Ragnarok Online Rogue Skills Guide

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This guide details the various skills available to Rogues in Ragnarok Online. Note that Graffiti skills are not currently functional and have been omitted.

Passive Skills

1-handed Sword Mastery

Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None

Level 1: ATK +4
Level 2: ATK +8
Level 3: ATK +12
Level 4: ATK +16
Level 5: ATK +20
Level 6: ATK +24
Level 7: ATK +28
Level 8: ATK +32
Level 9: ATK +36
Level 10: ATK +40

Comments: Similar to the Swordsman's skill, this improves damage with Swords and Daggers. It is highly recommended to max this skill.

Vulture's Eye

Pre-requisites: None
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None

Level 1: +1 Bow Range, +1 HIT
Level 2: +2 Bow Range, +2 HIT
Level 3: +3 Bow Range, +3 HIT
Level 4: +4 Bow Range, +4 HIT
Level 5: +5 Bow Range, +5 HIT
Level 6: +6 Bow Range, +6 HIT
Level 7: +7 Bow Range, +7 HIT
Level 8: +8 Bow Range, +8 HIT
Level 9: +9 Bow Range, +9 HIT
Level 10: +10 Bow Range, +10 HIT

Comments: This skill functions identically to the Archer's skill. It is essential if you plan to use a bow.

Gank

Pre-requisites: Level 1 Steal
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None

Level 1: 7% Chance to use Steal
Level 2: 8% Chance to use Steal
Level 3: 10% Chance to use Steal
Level 4: 11% Chance to use Steal
Level 5: 13% Chance to use Steal
Level 6: 14% Chance to use Steal
Level 7: 16% Chance to use Steal
Level 8: 17% Chance to use Steal
Level 9: 19% Chance to use Steal
Level 10: 20% Chance to use Steal

Comments: This is arguably the Rogue's best skill. At max level, it provides a 20% chance to use Steal with each hit. Given that you typically hit enemies multiple times, this significantly increases the chances of stealing an item. Note that only one item can be stolen per monster. This skill is a must-have for increasing loot acquisition.

Haggle

Pre-requisites: Level 1 Slyness
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None

Level 1: 9% Discount from NPCs
Level 2: 13% Discount from NPCs
Level 3: 17% Discount from NPCs
Level 4: 21% Discount from NPCs
Level 5: 25% Discount from NPCs

Comments: This skill offers a 1% greater discount than the Merchant skill. At higher levels, players tend to buy fewer items from NPCs besides potions. If saving a small amount of zeny per potion is a priority, this skill can be considered.

Intimidate

Pre-requisites: Level 5 Snatch
Active or Passive?: Passive
SP Use: None

Level 1: Level 1 of the skill can be used
Level 2: Level 2 of the skill can be used
Level 3: Level 3 of the skill can be used
Level 4: Level 4 of the skill can be used
Level 5: Level 5 of the skill can be used
Level 6: Level 6 of the skill can be used
Level 7: Level 7 of the skill can be used
Level 8: Level 8 of the skill can be used
Level 9: Level 9 of the skill can be used
Level 10: Level 10 of the skill can be used

Comments: This skill allows you to use the last skill an enemy used on you. It is not particularly useful except in PvP, and even then, the copied skills may not be very beneficial to a Rogue.

Active Skills

Double Strafing

Pre-requisites: Level 10 Vulture's Eye
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 15

Level 1: 200% Damage
Level 2: 220% Damage
Level 3: 240% Damage
Level 4: 260% Damage
Level 5: 280% Damage
Level 6: 300% Damage
Level 7: 320% Damage
Level 8: 340% Damage
Level 9: 360% Damage
Level 10: 380% Damage

Comments: This skill is identical to the Archer's skill. If you are using a bow, this skill is highly recommended.

Stalk

Pre-requisites: Level 1 Hiding
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: ???

Level 1: Movement slowed greatly
Level 2: Movement slowed somewhat
Level 3: Movement slowed
Level 4: Movement slightly slowed
Level 5: Movement barely slowed

Comments: This skill enables movement while in hiding. While not considered a top-tier skill, it offers a unique utility as there are few other essential skills to prioritize.

Mug

Pre-requisites: Level 4 Gank
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 15 SP

Level 1: 1% Chance to steal
Level 2: 2% Chance to steal
Level 3: 3% Chance to steal
Level 4: 4% Chance to steal
Level 5: 5% Chance to steal
Level 6: 6% Chance to steal
Level 7: 7% Chance to steal
Level 8: 8% Chance to steal
Level 9: 9% Chance to steal
Level 10: 10% Chance to steal

Note: Skill Level, DEX, LUK, Base, and Job level also influence success rates.

Comments: This skill allows you to steal zeny from monsters. You can only steal zeny once per monster, but you can steal both zeny and an item from the same monster. The success rate is relatively low, but the zeny gained can be beneficial, averaging around 1k, though this varies by monster.

Sightless Mind

Pre-requisites: Level 2 Stalk, Level 2 Back Stab
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: 20

Level 1: 140% Damage, 13% Chance to Blind, 13% Chance to Stun
Level 2: 180% Damage, 16% Chance to Blind, 16% Chance to Stun
Level 3: 220% Damage, 19% Chance to Blind, 19% Chance to Stun
Level 4: 260% Damage, 22% Chance to Blind, 22% Chance to Stun
Level 5: 300% Damage, 25% Chance to Blind, 25% Chance to Stun

Note: Only usable when Hiding. Using the skill cancels hide status.

Comments: This skill has a 3x3 area of effect. It is not very useful except for dealing with mobs, in which case running is generally a better option. It is the only anti-mob skill available to Thieves.

Snatch

Pre-requisites: Level 5 Sightless Mind, Level 4 Back Stab
Active or Passive?: Active
SP Use: Variable

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