Nightblade + ? for "assassin" gameplay

[Avatar_of_Dreeg]

… Would you be able to expand on your build and gear at all?

I will post a guide this weekend if you insist but it’s really not a build that is good for new players as it requires ton of gear and high degree of micro-management.

Also, keep in mind that farming the “secret” boss of the Hidden Path quest (to get that juicy legendary) is not about gear or having a special setup - it requires you to think, observe and act accordingly to her attack patterns.

[sfbistimg]

My friend, I don’t want to sound like a dick but who gives a f**k if WH is more like a “mageassassin” ? Poison WH is probably a top 3 build in 1.0.0.4. despite the nerfs to MoD and other forms of resistance reduction.

If u don’t believe me look at the following compilation I made for you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UzTZ2cnUPA

And now…a bonus…something you don’t see too often:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSYYfhx7efs&feature=youtu.be

And who gives a shit if it’s a top 3 build, not the original poster as he clearly stated that he wasn’t looking for an over powered build.

[matthewckm]

I will post a guide this weekend if you insist but it’s really not a build that is good for new players as it requires ton of gear and high degree of micro-management.

Also, keep in mind that farming the “secret” boss of the Hidden Path quest (to get that juicy legendary) is not about gear or having a special setup - it requires you to think, observe and act accordingly to her attack patterns.

I am interested in the guide as well. What kinda skills are you maxing out when leveling up? I want to make one to try it out while waiting for the guide.

[Kyuu]

Thx everyone for your reply !

So I think I’ll make a Witch Hunter, like my first idea I think it’s more versatile and fun to play (more option than Blade Master) and poison looks nice for an assassin !

I thought I heard poison can stack ? Pretty awesome

What you suggest for stats point ? I think up Phy and Cunning only for best gear and rest on spirit (if I make a mistake I’ll use trainer to change it…).

Thanks for all

[Avatar_of_Dreeg]

What you suggest for stats point ? I think up Phy and Cunning only for best gear and rest on spirit (if I make a mistake I’ll use trainer to change it…).

I would go something like 20-25 points in Spirit and the rest all in Physique. Reason for that is quite simple:

1. You can manipulate the Cunning variable through the Anatomy of Murder passive from the Nightblade tree. You get the added benefit of +%damage to humans that will obliterate cultists, thugs and around 20-30% of the bosses you encounter.
2. Poison WH has little to no bleed damage so the added duration bonus you get from Cunning is esentially wasted. The added duration from spirit, however will reflect fully in your poison damage.
3. At lvl 58 you get a legendary medal called Badge of Mastery that decreases cunning requirements for weapons by 15%.
4. Physique is enormously important because it gives you HP, Defense and the ability to equip heavy armor that usually has %physical resistance on it and mitigates part of the damage you will take.

From a performance point of view, ideal weapons for a poison WH would be swords and/or daggers with high coversion to acid. Some legendaries (i.e. basilisk claw) has full conversion. Don’t be fooled by the fact that your sheet dps will skyrocket…Unfortunately you will encounter enemies with 100% resistance to acid and poison so your direct damage will be 0 with no debuffs. Most daggers and swords, however, have <500 cunning requirement, so you can equip them with 0 investment in the stat.

[Kyuu]

Omygad :rolleyes:

I delete my post because I finally make a Blade Master, because i’ll test it just after post (if make a copy of my character files after) and decid to keep BM, so I deleted my post few minute after I post it. Combinaison of Shadow Strike and Blitz offer very very good mobility and make me feel real assassin ! It’s very fun

I’m very sorry

PS : I know I’m very undecided :eek: But this game offer so much possibility it’s very hard to choice, and I f**king love it

[Psyclown]

Back to topic, if you’re really into RP and don’t care about over-powerness, I would suggest going full Nightblade only.

Might be quite a challenge to manage to beat normal Log…

^ this is a joke of course, don’t take this seriously

[system]

I will post a guide this weekend if you insist but it’s really not a build that is good for new players as it requires ton of gear and high degree of micro-management.

Also, keep in mind that farming the “secret” boss of the Hidden Path quest (to get that juicy legendary) is not about gear or having a special setup - it requires you to think, observe and act accordingly to her attack patterns.

Yeah, that would be very cool of you to post a guide if you get some time this weekend.

Like I mentioned I’m just playing a no think pet build right now, so being interactive and miro-managing a WH sounds like a nice change of pace.

My toon right now is a SC guy, so I’ve just been throwing his body at queen to learn attack patterns and what to watch out for when fighting her.

Thanks again for all the info Avatar!

[Kyuu]

Back to topic, if you’re really into RP and don’t care about over-powerness, I would suggest going full Nightblade only.

Might be quite a challenge to manage to beat normal Log…

^ this is a joke of course, don’t take this seriously

Thanks you for make me laugh

Seriously I choose Witch Hunter, but actually I’m only Nightbalde (lvl 18), I want to max Nidala’s Hidden/Justifiable and put 4 every DW skill work with Hidden (diminushing return…). After it, I’ll become a true Witch Hunter

I love how poison work, and it’s to fun to apply with NB skill ^^

[Stupid_Dragon]

Pretty interesting how everything changed while I was absent. 3 months ago WH was generally considered a pretty bad class for masochists.

[Vor]

I will post a guide this weekend if you insist but it’s really not a build that is good for new players as it requires ton of gear and high degree of micro-management.

Also, keep in mind that farming the “secret” boss of the Hidden Path quest (to get that juicy legendary) is not about gear or having a special setup - it requires you to think, observe and act accordingly to her attack patterns.

Would love to see a write-up if you can, since I believe I have most of the gear you are wearing.

Cheers