Assassin attack chain quick reference

1 Do NOT need to follow a lead attack

2 Must follow an off-hand attack

3 Must follow a dual attack

Damage
The skills are sorted by damage (and cost) within attributes. So Palm Strike and either Nine Tails Strike or Critical Strike have the highest damage (without considering the effects of other skills )

Specific Builds: A/any Hexer A/any Self Enchanter

Energy Management
Black Lotus Strike will gain the Assassin some energy if the target is Hexed (say, by Impale in this build). Golden Lotus Strike will gain the Assassin some energy if the Assassin is enchanted.

Condition and Hex Removal
Monk Protection Prayers will Mend Ailments (remove conditions) and the No Attribute Monk skill will Remove a Hex.

The Mesmer Inspiration Magic Signet Hex Eater will remove a hex and gain some energy.

Condition Transfer
The Necromancer No Attribute skill Plague Touch will remove a condition and Transfer it to a touched opponent.