Talk:Shamyl Afra Bahrbelama's Character Sheet

Level Plans

• Level 5: Rogue 4: probably STR or CON ASI.
• Level 9: Rogue 4/Barbarian 5: 96 hp (if CON ASI chosen) while still having 18 or higher AC even with no armor besides a shield, 2 attacks one of which should frequently get +2d6 sneak attack plus, when raging, an additional 1d6+2 radiant +3 mundane damage. 40' movement with cunning action and skirmisher lets you move up to 100' per round while still getting to attack.
• Beyond: Rogue X to advance sneak attack damage, Barbarian 5 or 6 for an extra rage and fanatical focus ability
• Feats to consider: STR & CON ASIs, Mobile (50' Movement!), Defensive Duelist, Blade Mastery

Tactics

• Always be bashing: use shield master bonus action to knock prone to get advantage and sneak attack damage. High strength and athletics expertise to make sure it frequently works. Can also use Rage for advantage on athletics roll, but can not start raging and bash on same round as both are bonus actions. Can also use reckless attack for attack advantage and cunning action disengage and scout skirmisher ability to stay mobile and avoid enemies
  • Recent tweet from Crawford suggests that the bash can only occur after attack. see https://twitter.com/JeremyECrawford/status/994993596989300736
• Finesse vs strength: sneak attack requires finesse or ranged weapons, but does not require those attacks to use DEX so you can still use rage and reckless attack with rapier or scimitar attacks as long as you're using STR