Curse

Poison Ivy · Aug 28, 2006, 04:11 AM // 04:11

After creating my PvE Assassin, buying her 15k Kurzick, a bunch of weapons and what-not, I never really used her. Other than using her for some PvP, which I rarely am able, because I can barely get her any skill points to buy some must-have skills, she can only act as a mule. There are so far no profitable solo farming builds for Assassin, so she's pretty much useless. After giving it some thought, I can't figure out a single reason why to keep her, because all she is doing is wasting a slot. The question is, should I delete her?

Comments please

Nevin · Aug 28, 2006, 04:13 AM // 04:13

I actually can do Drok runs with my PvE assassin, Shadow Form works wonders.

Knightsaber Sith · Aug 28, 2006, 04:16 AM // 04:16

I'd say the the point of a pve assassin is that it can be fun. Making a pve character just for the "point" of farming makes no sense to me. As for skill points, my assassin has over 1 mill xp and I bought all the skills for it's primary and secondary.

Poison Ivy · Aug 28, 2006, 04:21 AM // 04:21

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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith

I'd say the the point of a pve assassin is that it can be fun. Making a pve character just for the "point" of farming makes no sense to me. As for skill points, my assassin has over 1 mill xp and I bought all the skills for it's primary and secondary.

Well when you don't belive in PvE titles, farming is pretty much the only thing you can do with you PvE characters

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As for skill points, my Assassin has 700k exp points, but I always find myself needing more for certain PvP builds. I think I just need some way to get her more skill points other than power leveling, so she can be used in PvP.

Killmur · Aug 28, 2006, 04:30 AM // 04:30

Here is a build I used when I had Kill Mur setup as a R/A at one point in time. I tried this R/A build as a Pure Assasin Prime and it helped me appreciate the Assasin class a whole lot more. My Assasin is setup as a A/Mo with the only Monk skill being Ressurect. Oh get the Ungues of Onis or the Green Ceremonial Daggers. I use the Ungues and run into hardly any energy issues.

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/R/A_Inf...Combo_Assassin

Heelz · Aug 28, 2006, 04:44 AM // 04:44

In my opinion, when ANet opened Fort Aspenwood (and Jade Quarry to a lesser extent) to PvP characters, PvE assassins became nearly obsolete. It's a cryin' shame, I'll probably delete my PvE assassin to make a character that will actually be able to finish the Factions campaign.

Hephaestus Ram · Aug 28, 2006, 05:00 AM // 05:00

I don't know what you people are talking about, I started an assassin and
haven't been able to put him down since. Assassin are the most fun
character in the game. If farming is your idea of fun, well... you just really
need to go find a second job. You just don't know how to have fun.
I play with other people and it's just fun to play the game with them.
There's nothing in the game worth farming for that can elcipse having
some fun playing it with real people.

I think you need a Wo/mo.

Poison Ivy · Aug 28, 2006, 05:16 AM // 05:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hephaestus Ram

I don't know what you people are talking about, I started an assassin and
haven't been able to put him down since. Assassin are the most fun
character in the game. If farming is your idea of fun, well... you just really
need to go find a second job. You just don't know how to have fun.
I play with other people and it's just fun to play the game with them.
There's nothing in the game worth farming for that can elcipse having
some fun playing it with real people.

I think you need a Wo/mo.

You feel like sharing some examples?

And thanks for everyone else's reply, though more comments are welcome.

GloryFox · Aug 28, 2006, 05:16 AM // 05:16

1.8 Million xp

15k Canthan Nightstalker Armor (+15 Armor when attacking)

Shiro's Blades & Ceremonial Daggers (End Game Greens)
Zealous Dragon Scythes of Fortitude (reqs of 8) +15% always (-5 energy)

All normal SIN skills All SIN elites….

Also she farms in 4 man teams for about 10k an hour in an undisclosed location.

NO REGRETS!

Chris Blackstar · Aug 28, 2006, 05:23 AM // 05:23

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Originally Posted by Killmur

Here is a build I used when I had Kill Mur setup as a R/A at one point in time. I tried this R/A build as a Pure Assasin Prime and it helped me appreciate the Assasin class a whole lot more. My Assasin is setup as a A/Mo with the only Monk skill being Ressurect. Oh get the Ungues of Onis or the Green Ceremonial Daggers. I use the Ungues and run into hardly any energy issues.

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/R/A_Inf...Combo_Assassin

I have almost the same build as this, except my assasin has the second as a necro for Plauge touch, no attributes in any necro skills, all assasin, my skill base is the same as his except for my elete. Temple strike, will daze and blind your target, this with daggers that extend daze by 33% can render any monk or spell caster useless, and kill them in less then 15 seconds.

Conditions are defeated by Plauge touch which puts it back on the player who gave it too you. My armor is shouded, although any armor can be used.

Killmur · Aug 28, 2006, 05:35 AM // 05:35

Yea I found that I like using the R/A build as a A/Mo because I get better mileage out of Dagger Mastery and Critical Strikes. The R/A build is great but it starts to lose gas damage wise once you hit the Lvl20+ enemies.

Sir Iceman · Aug 28, 2006, 05:38 PM // 17:38

Q. Is there any point to PvE Assassin
A. YES!

As Knightsaber Sith & Hephaestus Ram pointed out, PvE is about having fun.

After desposing of Shiro I had shelved my Assassin. Last night I brought him out and used him to help guild mates do some of their quests. I enjoyed the experience.

It takes a while to find a build that is effective. And I admit it's very hard to get into a PUG even after you have. Myself, I waited till guild mates were on to do missions. And henched it through the quests when I was alone.

So if you're not having fun with the character then by all means delete it. But if you do enjoy the unique abilities of the Assassin, then just have fun.

gosl · Aug 28, 2006, 05:44 PM // 17:44

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Originally Posted by Heelz

It's a cryin' shame, I'll probably delete my PvE assassin to make a character that will actually be able to finish the Factions campaign.

I think assassins are fun to play. My assassin was the first to finish the Factions campaign. She was pretty much a pure assassin up until the last few missions/quest. At which point I tried out a crit-barrage build and I really like it.

|) <-- my assassin with a bow

Hollerith · Aug 28, 2006, 05:52 PM // 17:52

I have fun with my assassin. I guess if all you want to do is farm mad loot, an assassin isn't really for you. I play mine to unlock skills, get quartermaster credits, fun, etc. Works great.

Carth` · Aug 28, 2006, 06:03 PM // 18:03

I have the same problem. I made an assassin and took her through the starter area, then to Kaineng. I then bought her 15k armour, and some nice weapons, and since that day I have not used her once. I must admit that while I was playing with her on the starter island I had great fun, I thought it was really fun to play an assassin and string attacks together. But because of the bad reputation assassins have, how hard it is to find a group, and how much I hate Cantha, I just don't play my assassin now. I've been thinking about deleting her for a long time, but the fact I spent so much money on her means she has remained taking up a slot.

I wish my assassin was a ritualist.

Pick Me · Aug 28, 2006, 06:56 PM // 18:56

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Originally Posted by Carth`

I have the same problem. I made an assassin and took her through the starter area, then to Kaineng. I then bought her 15k armour, and some nice weapons, and since that day I have not used her once. I must admit that while I was playing with her on the starter island I had great fun, I thought it was really fun to play an assassin and string attacks together. But because of the bad reputation assassins have, how hard it is to find a group, and how much I hate Cantha, I just don't play my assassin now. I've been thinking about deleting her for a long time, but the fact I spent so much money on her means she has remained taking up a slot.

I wish my assassin was a ritualist.

Step 1: Goto Tyria
Step 2: Start doing missions, you'll be accepted in PUGs easily
Step 3: Start doing your combos and kick butt (PUGs will be very pleased with you)

You can do runs in Kryta, Maguuma Jungle, Desert (once you get to Augry Rock).

My Assassin is at the 2nd last mission in Canthas, and is at the Iron Mines in Tyria. So much fun, so easy to get into groups (in Tyria anyway).

Yanman.be · Aug 28, 2006, 09:10 PM // 21:10

Protector of Tyria shows sins are usefull in Tyria, and FoW too.

Wait till you see my dual sin UW build. ( I need to find a good twinsin )

Carth` · Aug 28, 2006, 09:18 PM // 21:18

Okay I'll take my ass to Tyria. I hope you are right about Tyrians not being prejudiced about assassins joining their group like the Canthans were.

Yanman.be · Aug 28, 2006, 09:30 PM // 21:30

You'll get your jerks out there too. But it's less populated with sins, so more spots if they have one open. They're also curious. So don't waste our image puhlease!

Celab · Aug 28, 2006, 10:22 PM // 22:22

Dual UW sin build 'ey? Will if it takes on smites and more i'll try it when i get some elites/better armor.