Assassin's Secondary profession? - Guild Wars Forums

Realm of Fiery Doom · Apr 09, 2007, 12:28 PM // 12:28

I'm thinking of making an Assassin for PvP. Which secondary profession should I choose?

nekopowa · Apr 09, 2007, 12:35 PM // 12:35

Up to you, if you're gonna do random arenas get a class that allows you to keep yourself alive.
If you're doing high-end pvp focus on dazing, ench removal or high dps. You don't need a secondary profession then because assassin skills have all you need, even though the popular boa sins take warrior secondary for burst of agression.

Realm of Fiery Doom · Apr 09, 2007, 04:52 PM // 16:52

Why aren't assassins reguarly used in PvP? From what I can see, Aura of Displacement can place you right next to an enemy monk, you can then kill them in only a few seconds with a good skill chain and then you can retreat by cutting the Aura?

[skill]Aura of Displacement[/skill]

Anyways. Any more suggestions for a secondary profession?

Dutch Masterr · Apr 09, 2007, 05:16 PM // 17:16

this has to be the most frequently asked question in guild wars and im sure you have heard this answer before...

choose your secondary profession based on what your build needs! there is no "best" second profession.

Thomas.knbk · Apr 09, 2007, 07:31 PM // 19:31

Warrior for Burst of Agression.
Every sin is a SP/BoA sin, but that's just because it's the most effective build.

Realm of Fiery Doom · Apr 10, 2007, 10:37 AM // 10:37

Hmmm .... is this build good? I made it myself

[skill]Unsuspecting Strike[/skill][skill]Desperate Strike[/skill][skill]Leaping Mantis Sting[/skill][skill]Jungle Strike[/skill][skill]Repeating Strike[/skill][skill]Nine Tail Strike[/skill][skill]Feigned Neutrality[/skill][skill]Aura of Displacement[/skill]

Attributes:

All in Critical Strikes and Dagger Mastery except for a few in Shadow Arts. Probably 11-11-8, with a Dagger Mastery headgear and a Superior Vigor rune, plus 4 attunment runes.

1. Aura to enemy Monk
2 Unsuspecting
3. Leaping
4.Jungle
5. Repeating, until they are down to low health
6. Nine Tails as a finisher
7. Cut aura
8. Feigned neutrality to heal as necessary
9 Repeat again.

Toutatis · Apr 10, 2007, 12:22 PM // 12:22

That isn't a bad starter build. You may wish to consider swapping out Desperate Strike for Golden Lotus Strike though - it'll help give you an energy recharge,

Realm of Fiery Doom · Apr 10, 2007, 08:41 PM // 20:41

OK then

Tralala...(Message too short thingy)

arobmic · Apr 10, 2007, 08:52 PM // 20:52

No need to have 3 lead attacks and two offhands. For sins, the real power comes from duals. Focus a build around getting off your dual quickly. Try to not have more than 4 attack skills, at most 5. Use the rest for movement, defense, and heal.

Chilly Ress · Apr 10, 2007, 09:06 PM // 21:06

I really like this build:

[skill]Conjure Frost[/skill][skill]Leaping Mantis Sting[/skill][skill]Exhausting Assault[/skill][skill]Moebius Strike[/skill][skill]Death Blossom[/skill][skill]Feigned Neutrality[/skill][skill]Dash[/skill][skill]Resurrection Signet[/skill]

It has the most pressure from any assassin build I have seen and cape totally face wipe monks and casters.

Apr 09, 2007, 12:28 PM // 12:28	#1
Realm of Fiery Doom Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Realm of Fiery Doom	Assassin's Secondary profession? I'm thinking of making an Assassin for PvP. Which secondary profession should I choose?

Apr 10, 2007, 10:37 AM // 10:37	#6
Realm of Fiery Doom Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Realm of Fiery Doom	Hmmm .... is this build good? I made it myself [skill]Unsuspecting Strike[/skill][skill]Desperate Strike[/skill][skill]Leaping Mantis Sting[/skill][skill]Jungle Strike[/skill][skill]Repeating Strike[/skill][skill]Nine Tail Strike[/skill][skill]Feigned Neutrality[/skill][skill]Aura of Displacement[/skill] Attributes: All in Critical Strikes and Dagger Mastery except for a few in Shadow Arts. Probably 11-11-8, with a Dagger Mastery headgear and a Superior Vigor rune, plus 4 attunment runes. 1. Aura to enemy Monk 2 Unsuspecting 3. Leaping 4.Jungle 5. Repeating, until they are down to low health 6. Nine Tails as a finisher 7. Cut aura 8. Feigned neutrality to heal as necessary 9 Repeat again. Last edited by Realm of Fiery Doom; Apr 10, 2007 at 10:42 AM // 10:42..

Apr 10, 2007, 09:06 PM // 21:06	#10
Chilly Ress Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Kinetic Fusion [kF] Profession: Me/	I really like this build: [skill]Conjure Frost[/skill][skill]Leaping Mantis Sting[/skill][skill]Exhausting Assault[/skill][skill]Moebius Strike[/skill][skill]Death Blossom[/skill][skill]Feigned Neutrality[/skill][skill]Dash[/skill][skill]Resurrection Signet[/skill] It has the most pressure from any assassin build I have seen and cape totally face wipe monks and casters. Last edited by Chilly Ress; Apr 10, 2007 at 09:25 PM // 21:25..

Apr 09, 2007, 12:35 PM // 12:35	#2
nekopowa Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Croatia Profession: A/P	Up to you, if you're gonna do random arenas get a class that allows you to keep yourself alive. If you're doing high-end pvp focus on dazing, ench removal or high dps. You don't need a secondary profession then because assassin skills have all you need, even though the popular boa sins take warrior secondary for burst of agression.

Apr 09, 2007, 04:52 PM // 16:52	#3
Realm of Fiery Doom Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Realm of Fiery Doom	Why aren't assassins reguarly used in PvP? From what I can see, Aura of Displacement can place you right next to an enemy monk, you can then kill them in only a few seconds with a good skill chain and then you can retreat by cutting the Aura? [skill]Aura of Displacement[/skill] Anyways. Any more suggestions for a secondary profession?

Apr 09, 2007, 05:16 PM // 17:16	#4
Dutch Masterr Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Guild: Elite Knights [SWAT] Profession: W/	this has to be the most frequently asked question in guild wars and im sure you have heard this answer before... choose your secondary profession based on what your build needs! there is no "best" second profession.

Apr 09, 2007, 07:31 PM // 19:31	#5
Thomas.knbk Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2006	Warrior for Burst of Agression. Every sin is a SP/BoA sin, but that's just because it's the most effective build.

Apr 10, 2007, 12:22 PM // 12:22	#7
Toutatis Walking Wiki Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Isle of Medication Guild: Visitors from Aranna [VFA] Profession: Me/E	That isn't a bad starter build. You may wish to consider swapping out Desperate Strike for Golden Lotus Strike though - it'll help give you an energy recharge,

Apr 10, 2007, 08:41 PM // 20:41	#8
Realm of Fiery Doom Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Realm of Fiery Doom	OK then Tralala...(Message too short thingy)

Apr 10, 2007, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#9
arobmic Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Coast US Profession: A/	No need to have 3 lead attacks and two offhands. For sins, the real power comes from duals. Focus a build around getting off your dual quickly. Try to not have more than 4 attack skills, at most 5. Use the rest for movement, defense, and heal.