Rogue

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Rogue

A rogue in advanced gear.

Stats

Primary Stat	Secondary Stat	Difficulty Rating
Perception	Strength	Medium

Considerations

Strengths

Finds lots of gold and drops

Weaknesses

Low damage to quest bosses

The Rogue is a class that citizens of Habitica can choose when they reach level 10.

Rogues earn more gold and find drops more often than other classes. They also earn more frequent and rewarding critical hits. Their skills can generate gold and experience from tasks, provide their party with a buff to gold and drop earning rate, and allow the Rogue to dodge damage that originated from missed Dailies. They are valuable allies to have in collection quests.

Benefits[]

As a beginner in Habitica, players will have a lot of items to buy as they progress through the levels. Earning more gold will help them to obtain the best equipment for their adventure relatively quickly. Having more gold also makes it easier to buy health potions, which are useful for players who struggle with unfinished Dailies and negative Habits.
Rogues have a skill that grants gold and experience and scales with task value. As a task value has no cap, Rogues are able to level and gather gold extremely quickly, limited only by their mana points!
Rogues are able to buff their party members' Perception, helping them find more items and gain more gold.
Rogues will be able to relax a little on missed Dailies, as they can use the Stealth skill to dodge damage at the end of the day. This is also useful during a boss quest to prevent the boss from inflicting damage to your party members because of your own missed Dailies. (However, players that need to use this consistently may wish to reconsider their Dailies list!)
The Rogue's higher drop rate can speed up completion of collection quests, where players need to find a certain amount of items.
Increased drop rates also make it easier for the player to achieve the Beast Master achievement, as well as making it easier to turn pets into mounts.

In short, the Rogue is a good class for those who are not interested in becoming a Healer, but still want to be able to survive relatively well while gaining lots of items and GP when a task is completed. This is ideal for people who want to unlock the best possible gear as soon as possible. This also benefits people who have custom Rewards and people attempting to earn the Beast Master achievement.

Skills[]

Consult the Skills and Buff pages for more information on how skills and buffs work.
All skills' effects are based on the caster's stats at the time of casting, not on the attributes of other party members.
Some skills are also affected by the value of the task they are cast on.
Some skills adjust the value of the task they are cast on. They have no ongoing effect on the task.
Skills never mark a task as complete. You do not have to complete a task before or after casting a skill on it. You can cast a skill on a complete or incomplete task.
All skills that buff the party also buff the caster, unless stated otherwise.
Buffs are applied immediately and persist until each party member's next Cron.
Skills do not affect quests, unless stated otherwise.
Consult the "Skills and Buffs" section in the Data Display Tool to learn more about the precise effect each skill will have when you cast it.

Pickpocket
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MP Cost	10 MP
Unlock Level	11
Target	Task
Description	You rob a nearby task and gain gold! (Based on: PER)
Maximize Effects	To increase the effects, maximize your PER and cast on your bluest tasks.
Critical Hit?	Does not occur.
Notes	Cast on a task to gain gold. Does not affect the task in any way.
Calculation	Bonus = (Task Value + 1) + (PER * 0.5) (If Task Value < 0, then 0 will be used instead of Task Value) Gold = 25 * Bonus / (Bonus + 75)
Examples	For a Green task with value = 4, and PER = 25, Bonus = 18, so Gold = 5 For a Green task with value = 4, and PER = 125, Bonus = 67.5 so Gold = 12
Changes	Weaker at very high stats Uses diminishing returns Essentially capped at 25 due to the diminishing returns function approaching 25 as bonus approaches infinity

Backstab
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MP Cost	15 MP
Unlock Level	12
Target	Task
Description	You betray a foolish task and gain gold and XP! (Based on: STR)
Maximize Effects	To increase the effects, maximize your STR and cast on your bluest tasks.
Critical Hit?	There is a 30% base chance of getting a critical hit. This will increase the XP and gold earned. To increase the chance that a critical hit occurs and to increase the bonus XP and gold from a critical hit, increase your STR.
Notes	Cast on a task to gain gold and Experience. Does not affect the task in any way.
Calculation	Critical Hit Chance = 30% * (1 + (STR / 100)) Bonus = (Task Value + 1) + (STR * 0.5) (If Task Value < 0, then 0 will be used instead of Task Value) XP = 75 * Bonus / (Bonus + 50) Gold = 18 * Bonus / (Bonus + 75)
Examples	For a Green task with value = 4 and STR = 25, Bonus = 18, so Gold = 3 and XP = 19 For a Green task with value = 4 and STR = 125, Bonus = 68, so Gold = 9 and XP = 43
Changes	Does not change the task value Weaker Uses diminishing returns Capped at 75 XP and 18 gold

Tools of the Trade
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MP Cost	25 MP
Unlock Level	13
Target	Party
Description	Your tricky talents buff your whole Party's Perception! (Based on: Unbuffed PER)
Maximize Effects	To increase the effects, maximize your PER with stat points or gear (buffs to PER will not make this skill stronger).
Critical Hit?	Does not occur.
Notes	Increases the PER of every player in the party.
Calculation	PER increase = Unbuffed PER * 100 / (Unbuffed PER + 50)
Examples	For unbuffed PER = 25, you and your party will get a PER increase of 33 For unbuffed PER = 125, you and your party will get a PER increase of 71
Changes	Much stronger (because PER has a relatively weak effect on drops and GP earnings) Uses diminishing returns Capped at 100 Uses unbuffed stat to determine the strength of the skill

Stealth
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MP Cost	45 MP
Unlock Level	14
Target	Player
Description	With each cast, a few of your undone Dailies won't cause damage tonight. Their streaks and colors won't change. (Based on: PER) (Cast multiple times to affect more Dailies.)
Maximize Effects	To increase the effects, maximize your PER.
Critical Hit?	Does not occur.
Notes	Provides a buff that causes a certain number of uncompleted Dailies to be ignored by the next Cron (daily reset): their streaks will not reset, their value/color will not change, and they will not cause damage to the player or to their party members during a boss quest. The number of Dailies that have been hidden by Stealth can be seen using the Data Display Tool.
Calculation	Number of dodged Dailies = ⌈ 0.64 * (Total Number of Dailies [both due and not due]) * PER / (PER + 55) ⌉
Examples	For PER = 25 and 5 total Dailies, you will be able to dodge 1 uncompleted Daily For PER = 125 and 10 total Dailies, you will be able to dodge 5 uncompleted Dailies
Changes	Weaker (a single cast will hide at most 64% of your due Dailies) No longer wasted on Grey Dailies Uses diminishing returns Bug fix: when Stealth hides a due Daily, the Daily's checklist items are now unticked by Cron (daily reset)

Equipment[]

Rogues wield a weapon in each hand. While they can use shields and two handed weapons from the other classes or from non-class sources such as Quests or the Enchanted Armoire, only Rogue equipment will give a class bonus. The weapon that is used in the shield-hand slot is purchased separately.

Gathering all the Rogue Basic Gear gives players the Ultimate Gear - Rogue achievement. It costs 1340 gold to buy the whole set of basic Rogue gear.

The tables below show the pieces of equipment that can be purchased through the Rewards column by players who do not already own them.

Name	Cost (Gold, per piece)	Effect (per piece)	Description	Notes
Dagger	0	Confers no benefit.	A rogue's most basic weapon.	Starting gear.
Short Sword	20	Increases STR by 2.	Light, concealable blade.
Scimitar	35	Increases STR by 3.	Slashing sword, swift to deliver a killing blow.	Requires Short Sword.
Kukri	50	Increases STR by 4.	Distinctive bush knife, both survival tool and weapon.	Requires Scimitar.
Nunchaku	70	Increases STR by 6.	Heavy batons whirled about on a length of chain.	Requires Kukri.
Ninja-to	90	Increases STR by 8.	Sleek and deadly as the ninja themselves.	Requires Nunchaku.
Hook Sword	120	Increases STR by 10.	Complex weapon adept at ensnaring and disarming opponents.	Requires Ninja-to.

Name	Cost (Gold)	Effect	Description	Notes
Oiled Leather	30	Increases PER by 6.	Leather armor treated to reduce noise.
Black Leather	45	Increases PER by 9.	Colored with dark dye to blend into shadows.	Requires Oiled Leather.
Camouflage Vest	65	Increases PER by 12.	Equally discreet in dungeon or wilderness.	Requires Black Leather.
Penumbral Armor	90	Increases PER by 15.	Wraps the wearer in a veil of twilight.	Requires Camouflage Vest.
Umbral Armor	120	Increases PER by 18.	Allows stealth in the open in broad daylight.	Requires Penumbral Armor.

Name	Cost (Gold)	Effect	Description	Notes
Leather Hood	15	Increases PER by 2.	Basic protective cowl.
Black Leather Hood	25	Increases PER by 4.	Useful for both defense and disguise.	Requires Leather Hood.
Camouflage Hood	40	Increases PER by 6.	Rugged, but doesn't impede hearing.	Requires Black Leather Hood.
Penumbral Hood	60	Increases PER by 9.	Grants perfect vision in darkness.	Requires Camouflage Hood.
Umbral Hood	80	Increases PER by 12.	Conceals even thoughts from those who would probe them.	Requires Penumbral Hood.

Grand Gala Equipment[]

This table shows the special Rogue gear from all Grand Galas. These equipment sets are available for purchase in the Seasonal Shop, which opens during each Grand Gala. At that time, newly released equipment sets can be purchased with gold, and equipment sets from previous Grand Galas can be purchased with gems.

Year/Grand Gala/Item Set	Weapon	Off Hand	Armor	Head	Accessory
2022-2023 Winter Wonderland Ribbon Rogue Art by: jjgame83	Green Satin Sash	Green Satin Sash	Ribbon Wrap	Gift Bow
2022 Fall Festival Kappa Rogue Art by: QuartzFox	Cucumber Blade	Cucumber Blade	Kappa Armor	Kappa Mask
2022 Summer Splash Crab Rogue Art by: Vikte	Crab Claw	Crab Claw	Crab Armor	Crab Helm
2022 Spring Fling Magpie Rogue Art by: Vikte	Giant Earring Stud	Giant Earring Stud	Magpie Costume	Magpie Mask
2021-2022 Winter Wonderland Fireworks Rogue Art by: Vikte	Shooting Star Firework	Shooting Star Firework	Dazzling Explosion	Thundering Finale
2021 Fall Festival Ooze Rogue Art by: QuartzFox	Dripping Goo	Dripping Goo	Unfortunately Not Slimeproof Armor	You Have Been Engulfed
2021 Summer Splash Clownfish Rogue Art by: QuartzFox	Anemone Tentacles	Anemone Tentacles	Clownfish Fins	Clownfish Hood
2021 Spring Fling Twin Flower Rogue Art by: jjgame83	Twin Flower Bloom	Twin Flower Bloom	Twin Flower Stem	Twin Flower Hat
2020-2021 Winter Wonderland Holly and Ivy Rogue Art by: gawrone	Holly Berry Flail	Holly Berry Flail	Ivy-Green Garb	Ivy Mask
2020 Fall Festival Two-Headed Rogue Art by: gawrone	Sharp Katar	Swift Katar	Statuesque Armor	Two-Headed Stone Mask
2020 Summer Splash Crocodile Rogue Art by: Vyllan	Fang Blade	Fang Blade	Crocodile Disguise	Crocodile Helm
2020 Spring Fling Lapis Lazuli Rogue Art by: nirbhao	Lazurite Blade	Lazurite Blade	Ultramarine Armor	Lapis Kabuto
2019-2020 Winter Wonderland Lantern Rogue Art by: jjgame83	Lantern Rod	Lantern Rod	Poofy Parka	Floofy Stocking Cap
2019 Fall Festival Operatic Specter Rogue Art by: gawrone	Music Stand	Music Stand	Caped Opera Coat	Antique Opera Hat	Bone-White Half Mask
2019 Summer Splash Hammerhead Rogue Art by: gawrone	Antiquated Anchor	Antiquated Anchor	Hammerhead Tail	Hammerhead Helm
2019 Spring Fling Cloud Rogue Art by: OuttaMyMind	Lightning Bolt	Lightning Bolt	Cloud Armor	Cloud Helm
2018-2019 Winter Wonderland Poinsettia Rogue Art by: Vikte	Poinsettia Bouquet	Poinsettia Bouquet	Poinsettia Armor	Poinsettia Helm
2018 Fall Festival Alter Ego Rogue Art by: AnnDeLune	Vial of Clarity	Vial of Temptation	Alter Ego Frock Coat	Alter Ego Face
2018 Summer Splash Fisher-Rogue Art by: Vikte	Fishing Rod	Fishing Rod	Pocket Fishing Vest	Fishing Sun Hat
2018 Spring Fling Duckling Rogue Art by: Lalaitha	Buoyant Bullrush	Buoyant Bullrush	Feather Suit	Duck-Billed Helm
2017-2018 Winter Wonderland Reindeer Rogue Art by: Katy133	Peppermint Hook	Peppermint Hook	Reindeer Costume	Reindeer Helm
2017 Fall Festival Trick-or-Treat Rogue Art by: Katy133	Candied Apple Mace	Candied Apple Mace	Pumpkin Patch Robes	Jack-o-Lantern Helm
2017 Summer Splash Sea Dragon Art by: Vampitch	Sea Dragon Fins	Sea Dragon Fins	Sea Dragon Tail	Sea Dragon Helm
2017 Spring Fling Sneaky Bunny Art by: beffymaroo	Karrotana	Karrotana	Sneaky Bunny Suit	Sneaky Bunny Helm	Red Bunny Ears
2016-2017 Winter Wonderland Frosty Rogue Art by: Stefalupagus	Ice Axe	Ice Axe	Frosty Armor	Frosty Helm
2016 Fall Festival Black Widow Rogue Art by: cataclysms	Spiderbite Dagger	Spiderbite Dagger	Black Widow Armor	Black Widow Helm
2016 Summer Splash Eel Rogue Art by: TetoIsGreat	Electric Rod	Electric Rod	Eel Tail	Eel Helm
2016 Spring Fling Clever Dog Art by: painterprophet	Fire Bolas	Fire Bolas	Canine Camo Suit	Good Doggy Mask	Green Dog Ears
2015-2016 Winter Wonderland Cocoa Rogue Art by: Podcod	Cocoa Mug	Cocoa Mug	Cocoa Armor	Cocoa Helm
2015 Fall Festival Bat-tle Rogue (artist name needed)	Bat-tle Ax	Bat-tle Ax	Bat-tle Armor	Bat-tle Wings
2015 Summer Splash Reef Renegade Art by: Lemoness	Firing Coral	Firing Coral	Ruby Tail	Renegade Hat	Renegade Sash
2015 Spring Fling Sneaky Squeaker Art by: Lemoness	Exploding Squeak	Exploding Squeak	Squeaker Robes	Fireproof Helm	Yellow Mouse Ears
2014-2015 Winter Wonderland Icicle Drake Art by: Lemoness	Ice Spike	Ice Spike	Icicle Drake Armor	Icicle Drake Mask
2014 Fall Festival Vampire Smiter (artist name needed)	Silver Stake	Silver Stake	Bloodred Robes	Bloodred Hood
2014 Summer Splash Roguish Pirates (artist name needed)	Pirate Cutlass	Pirate Cutlass	Pirate Robes	Pirate Hat	Roguish Eyepatch
2014 Spring Fling Stealthy Kitty (artist name needed)	Hook Claws	Hook Claws	Sleek Cat Suit	Stealthy Kitty Mask	Purple Cat Ears
2013-2014 Winter Wonderland Ski-Sassin Art by: Lemoness	Ski-sassin Pole	Ski-sassin Pole	Ski-sassin Parka	Ski-sassin Helm

Player Classes
Warrior ♦ Mage ♦ Healer ♦ Rogue ♦ Class System