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I recently "upgraded" to D&D 5th edition. I decided to play a warlock. However, now I would like to be proficient in Stealth, and a warlock can not have this proficiency.

I am Warlock level 2. Is it possible to now multiclass into rogue, take just one rogue level, and then continue advancing as a warlock afterwards?

My stats are as follows: Str 11, Dex 18, Con 13, Int 11, Wis 6, Cha 18.

KorvinStarmast
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    Welcome to RPGSE. Please add the system-and-edition tag to your question to make it answerable. – vicky_molokh- unsilence Monica Apr 25 '19 at 10:46
  • Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the [tour] if you haven't already, and check out the [help] for more guidance. What RPG and edition are you playing? By "5.0", do you mean D&D 5e? If so, you can indicate this by editing the [dnd-5e] tag into your post. Furthermore, can you clarify what your actual question is? Even with a system specified, the question will likely need to be clearer to be answerable. What's the connection between taking a level of rogue and being proficient in Stealth? – V2Blast Apr 25 '19 at 10:48
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    Thank you for your input. I will try to be more clear. – juilo Apr 25 '19 at 10:59
  • What books do you own / have you read ? – Pierre Cathé Apr 25 '19 at 11:03
  • Just players handbook, dnd-5e and all handbooks of dnd-2e – juilo Apr 25 '19 at 11:04
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    Please tell us your stats, specifically your Charisma and Dexterity, as these will dictate whether or not you are able to multiclass as a Warlock and a Rogue. – Davo Apr 25 '19 at 11:23
  • str 11 , dex 18, con 13, int 11, wis 6, cha 18 – juilo Apr 25 '19 at 12:50
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    Though this doesn't address your specific question, there IS another way to gain stealth proficiency. The feat "Skilled" could also be useful. See: https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/46305/how-can-you-gain-proficiency-in-a-skill-after-level-1 – Play Patrice Apr 25 '19 at 15:38
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    @julio "3.5" is the only D&D edition that is listed with a decimal ("."). :) – Captain Man Apr 25 '19 at 19:02
  • There's also the "Skilled" feat that could be taken at level 4 – Mooing Duck Apr 25 '19 at 21:35

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Yes, you can multiclass and take one Rogue level

You can multi-class just to gain 1 level of Rogue since you meet the requirements. As noted in the basic Multiclassing rules, you need a Dexterity of 13 and Charisma of 13 in order to multi-class from Warlock into a Rogue.

Alternative

Have you looked at backgrounds?

This is normally something done at character creation, but you could have a word with your DM to see if he is amenable to changing your character.

Each background tends to give proficiency in two skills (as well as tools and/or language). If all you really want is proficiency in Stealth, then you could find a background that grants this such as the Criminal background. If you can't find a background that you like you could also work with your DM to make a custom background (see PHB p. 124-126) that fits your character and grants proficiency in Stealth.

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  • Edited to account for the stats being provided, and while I was in there tossed in a few other things. Please review to make sure you are content. – KorvinStarmast Apr 25 '19 at 13:01
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    Please note that multiclassing, while widely available in nearly every single D&D 5e campaign, is still technically an "optional" rule that a DM may not wish to use. – Michael W. Apr 25 '19 at 16:13
  • It might be worth noting that the multiclassing rules state that multiclassing into bard also gives one proficiency in any skill, just as multiclassing into rogue grants proficiency in any one class skill. – V2Blast Apr 25 '19 at 19:39
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    seems like the "alternative" part should have more emphasis, as it's likely to provide a superior outcome for the OP. – Ben Barden Apr 25 '19 at 19:48
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The multiclassing rules are explained in the Player's Handbook on page 163 :

Multiclassing lets you combine classes together [...]. Your DM decides whether these options are available in a campaign.

So check with your DM if they are OK allowing this.

Multiclassing allows you to gain levels in multiple classes. Doing so lets you mix the abilities of those classes to realize a character concept that might not be reflected in one of the standard class options. With this rule, you have the option of gaining a level in a new class whenever you advance in level, instead of gaining a level in your current class. Your levels in all your classes are added together to determine your character level. For example, if you have three levels in wizard and two in fighter, you're a 5th-level character.

So you can take 2 levels of Warlock, then 1 level of rogue (as long as you meet the 13 DEX prerequisite for multiclassing into Rogue and the 13 CHA needed to multiclass out of warlock)(thanks @Someone_Evil).

Doing so will give you the following proficiencies :

Light armor, one skill from the class's skill list, thieves' tools

As well as expertise in two skills, Thieves' Cant, and Sneak Attack (thanks @Davo)

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To add to the answers already posted: When you gain a Level, you may (assuming your GM is allowing multi-classing), choose any Class that you qualify for (by virtue of 13+ Ability Scores). Multi-classing Rules here

So you may begin as a Warlock, take x Warlock levels, then a Rogue Level, and then more Warlock levels (and maybe a Sorcerer level, if you so choose, as you meet the 13 CHA*).

You can swap back and forth between any classes that you qualify for. e.g. if you somehow got your STR to 13, you could then take a level of Barbarian, and then more Warlock, or Rogue levels!

*Not that I would recommend this, but it's your character :)

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