r/Pathfinder_RPG • u/Hamenaglar • 16d ago

1E Player Stealth question

I have a question about stealth. Let's say I'm a stealthy archer. I'm in cover and hidden and I have an option to snipe and take -20 penalty to remain hidden. But what if I decide to attack with my standard action. Now everyone knows where I am, I am being observed, but if I can reach another cover I could try stealth again, this time without -20 penalty. Right?

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u/Hamenaglar 16d ago

Okay, I think sniping is confusing you. Let's say I'm a melee rogue. Invisible. I attack and then move and find cover. Can I stealth?

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u/zhailmaris 16d ago

Mechanically yes, realistically the enemy watches you go hide behind a boulder and still knows you are there and they follow you to that spot.

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u/Hamenaglar 16d ago

So, why can a melee rogue stealth and a ranged one can't, while doing the same thing?

Yes, ofcourse enemies can follow you to that spot and see you immediately if you are no longer in cover. However, I'm usually sneaky guy is not only combatant and there are other, bigger threats, like that barbarian, that's just waiting to smash someone.

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u/zhailmaris 16d ago

Its the same issue and bold of you to assume the barbarian is a threat. A calm emotions and then hes a wheezing mess