Whispers of the Dead; Wails from the Grave

3rd level

Borrow a skill or tool proficiency from a spirit and spread part of Sneak Attack as necrotic A stylized decay icon representing necrotic damage. D&D Portal - Necrotic Damage type Necrotic is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/necrotic/ damage to a second creature.

Tokens of the Departed

9th level

Create soul trinkets when creatures die and use them for stronger Wails, advantage on death and Constitution A stylized heart emblem inside a circular frame representing
				health, stamina, endurance, and resilience. D&D Portal - Constitution Health, stamina, and endurance Constitution measures health, stamina, endurance, and a character's resistance to physical hardship. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/constitution/ saves, or questions to the dead.

Ghost Walk

13th level

Assume a spectral form with flight, passage through creatures and objects, and attacks made against you at disadvantage.

Death’s Friend

17th level

Deal Wails from the Grave damage to both the secondary target and the original target and gain a soul trinket after rests.

FAQ

What is the Phantom Roguish Archetype?

The Phantom is a supernatural Rogue connected to the dead, able to borrow skills from spirits, spread Sneak Attack damage through Wails from the Grave and create Soul Trinkets from nearby deaths. Phantom begins at Rogue 3 and adds spirit-based utility and secondary damage on top of the standard Rogue progression rather than replacing its weapon-focused Sneak Attack gameplay.

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				within the website. D&D Portal - What is the Phantom Roguish Archetype? Phantom FAQ The Phantom is a supernatural Rogue connected to the dead, able to borrow skills from spirits, spread Sneak Attack damage through Wails from the Grave and create Soul Trinkets from nearby deaths. Phantom begins at Rogue 3 and adds spirit-based utility and secondary damage on top of the standard Rogue progression rather than replacing its weapon-focused Sneak Attack gameplay. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/phantom/what-is-the-phantom-roguish-archetype/

What are the main Phantom features?

Phantom gives the Rogue a supernatural connection to the dead. Whispers of the Dead supplies flexible proficiency, Wails from the Grave spreads Sneak Attack damage to another creature, Soul Trinkets turn nearby deaths into defensive and utility resources, and later features add spectral movement and stronger death-themed offense.

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				within the website. D&D Portal - What are the main Phantom features? Phantom FAQ Phantom gives the Rogue a supernatural connection to the dead. Whispers of the Dead supplies flexible proficiency, Wails from the Grave spreads Sneak Attack damage to another creature, Soul Trinkets turn nearby deaths into defensive and utility resources, and later features add spectral movement and stronger death-themed offense. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/phantom/what-are-the-main-phantom-features/

How do you build and play a Phantom Rogue?

Build the Phantom on top of a normal Dexterity-focused Rogue, then invest in the secondary abilities and skills that support the archetype. Treat Wails from the Grave as a way to spread pressure when two important enemies are present. Preserve reactions when a Soul Trinket opportunity matters. Outside combat, Whispers of the Dead lets you adapt to the next task after a rest without permanently committing every proficiency choice.

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				within the website. D&D Portal - How do you build and play a Phantom Rogue? Phantom FAQ Build the Phantom on top of a normal Dexterity-focused Rogue, then invest in the secondary abilities and skills that support the archetype. Treat Wails from the Grave as a way to spread pressure when two important enemies are present. Preserve reactions when a Soul Trinket opportunity matters. Outside combat, Whispers of the Dead lets you adapt to the next task after a rest without permanently committing every proficiency choice. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/phantom/how-do-you-build-and-play-a-phantom-rogue/

How does Phantom interact with Sneak Attack?

Wails from the Grave is triggered by Sneak Attack rather than replacing it. You first deal normal Sneak Attack damage to the creature you hit; the Phantom feature then creates a separate necrotic-damage effect against another eligible creature. Because it is tied to Sneak Attack, reliably landing one qualifying hit remains the core combat goal.

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				within the website. D&D Portal - How does Phantom interact with Sneak Attack? Phantom FAQ Wails from the Grave is triggered by Sneak Attack rather than replacing it. You first deal normal Sneak Attack damage to the creature you hit; the Phantom feature then creates a separate necrotic-damage effect against another eligible creature. Because it is tied to Sneak Attack, reliably landing one qualifying hit remains the core combat goal. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/phantom/how-does-phantom-interact-with-sneak-attack/

How do Soul Trinkets work for a Phantom Rogue?

From 9th level, a Phantom can use a reaction when a creature dies nearby to create a Soul Trinket, up to a limit based on proficiency bonus. Carrying trinkets grants defensive benefits, and a trinket can be destroyed either to ask the spirit a question or to fuel Wails from the Grave without spending one of its normal daily uses.

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				within the website. D&D Portal - How do Soul Trinkets work for a Phantom Rogue? Phantom FAQ From 9th level, a Phantom can use a reaction when a creature dies nearby to create a Soul Trinket, up to a limit based on proficiency bonus. Carrying trinkets grants defensive benefits, and a trinket can be destroyed either to ask the spirit a question or to fuel Wails from the Grave without spending one of its normal daily uses. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/phantom/how-do-soul-trinkets-work-for-a-phantom-rogue/