User:Defiant Elements/N/A Chilling Assassin

The Chilling Assassin is a PvP build capable of producing a moderate spike, 324-403 damage (depending on whether Toxic Chill is used twice) as well as -8 health regeneration for moderate pressure. It is intended primarily for RA, TA, and AB.

Attributes and Skills

 * Optional slot MUST be filled by a Hex.
 * Preferably a utility hex with a low recharge.

Equipment

 * Radiant Armor
 * A Staff and Wand/Offhand combo all linked to Death Magic
 * Runes (Suggested, not necessary):
 * 1 Superior Vigor Rune
 * 2 Runes of Attunement

Usage

 * Choose a target.
 * Cast Deathly Chill --> Toxic Chill followed by Vile Miasma and Signet of Toxic Shock
 * If necessary, follow up with a second cast of Toxic Chill and/or Deathly Chill as needed
 * Deathly Chill and Toxic Chill may be spammed while the rest of the combo is recharging to damage and pressure enemies
 * Use Signet of Lost Souls as necessary

Counters

 * General Anti-Caster
 * Heavy Condition Removal
 * Heavy Hex Removal

Variants

 * In AB, remove Resurrection Signet
 * Rising Bile
 * Deadly Paradox to decrease the recharge of your Assassin skills
 * Mark of Death
 * Signet of Twilight
 * Signet of Malice
 * Shameful Fear or Enduring Toxin
 * Signet of Sorrow
 * Consume Corpse
 * Well of Suffering
 * Siphon Speed
 * Augury of Death