The Use of a bow
If you are even thinking about playing a Rogue, then you really need to know how to weild a bow effectively. If after your first attempt, you seem to keep wandering off after the creatures you are shooting at, then you should realise that you can lock your feet by pressing a shift key whilst left clicking. If like me you find that with your finger on the shift key, it is difficult to access the function keys quickly, then I recommend getting a mouse with a programmable third button, and setting the third button to act like a shift key. You'll also realise that you hit things more if you shoot on the diagonal or right angle. So get used to toggleing with the shift key until you line up your prey for the kill. Also some players tend to take their finger off the shift key altogether once the shot is lined up, they seem to believe that holding the shift key down affects your accuracy. I haven't noticed this and have completed the game on all difficulty settings using a rogue. But you do what makes you happy.
To Heal with Magic or Potions?
This is going to depend largely on how your character developes during the game. If your Mana is high then magic is best, if not, stick to the potions. There are some wonderful magic items that are strongly suited to the rogue, but some of them take away nearly all magic ability. If you use these, then casting any type of spell is pretty pointless. If you have exceptional magic and Mana then you might even cast Mana sheild as if you were a mage. This is cool as like a mage, you only need to sorry about carrying Mana potions.
Equipping your Rogue
It should go without saying that you should carry the best bow you can afford, armour is a secondary consideration, during the early part of a game anyway. Later in the game go for items that protect you against magical attacks.
Never be afraid to turn and run
This is especially important to Rogues. Don't charge in and get mobbed, let them chase you and then pick them off one at a time.. Try to lead them through doorways, and narrow sections in the dungeon, this will slow them down quite effectively.
Killing the baddies
You shouldn't have any particular problems like any of the other characters with certain uniques. However, try to put your cursor on the enemy's back. This seems to speed up killing most of the monsters....Especially Satan himself..
They all charge me
Yes, the place you will struggle is going to be the large open areas. This is because all your stray shots are triggering monsters that are off screen. The only way through these areas is slowly and carefully. If you keep getting hammered, try a different route.
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