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May 12, 2025 12 min

AD&D - Was the Thief Actually Useless?

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This is kind of a follow up episode where I am talking about some of the comments I've been seeing about the thief class and pondering about it. Low hit points, weak armor, and a skill list that rarely worked… the AD&D 1st Edition Thief had a rough start. But was it really useless, or just misunderstood? In this episode, I look at the numbers, the role at the table, and why the Thief may have been more important than people gave it credit for. From constant failure to rare moments of glory, let’s figure out if this class deserved a second chance—or a replacement. Support me: https://Patreon.com/TheEvilDM

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