Is there any point to playing a rogue in DA:O?

So I have played a mage (working on a second mage actually) and a tank in Dragon Age, and there are a couple more builds of each I am thinking of trying, but before doing so, I am wondering if there is any point to playing a rogue. They seem like the weekest and least useful of the three, but that is just my natural prejudice. Their play style seems fun, if it is useful. I probably just think that because the AI rogues aren't overly powerful... and in the Archdemon battle they are about as useful as throwing tissue paper at the damn thing. Any insight on how useful/powerful the rogue can be in this game?

I was a rogue in my last playthrough, and although initially battles can be tough I think Rogues are pretty darn good. I like sneaking and backstabbing, and Rogues can unlock crates and doors for free XP and items.

Rogues also take a long time to get good. When you get the upper tier abilities, they can really pump out the damage, and avoid getting hit. If you are playing with the AI using a rogue, I recommend installing the advanced tactics mod. It will have the AI try for backstabs more.guynamedbilly

[QUOTE="guynamedbilly"]Rogues also take a long time to get good. When you get the upper tier abilities, they can really pump out the damage, and avoid getting hit. If you are playing with the AI using a rogue, I recommend installing the advanced tactics mod. It will have the AI try for backstabs more.Essian

I tend to always play as a rouge, archer can be very boring since your only standing back and shooting, dual wield is a lot more fun because you actually need to move around and think about placement. Although compared to the other classes you wont be using skills/spells you just get into position and watch the backstabs add up. I just love rouge for the sneaky nature and the fact he uses daggers. It's fun to use all three due to them all being different, city elf has the opportunity to get the best or second best dagger in the game making them the best rouge dual wield class.Jack_Force

I have done 2 playthroughs as a rogue, and if u build a rogue properly u can do some great damage. The difference between my 1st and 2nd rogue was huge as once i knew what i was doing i was doing great damage on Nightmare difficulty as well. The recommened built for a dual dagger rogue is to favor cunning, have about 32 dex at the most so u can get the abilities u want and put the rest into cunning. Obviously u are going to want to be behind your enemies but theres also the Coup de Grace talent which automatically backstabs any target thats stunned and Lethality which bases your dmg of your cunning score. If u are commited to playing the class then search forums and FAQs for builds and once u learn what u have to do u will have a blast and be a force.

Have fun!

Well, other posters have supplied you with builds and stat suggestions. I'll just help them along by saying that I have a dwarf rogue (dual-wield, maybe level 16) who can deal about 250 damage per second when he's backstabbing. If you have a good tank that keeps enemies off the rogue, you can practically mow down anything.