
The Scoundrel's versatility makes the Rogue dangerous in both single- and multi-target encounters. Once there was only one viable path, but now Rogues in Neverwinter will need to switch between situational builds to remain effective. Some have abandoned the class, but those who want to stick with it are looking for ways to stay relevant.įlexibility is the key. Nerfs to Whirlwind of Blades, Courage Breaker and Shadow of Demise sliced 40-60% off the old Executioner build's damage output. After years of being a fun-but-mediocre option for PvE, Rogues had finally snuck into the top tier of damage dealers.īut nothing in Neverwinter lasts forever, and the massive class rebalancing that came with The Heart of Fire expansion saw Rogues knocked back down the DPS ladder. The Lost City of Omu and Ravenloft expansions saw Rogues dishing out massive amounts of damage in PvE thanks to buffed powers, improved gear, and fresh theorycrafting. The year 2018 was a wild one for the Trickster Rogues of Neverwinter.
Solo or Group Play | Neverwinter will allow players to go it alone, with AI-controlled henchmen, or with a group of other players.A regular Jack-of-all-trades, Rogues are the masters of shadow, the knife in the dark, the poisoned arrow, and the silent burglers. Build Your Fantasy | With The Foundry, Neverwinter’s robust editing tools, players will be able to create their own quests, zones, and stories within Neverwinter. Dungeons and Events | Team-based, five-person instances brimming with traps, monsters and treasure, and unique zone events, dungeons and public missions. Dynamic Combat | Fluid, action-based combat with action points that enable more powerful abilities and spells. Signature D&D Races and Class Builds | Pick from classic D&D races like Human, Elf, Half-Elf, Drow, Dwarf and Tiefling, and signature class builds such as Guardian Fighter, Trickster Rogue, and Control Wizard. Explore themed zones like the Tower District, Temple of the Spider, Sword Coast, and Mount Hotenow, home to the ancient dwarven city of Gauntlgrym. Neverwinter Reborn | Help bring about Neverwinter’s return to glory as you adventure through the city from top to bottom and underneath. Players will need to once again answer the call for heroes to help save the city! Neverwinter is available on PC, PS4, and XB1. But in the deep, dark places in and under the city, evil forces are seeking ways to keep Neverwinter from that goal, by any and all means possible. Set 100 years after the Spellplague, and after the volcanic eruption that destroyed the city, Neverwinter is slowly restoring its former glory.
It will put players into the heart of Neverwinter, one of the most infamous cities in Dungeons & Dragons lore. Neverwinter is a free-to-play MMO from the combined team of Cryptic Studios, Wizards of the Coast, Hasbro, and Perfect World.