Curse

Tul Armadas · Jul 23, 2006, 10:19 PM // 22:19

Okay, this is my first build, bear with me.

First...

==Introduction==
This build has helped me immensely in PvE and I use it in Alliance Battles and it works well enough for me. It's not a very difficult build to understand either. So here we go.

==Weapons==
I use Ungues of the Oni because it has a zealous mod on it, and because its max damage. But it doesnt really matter what you use. I just prefer something with a Zealous mod because you regain energy quicker than waiting (I think).

==Armor==
For your armor, you want to find the armor that protects you from piercing and slashing attacks. I also used one piece of armor that gives you added armor while attacking. (Style doesnt matter, I use Exotic just 'cuz it looks kick ass).

Mask: Bladed mask.
Guise: Infiltrator's
Gloves: Saboteur's
Leggings: Valkyrie's
Boots: Nightstalker's

Again...just do what you think will work best. Also, in my armor, I have a major vigor to add more HP.

==Attributes==
Dagger Mastery: 12 +1 (Mask), +1 (Minor Rune) = 14
Critical Strikes: 12 +2 (Major Rune) = 14

You should have 6 unspent attribute points if you've done that right. Put them wherever you want. It doesnt matter.

==Skills==
Now it comes down to the skills. I like to put my skills in a somewhat kind of an order in the order of which I plan to use them...although...it doesnt always work out like that due to recharge times and such...but whatever...I digress.

Aura of Displacement {Elite}
Golden Lotus Strike
Leaping Mantis Sting
Golden Phoenix Strike
Falling Spider
Horns of the Ox
Shadow Refuge
Purge Conditions

I use Golden Lotus Strike because of its added energy gain if it hits (it almost always does, unless you're blind, dazed, etc., or they have protection on or something). I like Leaping Mantis Sting because in PvP, most of the time, I get people trying to run away from me. I use Leaping Mantis Sting for the Crippled effect, and I can finish my combo while they try to limp away. Golden Phoenix Strike (although an enchantment is necessary in order for it to hit, AoD takes care of that), is basically just there to deal damage. Falling Spider is there for the poison. Horns of the Ox is there to knock down your opponent in order for you to use Falling Spider. Shadow Refuge is there so that you can heal yourself, and if you set your attributes up right, you should get a +5-6 HP Regen which helps. Purge Conditions is there because I cannot COUNT how many times I have been blinded, confused, dazed, exhausted, poisoned, crippled, deep wounded, etc. This fixes all those problems with a click of a button.

==Usage==
PvE:
First, I make sure im far away enough from the target so that if I need to, I can get myself out of there by disabling AoD. Next, I target an enemy and put on AoD at the same time. You will shadow step to that target and begin your combo. As mentioned above, first lay on Golden Lotus Strike to start off the combo with some damage, and you'll regain the energy you lost with casting AoD. After using that, use Leaping Mantis Sting for some added damage. Golden Phoenix Strike is next. Use that to enable your Dual Attack - Horns of the Ox. Use Horns of the Ox to deal damage and knock your opponent down and follow up with the fun one, Falling Spider. If executed correctly, you're target will be poisoned for 19 seconds and you can just keep laying on the damage.

PvP
This build works basically the same exact way in PvP, except that you're constantly taking damage most of the time so make sure you have your mouse in hand, ready to disable AoD. Watch out for...basically everyone because with the builds nowadays...they can all take out any class...so just watch out. Get your ass outta' there if you're taking too much damage. If you notice your opponent trying to run away, quickly use Leaping Mantis Sting to cripple them so you can lay on your combo on them.

==Pros==
This build was designed by me for quick damage dealing, and getting your ass out of there if need be. AoD provides a MUCH needed defense skill for Assassins and the skill lineup I provided works very well on monks and casters because they will most likely try to run away in PvP.

==Cons==
As all people who play Factions already know...Assassins cannot tank. Do not go into a group of enemies by yourself...you WILL die. Also, Assassins constantly need a monk to be healing them if they are taking tons of damage. This build is great for 1v1 with a caster, monk, or NORMAL ranger (NOT touch) but definitely will not work 1v1 against Warriors. You WILL die on a 1v1 against a Warrior.

==End Notes==
I hope you enjoyed this hopefully thorough build description, and I hope it helps. I dont QUITE have a name for it, so i just called it the KD/P Build

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TadaceAce · Jul 23, 2006, 11:06 PM // 23:06

You have... 1 dual attack w/ a 12 second recharge with no means of recharging it. There goes your dps out the window.

Tul Armadas · Jul 23, 2006, 11:19 PM // 23:19

I never said it was the best build. I just said it works for me. Would you suggest something else?

Kyle · Jul 24, 2006, 12:46 AM // 00:46

The nightstalkers on your boots seems kinda under used. +15 armor while attacking and not to many hits hit your boots. I would get hp bonus or + energy on boots

Tul Armadas · Jul 24, 2006, 01:15 AM // 01:15

Alright.

Kijik Oni Hanryuu · Jul 24, 2006, 05:49 AM // 05:49

this is basically a diff version of the cookie cutter.. take out leaping mantis for twisting fangs, twisting fangs is one of the sins most powerful skills..

Tul Armadas · Jul 24, 2006, 10:07 AM // 10:07

Yea but it also costs 10 Energy.

Arkantos · Jul 24, 2006, 04:04 PM // 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tul Armadas

Yea but it also costs 10 Energy.

And 10 energy is nothing with CS and zealous daggers.

Tul Armadas · Jul 24, 2006, 06:05 PM // 18:05

Eh...I'll try it out.

Tul Armadas · Jul 24, 2006, 06:11 PM // 18:11

But only 1 lead attack?

Kijik Oni Hanryuu · Jul 24, 2006, 08:55 PM // 20:55

leads are no loner necessary in a sins line, there are three good skills to bypass it. and ten energy is nothing compared to 100 damage plus off of their life, TF is a must have for any skill bar. The damage it deals is comparable to nothing else, a superior skill it is. Yoda I am.

Tul Armadas · Jul 25, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02

lmao. I added TF to it, and it KILLS in PvP. Thank you guys. Very nice build.