There are several paths to become an arcane trickster. Either the arcane trickster was previously a fighter who acquired magical power or used to be a spellcaster who focused on physical combat. The path chosen to become an arcane trickster will influence in the combat style, even though the new learned skills will be the same.

The arcane trickster boosts his rogue skills with magical power, making him a extremely deceitful and deadly opponent.