User:Chief Savage Man

With offence being the best defense in mind, the Vigorous Assassin exploits the rapid attacks of daggers with the healing capability of monk spells.

Attributes and Skills

 * Possible skills for the optional:
 * Resurrection Chant
 * Restful Breeze
 * Death's Charge

Equipment

 * Armor: Since energy is not much of a problem, choose armor for elemental resistance. Nightstalker insignia is recommended.  A clarity rune is useful.
 * Weapons: Sundering or Zealous daggers of Fortitude are the preferred weapons of this Build.

Usage

 * Cast and maintain Live Vicariously and Vigorous Spirit on yourself. If there are other melee in your group, use Vigorous Spirit on them to aid in healing.
 * Activate Flashing Blades when engaging mobs. If you use Death's Charge for the optional skill, shadow step into the fray using Flashing Blades.  Maintain Flashing Blades while you fight.
 * Use Critical Eye for energy management.
 * Combo: golden lotus strike, Wild Strike, Death Blossom. Because of its short recharge time, spam this over and over.

Counters
In order of concern:
 * Heavy enchantment removal areas
 * Anti-melee hexes like Spiteful Spirit or Empathy
 * Blind
 * Stance removal

Variants

 * The last skill slot is versatile, pick and choose skills from the optionals.