Why I'm Always a Rogue

If you've read the first post here at World of Warcraft Armory, you'll notice that I'm always playing a rogue. I've tried some other alts, I've got a gnome warlock for example, but in the end I always come back to the rogue. I get asked a lot why I don't play something else, so I figured I might as well just write it out and never explain it again.

First, I need to say that I always play a rogue. I'm not just talking about WoW here, either. If the game has a rogue/thief/scoundrel type character, that's what I pick. I've always liked the concept of an adventurer that gets by on his wits and skill. A warrior is fine, but at the end of the day, he can just hack away at something with no finesse because he's got the HP to back it up. A rogue doesn't have that luxury.

I do like the fact that MMORPGs tend to make the rogue a high DPS character. I don't think a rogue needs to be a DPS machine to be fun, but it certainly adds an interesting aspect to the character. Especially when you factor in having to manage aggro, since rogues never have a ton of hit points.

But really, when someone asks me why I like rogues, I only have to say one word. Batman. To me, he's the ultimate rogue. He lurks in the shadows, observing and studying and not attacking until just the right time. Batman is just a normal human in the middle of fights between superpowered demi-gods and he always prevails. To me, that's what being a rogue is all about.

No matter what class you play, though (but it really should be a rogue), you'll find some cool tips and tactics in this guide. You'll also get leveling tips, learn how to make some fast gold, plus you'll get tons of maps and quest info.