Diablo 2 Assassin: Best builds for Resurrected Season 10
Diablo2’s Assassin lurks in the shadows with her arsenal of traps and weapons, so if you want to pick off your targets in Resurrected you’ll need to know which builds are the best.
One of the most mysterious classes inDiablo 2 Resurrectedis the ominous Assassin, a new version of Rogue from Diablo 1, like the Amazon, but this one manipulates the shadows to her advantage. She also has an entire kit full of deadly weapons and keenly-devised traps, she’s quite the force to be reckoned with in the game.
So, here’s everything you need to master the elusive Assassin in Diablo 2 Resurrected, including the best builds to use to Diablo’s demonic hordes back to Hell. You can also see where the Assassin ranks this season in thetier listrankings.
Is the Assassin right for you?
It’s safe to say that the Assassin nurtures a high-risk-high-reward playstyle. Perfect for fearless players who are happy to one-shot their enemies and then vanish into the shadows, her kit is tailored to dealing a lot of damage per strike.
If you’re worried about getting torn to shreds because of how squishy she is, though, then we’d suggest going for the mightyAmazoninstead.
Best Diablo 2 Assassin builds
The Assassin has two main build trees; theTrassassin,which focuses largely on traps and equipment, then theMartial Artist, which focuses on close-range hand-to-hand combat.
There are a few skills that transcend both of these, however. Putting one point intoTiger Strikeis useful for taking down high-level enemies, and a few points intoBurst of SpeedandClaw Masteryhelps you increase your Attack Rating regardless of what weapon you use.
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We’ll start off looking at the Martial Arts tree, then move on to the Trassassin builds.
Martial Artist
Dragon Talon Kicksin
If you’re looking to get up close and personal with the forces of hell, we recommend running the Dragon Talon Kicksin build. A more Beginner Friendly Assassin, if built correctly this version can even take on the terrifying foes of Über Tristram without breaking a sweat.
You’ll need to drop 20 points intoDragon TalonandDeath Sentry,as well as one of eitherVenomorBurst of Speed. Of the two, we advise Venom for the slow poison damage that it deals. In terms of Secondary skills, drop one point inFade,and a few intoCobra Strikefor some early game lifesteal.
For your attributes, be sure to level upDexterityandStrengthto the level required for the best items, then drop the rest of your points intoVitality.
Cloaked in shadows and ready to pounce, it’s little surprise that the Assassin’s Vampire build is high up this list. Perfect for players who want to get up close and personal with the hordes of hell, this build path relies on lifesteal.
Your primary skills areShadow MasterandClaw Mastery, with 20 points or more going into each. It’s also worth picking upCobra Strikewith 3 points,Burst of Speedwith 7, andWeapon Blockwith 10.
StrengthandDexterityshould be maxed to item level (or Dexterity: 75% block for shield users). Everything else goes intoVitality.
Elementalist
Last on this list is the Elementalist. For those who really want to channel nature’s fury, we recommend theDruidorSorceress, but the Assassin can also play the elemental game. This one doesn’t do much damage as the other builds, though, hence it slips down the tier list a little.
Players will be relying on spreading points betweenFists of Fire, Phoenix Strike, Blades of Ice,andClaws ofThunderto do damage, alongside the usualBurst of Speed, Weapon Block, Fade,andClaw Mastery.
It’s a similar story in terms of attributes here.StrengthandDexterityneed to be maxed to item level, andVitalityscoops up any remaining points.
Trassassin
Lightning Sentry
If you’re looking to lure enemies to their demise, then the Trap Assassin is perfect for you. The most powerful of these is the Lightning Trapper or Shockbringer.
With 20 points being dropped intoLightning Sentry, Death Sentry,andWake of Inferno,you’re able to deal huge amounts of AoE damage and bat off enemies with electrical resistance. It’s also worth dropping a point intoBurst of SpeedandCloak of Shadows,as well as 10 points intoShadow Masterto help distract your enemies.
Just as with the Martial Arts Assassin, you’ll want to level out yourStrengthandDexterityto item level, with everything else dropped intoVitality.
Hybrid Assassin
If you can’t choose between the Martial Artist and the Trassissin, then don’t worry! Monk is a hybrid build – and not to be confused with Diablo 3’s Monk – that utilizes skills from both trees. It relies on AoE damage, so make sure that your playstyle matches this.
Phoenix StrikeandDragon Talonwill require 20 points each, withDeath Sentry, Shadow Master,andClaw Masterygetting 19, 17, and 16 points respectively. Skills likeFade, Burst of Speed,andCloak of Shadowsare always worth dropping a point into.
As you’re pretty used to by this point,StrengthandDexterityjust need to be maxed to item level, thenVitalitytakes the remaining points.
Remember there are various character classes in Diablo 2, including theDruid,theNecromancer,and theSorceress.you may also learn more about theHoradric CubeandRunewords.
