Quote Originally Posted by Witty Username View Post
The original comparison was rogue, dex 20 with shortbow.
Vs barbarian with rage up and GWM.

Skrum did mention sharpshooter reduces rogue's DPR, which is probably true. Similar mechanics are in play for paladin and GWM, since such feats get worse the more valuable ones individual attacks are.

But my note there is I would use other options.
Off the top of my head, things like piercer, booming blade, elven accuracy etc.

8th level Rogue w/ a +1 shortbow, 20 dex, and elven accuracy against AC 17
w/o adv: 16.15
w/ adv: 24.99

8th level Barb w/ a +1 greatsword, 18 str, and GWM against AC 17
w/o adv (I don't love adding this because barb can get adv far more freely than the rogue can, but just for comparison's sake)
w/ GWM: 17.5
w/o GWM: 17.5 (yeah, it's the same. Kinda funny)

w/ adv
w/ GWM: 29.09
w/o GWM: 24.89

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Barb with adv matches rogue with elven accuracy. Barb with adv and using GWM beats rogue

I will note, rogue isn't noncompetitive. In play, my guess is it basically feels equal. Rogue having range is going to be able to attack each turn a little easier, while barb will occasionally spend their turn moving.

The part that is going to feel the most imbalanced between the two is when the barb hits twice. Especially if they're using GWM, that's gonna be FAR more damage than the rogue could possible do outside of a very strong crit.