Assassin

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Assassin

Skirmisher- Melee Subclass

Availability RacesBretonnia, Kislev, Sartosa, Araby, Cathay, Asur (High Elves), Asrai (Wood Elves), Druchii (Dark Elves), Dwarfs, Chaos Dwarfs, Orcs, Goblins, Vampire CareersBounty Hunter, Artisan, Engineer, Quartermaster Proficiencies Weapondaggers, chakrams, saber, 1-handed sword, 1-handed axe, 1-handed mace, bow, throwing axes, shortspear ArmorLight Armor

The Assassin skill tree is centered around stealth, deception, and dealing deadly, precise strikes. Characters who specialize in this path focus on ambushing enemies, evading detection, and striking from the shadows. Skills in this tree enhance stealth abilities, critical hits, and poison use, allowing the character to eliminate high-priority targets with great efficiency.

Passives

	Deadly Strikes: Gain 6% armor penetration, allowing your attacks to cut through enemy defenses with greater efficiency.
	Relentless Pursuit: When dealing more than 12% of an enemy's health in a single hit, regain 5 stamina on a heavy hit or sprint attack, and 1 stamina on a light hit.

Abilities

Blink

This ability allows the character to instantly teleport across the battlefield, closing the gap between them and their target with deadly precision. Upon blinking to an enemy, the "Assassinate" buff is activated, granting the assassin a surge of power that deals significant bonus damage, making every strike a lethal blow.

Stalk

This ability grants the character the power of invisibility, allowing them to vanish from sight and become hidden from enemies. As they disappear, a smoke bomb is left behind, further obscuring their presence and making it significantly harder for enemies to target them with attacks or spells. The combination of stealth and distraction provides a perfect opportunity for evasive maneuvers or surprise strikes. NOTE: This ability doesn't hide the Tot character bio/description icon.

Skill Tree Perks

Perk name	Description	Requirements	Exclusive with
Shrouded Steps	The Assassin makes no noise while running, attacking, or jumping after using stalk or blink for 30 seconds. However, the disrupted debuff lasts 3x as long on this class.	Requires: Assassin Subclass	—
From Darkness	Reappearing from Stalk grants the Assassinate buff	Requires: Shrouded Steps	Squelching Strike
Squelching Strike	The Assassinate buff now inflicts a strong Spell Disruption effect on spellcasting classes.	Requires: Shrouded Steps	From Darkness
Weak Point Doctrine	Deadly Strikes penetration is increased by 3% (up from 6% to 9% total)	Requires (ANY): From Darkness Squelching Strike	—
Knife Between Plates	Gain Medium Armor Specialization; Blink cooldown increased by 20 seconds.	Requires: Weak Point Doctrine	Bow Before Blade
Bow Before Blade	Gain the ability to use a bow	Requires: Weak Point Doctrine	Knife Between Plates
Ghostwalk	While invisible, the assassin can perform attacks without being revealed, as long as the attacks do not hit.	Requires: Bow Before Blade	—
Vein Seeker	Relentless Pursuit threshold lowered from 12% to 8%	Requires: Knife Between Plates	—
Rapid Flick	Successful hits with a throwing axe refund 15 stamina	Requires: Vein Seeker	Twin Edges
Twin Edges	Damage with dagger heavies increased by 12%	Requires: Vein Seeker	Rapid Flick
Killer’s Focus	Deadly Strikes penetration is increased by 3% (up from 9% to 12% total)	Requires (ANY): Twin Edges Rapid Flick	—

Availability

Category	Items
Races	Empire, Bretonnia, Kislev, Sartosa, Araby, Cathay, Asur (High Elves), Asrai (Wood Elves), Druchii (Dark Elves), Dwarfs, Chaos Dwarfs, Orcs, Goblins, Vampire
Careers	Bounty Hunter, Artisan, Engineer, Quartermaster

Proficiencies

Category	Items
Weapons	daggers, chakrams, saber, 1 handed sword, 1 handed axe, 1 handed mace, throwing axes, shortspear
Armor	Light Armor