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| + | The [[Assassin]] is a class introduced in [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]], and generally due to the precise nature of her skills, she is more effective PvP than PvM. Still, using abilities such as her stacking martial arts, the Assassin can still take on large groups of monsters with fair ease.[[File:Assassin_Artwork.jpg|thumb|Assassin Art]] |
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| + | ==Basic Introduction== |
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| + | Assassin builds generally fall under the following categories: |
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| + | *'''Trap Assassins (Trapassins):''' Umbrella term used for Assassins that specialize in [[Traps|Traps.]] |
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| + | *'''Martial Artists:''' Umbrella term used for Assassins that specialize in specific [[Martial Arts]]. |
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| + | *'''Hybrids:''' Term used for Assassins that work by mixing various skills from all Assassin skill trees. |
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| + | A general rule for Assassin builds are to include key skills, which any player would find useful. These include: |
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| + | *[[Burst of Speed|Burst of Speed:]] Increased attack speed and movement speed can help an Assassin in many situations. |
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| + | *[[Claw Mastery|Claw Mastery:]] Whether you only use one or two claw-class weapons, Claw Mastery will help increase [[Attack Rating]] without spending too many points on [[Dexterity]]. |
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| + | *[[Weapon Block|Weapon Block:]] Not every Assassin build will use this skill, but for those who dual wield Claws, it gives a very good chance to block. |
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| + | *[[Tiger Strike|Tiger Strike:]] Even just one point invested into this skill can help Assassins overcome stronger enemies. |
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| + | ==Effective Assassin Builds== |
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| + | ===Monk=== |
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| + | ''Visit: [[Monk (Assassin build)]]'' |
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| + | *A ''Hybrid'' Assassin build that focuses on area of effect skills, mainly [[Death Sentry]] and Phoenix Strike, along with their [[Synergies|synergies.]] |
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| + | ===Elementalist=== |
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| + | ''Visit: [[Elementalist]]'' |
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| + | *A ''Martial Artist ''Assassin build that specializes in the elemental Martial Arts, including [[Phoenix Strike]]. |
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| + | ===Dragon Ninja=== |
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| + | ''Visit: [[Dragon Ninja]]'' |
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| + | *A ''Hybrid ''Assassin build that focuses on finishing kicks, specifically [[Dragon Talon]] and [[Dragon Tail]], whilst dabbling with Traps such as [[Blade Shield]] |
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| + | ===Vampire=== |
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| + | ''Visit: [[Vampire (Assassin Build)]]'' |
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| + | *A Martial Artist Assassin build, fabricated around [[Cobra Strike]] for it's life/mana sucking power. |
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| + | ===Dark Warrior=== |
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| + | ''Visit: [[Dark Warrior (Assassin Build)]]'' |
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| + | *A ''Hybrid ''Assassin build focused mainly on Shadow Disciplines, such as [[Venom]] and [[Mind Blast]], but also using [[Wake of Inferno]]. |
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| + | ===Shockbringer=== |
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| + | ''Visit: [[Shockbringer]]'' |
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| + | *A ''Trapassin ''Assassin build specializing almost completely on Lightning Traps. |
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Revision as of 05:10, 25 September 2010
The Assassin is a class introduced in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, and generally due to the precise nature of her skills, she is more effective PvP than PvM. Still, using abilities such as her stacking martial arts, the Assassin can still take on large groups of monsters with fair ease.
Assassin Art
Basic Introduction
Assassin builds generally fall under the following categories:
- Trap Assassins (Trapassins): Umbrella term used for Assassins that specialize in Traps.
- Martial Artists: Umbrella term used for Assassins that specialize in specific Martial Arts.
- Hybrids: Term used for Assassins that work by mixing various skills from all Assassin skill trees.
A general rule for Assassin builds are to include key skills, which any player would find useful. These include:
- Burst of Speed: Increased attack speed and movement speed can help an Assassin in many situations.
- Claw Mastery: Whether you only use one or two claw-class weapons, Claw Mastery will help increase Attack Rating without spending too many points on Dexterity.
- Weapon Block: Not every Assassin build will use this skill, but for those who dual wield Claws, it gives a very good chance to block.
- Tiger Strike: Even just one point invested into this skill can help Assassins overcome stronger enemies.
Effective Assassin Builds
Monk
Visit: Monk (Assassin build)
- A Hybrid Assassin build that focuses on area of effect skills, mainly Death Sentry and Phoenix Strike, along with their synergies.
Elementalist
Visit: Elementalist
- A Martial Artist Assassin build that specializes in the elemental Martial Arts, including Phoenix Strike.
Dragon Ninja
Visit: Dragon Ninja
- A Hybrid Assassin build that focuses on finishing kicks, specifically Dragon Talon and Dragon Tail, whilst dabbling with Traps such as Blade Shield
Vampire
Visit: Vampire (Assassin Build)
- A Martial Artist Assassin build, fabricated around Cobra Strike for it's life/mana sucking power.
Dark Warrior
Visit: Dark Warrior (Assassin Build)
- A Hybrid Assassin build focused mainly on Shadow Disciplines, such as Venom and Mind Blast, but also using Wake of Inferno.
Shockbringer
Visit: Shockbringer
- A Trapassin Assassin build specializing almost completely on Lightning Traps.