NIGHTBLADE

assassination

SHADOW

SIPHONING

Pure Nightblade is required for this build

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table of contents

Remember to treat this as a base to work from…
Always adjust as needed for YOUR specific situation!

the build basics

This build is setup as a Magicka based damage dealer.

For the Stamina version you can check the build here.

(click the arrows to cycle through the basics)

All into Magicka (Can swap some into Health if more survival is necessary)

All into Magicka (Can swap some into Health if more survival is necessary)

Thief is the go-to 99% of the time for PvE DPS

Thief is the go-to 99% of the time for PvE DPS

Race - Magicka.png
Bi-Stat Mag+Health is the usual go-to. Gorapple Pie if you don't need the health. Sustain options listed if you are struggling

Bi-Stat Mag+Health is the usual go-to. Gorapple Pie if you don't need the health. Sustain options listed if you are struggling

If your Brutality is covered, you can use Heroism or Tri-stat, otherwise you need Power potions

If your Brutality is covered, you can use Heroism or Tri-stat, otherwise you need Power potions

champion points

IMPORTANT NODES

Backstabber/Fighting Finesse
Top priorities over the 4 shown if under the Crit Dmg cap

Biting Aura
Slot over Deadly Aim for AoE encounters

Reaving Blows
Great for extra self healing when needed

 

Champion Point Leveling Guide

https://youtu.be/yFhkE8-OlIk

setup: ALL-AROUND SETUPS

WELL suited fOR A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT ENCOUNTERS

NOTES:

  • Velothi Ur-Mage’s Amulet, Mora’s Whispers, and Shattered Paths Signet are all great Mythic options as well for different situations (more cleave needed, more casual gameplay, etc.)

  • Can swap Soul Cleaver pieces to body if more Light pieces are needed

  • Soul Cleaver can be bodied if going with Mora Scribe’s Thesis as the Trial set

  • A damaging enchantment like Disease can be slightly higher for pure single target damage in scenarios where your weapon/spell damage is very high

  • If going Bow or Lightning Staff front bar, Precise or Charged with Flame or Poison Glyph

  • If Bow back bar, Master’s is great for single target or Maelstrom for more cleave

Advanced Setup (click for easier/tankier setup)

Advanced Setup (click > for easier/tankier setup)

Easier, more defensive setup

Easier, more defensive setup

NOTES:

  • Above and Beyond and An Eye for Exploitation for the Class Masteries

  • Funnel Health spammable morph can also be used to heal your group if there are no healers

  • For Merciless vs Relentless morph, choose the option that is easier for you to sustain

  • Contingency and Carve are both flexible slots to change for your specific scenario

  • Contingency Scripts: Flame + Lingering Torment + Whatever you need

  • Vampire Stage 2 is preferred for the Strike from the Shadows passive

setup: AOE TRASH ENCOUNTERs

WELL suited for SHORT BURST WITH MULTIPLE TARGETS

setup: STARTER GEAR

ALL PREVIOUSLY LISTED SKILLS APPLICABLE WITH THIS

Setup for New Players. If you already have Monster Sets, Mythics, etc, click next

Setup for New Players. If you already have Monster Sets, Mythics, etc, click next >>>

Setup for those without Trial gear (Mythic and 1pc Monster set replace Druid's Braid and Trainee)

Setup for those without Trial gear (Mythic and 1pc Monster set replace Druid's Braid and Trainee)

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