Beguiler (Dungeons & Dragons)

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Beguilers is a character class in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, combining attributes of rogue and sorcerer, first presented in the Players Handbook II. They have a very limited selection of spells that focuses primarily on stealth and the manipulation of others. They can serve a variety of party roles but will generally be lacking in terms of "offensive" spell slinging.

Beguilers have a large number of skill points and a large skill list. Beguilers can serve the traditional party role of rogue and sorcerer but they will not do either job as effectively. Beguiler's spell list is relatively static and limited, allowing little ability for customization, similar to the Warmage. Beguilers also gain the ability to "sneak attack" with non-damage spells. This can penetrate spell resistance as well as increase the difficulty class (DC) of their spells, making them harder to resist. Beguilers are generally human, but can be found among most other races.