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Subclass Rogue Thief
The Thief is the simplest and most action-efficient Rogue subclass — it multiplies Bonus Action options. Fast Hands at Level 3 adds Throw as a Bonus Action and enables using items, picking locks, and searching as Bonus Actions (in addition to the normal Cunning Action options). Second-Story Work grants a Climb Speed equal to your Speed. Supreme Sneak at Level 9 provides Advantage on Stealth checks when you Dash and allows using the Stealth action as a Bonus Action.
| LEVEL | FEATURE |
|---|---|
| 3 | Fast Hands, Second-Story Work |
| 9 | Supreme Sneak |
Fast Hands You can use your Cunning Action to make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check, use your thieves' tools to pick a lock or disarm a trap, or take the Use an Object action. Additionally, you can use Throw as a Bonus Action.
Second-Story Work You've developed a particular skill at climbing. You gain a Climb Speed equal to your Speed.
Supreme Sneak You have Advantage on a Dexterity (Stealth) check if you move no more than half your Speed on the same turn. Additionally, you can take the Hide action as a Bonus Action.
The Thief is the Bonus Action maximizer Rogue subclass. At Level 3, you have the most Bonus Action options of any subclass: Dash, Disengage, Hide (Cunning Action), Throw, Use Object, Sleight of Hand checks, and thieves' tools use. Each turn has more decision points than a standard Rogue.
Throw as a Bonus Action is a significant addition. In BG3, throwing enemies off ledges or throwing heavy objects deals significant falling damage — and the Thief can do this as a Bonus Action while taking the full Attack action.
Fast Hands' Use Object covers all throwable items, consumable items, and interactable objects in the environment. In BG3's item-rich environment, this substantially increases the Thief's per-turn output.
Second-Story Work gives full Climb Speed — no difficult terrain penalties when climbing, no Athletics checks, and effective vertical movement at walking speed. This is primarily a traversal advantage in BG3's multi-level dungeons.
Supreme Sneak at Level 9 gives the Thief the best stealth re-entry: Hide as a Bonus Action after each attack (on turns where you use Cunning Action for Dash or Withdraw rather than Hide). Combined with Stealth Advantage on half-Speed movement, the Thief can maintain stealth positioning turn-to-turn more reliably than any other subclass.
Rogue, Arcane Trickster, Assassin, Highway Rider, Scion of the Three, Soulknife, Swashbuckler, Thief