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I know Sneak attack normally stacks from different classes, but I have a question about the Slayer:
If I multiclass a Slayer and a Rogue, does the Sneak attack from both classes stack? I only ask because of this section from the Hybrid classes description:
"Parent Classes: Each one of the following classes lists two classes that it draws upon to form the basis of its theme. While a character can multiclass with these parent classes, this usually results in redundant abilities. Such abilities don't stack unless specified. If a class feature allows the character to make a one-time choice (such as a bloodline), that choice must match similar choices made by the parent classes and vice-versa (such as selecting the same bloodline). The new classes presented here are all hybrids of two existing core or base classes.The parent class for Slayer being a Ranger and a Rogue, even though Sneak attack normally stacks, would it in this case, citing the section where it says "Such abilities don't stack unless specified", stack even though the Sneak attack section for Slayer does not specifically say that it stacks with parent (Rogue) class' sneak attack?
The ability doesn't say 1d6 sneak attack...
It says +1d6 sneak attack.
Therefore, they are cumulative and stack IMO. Interestingly, its not specified as it is in other cases like arcane trickster.
Yes, the slayer having rogue as a parent class is just as much a rogue as a fighter would be. Remember, the best way to look at the ninja is as an archetype for the rogue.
Redundant abilities don't stack. For example Rage from Barbarian and Rage from the Blood Rage don't stack to give you a +8 boost to you STR and CON when raging. Fast movement doesn't stack to give you +20 to speed. Uncanny Dodge specifically says it does stack to give you improved uncanny dodge if you get it from another source.
A +1D6 sneak is not redundant so it would stack. Evasion as slayer talent doesn't stack with evasion from the rogue to give you improved evasion as that is redundant.
Yes, they stack. And taking 1 level of rogue can be a pretty solid build choice in some circumstances, because otherwise, qualifying for feats like Dastardly Finish and Merciless Butchery take a LONG time.