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 preferred for Stamina but can also work as a Magicka based damage dealer. Examples will be shown for Stamina, so make sure to swap Attributes and Enchantments if going Magicka.

(click the arrows to cycle through the basics)

Swap to 64 into Magicka if you are going as a Magicka build

Swap to 64 into Magicka if you are going as a Magicka build

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 doesn't make a huge difference and all content can be completed with any race option

Race doesn't make a huge difference and all content can be completed with any race option

Braised Rabbit is the usual go-to. Garlic Corn if you don't need the health. Sustain options listed if you are struggling

Braised Rabbit is the usual go-to. Garlic Corn if you don't need the health. Sustain options listed if you are struggling

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

If your Sorcery/Brutality is covered, you can use Heroism or Tri-stat, otherwise you need Weapon 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

  • Null Arca + Aegis Caller seems to be the top contender of the listed options for Single Target

  • Soul Cleaver is great as a set-and-forget option and also can be bodied if no Siphoning skill on the front bar

Advanced Setup (click for easier setup)

Advanced Setup (click > for easier setup)

Easier, more defensive setup

Easier, more defensive setup

NOTES:

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

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

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

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)

Trial dummy parse

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