How important is having a rogue in the party?

[Raindustz]

Like is it 100% needed? Seems like you will miss out on a lot if you dont have one...

[Alex]

Not 100% needed I think.

[Kalero]

he opens doors and chests, that alone is a must, the question is rather whether there is anything good in it

[Metadigital]

You don't need a rogue, but you should probably have someone with sleight of hand.

[AncientsLegacy]

Make a ranger/rogue multiclass

[Jinxster]

Originally posted by Metadigital:

You don't need a rogue, but you should probably have someone with sleight of hand.

this i made a bard and had him with slieght of have his charisma is 17 fig did not need a charisma boost

[Shadow The Innkeep]

Originally posted by Raindustz:

Like is it 100% needed? Seems like you will miss out on a lot if you dont have one...

not really, unless you want Astarion pew-pew golbins in the camp in stealthy manner to reduce open combat threat. Otherwise, I found Rogue class to be incredibly boring

[PwnyHipster]

Its not NEEDED but its always helpful.

[Luck Be A Lady]

Thieves tools is basically a must. You can only get it otherwise with a bard I believe. You get a rogue with your party, but it's not a bad idea to multiclass a rogue if you'd rather have a frontline fighter. Trick is making it work with a build.

[Night[owl]]

Originally posted by Kalero:

he opens doors and chests, that alone is a must, the question is rather whether there is anything good in it

It depends on what other classes you have. In DOS you could use a Warrior (which used physical force with a weapon [which would take damage and be destroyed] to open things) or Mage (magic/spells/scrolls) to force open doors or chests that would otherwise use a Rouge character which had access from base abilities to do these things without those limitations (except for the action cost).

There where also spells you could use to get some short time access to invisibility (stealth) that Rouge would have as permanent access, so it is up to how you @Raindustz want to build your party.

[Super_]

Shadowheart is better.

[E man]

Rogue is a Swiss Army knife. Always handy to have with you. But having a (high Dex) character with “Sleight of Hand” skills in the party will suffice otherwise.

Hint- Multiclassing into 4 levels of Rogue Thief meshes pretty well with most Classes. So if you don’t really want a Rogue but think that you need one, dip into Rogue this way.

[Quacksalber]

Can't play without a rogue. Better for opening stuff and sneaky business and does most damage. I'm apparently incapable of using fighter as they always miss for me making all their extra attacks moot. xD

[Mansen]

Dungeon Delver syndrome. You definitely don't NEED a rogue, but it comes at a cost.

Need to open chests that can't be busted open? Knock spell
Need to cross a trap corridor? Send in a familiar or something and hide around a corner while the fun ensues.

[DrZann]

I never use a rogue. Bard is the way to go, son.

[Яeplicant]

Once you get a specific pair of gloves, anyone can fill the role of the rogue. There really is no need to have one in the party.

Karlach was the replacement in my run due to the gloves until I decided to have Shadowheart be her replacement.