Build:A/any Critical Repeater
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This assassin build uses the Elite skill Moebius Strike and Critical Strike to sustain a high DPS while staying alive using Way of Perfection and Critical Defenses.
[edit] Attributes and Skills
 Assassin / Any |
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| Critical Strikes | 12 + 1 + 3 |
| Dagger Mastery | 10 + 1 |
| Shadow Arts | 8 + 1 |
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[edit] Equipment
- Armor
Keen mask and Nightstalker's Insignia's work best with this build.
- Weapons
Zealous dagger of Enchanting work well with this build.
[edit] Usage
Approach your target, cast Way of Perfection, Critical Defenses and Critical Eye (Make sure to recast as they recharge) and open with Unsuspecting Strike, Fox Fangs and Critical Strike, then start to rotate between Moebius Strike and Critical Strike. You shouldn't run out of energy because whenever you use Critical Strike you will gain 14 energy back. (3+1+1+2)*2 (Critical Strikes Attribute+Critical Eye+Zealous+ Critical Strike)*2hits. Once your target is dead, find another target and repeat.
[edit] Counters
All standard melee counters, especially those that cause damage on hit since you use such a large number of dual attacks Diversion can effectively shutdown your combo if use on Moebius Strike, however if used on Critical Strike you will be able to recharge it with Moebius. Enchantment removal can effectively eliminate your healing.
[edit] Variants
Consider switching Fox Fangs for Wild Strike to help end stances. In AB, replace the Resurrection Signet with Assassin's Remedy to take care of conditions. Use Shadowy Burden to allow you to take down higher AL targets. If using Expose Defenses or another hex, you could use Black Mantis Thrust instead of Fox fangs as your offhand. If using to fight Shiro, consider going A/W and bringing Wild Blow.
| Assassin / Any |
Attribute Rank |
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| Critical Strikes | 10 + 1 + 3 |
| Dagger Mastery | 11 + 1 |
| Shadow Arts | 10 + 1 |
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this variant for use in AB has an even more massive chance of criticals and so long as you keep an enchantment up at all times (which should not be a problem) you will have an unlimited source of energy and be dealing massive damage steadily. Note the changes in the attributes also make this variation more survivable. daggers with a zealous mod are not important for this build as you get enough energy anyway. daggers with an +15% dmage when enchanted inscription and a 20% longer enchant mod are perfect to maximise defense and attack.
[edit] Notes
Unlike most Assassin builds this is not a spike but a pressure build that will continuously deal damage instead of short, powerful bursts of damage.
