Role overview
The Assassin is a stealthy melee DPS that deletes priority targets with rapid back attacks. Armed with a Dagger, it thrives on burst windows and repositioning.
Why play Assassin
- Explosive burst — one of the highest single-target bursts in the game.
- Mobility & stealth — approach from an advantage and disengage on your terms.
- Crowd control — chains that lock down enemies.
- Top solo PvP — a skilled Assassin is lethal in 1v1.
How it plays
Align your buffs, unload your combo in a short window, then reset before the enemy can respond. Back attacks are critical — positioning behind the target multiplies your damage. Longer fights expose your downtime, so pick your moments.
Gearing & build tips
- Prioritise crit and attack speed to compress your burst window.
- Keep an escape plan — mobility is your survivability.
- Squishier than a Gladiator, so learn which mechanics you can afford to trade into.
PvE vs PvP
In PvE, Assassin is exceptional against bosses and priority targets, especially in shorter fights. In PvP, its burst, invisibility and mobility let it eliminate a target and vanish before the response arrives.