Suggestions for a noob assassin

[Merklon]

Suggestions for a noob assassin

Hey, i've returned to D2 after quite a while away. Never got to a ridiculously high level, so I wouldn't consider myself largely knowledgable.

At any rate i would just like some suggestions about an *** build that is effective in pvp but leans a bit more towards PVM. I'm guessing this would traps considering the more aoe-oriented skills. But i'm not positive. If there was a build in particular you know of that fits this description I would appreciate a link if you've got one.

Thanks

 

[mephiztophelez]

i suggest you read this very, very thoroughly.

and then read this.

 

[Merklon]

Okay, i've selected a build and have begun leveling. Very nice so far. Basically dual-claw elemental charge-up build. Excuse my lack of proper terminology to refer to this build.

Interested in what the best equipment stats are that i should be keeping an eye out for. Guessing attack speed / FHR ?

 

[Zigot_HD]

I don't think this elemental charge-up build is "very effective in PvP" but for sure, it will be fun for PvM. (Except WW sin which rely on Venom/OW using Chaos RW)

Killing speed would not be stellar in PvM if you go pure martial artist.

 

[Merklon]

It's not purely MA. Also picking up some skils in Shadow. (Claw master, Burst of speed, cloak of shadows, block, shadow master) Besides that it's mostly maxing out Fist of fire ,claws of thunder , phoenix strike.

Sheerly exploded all of act1,2. But slowing down a bit now that i'm into act 3, sort of got ahead of my level and the gear is very outdated.

 

[Zigot_HD]

You always have a shadow by your side as an Assy so a pure MA build + Shadow is what I meant.

Without DS trap skill, you're missing the "element of mass destruction" thus limiting your killing speed.

Still a very fun build to play. ( Nat set is a cheap gear for this build if you're not very wealthy )


EDIT:

**** Add some point in trap to get to death sentry and you're set. ( It's a one point wonder skill, more point will give you larger radius of effect )
So as soon as you start to kill monster ( without breaking their frozen body ), Death sentry will start to pop.

 

[Merklon]

In that case any suggestions on how I can alter my planned skill placement to maximize my pwnij?

 

[PrkChopXpress]

In that case any suggestions on how I can alter my planned skill placement to maximize my pwnij?

I'm not a big fan of Claw Mastery, so I'd suggest taking whatever pts you need out of there. The only point to putting pts in CM is for the AR boost, and you should be able to fill that role easily enough through your gear.

 

[Merklon]

I have only 1 point in claw mastery, no more will be placed in it. Most skills in the Shadow tree have only 1 point in them.