Build:A/Me Blackout Assassin
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This build is not favored by the
GuildWiki community.
The general consensus among users of GuildWiki is that this build is not viable. |
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This build uses some underappreciated skills to deal heavy damage and keep your opponent dominated.
[edit] Attributes and Skills
  Assassin / Mesmer |
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| Dagger Mastery | 12 + 1 + 2 |
| Critical Strikes | 9 + 1 |
| Shadow Arts | 9 + 1 |
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Due to a sketchy self healing issue, Way of Perfection can also be opted out for Shadow Refuge, and the combo can be reverted to a state that discludes Falling Spider as is seen below.
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For added energy management, switch Way of Perfection with Way of the Lotus.
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Falling Spider can be removed to make room for rez sig.
[edit] Equipment
This build can run on any kind of armor/rune combo, but Shrouded Armor, and a superior Vigor rune work the best.
[edit] Usage
- Pick a target
- Use Signet of Midnight
- Use Signet of Malice
- Apply Enchantments
- Use attack chain, if your using the shortened version of the attack chain, repeat the chain, and use the second dual attack in the chain - Horns of the Ox, or reverse and use them, Horns of the Ox -> Twisting Fangs.
- Rinse, repeat if necessary.
[edit] Counters
This build has no counter for KD. It's also got a very sketchy self heal.
[edit] Variants
Replace Way of Perfection with Heart of Shadow for some better healing.
