Rogue Class — Burst Damage
High threatUpdated 2026-06-03
Rogue Overview
The Rogue is the highest single-target DPS class in TBH: Task Bar Hero. Rogues use stealth, backstab, and poison to melt bosses in seconds. The catch? They're fragile and require careful positioning and skill timing. A poorly played Rogue dies immediately. A well-played Rogue tops every damage meter. Patch 1.0.1 buffed Rogue crit scaling, making them even stronger at endgame. If you want to kill bosses fast, the Rogue is your pick.
Rogue Skills and Builds
Backstab is your core damage skill — deals 3x damage when attacking from stealth. Stealth makes you invisible for 5 seconds and breaks on attack. Poison Blade applies a stacking DoT that ramps up over time. The ideal Rogue build maxes crit rate and crit damage runes. Crit is everything on a Rogue. Soulstones should go toward attack speed and critical damage bonuses. Rogues pair best with Warriors (tank aggro) or Mages (AoE clear the trash so you can focus the boss).
| Skill | Type | Effect | Unlock Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backstab | Active | 3x damage from stealth | 1 |
| Stealth | Active | Invisible 5s, breaks on attack | 4 |
| Poison Blade | Passive | Stacking poison DoT | 12 |
| Shadowstep | Active | Teleport behind enemy | 16 |
Rogue Pros and Cons
- Pros: Highest single-target DPS in the game
- Pros: Patch 1.0.1 buff made crit scaling even stronger
- Cons: Very fragile, dies in 2-3 hits
- Cons: High skill floor — easy to play badly
FAQ
- Is Rogue better than Mage after the patch?
- For boss fights, yes. Rogue now out-damages Mage on single targets thanks to the 1.0.1 crit scaling buff. For farming, Mage is still king.
- What's the best Rogue build?
- Stack crit rate to 60%+ first, then pour everything into crit damage. Attack speed is nice but secondary. Use Poison Blade for sustained fights, Backstab for burst windows.