest part of the game, which generally spans Nautiloid, Wilderness, Underdark and the semi Act 1, or to be precise Act 1.5 - Rosymorn Monastery Trial.

BG3 Build Equipment Embed
Build ID: 12411
Mode: Full Equipment
Sets: Act 1, Act 1.5 Mountain pass/Gith Creche

Act 2

Don't be in a hurry and enjoy all the stuff that you can encounter in this act. With all the items you acquired in the previous act you should be tanky enough to survive a lot of encounters and surprises waiting for you.

BG3 Build Equipment Embed
Build ID: 12411
Mode: Full Equipment
Sets: Item set 3

Act 3

This is where you will unlock the strongest weapons and armors for most of the builds. It is split into two major parts, starting with Rivington and later reaching the huge area - Lower City itself. 

BG3 Build Equipment Embed
Build ID: 12411
Mode: Full Equipment
Sets: Item set 4

Maximizing the Build - Abilities, Illithid, Consumables

Now, as the build progression is covered, there are a few aspects and important decisions you will have to make throughout the game. These will decide your final score for abilities.

Ability score

1. Starting with 17 Strength, Heavy Armour Master​ increases it with +1 to 18. This allows you to use the Auntie Ethel's Hair (optional) to use for 16 DEX that gives you more initiative and boots your range attacks capabilities and Dexterity related skills.
2. Act 2 -Potion of Everlasting Vigour goes above the natural cap of 20. This allows you to get even up to 24 Strength late into the game. You can get access to it from Araj Oblodra with Astarion in your party; Although be careful as this may have negative effect on your relationship with him.
3. Act 3 - Mirror of Loss - pick +2 Strength which can increase your overall Strength score to 24.
4. Act 3 - If you decide to play Arcane Trickster you can sacrifice your Amulet slot for Amulet of Greater Health and respec by talking to Withers. Change your stats to:

   Abilities [Hag hair +1 DEX]: STR - 17 (15+2), DEX - 15 , CON - 8, INT - 16 (15+1) , WIS - 8, CHA - 8

   Abilities [No Hag hair] : STR - 17 (15+2), DEX - 14, CON - 8, INT - 16 (15+1)  , WIS - 10, CHA - 8

   This will boost your casting capabilities even more and you'll be able to scroll-cast better. If you're not playing Arcane Trickster, boost Wisdom instead.

Illithid Powers

This special mechanic in Baldur's Gate 3 allows you to consume tadpoles and unlock special Illithid Powers.

At first, you can only use the base powers. As you move to Act 3, you will be able to unlock the outer ring powers, also called Elite.

Illithid Power	Type	Description
Favourable Beginnings	Base	Beneficial power to take as it does not have any costs, and provides only benefits on the first hits with attack rolls.
Luck of the Far Realms​	Base	An easy way to ensure you land critical hits, works both with spells and normal attacks.
Cull the Weak​	Base	Can help to kill an enemy faster if it is left with a few HP.
Psionic Backlash​​	Base	A great way to weaponise your reaction, especially if you do not have access to Counterspell
Shield of Thralls​	Base	Excellent option for bonus temporary HP. It can also apply Stunned on foes, after the shielding is destroyed.
Illithid Expertise​	Elite	Can be used to maximise the effectiveness of charisma-based skills, especially relevant to the main character.
Black Hole​	Elite	Very powerful spell that can be used to pull enemies together. You can then follow up with area-of-effect spells or attacks. In general, it is a very effective action in the hands of any character.
Psionic Dominance​	Elite	Can be used to nullify lower-level spells which are equal to your proficiency bonus.
Freecast​	Elite	Remove the cost of spell slots or charges.
Fracture Psyche​	Elite	Weakens enemies by reducing their Armour Class. Now it's easier to hit them.

Potions, elixirs, arrows, consumables

These are general consumables, and most of them are activated for a few turns. Potions are separate from Elixirs and can be active together.

Consumable	Description
Potion of Speed	This is a very powerful potion. It gives an additional action point, which can be used to cast a spell or attack. The activation is generally by drinking using a bonus action. However, you can stack together with party members and make one member Throw​ it on the ground, giving Hastened​ to everyone.
Potion of Invisibility	It can be used in two ways - the first one is to enter combat with a Surprised​ round, causing enemies to skip their turn. Another option is to leave combat if you see that it is not going in your favour.
Potion of Animal Speaking	An easy way to get the Speak with Animals​ effect.
Terazul	Gives Hastened​ and stacks with other sources of it. This is a late-game consumable.
Potion of Angelic Reprieve	Restores level 1 and 2 spell slots.
Potion of Angelic Slumber	Acts as a Long Rest, restoring all spell slots.

Coatings

These are applied directly on weapons, and usually have a 10-turn duration:

Consumable	Description
Oil of Accuracy	The attack roll bonus is pretty good, which improves your chances of hitting.
Diluted Oil of Sharpness	Helps with attack and damage rolls.

Elixirs

Unfortunately, only one Elixir can be active at a time. However, the good thing is that they last until a long rest, making them very useful and economical.

Be sure to activate them before combat, as otherwise, you will need to use Bonus Action.

Consumable	Description
Elixir of Bloodlust	The elixir gives an easy option to get an additional action point - just kill a foe. This can then be used to attack one more time or cast a full spell.
Elixir of Peerless Focus	Makes it easier to maintain spell Concentration.
Elixir of Vigilance	For some encounters, you will want to go first. This elixir will ensure that it overcomes even Surprised​ mechanics.
Supreme Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and  Superior Elixir of Arcane Cultivation	Respectively grand you level 3 and 4 spell slots for you to use. As mentioned earlier in the guide that allows you to for example buff your Shadow Blade if you decide to play as Arcane Trickster. You can drink the elixir, upcast your Blade, the drink another one like mentioned Elixir of Bloodlust.
Elixir of Guileful Movement	Grants us the effect of Freedom of Movement​ spell which prevents Paralysed​ or Restrained​ CC.

Scrolls

This is one of the most overpowered mechanics in the game. At first, it might seem that you earn those old, boring spells that you can learn yourself. However, as you play more and more, and get higher-level spells, you can see - wait, I can save a spell slot casting this.

Yeah, and this is where their power comes. During the whole playthrough, you will probably collect a lot of these, so I recommend using them whenever you can.

Arrows

Consumable	Description
Arrow of Many Targets	One of the most overpowered arrows in the game. What makes it powerful is that it can hit up to 4 targets. It has some strange interactions with Luck of the Far Realms​ and other effects, inflicting more damage than intended. Same works with Assassin's Assassinate: Ambush​.
Slaying arrows	With all the pickpocketing that the build can do, these arrows allow doubling your damage and inflicting some heavy casualties even without getting access to Extra Attack​.
Arrow of Fire, Arrow of Ice, Arrow of Lightning,Arrow of Ilmater	These arrows work especially good if you decide to use the Titanstring Bow.  These arrows will deal additional damage according to your Strength modifier ex: the additional Fire damage from Arrow of Fire will also receive bonus Fire damage equal to your Strength modifier.

Useful Buffs

• Auntie Ethel's Hair - Grants you permanent +1 to a stat of your choice. Granted by haggling with Auntie Ethel.
• Volo's Ersatz Eye​ grants you permanent See Invisibility​ effect in exchange for one of your eyes. It's a permanent cosmetic change and it's mutually exclusive with Paid the Price​. It's obtained from Volo.
• Awakened​ - let's you use your Illithid powers as a bonus action. You can obtain it from the Zaith'isk machine.
• Potion of Everlasting Vigour - Permanent +2 to Strength that goes beyond the 20 cap. Gained from Araj Oblodra
• Resonance Stone can be found in The Mindflayer Colony effectively boosting your Psychic damage for the prize of debuff on mental Saving Throws but also your vulnerability to Psychic damage
• Sweet Stone Features - Grants you the Bless​ effect. Pay 5000 gold to Boney in the Circus of The Last Days for Stoney to construct a statue of the player character or another party member​.
• Anointed in Splendour ​ - Grants +2 to all Saving Throws, offer enough gold to one of the deities in Stormshore Tabernacle. Gold needed scales with the difficulty level of the game and your character level.
• Partial Ceremorphosis​ - Allows you to become Half Illithid granting you stronger Tadpole powers in exchange for your looks.
• Mirror of Loss can grant you and your companions +2 to any stat permanently. Can also grant additional +1 to charisma offering it +3 instead of regular +2. I recommend looking into Mirror of Loss guide.

Origin specific:

• Happy​ grants +1 to all Attack rolls, Saving throws and most ability checks, granted from the start by playing Astarion.
• 3 Shadow Spell slots granted by playing Gale, you can obtain them in act 2 by consuming the Shadow Weave.
• Vampire Ascendant​ - grants you 1d10 necrotic damage to your unarmed or weapon attacks, Gaseous Form​ and improved bite.

Important Mechanics, Combos and Definitions

Let's go through key mechanics and tips on how to use the build effectively.

Armour Class

Most basic and obvious way to "avoid" damage. AC cannot be relied on entirely unless you have an AC higher than the possible attack rolls of enemies. Natural 20 attack roll from an enemy always guaranteeds a critical hit, unless you're wearing Crit Immunity items which we very much want.

Tactician (and Honor Mode) give +2 to attack rolls, and enemies usually have at least +2 proficiency and +2 ability score bonus for MINIMUM needed AC of 27 to mitigate all attacks for a given fight and likely more than that with crit immunity (Big thank you to Captain ET)

High AC in combination with additional damage mitigation like Resistance from Warding Bond​, Blade Ward​ or Darkfire Shortbow heavily increases your survivability especially with your Features.

Damage reduction

The most valuable formd of damage reduction are:

• Resistance as it is calculated first and reduces damage by 50%. 
• Adamantine Splint Armour and Heavy Armour Master​ that grant respectively -2 and -3 damage taken.
• Lastly we have Uncanny Dodge​ which deducts another 50%. Pairing that with Crit Immunity you'll be very hard to kill.

Swashbuckler Dirty Tricks

Using tricks like Dirty Trick: Flick o' the Wrist​ or Dirty Trick: Sand Toss​ we can activate the effect of Bloodthirst giving an enemy Vulnerability to Piercing which makes them take double the damage from said damage type. 

Arcane Trickster's Mage Hand Legerdemain

In general, many people overlook Mage Hand​ and all of the benefits it can bring. Arcane Trickster does get an improved version called Mage Hand Legerdemain, which has a special Invisibility effect. The tooltip says it can also pick locks, but that's false for now.

Let's go through various tactics that can be used to employ the Mage Hand Legerdemain​:

1. It can interact with various levers and objects, for example, you cannot access an area but you see it has a lever that could be pulled.
2. It can also disarm traps to some extent. Even if it fails, the effect will only affect it and not other party members.
3. The hand is invisible and can be used to reach a perfect position or initiate Surprise rounds. Just be careful of enemies that might have See Invisibility.
4. Once it is detected, it can safely soak one hit (or more if they are avoided).
5. Throwing stuff is one of the more amazing things. For example, when preparing for an encounter, leave the hand somewhere further away and drop a few grenades and potions on the ground. Now the hand can throw those when combat starts.

I hope this will give some ideas for how to use Mage Hand Legerdemain.

Conclusion and Credits

Thank you for reading the Tank Rogue guide, any questions or criticism I'll gladly answer and confront.

Special thanks to the contributors: Captain ET,Remus 71 and tbj_Quag